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As urban sprawl and suburban growth continue to crowd us more and more, the allure of open trails and roads less traveled becomes more and more appealing. While hiking and cycling offer a needed respite to many, others are drawn to the power, speed, versatility, and fun offered by All terrain vehicles. Unlike motorcycles, all terrain vehicles (ATV’s) sit on three or four wheelers ATV, and are easy enough for almost anyone to operate. Further, all terrain vehicles are easy to understand once you know a few simple basics.

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 ATV, very few have been produced.

Aside from the wheel configuration, all terrain vehicles can be divided into two distinct camps: sport models and utility models. Utility models are generally designed to haul small loads on racks or on attached trailer beds. While they may have an engine displacement similar or identical to a sport models, they are designed for more power and less speed. 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.

With all that speed – literally at your fingertips – owners and operators of all terrain vehicles need to remember to put safety first. With engines as large as 800cc’s, these vehicles can be extremely powerful and they can accelerate quickly, making it easy to tip them over. While driving an ATV can be fun, functional, and exhilarating, it can be dangerous as well. Each year there are thousands of injuries, and hundreds of deaths, related to all terrain vehicles.

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. Lightweight, easy to store, fast, powerful, and fun; all terrain vehicles have earned their popularity through their utilitarian and recreational qualities.

ATV powersports is becoming very popular as it is an all year sport for all ages and genders; so it follows that as the sport grows the vehicles are becoming easier to attain as the availability of pre-owned vehicles is also become wider. One of the more popular activities on the powersport scene is the ATV.

These vehicles are all terrain vehicles, which imply that they are designed for off road use. Usually made for a single rider and one passenger they come in a range of sizes and engines and there is a large range of models available and are predominately Japanese.

ATV powersport bikes are either four wheeler ATV or six wheeler ATV with engines ranging from 49cc to 950cc and their design makes them perfect for off roading in mud or sand dunes. When you become experienced in the world of power sports, you just have to strap on your helmet and get ready to perform racing and stunts like you have never experienced before on any other vehicle, and to help you make the most of the sport there are a host of clubs and associations that you can join which will allow you to learn how to ride in safety with other like minded riders.

There are many brands and types of ATV powersports vehicles for you to choose your vehicle from and internet is a wonderful source for you to refer to for ideas and suggestions for purchasing your dream bike. Although branded vehicles are usually more expensive than the off brand varieties, however if you can stretch your budget an investment in one of the recognized makes is preferable. You must also take into account your experience whilst looking to buy as the bigger ATV’s are extremely powerful. So bare in mind the physical size of the machine as well as the engine power; in fact it is a good idea to go to a dealer and sit on the bike and try it for reach and handling.

The term Power sports encompasses a huge range of different types of vehicles and other than ATV’s there are Snowmobiles, Dune Buggies, Karts and Dirt Bikes plus many more, however if you intend to buy your ATV, and it is a pre owned model, make sure you can ask the seller questions about the age and condition of the vehicle. Most people don’t just rush into purchasing a brand new ATV; but that’s not a major problem as there is an abundance of pre-owned machines on the market.

There are of course many websites that offer information and tips about the ATV For sale and purchase of ATV’s and power sports vehicles. Use your instincts and try to go with a brand that you know of or know someone who owns one like it. In addition to this, buying your ATV from a reputed and trusted source ensures that you will receive after sales support from the dealer. Servicing is a major requirement of the manufacturers guarantee so make sure there are facilities locally to carry out this work.

The Internet is a truly beautiful thing and I bet Alexander Graham Bell had no idea what his telephone idea would lead to. Instead of having to endure excruciating trips to and from ATV shops and retail outlets, the process has been shortened by an incredible length when you learn how to find atv for sale on the Internet. Let’s just make a simple Google search for ‘atv for sale‘ right now - I came up with three-hundred-and-seventy-one-thousand sites to explore. What about you? As easy as it is to find atv for sale on the Internet, the tricky part is in trying to work out who you can trust and who you can’t.

As far as purchasing an ATV that has been advertised on the Internet is concerned, I believe in one thing and I am sticking to it - first impressions count for a whole lot! If the atv is being offered for sale by an individual, what’s the first impression you have of him or her. If it’s a website, does the website selling the ATV look respectable? Does it look like the website was designed and published in two minutes flat? But even when you put the aesthetic value of the person or website aside, what’s the first thing that came to mind when you saw the ATV for sale? And also, did the ATV seller make enough effort describing the ATV to you?

Selling and buying ATVs online is a lot different from buying from the store - when you look for ATVs for sale on the Internet, you don’t have the privilege of looking the seller into the eye and tell them that they need to buck up their service. So, with the absence of that, you’ll have to make contact with the seller - call him, email him, fax him, visit him…whatever means that the seller have made possible to you. I know it makes sense for me to tell you not to buy his ATV for sale if he/she does not respond so, I am not going say it. Instead, my advice woud be to refuse purchase unless you feel completely at ease with the seller or website owner (or its sales people).

If it’s possible, it would be great if you could scout around for the same ATV model and if it’s for sale, test-drive it if you’re allowed to. You’ll be surprised the kind of dirty tricks some people are willing to pull out of their hat all in the name of a sale.

Tony Mikael is an ATV enthusiast enthusiastically promoting ATV riding as a sport and family activity! When he’s not off on one of his impromptu ATV expeditions, he runs one of the hottest and fastest-growing ATV sites right now.

For youth riders 12 and up, the youth RANGER RZR 170 has a four-stroke, air-cooled, 169cc engine with electric start and an automatic transmission. Styled similar to its adult counterpart, the side-by-side has a sporty, aggressive look and holds a driver and passenger for double the fun. Along with being an ultra-cool ride for kids, the youth RANGER RZR 170 includes all the safety features found on Polaris‘ youth line up and more; a removable ignition key, electronic throttle safety control, daytime running lights, side nets, full cab frame, 3 point seat belts, color coded foot controls, parking brake, hydraulic disc brakes, and speed controls to enable adults to set a maximum speed control limit. All Polaris Youth ATVs purchased from an authorized dealer come with a high-visibility whip flag, speed limiter and safety video. Accompanied with the Youth models is a DOT-approved helmet (2 helmets for the Ranger RZR 170) to teach kids the importance to wearing the proper safety gear.

SAFETY FEATURES:
2 Free Helmets, Free Safety Whip Flag, Adjustable Passenger Grab Handles, Full Cab Frame, Bucket Seats With 3-Point Seat Belts, Standard Side Nets, Parent-Adjustable Speed Limiter, Disc Brakes-Front and Rear, Daytime Running Lights With Rear Taillights and Stoplights, Minimum Recommended Age-12 Years.

PERFORMANCE FEATURES:
Designed to Look Just Like the RANGER RZR, 169cc 4-Stroke Engine, Fully Automatic CVT Transmission With, Reverse,California, Green-Sticker-Legal,Storage Basket, Adjustable Driver’s Seat, AVAILABLE: Early 2009, MSRP: $3999