Im looking to buy my very first atv, ive never driving one before. I was thinking of a 400cc or 450 cc quad. Will this be to much or can i start here??

im 5’10 224lbs

 

If it's a sport quad, I'd get more experience before getting one. Working the clutch on rough trails can get tough. A utility machine in that size can still get up to the mid-50's speed wise. But, it's more controllable power than one of the bigger machines. I would suggest taking an ATV safety class if there are any with the whole Covid thing going on. If you have friends that ride see if they'll let you try out their quads under their supervision. Maybe you can get a better feel for what you'd need. If you anticipate slightly rocky trails, little to no snow, minimal mud, you can get away with a sport quad. If you anticipate, trails with larger rocks, roots, and/or deeper mud and snow, go with a 4wd utility machine.

 

Im trying to get a sports quad, for some easy trails nothing crazy to start out... ive checked to see if there are any atv schools and none near me are open due to covid

utility atvs atvs are sort of out of my budget range 😄

 

Not sure who still has sport quads so my opinion is based more on past machines. If I were to get a trail machine with good power but not as crazy as the 450's I'd go with a Honda 400ex. Bullet proof reliability and tough. Have a buddy who's taken it through and over stuff that I couldn't begin to get over with a sport quad.