| If you have experienced all terrain vehicles in action, | | | | The age limit is ultimately up to you, but no matter |
| whether it was for sport and/or utility purposes, then | | | | how old you are, it is important to find the right ATV |
| you know the reason behind the growing popularity | | | | style to ride whether it is a rental or your own. If |
| of their use. ATVs can perform multiple tasks very | | | | you have a choice when renting ATVs, find one that |
| effectively and because of this they appeal to a | | | | suits your comfort with respect your weight and |
| diverse audience. For many of you, your ATV | | | | height. Rentals are typically for sport riding; therefore |
| adventures have just begun. Whether you plan to | | | | the ATVs will have a light design with less body |
| rent ATVs for recreational riding or are thinking of | | | | plastic in comparison to a utility ATV. |
| buying your own for a farm utility vehicle, there are | | | | Utility ATVs ( i.e. have a few features characteristic |
| several aspects of quads that should be taken into | | | | only to its classification. They are always the ATVs |
| consideration in order to find the best four-wheeler | | | | with a larger body and most utility quads have racks |
| for your money. | | | | for equipment carrying. The suspension on a utility |
| Nearly anyone who knows what ATVing is also | | | | ATV is generally stiffer than the sport styles |
| knows that the sport appeals largely to a young | | | | because you need a smoother ride when carrying a |
| population. This known fact is also the root of much | | | | work load. |
| controversy. Many people protest the use of ATVs | | | | Sport and sport/utility ATVs are those used for |
| by children under 12 and others even believe | | | | racing and thrill riding. The suspension on these styles |
| teenagers under the legal driving age should be | | | | is longer to endure hard landings. SUV ATVs may still |
| banned from driving ATVs. There are actually no | | | | have small carrying racks for work as well, but the |
| strictly enforced regulations or age limits for riding | | | | sport styles have as little body material as possible |
| ATVS. | | | | for speed. All ATV styles have a common |
| Court cases have ruled with requests that ATV | | | | characteristic, which is their ability to endure rough |
| manufacturers print a recommended age limit for | | | | rides on the toughest terrain. |
| certain size engines. Manufacturers now recommend | | | | As you familiarize yourself with ATV riding you will |
| that ATVs with engines larger than 70cc are for | | | | learn which quad styles suit your body and riding type |
| ages 12 and up. A 90cc engine is recommended for | | | | the best. ATVing is similar to many consumer |
| 16-year-olds and up. These recommendations are not | | | | products in that it is wisest to try them out first |
| enforced, which frustrates some people, however, | | | | hand in order to make the best decision. If you are |
| ATV manufacturers continue to make ATVs for the | | | | trying ATVing for the absolute first time, start with a |
| young crowds. Several companies have released an | | | | smaller engine, just to get the feel, and then move |
| ATV model for riders as young as six-years-old. | | | | up as you gain confidence. |