The difference between ATV mud tires and regular tires is that they will grip the road and stop your vehicle from slipping and sliding. In other words, they will protect when the going gets rough.

In fact, the entire tire industry has tires for muddy terrain, snowy terrain, and even narrow dry gravel mountain side roads or coastal roads where there is quite a bit of slippery sand. You can tell the difference from the tread and size of the tires. Mud tires have wide treads to allow for a firmer grip on slippery and unpredictable surfaces.

ATV tires also are designed specially for sandy dunes, however, unlike mud tires, these tires are balloon-like and smooth with horizontal treads similar to what you would find in bicycles. You cannot use these kinds of tires on any other surface because it is too risky since the grip is different.

For winter time, shift to snow tires which have wide treads and a smooth surface. The treads look like snow chains that will help you from slipping when the icy snow hits the ground and you have to go out. Other kinds of tyres are for racing and for going on trails where the terrain is sometimes not even familiar territory.

You can get all types of ATV tyres from excellent tyre companies like Cavalier, or find cheaper mud tires when the tire dealers go on sale, or if you are willing to get used mud tires. Since tires are a major expense, tire manufacturers have end-of-season sales regularly, not just to dispose of old stock, but also to keep loyal customers from straying to a competitor tire company.

Mud tires and other tyres are essential vehicle purchase and should not be compromised. What you can do to save a little is get a good second-hand, barely used ATV tires which you might find in the classified or online. Otherwise, wait for the factory sale which is sure to happen before the end of the year.

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ATV National Motocross Championship
Since the number of new and used ATVs for sale was growing and many people started working, playing and even racing on ATVs, National Motocross Championship was established. This sport competition takes place countrywide since 1985 and comprises a few racing groups that include both professional and amateur racers. It is estimated that each time about 500 racers compete with one another. All of them fight for Grand National Champion Prize. The championship lasts for three days: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Fridays, practice and amateur racing are held. Saturday is for Pro Am Unlimited Classes and of Pro Am Women. On Sundays you can watch races of the Pro and Pro Am Production ATVs.

Championship Mud Racing
This competition is relatively new. It has been held since 2006 and derives from local mud bog events. Standardization of rules of these events created the need to establish a governing body that racers could refer to and, therefore, Championship Mud Racing was established. The competition is held yearly and comprises of six competitions held from June to November. This sport event includes Mud Bog and Mudda-Cross as well as many other competitions. Rules allow ATVs of any size to enter this competition. The main aim of CMR promoters is to make Mud Racing more competitive and recognizable both nation- and worldwide.

As you can see, both ATV competitions and ATVs themselves are becoming more and more popular in the USA. There are numerous new and used ATVs for sale of various makes and models. You can buy some for less than $3,000, while the most expensive ones cost up to $15,000.

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When I first caught glimpse of this Quad Bike early 2009 I thought “Oh my god, it’s another one of those Sinclair episodes!”

How wrong was I?

Cectek have gone completely mad by developing something the market was working towards but with some love and attention on features that other manufacturers try and charge you extra for. Whilst being very careful with what they did, there was no compromise on quality and production.

Styled with some extra fun, the Cectek Quadrift 500 EFi has pulled up extremely close to the mark and bordering on something else. Not only have they filled one gap in the Quad Bike market but have also created another, which once you have taken the time to ride one you will fully understand what I mean.

With an extremely low centre of gravity they have thrown the cards down and said: “Do you want some fun?”

Personally, I think that this is something we could ALL do with in our lives to take away the blues of modern day political torture and news that’s fit for people who have nothing better to do.

What these guys have done is take something that was or has been very bland for some time and added two extra lumps of sugar to sweeten it up. Extra low centre of gravity makes this bike handle like it is on rails, and with the punch packing 500cc EFi power plant you will light the blue touch paper and watch this rocket explode.

The return of a 30+ childhood maybe? And it doesn’t stop just there!

