ok, this topic is not meant to start a fight but what does everyone think about it? why are atv's better than dirtbikes? why are dirtbikes better than atv's? lets hear some reasons. this is just meant to tell about the advantages not to rag on either atv's or dirtbikes. just for fun[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

heres some reasons from douggust.com
the highlighted text is my (strongtyer) opinion on each of these reasons

TOP 10 REASONS TO BUY AN ATV INSTEAD OF A DIRTBIKE:

#1: There are more trails open to ATVs. (Dirtbikes are often banned due to the damage the tires do to any trail.)

#2: ATV's are better in snow and mud. maybe true but i think atvs shine mostly in the sand

#3: There's nothing like power-sliding around a corner on an ATV. Do this on a dirtbike and you'll end-up on your head. you may be able to powerslide a bike but you cant do it the same like a quad

#4: Statistically, ATVs are safer. (If you wear a helmet and get an ATV that's the right size for you.) im not sure about statistics but i think that there are more atv deaths and most political organizations dont like atvs. why is that?!!!! anyone know?

#5: Competition in the ATV world is still very open. There's lots of room to make your mark. (Everybody and his cousin is racing dirtbikes...) mostly true in my opinion

#6: It's easier to transport and carry 'stuff' on an ATV. TRUE

#7: When you're parked, your girlfriend can sit on the seat with you, and it won't tip over like a dirtbike would. TRUE

#8: ATV's can have a safety flag on them for visibility on the dunes and trails. Put a flag on a dirtbike, and you'll look like a d0rk (oh my gosh!!!, why cant you say d0rk on this forum!!!!!!). not a big one. ive seem dirtbikes with flags but they do look better on atvs. doesnt really matter tho, does it?

#9: ATV racing coverage and popularity will be exploding in 2004 and 2005 (due to the new participation by the major manufacturers).

#10: ATV guys get all the (best) ladies.... -i wouldnt say thats a fact

 

you got #1 completely ***-backwards.

 

yup

 

ok. those 10 reasons are off of a different web site. www.douggust.com. i thought about that when i saw that and i was thinkin that wasnt right. i dont know if atv's being statistically safer is true either. they are just someones opinions. i personaly dont know all the much about riding trails cuz i do most all of my riding on my own land but i still figures more trails would be open to dirtbikes.

 

definetly. 75% of the trails around my place in shelton are for dirtbikes only. all they need is a 5-6inch wide rut of dirt and theyre fine. we need a much bigger trail to accomendate our machines. from my experience i think dirtbikes are a lot more safe. it's a lot harder to push a 375lb behemeth out of your way than a small bike when youve screwed up a jump and are in the air. and LMFAO @ not being able to use the word- d o r k

 

Thats crazy You cant use the word D-O-R-K On this site?
I like them both equally. They both have there strong points and no weak points. I can go anywhere on the bike and the quad is limited to the width of the trail. I can cruze through the sand on my Banshee but I'm alittle squirly on the CR 250 in the sand. On hil climbing I can turn uphill on the bike and turn around if I slip up. On the banshe its a lot more adventurous[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img].
I sold the bike and it was real easy to sell. They both kick keaster.

 

quads are amazing, but the power supply u can get outa those dirtbikes is crazy, to bad its difficult to buy a quad outa the box with the power of a CR500 but i enjoy ridin on 4 wheels vs's 2, to easy to crash on 2 lol