| ATVs are becoming popular in the transportation | | | | hunters and for some who enjoyed doing fun trail |
| industry today. The acronym ATV stands for | | | | rides. After several years the Japanese auto |
| All-Terrain Vehicle. As the name suggests, they are | | | | manufacturers took over with the development of |
| intended for off-road use on trails and can take you | | | | the ATV and started developing three and |
| on adventures far away from home and the road. | | | | four-wheeled versions. |
| These types of vehicles are designed for interactive | | | | One of the largest innovators of the three and |
| riding. Drivers must be able to shift their weight | | | | four-wheeled ATVs was Honda. They led the |
| freely in all directions, depending on the situation and | | | | revolution of the modern day design we are now |
| type of terrain. | | | | familiar with. The company introduced their first |
| ATVs are more popular for trail riding, hunting, | | | | three-wheeled ATV, the ATC90, which was used in |
| farming and other recreational uses. Some define | | | | several famous hollywood movies, like James Bond: |
| them as the modern, mechanized horses that offer a | | | | Diamonds are Forever as an example. |
| new brand of adventure and the ability to go places | | | | The design of the ATC90 was patterned from earlier |
| that are difficult for even horses. | | | | versions of the ATVs that had large balloon tires |
| The most common type of ATV sold is the utility | | | | instead of having tires with mechanical suspension. |
| type. These are the traditional type which are widely | | | | During the early 1980s, mechanical suspension and |
| used on and off the road. The other type, the | | | | lower-profile tires for the ATVs was introduced. |
| sports-type, is much more popular to hobbyists. Many | | | | Honda again led the innovation by releasing the Honda |
| use them to race or compete with other ATV | | | | ATC200E known as Big Red. It was equipped with |
| owners. | | | | both suspension and racks making it the first |
| Just like the regular cars, sports-type owners can | | | | three-wheeled utility ATV. Many companies followed, |
| modify and customize some ATV parts for added | | | | except Suzuki. Since Honda was able to established |
| performance. Some examples of ATV races and | | | | their name brand on the industry many competitors |
| competition are ATV motocross, wood racing, desert | | | | had a very difficult time selling their own ATVs. |
| racing, hill climbing, ice racing, speedway, Tourist | | | | While Honda was leading in the industry for producing |
| Trophy, flat track, drag racing and many more. | | | | three-wheeled ATVs, Suzuki tried to find their own |
| The advent of the modern ATV started as early as | | | | way into the industry and did so by introducing the |
| the year 1983. The main idea was adopted from its | | | | development of four-wheeled ATVs by releasing the |
| earlier version called the "Quadracycle". The company | | | | QuadRunner LT125. |
| Royal Enfield started making improvements on the | | | | This was intended as a recreational machine for |
| simple versions of non-powered Quadracycles which | | | | beginners. Many companies realized that the |
| also resemble the modern design of quad-bike. | | | | four-wheeler was starting to get a lot of attention in |
| During the 1960s, many manufacturers followed by | | | | the market so most of them built their own models |
| producing the same off-road vehicles that has the | | | | to compete in the market, including Honda. |
| capability of crossing swamps, ponds and also can | | | | The industry has grown to large proportions, many |
| travel on dry and rough surfaces. The body was | | | | companies have joined the competition and are |
| made of hard plastic or fiber glass and had six-wheels | | | | developing new features for the machines. The |
| of which all were driven, and all with low pressure | | | | ATVs are really helpful, especially with oil prices going |
| (approx. 3 PSI). | | | | up, we can say that they are highly economical. Many |
| Instead of having the typical motorcycle-type handle | | | | states and countries have regulations concerning the |
| bars, they were equipped with steering wheels or a | | | | usage of ATVs and hopefully most purchasers will |
| control stick. The production of these vehicles was | | | | abide by the rules. For more information about ATVs, |
| prominent in America. | | | | you could check here. |
| It became famous with American and Canadian | | | | |