Just like how Suzuki’s QuadZilla spawned the 500-class sport ATV category, the Yamaha Grizzly 550 takes credit for being among the progenitors of present-day mid-size utility ATVs. One of Yamaha’s milestone four-wheelers, this 550-cc quad highly resembled the big-bore Grizzlies. Off-roaders previously did not comprehend its role in the ATV landscape. But that all changed …
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2006 saw the birth of the LTR 450 – a high-performance machine aimed at excelling on the motocross track. Enlisting the racing expertise of WPSA Pro ATV racer Doug Gust, Suzuki’s team of experts started designing the four-wheeler that would soon be the progenitor of new-generation sport quads. The outcome? A race-ready beast that was …
The Golden Era of ATVs had some of the best machines produced by big-name firms – among them was the 1980 Yamaha Tri Moto. Introduced in 1979, the Tri Moto was the first Yamaha ATC sold on U.S. soil. It was also the first vehicle from a major ATV manufacturer to challenge Honda as king of the …
A true off-roading enthusiast would undoubtedly recognize the Honda 350X ATC as the archetype of modern-day utility vehicles but with three wheels instead of four. This head-turner is not only a serious trail machine but also included in the illustrious Big Red bikes – a part of Honda’s sport ATC lineup that began in the …
The Suzuki LTZ 400 (QuadSport Z400) set the bar for present-day sport ATVs. It launched in the market following Suzuki’s decade-long sport quad stasis – making its release a much-anticipated one. With 400-cc racing machines at their peak in the early 2000s, there could not have been better timing to do so. The Suzuki LTZ …
2016 saw the birth of the Polaris Ace 900 – just two years after the inception of the series. And boy, was it a massive success right off the bat! This hybrid gave many side-by-sides a run for their money, with its long-travel suspension, dual-overhead-cam design, and ridiculous power-to-weight ratio. Moreover, its single-seat design had …
For many off-roaders (not just young riders), the Yamaha Badger 80 is undeniably a gem. This mini 4×4 may be stark, even a bit crude, in styling and design. But mind you, it has everything you need to experience a fun ride. Considered as one of the forefathers of youth ATVs, it would be interesting …
The Polaris Hawkeye 300 was a standout in Polaris’ 2006 ATV lineup as it sported full features only previously found on higher-displacement, full-size quads. The machine also had a 299-cm3 4-stroke power mill, a fully automatic PVT, and a sizeable 34-mm Mikuni carb. While notable features are not exclusive to the Hawkeye, other same-class quads …
The Polaris Outlaw 90 is a young rider’s next step in their off-roading journey. Somewhat bigger with a slightly higher displacement than the Outlaw 50, this 89-cc mini quad still offers the same fun and safe training platform for youngsters wanting to further their ATV riding skills. Unlike its 50-cc sibling, this 4×4 caters to …
Halfway through the production run of the famed Prairie machines, Team Green released the Kawasaki Prairie 700. Boasting features and a powerful engine heavily influenced by the V Force™, this 4×4 strengthened the series’ foothold in the sport-utility sub-segment. Undeniably remarkable, the Prairie’s short-lived production run stirred quite a conjecture among avid Kawie followers and …