Enjoy Your Off-Road Adventures With An ATV - Featured Article
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ATV stands for “all-terrain vehicles”, or basically any kind of open and small, motorized buggies and tricycles that are made generally for off-road riding. And all terrain vehicle is basically designed to have only one operator at any one time. Using and riding an ATV is very similar to an ordinary motorcycle. However, all terrain vehicles have an extra set of wheels that give more stability at slower speeds or when stopped.
The first ever ATV, which were designed with six wheels, was introduced to the public around 1950s. However, Honda improved the early models by producing the first three-wheel all-terrain vehicle. It instantly became famous when it was publicly displayed in the 1971 James Bond Movie - Diamond’s are forever.
The History Of ATVs
After the release of the three-wheel ATVs, various models were produced for recreational use. These improved models offered big balloon tires without mechanical suspension. It was only in the early 1980s that lower tires with suspension were introduced.
The popularity of ATV was due to its ability to pass anywhere on terrain, which other kinds of vehicles cannot cross. These all-terrain vehicles instantly became a hit with Canadian and US hunters.
Aside from recreational use, sport models of ATV became popular when Honda released the 1981 Honda ATC250R with an impressive engine placement, full suspension, 5-speed transmission and stunning design.
When it comes to four-wheel models, Suzuki develops high-performance all-terrain vehicles. Since the company introduced the very first ATV for beginners in 1983, it continuously produced a variety of 4-wheel ATVs for both beginners and professional riders. Other leaders in ATV production include Yamaha and Kawasaki.
In the 1980s, a variety of safety issues was raised regarding the three-wheel all-terrain vehicles. Because of this, all manufacturers of ATV ended the production of 3-wheel and switched to 4-wheel models. Six-wheel models are also available. However, these all-terrain vehicles contain a small, dump bed and additional set of wheels that increases load capacity.
Today, you can find all-terrain vehicle models for both utility and sport markets. Utility ATV models are bigger, 4-wheeled vehicles with speeds of up to 65 miles per hour and have the capability of towing small trailers or dragging small loads on racks or dump beds. However, sport all-terrain vehicles are designed with a manual transmission that has a 2 Wheel Drive and a smaller, lighter design that can go at speeds up to 90 mph.
It’s no wonder that so many different people are now participating in ATV riding not just in the United States but all over the world. It gives adults the ability to ride and enjoy the race with an outstanding vehicle performance in a specific unique design for a racing model in the off-road world.
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May 27th, 2008 at 3:49 am
And it keeps getting better - we have battery powered ATVs that give gas powered versions a run for their money. Cheaper on parts too!
Great article, I bookmarked your site.