First, there was one, then there were two, then came three. Not long after, came four, thus the reference to quad, meaning four. It’s a bike with four wheels.
A quad bike (or ATV) is a motorcycle with four wheels. They became popular from the 1970′s and have shown an increased demand since then. Quad bike riding has typically been done off road, offering the rider an exciting and thrilling experience which can be compared to motocross riding. A new type of bike has emerged on the market over recent years and this is the road legal quad, a bike which conforms to all safety requirements so that it can be used on public roads. Why would anyone want to use an ATV on the road when they could use a car or motorbike?
All terrain vehicles are not new to the recreational sports scene. They have been around for decades now, and while certain models like 3-wheeler all terrain vehicles are no long available on the market due to a spotty safety record, there are plenty of options to choose from when you want to get off the beaten path and enjoy some truly all terrain recreational fun. The all terrain vehicles that are on the road, paths, hills, and trails today are also called 4-wheelers, quads, ATV’s, or sometimes quad bikes. The feature 4 wheels that sport low pressure tires, use a bar rather than a wheel for steering purposes, and are typically straddled by the rider on a saddle-type seat, much as one would straddle a motorcycle.