Talk about being thoughtful, (or is this marketing gone mad) they have also included a Goose Bump lifting experience called “Drifting Transmission.” Now you MUST have got the drift? (Sorry…)

Switch from limited slip differential into drifting mode and you will have that back end fully locked and working just like Roger Clark’s Mk1 Ford Escort back in the ’70s. This one feature alone will leave you pushing those eyes back in their sockets leaving you bags of time to enjoy the experience and amazing control.

And if that’s not enough, they refuse to charge you for things like alloys and digital dash (unlike some manufacturers I could mention) Here is just a snip of what you can expect:

* Chassis – Something they call “UCS” which means Ultra Secure Chassis
* Suspension – Fully independent Suspension with adjustable shocks
* Wheels – Alloys as standard with low profile tyres
* Brakes – Dual 250mm front and rear brake discs
* Instruments – Racing effect dials in LCD giving multi function display

And when I say multi-function, there is more to play with than your average games console!

Is this fashion gone completely barking, or clever design and marketing?

Personally I think it is a good mixture of both with a twist of extra strength in the design department. There is one thing I will guarantee (apart from the obvious fun that is), give the industry 6 to 12 months and I will stand on these words – they will all be making something pretty much the same but more expensive.

As for Cectek (or see-tek as they like to be known) have already got the next stage of this machine in the design shop. As for you, well you will find it difficult to get one come spring next year because of the heavy demand – so don’t wait for the sale, because there will not be one!

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While we enjoy using 4×4 ATVs to plow snow and tackle mud bogs, we also love to let loose and just ride for fun. And there’s nothing like carving the dunes or dicing through the trees on a lighter weight sport quad or the freedom they provide.

Here are four sport quads between 330 and 400cc that are capable of providing a great joyride or day escape. Each packs more punch than the small entry-level models and is less intimidating than the larger displacement speedsters and race-specific quads.

Honda TRX400X

This sport quad was the talk of the industry a decade ago, but that was a different time and 450cc sport quads didn’t exist! Despite its age, the 400X (the artist formerly known as 400EX) has proven itself to be fun, reliable and affordable! Its 2005 upgrades included a sportier look and reverse to make it more convenient. Then in ‘08, it received a sleeker fender package and new seat.

Powered by an air-cooled single-cylinder 397cc four-stroke, the 400X doesn’t quite pack the hit or zip as Suzuki’s Z400, but it’s darn close and every bit as enjoyable. While the 400X could benefit from the addition of electronic fuel injection, the 38mm piston-valve carburetor has proven to be reliable and provides a smooth throttle pull.

Its narrower 45.5-inch width and 32.5-inch seat height make runs through heavily forested trails quick and controllable. Aggressive cornering and big jumps can overmatch the front preload-adjustable Showa shocks. However, while we’d love to see better front shocks, complete with piggyback reservoirs, we understand this machine’s affordability would diminish. The fully adjustable rear shock offers 9.1 inches of travel and does an admirable job of soaking up hard hits.

At 408 pounds wet, the steel-framed 400X is considered “heavy” for motocross racing, but it’s capable of tackling milder tracks in stock form. Aluminum wheels and an aluminum swingarm reduce the weight somewhat. The 20-inch rear Ohtsu tires are decent at supplying traction and work well in muddier and sandy conditions, but could be stronger.

The 400X has one of the industry’s best chain adjustment systems. Triple disc brakes are standard and provide ample stopping power, yet aren’t as instant as some sport quads we’ve ridden. The newer seat is less plush but
is also more refined – with a slender front section and wider rear edges – for sport riders. Since its ‘05 redesign, the 400X has continued to rise in price (up $500).

With the current state of the economy, model saturation and sport quad sales figures continuing to decline, we wonder if the 400X will remain in the lineup or follow the 250R into Honda heaven.

Polaris Trail Blazer 330

Polaris categorizes the Trail Blazer 330 as an entry-level ATV and we agree. Although, its weight, displacement and overall size may be too much for some first-time riders, its automatic transmission, power, full floorboards and single-lever braking make it easier to ride than the other three quads in this group. Plus, a host of 2010 upgrades have improved this machine.

