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Kawasaki And Yamaha Offer Top 2012 4x4 ATVsIf you are in the market for an ATV might want to consider getting one of the top 4x4 ATVs on the market today. When it comes time for you to buy a 4X4 ATV, you may feel overwhelmed by the selection that you have to choose from; leading ATVs are made by manufacturers like Arctic Cat®, Yamaha®, Kawasaki®, Honda®, Polaris®, Suzuki®, and KTM®. Thus, it is necessary for you to shop around, to compare features and prices, and to define exactly what it is you want from a 4X4 ATV before you buy.
About 4X4 ATVs
Since an ATV vehicle is known as an all terrain vehicle you may be wondering what the difference is between a regular ATV and one that has 4X4 features. While it is true that an all terrain vehicle or ATV is a vehicle that hosts four, stable wheels and that the vehicle offers considerable balance on a variety of different terrains, the 4X4 ATV gives you additional power and control. With a 4X4 ATV you will have greater grippage while you ride through fields or move over rocky or dangerous terrain. In addition, a greater 4X4 ATV has towing capabilities.
ATVS are also used in tournaments hosted around the world and they are ideal for consumers that appreciate extreme sports. There are ATV races that a person can enter or the ATV can be enjoyed on back roads, in the forest, on slopes and hills or just about wherever the rider enjoys riding. Various studies have indicated that actually riding an all terrain vehicle requires a lot of physical effort on part of the rider too; unbelievably, ATV riding proves an ample means of exercise. Riding helps improve upper arm strength over the long-term use of the vehicle.
The Best 4x4 ATV Selections
Kawasaki Brute Force®
The Kawasaki Brute Force® for 2012 is an attractive 4x4 ATV option. You can choose between the Brute Force® 750 4X4i, the 750 4X4i EPS, or the 750 4X4i EPS Camo. The EPS Camo hosts a V-twin, four stroke, 90 degree, liquid cooled engine. The engine’s valve system is a single over head cam hosting four valves for each cylinder. The engine’s displacement is 749cc; the vehicle has an electronic starting system and an 85X66mm bore x stroke. The vehicle has fuel injection, and a CTV with reverse and high/low range. This ATV is fitted with engine brake control, a frame made of high tensile tubular steel, multidisc brakes, and it can tow 1250 pounds. The dimensions of the EPS Camo are 46.5 inches wide by 48 inches high. This ATV comes with rear/front rack capacity, 35W headlights, a 21W stoplight, and a 5W taillight. In terms of instrumentation, you get plenty with the EPS Camo including indicators for oil pressure, belt, reverse, neutral, and EPS. It also comes with a 2 WD and 4 WD indicator, an hour meter, a clock, an engine temp gauge, a fuel gauge, dual trip meter, an odometer, and a speedometer. For more information visit http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/product-specifications.aspx?id=515.
Kawasaki Prairie 360®
The 2012 Prairie 360 is another Kawasaki 4X4 ATV option. The Prairie 360® sports a reliable four stroke, air cooled, single cylindered, air cooled motor. The engine’s displacement is 362cc and it has an 80.0 X 72.0mm bore x stroke. This vehicle hosts an electric starting system with a recoil backup and a CVT with plus reverse and high/low range. The vehicle also has engine brake control, a frame crafted of high tensile tubular steel, dual hydraulic front brakes, and multidisc back brakes. The vehicle is 81.3 inches long by 47.4 inches wide by 45.1 inches high. It also has front and rear rack capacity; this 4X4 ATV can tow up to 1100 pounds and it comes with an 18W stoplight, a 5W taillight, and 30W headlights. You can get this ATV in two colors: Aztec Red or Scout Green. For more information visit http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/ATV-Quad/2012ATVmodels/2012-Kawasaki-Prairie3604x4.htm.
Yamaha Rhino®
The Yamaha Rhino® 4x4 ATV is another exceptional vehicle if you are looking for an ATV that can really handle rough terrain. This vehicle comes in three colors including hunter green, steel blue, and camouflage. The most expensive model is the ATV hosting Realtree® AP™ Camouflage priced with and MSRP of $12049.00. The Rhino® comes with a liquid cooled 686cc four stroke engine with four valves and a cooling fan. It has a 102.8 x 84.0mm bore x stroke, and a 32 Bit ECU ignition. The starting system in this vehicle is electric. This ATV has an Ultramatic® Yamaha tranny, and it has all wheel drive features as well as reverse, neutral, high, and low. The vehicle is 56.6 inches wide by 73 inches high by 113.6 inches long. It can tow up to 1212 pounds. Available instrumentation includes a gear position indicator, fuel indicator, clock, hour indicator, dual trip indicator, and a speed odometer. The lighting on the ATV includes a 5W brake light and 30W Krypton headlights. For more information visit http://www.yamaha-motor.com/outdoor/products/modelspecs/590/0/specs.aspx.
Yamaha Grizzly 700®
The 2012 Yamaha Grizzly 700® Special Edition has been available for consumers since August 2011. This vehicle has an MSRP of $10099.00 and it is offered in a single color: it comes with a metallic sandstone exterior. This 4X4 ATV has a four stroke 686cc engine with a single overhead cam, four valves, and liquid cooling features. It has a 102.0mm x 84.0mm bore x stroke, and it has fuel injection. The ignition 32 bit ECUelectric start system. The vehicle, like the Rhino®, has an Ultramatic® V belt tranny with reverse, park, neutral, low, and high. It is fitted with dual hydraulic disc brakes in the front and rear. The Grizzly Special Edition measures 46.5 inches wide by 48.8 inches high by 81.3 inches long. It can tow up to 1322 pounds. Instrumentation includes EFI function, EPS function, gear position indicators, a fuel gauge, a clock, and hour meter, a dual trip meter, an odometer, and a speedometer. It comes with a 5W brake light and 35W Halogen headlights. For more information visit http://www.atv.com/specs/yamaha/utility/2012/grizzly/700-fi-auto-4x4-eps-special-edition.html. |
