| With just a quick look, it's not hard to see the | | | | differential, for better traction in dicey situations. If |
| difference between a Sport or a Utility ATV. Utility | | | | you do get stuck, the winch can be used to haul the |
| quads are bigger and bulkier in appearance while a | | | | quad out. Utility ATVs are favored by hunters and |
| Sport ATV is well, sporty in appearance. But before | | | | are great around the farm or in the woodlot. |
| you buy there are other things to consider aside | | | | On the other hand, if you are looking for power and |
| from size and appearance. | | | | performance on the track or on the trail, look no |
| First of all, you need to think about what you are | | | | further than at a Sports ATV. They are designed for |
| going to use your ATV for. If it's primarily going to | | | | fast acceleration and quick bursts of speed. These |
| be a work vehicle, you'll probably want to opt for a | | | | babies are engineered to be run long and hard and |
| utility quad. But if you are wanting an ATV to race or | | | | basically abused. |
| just ride around, then you'll probably want a Sport | | | | Their gearing is aggressive and they have a stiff |
| ATV. Let's look at some of the features of each | | | | suspension for digging into corners. You can easily |
| type. | | | | launch your Sports quad into the air and land it |
| If you are planning to do some heavy duty work or | | | | without doing damage but you definitely will not be in |
| venture deep into the wilderness, a Utility ATV fitted | | | | for a soft smooth ride. Actually, Sports ATVs are |
| with a winch is a good choice. Utility quads are all | | | | capable of landing 100 foot jumps complete with mid |
| about dependability and they have the features to | | | | air back flips. |
| back it up. | | | | Now for those who want a working ATV that is |
| These big quads can go through rough terrain and | | | | peppy enough for some fun, there are certain ATVs |
| mud that would leave a Sport ATV just plain stuck. | | | | that are a cross between a Utility ATV and a Sports |
| That's because Utility quads are bigger and heavier, | | | | ATV. This new breed of quad combines some of the |
| have more torque on the low end, and usually come | | | | best features of both classes making it a popular |
| with four wheel drive, not to mention a locking | | | | choice. |