You also missed taking time to enjoy the views of the area that many without ATV's will never have the chance to experience.

 

I think having a quad that does both well is a plus. You can navigate tight trails but if the terrain opens up a bit, you can go at a bit faster pace. Quickness is more important than top speed. That's something these bigger single cylinder quads do well, like the Grizzly and King Quad. You have ample low end grunt to go on slower trails but ample power to accelerate when you want to go a little faster. I guess the point is, don't go faster than conditions will allow. Also, don't ride beyond your ability. That's how people get hurt. They go too fast for the terrain they're on and lose control.

 

It really doesn't matter to me who's faster because I'm on the slowest quad out there.. Especially when I've got 'Ol Suzy in Diff Locked Super Low Range.. I can darned near walk faster than it will go in 2nd gear!! Hahaha.. But, for my style of riding (super technical!) slow's the way to go!

You know you're having fun when peeps encounter you up on a mountain and instead of "Oh Wow! What a view!!!", the first thing out of their mouths is: "How the heck did you get that (quad) up here???"

*grins*

Regards,

Thwapp!

1992 King Quad 300
X-Lite LED light pods (replaces stock headlights)
Warn ProVantage 2500 Winch
Kenda Bearclaws 24x9x11 up front, 25x10x12 out back
Planning: front brake disc conversion & diff lock mod