Yamaha Grizzly 700 FI 4×4 is a Blast to Ride! The original EPS ATV remains an industry leader Story by Joe Tolle, Photography by Joe Tolle, Jun. 01, 2011 Introduced back in 2006 (for the 2007 model year), the Yamaha Grizzly 700 hit the market as the first ATV offering power steering. Since then it [...]
All terrain vehicles are usually referred to as ATVs. They are also called quads, quad bikes, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers. Some are for recreation, others for utility purposes. There are two basic types. Type I is for the operator only. Type II is for the operator and 1 passenger. They are designed for off the road use only. The seat of ATVs are similar to a motorcycle seat. It has to be straddled by the vehicle operator. Another similarity to a motorcycle are the handle bars for steering. They are designed to be driven, or operated, on rugged territory unsuitable for automobiles.
It surely is not easy to link, but owing to Torakusu Yamaha, an appliance maker, “Yamaha” is now synonymous with not only musical devices, the guitar among others; but also motorcycles.
As far as motorbikes go, the modern Ducati Streetfighter S , Damien Bassett’s invention is the victor for the Bologna-stationed Italian firm and it is starting to achieve the character. Damien steered the design, envisioned the notion and manufactured the Streetfighter, merely over one year ago.