Ok i think its time for a ATV/Offroad motorcycle thread!
Does anyone have either?
Anyone got pictures?
Also: some interesting History on ATV's DID YOU KNOW:
1967: Honda, at the request of its U.S. division, begins working on a new product dealers could sell when motorcycle sales cool off in the winter.
1970: Honda introduces the first all-terrain vehicle. The three-wheeled US90 had a seven horsepower engine. It sells for $595.
1975: Honda improves its wheels and tires, making them less vulnerable to punctures.
1979: Yamaha introduces its first ATV, the YT125.
1981: Honda introduces the first high-performance two-stroke ATV adapted from motocross technology. Kawasaki introduces its first ATV, the KTL200-A1.
1982: Suzuki introduces its first ATVs, including the first four-wheeled ATV. It has an odometer, five forward speeds plus reverse.
1984: Yamaha and Honda begin selling four-wheeled ATVs.
1985: Polaris Industries of Medina becomes the first North American company to enter the ATV business, introducing snowmobile technology such as automatic transmissions to replace manual gearboxes. Kawasaki offers its first four-wheeled ATV.
1987: Polaris offers improved brakes and automatic four-wheel drive, replacing manual four-wheel drive.
1988: ATV manufacturers agree to stop selling three-wheeled s after the U.S. government raised safety concerns. The industry launches safety programs to train drivers.
1989: Kawasaki introduces its first with four-wheel-drive, the Bayou 300 4x4.
1993: Kawasaki offers the first 400cc engine.
1995: Arctic Cat, based in Thief River Falls, Minn., begins production of ATVs.
1996: Arctic Cat ATVs go on sale.
1998: ardier of Montreal begins selling ATVs.
2000: Honda introduces a 500cc engine and continuously variable transmission.
2001: Polaris offers a 683cc engine, the largest ever, on its Sportsman . It sells for $7,399.
Source: Polaris Industries, Arctic Cat and the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America.
I Had to post some Suzuki pictures considering they were the first on 4 wheels as far as ATV and also just because there the best maker of recreational toys!
Does anyone have either?
Anyone got pictures?
Also: some interesting History on ATV's DID YOU KNOW:
1967: Honda, at the request of its U.S. division, begins working on a new product dealers could sell when motorcycle sales cool off in the winter.
1970: Honda introduces the first all-terrain vehicle. The three-wheeled US90 had a seven horsepower engine. It sells for $595.
1975: Honda improves its wheels and tires, making them less vulnerable to punctures.
1979: Yamaha introduces its first ATV, the YT125.
1981: Honda introduces the first high-performance two-stroke ATV adapted from motocross technology. Kawasaki introduces its first ATV, the KTL200-A1.
1982: Suzuki introduces its first ATVs, including the first four-wheeled ATV. It has an odometer, five forward speeds plus reverse.
1984: Yamaha and Honda begin selling four-wheeled ATVs.
1985: Polaris Industries of Medina becomes the first North American company to enter the ATV business, introducing snowmobile technology such as automatic transmissions to replace manual gearboxes. Kawasaki offers its first four-wheeled ATV.
1987: Polaris offers improved brakes and automatic four-wheel drive, replacing manual four-wheel drive.
1988: ATV manufacturers agree to stop selling three-wheeled s after the U.S. government raised safety concerns. The industry launches safety programs to train drivers.
1989: Kawasaki introduces its first with four-wheel-drive, the Bayou 300 4x4.
1993: Kawasaki offers the first 400cc engine.
1995: Arctic Cat, based in Thief River Falls, Minn., begins production of ATVs.
1996: Arctic Cat ATVs go on sale.
1998: ardier of Montreal begins selling ATVs.
2000: Honda introduces a 500cc engine and continuously variable transmission.
2001: Polaris offers a 683cc engine, the largest ever, on its Sportsman . It sells for $7,399.
Source: Polaris Industries, Arctic Cat and the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America.
I Had to post some Suzuki pictures considering they were the first on 4 wheels as far as ATV and also just because there the best maker of recreational toys!