ATV vs. UTV: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
Especially with newer powersports riders, it’s difficult to distinguish the difference between an ATV and a UTV. Due to the large variety of models and stock of each type of vehicle, Surdyke Yamaha is here to help you navigate choosing the best vehicle for what you’re looking for. Following reading our blog, go to your local powersports dealer near mid-Missouri to see each vehicle in person and get a good feel which would work better for your needs. ATVs Believe it or not, ATV stands for All-Terrain Vehicle. Normally, we see ATVs utilized for recreation, such as, racing or riding on trails. Because of this, most ATVs only allow one to two riders. You mount an ATV the same way you mount a horse. Your legs go on either side of the seat in a sitting position. Typically, these vehicles have three or four tires depending on which vehicle you get. Interestingly enough, the tire pressure on ATVs tends to be lower than that of a UTVs. Usually most ATVs include a thumb throttle that