Be Seen At Night
In the Quad Bike and ATV Industry there has always been an emphasis on apparel, what it looks like and how colourful it is. But sadly this is only shown in the light weight section of most stores and does not reflect in the winter or waterproof wear.

The majority of this section seemed to either be dark colours or camouflage, but which ever one it may be you need to make sure you have some High-Visibility points so that you can be seen whilst riding at night. (more…)

The ATV, or all terrain vehicle, once considered pure recreation and excitement has emerged as much more than that. Years of innovations in the ATV industry have produced superior machines with extraordinary reliability and performance. Aside from enjoying the wooded trails and sand dunes, the ATV has found itself in numerous practical roles including search and rescue, law enforcement, agriculture and farming, snow removal, hunting and patrol of gamelands, and just about any job that requires access to areas previously unreachable by four wheel drive trucks. The four wheel drive (4×4) ATV models in particular have exploded onto the scene.

These utility ATVs capable of being driven by all four wheels, are able to perform far more tasks than originally anticipated. The addition of accessories including luggage and storage racks and powered winches have also impacted the use of ATVs for business and practical purposes. Engines can range in size with maximum displacement as high as 800cc providing plenty of power for towing, dragging, and other tasks. A reverse gear provides much more versatility than the mono-directional ATVs of earlier years. Shaft drives have replaced chain and sprocket drives on the original sport models. PTO has become an option providing power for those who need to drive external accessories and machinery. With a plethora of options available, the 4×4 utility ATV can be considered a viable off-road vehicle and useful tool rolled into one. (more…)

Excluding cobra bites, speeding tickets and root canals, many things are best experienced in combinations of two. Think margaritas with salt, beer brats and sauerkraut or a day off in the outdoors with your spouse, children or a good friend. Duality is one of life’s enduring themes.

Let’s be bold and add riding ATVs to that list. Some might say 2-up ATVs have been made obsolete by two-person side-by-sides, but we strongly beg to differ. UTVs have their advantages, and are very fun, but two-passenger ATVs are allowed on more trails, take up less space, usually cost less and can provide a more physically engaging ride, which is important to enthusiasts like us.

It’s worth noting that 2-ups account for about 6.7 percent of the ATV industry – a profitable segment that’s grown in recent years, hence the expanding proliferation of choices now available. (more…)

There’s a strikingly similar question for buyers in the market for a middle-of-the-road Polaris utility quad. With a mere $400 price difference between two strong contenders, which mid-displacement Polaris ATV offers the most bang for the buck? Candidate A, the Sportsman 400 H.O., rides atop a newer platform (see: change), while Candidate B, the Sportsman 500 H.O., is the company’s token utility quad and one of the best selling ATVs of all time (see: experience). (more…)