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As cities get more developed, and the country gets smaller and smaller, people long for the out doors and getting outside. While it is fun to do some hiking and camping, there is nothing quite like the pleasure derived from hitting the trails with the sense of power and control that an all terrain vehicle can offer.

Technically speaking, an all terrain vehicle is a small, open, three or four wheeled vehicle that is designed for off road travel. Those in the market for an ATV will quickly notice the paucity of three-wheeled versions on the market. Due to safety reasons the three-wheelers had a tendency to tip over easily only four-wheeled all terrain vehicles were legally produced from 1987 to 1997.

Although it is again legal to produce the three-wheelers, very few have been produced. The other name you may be familiar or have heard regarding an ATV is a four trax. This has to do with the four wheels instead of the 3.

Aside from the wheel configuration, all terrain vehicles can be divided into two distinct camps: sport models and utility models. The ideas behind a utility model is self explainitory. Basically this unit is used for work like hauling. While they may have an engine displacement similar or identical to a sport models, they are designed for more power and less speed. The torque is important for carrying loads, so it has more low end power.

Sport models, on the other hand, are smaller, lighter, and faster, than their utility counterparts. Able to reach speeds as high as 90 miles per hour, some sport models are faster than many full sized cars. That sense of speed comes with responsibility.

With all that speed owners and operators of all terrain vehicles need to remember to put safety first. With engines as large as 800’s, these vehicles can be extremely powerful and they can accelerate quickly, making it easy to tip them over.

Because of the awesome power, it is important to remember that this is not a toy, and a safety class is often recommended so you can handle the power without getting hurt.

Despite the dangerous track record, all terrain vehicles can be safe and fun for those who follow basic safety precautions. With precautions in place all terrain vehicles provide a fun and fuel efficient way to hit the road, trail, or even hauling things around the farm.

There is almost nothing like the fun of whipping around hills and rocky terrain on your own all terrain vehicle.