In the early ’90s, Yamaha produced several ‘guinea pig’ 4x4s to further enhance the offerings of its UTV segment. With these 250-class machines, the firm tested the effectiveness of both 2WD and 4WD systems when paired with a small piston displacement. The result was the introduction of the Yamaha Timberwolf 250 in 1992 – a …
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Introduced in 1984, the Tri Zinger 60 was another product of the Golden Era of ATVs and Yamaha’s first-ever youth ATC. Small yet unrelenting, this trike charmed its way through the hearts of skeptical adults and off-roading enthusiasts. Because it only lived through a 2-year production run, it would be interesting to know more about this little …
Since Suzuki developed the QuadRunner in 1982, the rest of the ATV manufacturers have been hot on their heels – crafting the next big thing that will catapult them to four-wheeled stardom. But the Japanese firm was unrivaled in producing innovative, high-performance off-road vehicles. And in 2004, Suzuki beat the others to it again with …
Priding itself as the first big-name ATV firm to go neck and neck with Honda, Yamaha was at it again. But this time around, the Japanese manufacturer did not create a racing model to challenge its long-time rival. It opted for a more relaxed, less intimidating machine with just enough power and grunt as it …
The 2003 Honda 400EX (a.k.a. TRX400EX or SporTrax) has become a household name among hobbyists and enthusiasts. Its popularity should be no surprise since the 400-cc SporTrax has always been regarded as one of the most capable and fun quads around. Ruggedly aesthetic and stark, this 4×4 introduced pure-sport 4-strokes into the ATV landscape and …
2003 was a critical year for the Polaris Sportsman 500 lineup, just having had its breakthrough the year before. Given the situation, the American firm was careful not to overdo the number of its model versions. However, this is not to say that the firm fell short in delivering dependable, quality machines to the public …
The 2008 installment of the Polaris Sportsman 500 is more than your average “working man’s ATV.” It is a dual-purpose, utility vehicle that not only helped establish Polaris’ current reputation as an industry powerhouse but also gave new meaning to the saying “work hard but play harder.” This guide focuses on this iconic, all-American four-wheeler. The 2008 …
Just four years after its inception, the 2002 Honda 400EX (a.k.a. TRX400EX or SporTrax) successfully earned a reputation for reliability and fun. After all, the quad hails from one of Honda’s longest mainstays in the sport-ATV segment. Unadulterated, powerful, and robust, this four-wheeler laid the foundation for pure-sport quads and introduced 4-strokes into the ATV …
Earning a nickname coined from Gojira or Godzilla, the Suzuki Quadzilla 500 is every bit as powerful and formidable as Japan’s “King of Monsters.” Since its inception, this iconic sport quad had every rider and avid enthusiast awe-stricken. Its seemingly turbocharged powerband and unrivaled agility enthralled the riding community to a great extent – an effect in many ways similar …
Hailing from one of the industry’s longest-running ATV lineups, the 2004 Honda 400EX (a.k.a. TRX400EX or Sportrax) was an important milestone in developing current sport quads. Aggressively-styled and fast, this wheeler signaled the revival of the sport-ATV segment and the beginning of 4-stroke quads. The 2004 Honda 400EX (a.k.a. Sportrax 400EX) is a pure-sport 4×4 …