Updates were made to the plastic, seat, lighting, suspension, chassis, disc brakes, master cylinder and fuel gauge. Visually, it’s easiest to see the changes to the modern plastic, taller seat and the brighter front headlight, which was borrowed from the Outlaw and has 28 percent more power. Owners should also notice the more convenient remote fuel gauge even if they fail to realize the fuel tank’s capacity grew .75 gallons.

It’s also easy to spot the Trail Blazer’s new stance. New floorboards are fashionable and functional and contribute to its improved ergonomics. The seat is more contoured and longer and its height increased an inch, up to 35 inches, due to thicker seat foam and a new suspension. It could be the most comfortable seat in the sport quad market. The ground clearance declined from 5.5 inches to 4.75 because Polaris added a beefier eccentric protection skid plate, which it calls “much improved.”

On paper, the 330 is also three inches taller. That’s partly due to the incorporation of the half-inch taller Sportsman handlebars that are designed to better accept a windshield and other accessories.

Beneath the plastic, the suspension and chassis also went under the knife. Sportsman front struts (castings), with separate front spindles for mounting the wheels, replace the old front-end setup. Also, the shocks have new springs to improve the ride. Polaris engineers made the chassis stronger, improved the engine mounting and alignment and increased the skid protection. Braking action was altered by using the Sportsman calipers, larger brake discs and new master cylinder, which upped the bleeding capacity. The machine is also an inch wider, but retains the same A-arms.

The 329cc four-stroke engine does OK for lighter riders, but feels sluggish for heavy riders, especially when the quad’s 492-pound dry weight is factored in. However, the Trail Blazer better accommodates larger riders due to its overall dimensions. But then again, Polaris didn’t design this ATV to break any speed records or contend for honors on an MX track. It was built for convenience, ease of use and cruising terrain and other moderately challenging trails. The Trail Blazer has always produces stable cornering and can be fun to wheelie if the Carlisle tires find enough traction.

Suzuki QuadSport Z400

Although the Z400 is the most expensive 400-class sport quad, it’s the most comfortable and loaded with features. Electronic fuel injection was added last year giving the Suzuki improved throttle control and stronger, more efficient acceleration. There’s nothing wrong with a quicker 400, right? For anyone not looking to compete in a motocross race, this is the Suzuki sport quad for you. Even if you do want to race it, the removable headlight, suspension and stronger steel-alloy chassis should appease you.

The resilient 398cc single-cylinder four-stroke has the most thrilling power and is the lone liquid-cooled mill in this quartet. It fires electronically and is outfitted with a nearly bulletproof five-speed transmission with reverse. I’ve ridden the Z400 with a group of 450 machines and, although underpowered, its abilities, speed, controllable powerband and comfort levels all made me forget about its power disadvantage.

At 46.9 inches, the Z400 is the widest of these four ATVs and has the best stock suspension. Despite its advantageous width, the four-stroke remains a stable stalwart in the dense woods and can carve through trees like a love-hungry 10-point buck. A 31.9-inch seat height helps it rail corners.

Fully adjustable piggyback shocks supply excellent suspension travel figures and superb tuning capabilities. The linkage-type rear end, with it’s lightweight aluminum swingarm and single shock, offers 9.1 inches of wheel travel. Up front, the fully independent A-arm suspension offers 8.5 inches of travel and tracks very well – point and shoot! In addition, this machine feels lighter on the trail than its 425-pound curb weight would suggest.

Ergonomically, the Z can appeal to riders of various sizes and shapes. The Z400’s signature T-shaped seat may be the best platform in the business and is definitely the most copied. The larger 46mm foot pegs aid in supporting
boots for aggressive racers and weekend warriors alike. The 20-inch rear tires are great for casual woods riders and admirably supply a good balance between straight-line traction and sliding.

