What is an ATV?

An ATV is an all-terrain vehicle that usually has eitherfour wheels and can be modified with different types
three or four wheels that travel on low pressure.of accessories to enhance driving performance.
There are many different types designed for racing,Side by side ATVs, also known as SxS or Rhino
recreation, hunting, ranching, emergency services,ATVs, are also popular vehicles. Side by side ATVs
industrial services, the military, and other uses.offer the same suspension as sport ATVs but with a
All-terrain vehicles are measured in cubic centimetersmuch larger engine. They are lightweight and can
(cc). They can range in size from over 1000cc to ascarry several passengers as well as cargo. Side by
small as 50cc. They can have as many as eightside ATVs are often found in rural communities and
wheels or as few as three wheels. One of the mostare sometimes used as pit vehicles in races to
popular types of all-terrain vehicle is the utility vehicle.provide versatile mobility and transportation. They are
Utility vehicles generally have short travel suspension,also used in the fire and rescue industries.
a large motor, and accessories that are intended forChildren's ATVs are also growing in popularity. These
hunting. These types of vehicles are often used inATVs are smaller and usually range in size from 50cc
the agriculture and ranching industries.to 110cc. Children's ATVs, which are also known as
Another popular type of ATV is the sport ATV.youth ATVs, have little or no suspension, limited
Sport ATVs are generally lightweight and have lotspower, and an automatic transmission. They are
of suspension. The reason is that sport ATVs aredesigned to accommodate children of less than 100
intended to handle jumps, bumps, and turns. Theypounds. ATVs can be fun for the whole family to
can range in size from 250 cc to 700cc. Sport ATVsenjoy.
are often used in off-road racing. They usually have