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ATV INFORMATION

The term "All-Terrain Vehicle" or ATV is used in a general sense to describe any of a number of small open motorized 4 wheelers designed for off-road use. However, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) defines an ATV as a vehicle that travels on low pressure tires, with a seat that is straddled by the operator, and with handlebars for steering control. By the current ANSI definition, it is intended for use by a single operator.

The rider sits on the atv quad and operates these vehicles like a motorcycle, but the extra wheels gives the atv quad more stability at slow speeds. Although typically equipped with three or four wheels, six-wheel models exist for specialized applications. Engine sizes of ATVs currently for sale in the United States (as of 2008 products) range from 49cc 50cc 90cc 110cc 150cc 200cc 250cc 300cc and up in common ATVs.ATV Terminology

Four wheeled atv versions are most commonly called quads, four-wheelers or ATVs in the United States and Canada, and quad bikes or quad cycles in other English-speaking countries. In Australia, ATVs are also known as forbys.

An ATV can also be considered Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) or Off Road Vehicles (ORV), along with motorcycles.

During the 1960s numerous Atv quad 4 wheeler manufacturers offered similar small off-road vehicles, that were designed to float and were capable of traversing swamps, ponds and streams as well as dry land. Typically constructed from a hard plastic or fiberglass "tub", they usually had six wheels - all driven - with low pressure (around 3 PSI) balloon tires, no suspension (other than what the tires offered) and used a skid-steer steering setup. These early amphibious models were the original all-terrain vehicles - or ATVs. Contrary to todays ANSI definition of an ATV, they were intended for multiple riders, sitting inside, and would usually have steering wheels or control sticks rather than motorcycle-type handle bars as stipulated in the current definition.

Since the advent of three- and four-wheeled, straddled ATVs, these have more or less taken over the term ATV, leaving the 6x6 and 8x8 floating variety now mostly known as AATVs (Amphibious All-Terrain Vehicles). Current brands of these machines include Argo and MAX. Though not as fast as other ATVs, they can be operated with precision at slow speeds, and of course, have the ability to float. The spinning action of the tires is enough to propel the vehicle through the water, albeit slowly. Outboard motors can be added for extended water use.

Safety issues with 3-wheel ATV caused all Atv manufacturers to switch to 4-wheeled models in the late '80s, and 3-wheel models ended production in 1987, due to consent decrees between the major manufacturers and the Consumer Product Safety Commission -- the result of legal battles over safety issues among consumer groups, the atv manufacturers and CPSC. The lighter weight of the 3-wheel atv models made them popular with some expert atv riders. Cornering is more challenging than with a 4-wheeled atv machine because leaning into the turn is even more important. Atv operators may roll over if caution isn't used. The front end of 3-wheelers atv obviously has a single wheel making it lighter, and flipping backwards is a potential hazard, especially when climbing hills. Rollovers may also occur when traveling down a steep incline. The consent decrees expired in 1997, allowing manufacturers to once again make and market 3-wheel models, though there are very few marketed today.ATV Models continue today to be divided into the sport and utility markets. Sport model Atvs are generally small, light, two wheel drive vehicles which accelerate quickly, have a manual transmission, and run at speeds up to 90 miles per hour (145 km/h). Utility Atv models are generally bigger four wheel drive vehicles with a maximum speed of up to 72.5 miles per hour (104 km/h). They have the ability to haul small loads on attached racks or small dump beds. They may also tow small trailers. Due to the different weights, each has advantages on different types of terrain.

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