ATV Buying Guide For Beginners
Powersports vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles, otherwise known as ATVs, quads or four-wheelers, have proven increasingly popular in recent years with riders of all ages and abilities. ATVs can be used for both professional and recreational purposes, so you’ll find them on mudding tracks, nature trails, in forests, on farms and ranches and elsewhere.
If you’re new to the powersports vehicle game, though, it can be challenging to determine what it is you need from a quad. This ATV buying guide is geared towards beginners and should help you figure out exactly what features you should look for in a four-wheeler.
Riding Ability
Consider your experience level when shopping for an ATV, as this will be a big determiner in what type of ATV you can buy. Those who are really new to riding powersports should stick to a quad that has a less-powerful engine, a lighter weight and controls that are intuitive. You might try riding a few friends’ ATVs to see how they feel and whether they’re suitable for you.
Usage
Are you planning on riding your ATV for recreational off-roading purposes? Then you’ll want a sportier model that can achieve faster speeds, has a narrower profile to fit on width-restricted trails and offers you more agility for tackling twists and turns.
Need an ATV that can do some heavy lifting? You’ll be looking into utility-focused models that are weider, heavier and offer a high towing capacity instead. A work-oriented ATV won’t be as fast or as lithe as a sport model, but it will give you the power you need for your work.
Those who want the best of both worlds may want to look into a more general ATV that can suit both purposes.
Safety Gear
Don’t forget that you’re going to need to invest in some safety gear if you want to ride an ATV. The most crucial piece of gear you can purchase is a well-fitting helmet designed for motocross or motorcycle riding. If your helmet lacks a full face mask, then you’ll want to invest in a pair of goggles for eye protection from flying mud and debris. Younger riders and beginners may also want to invest in chest and knee pads that will help to protect them if they fall off their quad.
Additional Features
There is a myriad of potential features you can get on an ATV that can suit unique purposes. For example, those who intend to ride near dusk or dawn may want an LED light bar up front to light the way ahead. Those who hunt will want room for a gun rack. Those who want to do sand riding should invest in some paddle tires.
Visit our dealership located in Timmins, ON, today to check our our wide selection of new and used ATVs for sale by leading powersports brands. J&B Cycle & Marine proudly serves the province of Ontario.