| An all-terrain vehicle which is most popularly known as | | | | There are many manufacturers of ATV's, but some |
| ATV was primarily developed in Japan. The main | | | | of the most popular are those manufactured by |
| function of this vehicle is to trek isolated and | | | | Honda Motors. Honda is one of the leading automobile |
| mountainous areas. In Japan, during spring thaws and | | | | manufacturers in Japan, and is one of a number of |
| rainy seasons, most of its steep roads are not | | | | car makers which embraced the idea of |
| anymore accessible by conventional vehicles; thus the | | | | manufacturing a whole line of ATV's. The main target |
| ATV was designed to address this concern. | | | | of Honda's ATV is the United States market. In fact, |
| There are two famous designs of the ATV which | | | | the first of its all-terrain vehicles, the Honda's US 90 |
| consist of the three wheelers and the four wheelers. | | | | was basically designed for off-road recreation. |
| Between the two, the three wheeler ATV is found | | | | However, as more and more models of Honda ATV's |
| to be a better mode of transportation, most | | | | came out in the market, its purpose is not only |
| especially in areas which are impassable by other | | | | limited to recreation, but to other functions as well. |
| types of vehicles. The Japanese found the ATV's so | | | | Eventually, as the family of Honda ATV's grew, its |
| effective in mountainous roads and rough terrains | | | | function and usefulness also grew. |
| that they decided on selling these vehicles to the | | | | Today, there are many versions and models of |
| Americans and to other market as well. | | | | ATV's in the market. Each manufacturer has its own |
| Unlike Japan, the United States initially used the | | | | version and features that makes one unique from |
| ATV's as recreational vehicles in the 1970's. The | | | | the other. Moreover, competitive all-terrain vehicles |
| ATV's in the United States were taken as vehicles | | | | emerged in the market as well. One of these is the |
| that provide thrill rides and great for adventures. In | | | | Rock Liner ATV's which are famous for its quad |
| fact, nothing has changed over the years, because | | | | design. Other popular ATV's include Alpha Sports, |
| these vehicles are still used as recreational vehicles | | | | Argo, Bombardier, Arctic Cat, Eton, Suzuki, and |
| today. | | | | Yamaha among others. Each of these offers unique |
| However, aside from being used in recreational | | | | features that are specific to special needs and |
| sports, the ATV is used as a hunting vehicle because | | | | criteria. Thus, if you are looking for an ATV, it is |
| this can tread grounds that are not accessible by | | | | important to list down the top considerations in order |
| pick-ups, four wheel drives, and other motorized | | | | for you to decide on the most appropriate ATV that |
| vehicles. Thus, all-terrain vehicles are also used mainly | | | | suits your needs. |
| in hunting, specifically in remote areas. | | | | |