Development of ATVs

It's better to stay away from used Youth ATV parts

The rate of wear-and-tear on ATV parts used by youths is extremely high, therefore, it's not advisable for parents to get used ATV parts for their kids' ATVs. The most important, we have to remember, is the safety of our children. Using used youth ATV parts is dangerous because we do not know the degree of damage to the youth ATV part. The seller, unfortunately, may have stretched the truth a little further, just to sell you the used ATV part. So, to be on the safe side, always get brand new youth ATV parts for your kids. Don't compromise on their safety.

The 1982 Honda ATC200E Big Red was a landmark model. It featured both suspension and racks, making it the first utility three-wheeled ATV. The ability to go anywhere on terrain that most other vehicles could not cross soon made them popular with US and Canadian hunters, and those just looking for a good trail ride. Soon other manufacturers introduced their own models. Suzuki was a leader in the development of 4-wheeled ATVs. It sold the first ATV, the 1983 QuadRunner LT125, which was a recreational machine for beginners.

Many manufacturers of ATV equipment, including AlphaSports, Arctic Cat, Bombardier, Honda, John Deere, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha offer free ATV training to new ATV owners. If you have recently purchased a new ATV in California, don't forget to inquire with your ATV dealer about what kind of ATV training in California they offer.

The 1986 Honda FourTrax TRX350 4x4 ushered in the era of four-wheel-drive ATVs. Other manufacturers quickly followed suit, and 4x4s have remained the most popular type of ATV.

The first ATVs were made during the 1950s. These early models had six wheels instead of four. Honda made the first three-wheeled ATV in 1970, and were famously portrayed in the James Bond movie, "Diamonds Are Forever". Dubbed the US90 and, later, the ATC90, it was designed purely for recreational use. It featured large balloon tires instead of a mechanical suspension. By the early 1980s, suspension and lower-profile tires were introduced.