10 facts about quads that you did not know

Have you already ridden a quad? If so, you know how exciting it is to explore hidden trails on this stable dirt bike. You don’t need a lot of experience, but you still get all the satisfaction of reaching remote places in a very short time. Even if you are an experienced quad bike rider, here are some facts you may not know.

1. In 1893, Royal Enfield, a British bicycle company, built and sold the first motorized quadricycle. It was similar to an all-terrain vehicle in the form of a horseless carriage intended for road transportation.

2. In the 1970s, Honda entered into the production of trikes and quadrikes that were modeled on their motorcycles.

3. Suzuki is recognized as a leader in advancing all-terrain vehicles, or quads, and the first all-terrain vehicle (QuadRunner LT125) was sold in 1982 as an entry-level recreational vehicle.

4. The first ATVs were very different from the modern quads we have today. Some of them originally came with 6 wheels. They were so bare that these vehicles did not have taillights until 1998 when they were required to have them. It wasn’t until the HONDA Rubicon was put into production that ATVs came equipped with GPRS.

5. The introduction of Honda’s FourTrax TRX350 4X4 ATV in 1986 paved the way for the now popular four-wheel drive ATVs.

6. By the time the 90s rolled around, people discovered that ATVs have the potential to be useful and powerful work vehicles, since then they were commonly seen on farms. Eventually, airport golf carts and baggage tractors were modeled after the four-wheeled bicycle with modified specifications to serve a special purpose.

7. Quads fall into three categories, on-road legal, off-road, and utility. The circulation permits are the ones that must be registered and can be driven on public roads, of course, with a driver’s license. Off-road quads are those used for recreation, farms, and other activities on rough terrain. Utilities are used both for the road and for work.

8. Australian Matt Coulter set a world record for the longest jump on a quad. The date was April 17, 2000 when he jumped over 14 Honda CRVs with a distance of 134 feet.

9. Minnesota’s Jon Geutter was the first person to successfully perform a backflip on a four-wheeled bicycle.

10. Parking and maneuvering is easier on a quad at low speed. The rear wheels of the vehicle actually move in the opposite direction of the front wheels.

You have already tasted some interesting facts about this vehicle; Now is the time to experience the true thrill of quad biking. Years of innovation and improvement of these wonderful motorcycles have resulted in a very popular action and adventure sport.