ATV Escape

Choosing an ATV

So many choices: utility quad, sport quad, dirt bike, side-by-side! What kind of ATV do I want, and which one should I choose? Those questions plague people when they are choosing an ATV. Not only are there choices about which specific ATV to choose, but also which brand, type, motor size, transmission, and a wide array of different features. All of these choices can be overwhelming. So where do you start? The answer to where you start is right here. This section of articles is written to help guide you to the ATV that is right for you. So let's get started.

One Size Does NOT Fit All!

The first thing to understand about ATVs is that there is no perfect ATV for everyone. Many people often ask which is the best ATV out there. The answer to that question is simple: there is no "best" ATV. All makes, models, and brands have their pros and cons, but it is safe to say all of the manufacturers of ATVs make great and capable machines. There are many places you can read reviews of ATVs; you can talk to other ATV riders you know; and you can look at all the specs for every ATV made. However at the end of the day buy an ATV YOU like.

What will you being doing with it?

The best question to ask yourself when choosing an ATV is how you will be using it. Some examples would be racing, hunting, exploring, riding to work, trail riding, or mud riding to name a few. There is a good possibility you would be using it for a combination of the above activities. The point is to determine what your primary purpose or purposes will be for your ATV. By doing this you can narrow your choices down considerably. A side-by-side might be great around the ranch, but it can be too wide if your primary use for an ATV is trail riding. A sport quad is great for hair-pin turns and well groomed trails, but useless in a mud-bog. This should get those "juices" flowing with ideas, so what is next? Next, lets start by understanding where the focus is going to be in these articles.

The Articles in this Section

The following articles will center around 4-wheeler/quad and side-by-side ATVs. There are so many different kinds to choose from in these two classes of ATVs, multiple articles are required. Let the fun begin! Click on the "Next" button at the bottom to start with the first article, or click on a title on the list below.

Quads & Side-by-Sides

Sport quad or utility quad

Major options to consider on my quad