If you’re looking at different types of ATVs, you’ve come to the right place! In this post, we’ll touch on a few different ATVs and their characteristics, brought to you by Cerberus Systems, Inc. in Chambersburg.

What Is Considered an ATV?

ATVs, also known as all-terrain vehicles or quad bikes, are vehicles designed to be efficient on many types of terrains. These vehicles usually have four low-pressure wheels to grip the terrain better, a handlebar for steering, and a seat (or two!). Because of their characteristics and lack of safety features in other street-legal vehicles, ATVs aren’t street legal in the United States but can be used on tracks or as work equipment. Choosing what type of ATV is best for you will depend on the use you intend to give it, the age of the person riding it, and their riding skills. ATVs are usually designed to support one rider, but nowadays, some manufacturers have come up with designs that support one operator and one passenger. Finally, ATVs have low-pressure tires to help them grip the terrain better.

No matter what type of ATV you go for, remember that the safest ATV is the one with proper maintenance. Call the experts at Cerberus Systems, Inc at (717) 658-1256 for more questions on the best products for your engine, or place an order in their online shop today!

Youth ATVs

As mentioned above, the type of ATV you should choose will depend on your skills and size. Full-sized ATVs are much larger and heavier than those designed for kids and teens. Youth ATVs are intended for them to have a safe experience while learning how to ride. Because of this, they’re much less potent than adult ATVs and have shock absorbers for better traction, control, and an overall smoother ride. Other safety features include power and speed limits, and most are lighter, making them easier to control.

Sport ATVs

Sport ATVs by design are as lightweight as possible as they’re created to run around a racetrack. They’re also smaller in size and are easier to handle. Sport ATVs are also cheaper because they have fewer features than other types to make them lightweight. That being said, they’re highly customizable for looks, comfort, usability, and performance, depending on what the rider wants to achieve. As a last note about sport ATVs, they tend to have less power than ATVs designed for utility purposes because of their intended use.

Maintenance requirements for types of ATVs might differ, but all of them have in common is that using excellent products like AMSOIL’s 10W-40 Synthetic ATV/UTV Engine Oil can extend their lifecycle. The oil experts at Cerberus Systems, Inc. can advise you on the best ones. Call them today for more information at  (717) 658-1256 or place an order online.

Side by Side ATVs

The main characteristic of side-by-side ATVs is that they are designed to carry an operator and a passenger. Side by side ATVs are also known as offroad vehicles, buggies, or UTVs. Some side-by-side ATVs are manufactured for utility purposes, while others are considered sports because of their characteristics; some can even be hybrid models. Some of these types of ATVs are considered street legal as they have safety features that other ATVs lack, like turn signals, windshield wipers, safety belts, and DOT-approved tires.

Utility ATVs

The last type of ATV we’ll cover are utility ATVs. The design and features of these will depend significantly on the use the rider will give it. Most utility vehicles are equipped with extra power that can tow, haul and overall manage additional workloads. They are also higher off the ground than other ATVs to clear rough terrain and obstacles, and some also come with a four-wheel drive. Utility ATVs are also better equipped to handle rough terrains that sports quads wouldn’t be able to handle. They have large and comfortable seats and power steering making it a much more comfortable experience to ride and work with these vehicles. As a last note, and to exemplify why it’s essential to choose your ATV depending on the use you’ll give it, utility ATVs don’t do well with racing as their design is centered around workloads and not speed.

Now that you’ve learned about the different types of ATVs, remember that a sure way to extend your vehicle’s life cycle is to only use the best products in its engine. Learn how to take care of them from the experts at Cerberus Systems, Inc. Call today at  (717) 658-1256 or visit their online shop anytime!