Does anybody know any interesting facts about ATV's or how it all got popular? I'm writting a report and any info would be appreciated. Anything at all.

Thanks

 

The first atvs can be traced back to eary 1970's in Japan. They were used by disgruntled farmers who could not tend to their fields because their tractors got stuck rather quickly in the constantly wet fields of monsoon season. Hence "the fat tires" and started with three tires.

Source-Discovery channel?

 

Hey RaptorRider:

Good luck on your research. Make sure you end your research report with a positive note for and about out atv community.

 

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The ATV Connection Editor submits this information:

Here's two articles that we did that might help.

Honda History

Farm Story

Bob Davis
Managing Editor
ATV Connection.com

 

Not much, but here is something you might be able to use. The first 4 wheeled ATV was made by Suzuki. I can not remember the year for sure, but I think 1984?????

 

i had a 1983 lt-125(or so the title said) thats the earliest quad ive ever owned

 

Raptor Rider, There is nothing to back my ATV history trivia except my BS'n with others.

1. There are more farmers with ATV's than recreational users.

2. The vast majority of ATV purchases are done through implement companies. (Farm equipment)

3. Japanese thought it was funny to see Americans riding 3-wheelers for enjoyment when they were first marketed in the US. Honda thought they could not compete with the smaller or hobby tractor being marketed at the time.

Don't forget to add ATV present and ATV future to your paper.

Good Luck