For those who enjoy a custom look, Suzuki offers a limited edition Z400 with special graphics and black wheels, for an additional $200. The Z400 is in a similar predicament as the Honda 400X, seeing huge sales figures early on in
its history and market saturation more recently. However, the Z400 is Suzuki’s trail machine not the QuadRacer 450, which targets MX racers. Plus, the addition of EFI gives it a technological edge over the other guys.

Yamaha Raptor 350

The Raptor 350 dates back to 1987 and the Warrior nameplate, yet it’s still living off a 2004 redesign and its new name. And the fact that it shares a lot of parts with its big-bore brothers, the Raptor 700R and YFZ450, and has a unique package also help. Yamaha has confirmed the 350 Raptor will return to its lineup for 2010.

The hearty, two-valve, 348cc, air-cooled four-stroke has just enough muscle to put a smile on your face, but can eventually leave you wanting more. Reverse gear has also been a strong selling point for the Raptor, even though it has the trickiest reverse lever to operate in this group. The Raptor’s six-speed transmission is also unique to the industry.

Surprisingly, at 396 pounds (wet), the Raptor is the lightest quad in this group. Even so, it can feel heavy and slightly underpowered when the trails require all-out speed. On the forest trails, however, the 350 is better than average partly due to its thin 43.1-inch width.

That skinny design and a dated suspension can also make it more challenging to control for inexperienced riders. And the five-way preload-adjustable shocks can only do so much to slow body roll. Some of the handling quirks are also due to the Raptor’s tires; especially the rear treads which have a more rounded profile and are often slide happy. The hydraulic discs do the job and I’ve always enjoyed the flip-type parking brake.

Unfortunately the Raptor’s size may be its biggest detractor. It’s the shortest (length-and height-wise) and the narrowest machine in this group and has the shortest wheelbase. This ergonomic configuration can make some riders taller than 6 feet feel cramped.

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Honda produced the first All Terrain Vehicle in 1970 with the name ATC90. It was a three wheeler ATV and initially people described it as “a funny vehicle”, but later on the craze of the people towards these ATVs creped up and at the same speed the production!! After this innovation Honda produced numerous models of ATVs and all of them were rewarded with higher appraisal. These leaps and bounds in the ATV sector made Honda King of the sport and utility oriented ATV industries and also the top producers and earning makers.

One of the best products that Honda ATV has ever produced is the Sportrax!! The plus point of this type is that it is used for the sports and utility both type purposes. The sports ATVs are the vehicles that are produced for the racing and fun making purposes and the Utility ATVs are used for the powerful towing purposes. They are comparatively larger in sizes.

The products of Honda ATVs are impact resistant body type’s vehicle with quite light weighted materials. The steering power in all the vehicles is easier that makes the longer driving simpler and without tiring effect. Seat quality of the models are always given concern as the person who sits for longer must feel ease and it is done with nice quality and luxurious cushion types softy material that gives pleasure to the driver.

The sporty materials are kept so light weighted that even climbing on the sand dunes becomes easier and speedier. Honda is also famous for the speed of their vehicles and the same trend is continued in the ATVs also. They are having the swifter speed and are the top most speed producers in all of the producers. Experienced riders really enjoy the rides and also the fun that is produced by the adventurous journeys!!

The Sports ATVs of Honda are having some dashing and dazzling features like independent suspension, electric start and shaft drives. These are the common features and the models like TRX700XX, TRX450R, TRX400X, TRX300X, TRX250X, TRX90X are the smashing ones and highly popular in the ATV lovers. These sports models are also the top selling models of industries.

The Utility ATVs are the toughest vehicles and capabilities and bulletproof reliability are some of the most dashing and dynamic features of Honda. Along with the Honda utility ATVs, you can get some of the revolutionary features free like the Electric power steering, TraxLok selectable 4WD, belt-less automatic transmission and Independent rear suspension. These are the most common features of Honda vehicles that are never found in other brands with the similar models.

So, there is a higher sense of technology Excellencies and supremacies in any of the Honda products. Honda is one of the top manufacturers in the ATV industries.

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