For the Family That Rides Together: ATV Or UTV?
As you holiday shop ATV and UTV dealers in Shreveport with the whole family in mind, you will undoubtedly notice the vast variety of options available. Louisiana Powersports has a variety of brands and models to choose from, and each has their own unique purpose and benefit.
Some experienced riders may prefer one brand over the other but when thinking about riding for the whole family, there are certain criteria to consider, such as which style, ATV or UTV best suits your families needs. So let’s take a look at some of the features of each to help you make your choice.
How Many Family Members Will Be Riding?
When planning an off-road family adventure, one thing to keep in mind is the passenger capacity of your off-road vehicle. UTVs (also called “Side By Sides”), such as the Can Am Defender Max, come in 3 to 6 seat models and can accommodate the entire family. Conversely, ATVs like the Polaris Phoenix 200, are suitable for 1 or 2 riders.
Perhaps there is already an off-road vehicle in your garage and your child is at the age where they want to ride their own. Your local ATV dealer also has smaller youth ATVs for riders as young as 6 years old, giving your child the experience of riding independently.
Handle Bar Grips or Steering Wheel?
It could be that your young family is still “just the two of you.” Your ATV/UTV dealer has 2 seat options in both styles. 2-seater UTVs are boxed in, side-by-side style and drive just like a car, with a gas pedal and steering wheel, whereas an ATV rides motorcycle-style with handlebar steering and throttling; the passenger seated behind the driver.
ATVs like Can-Am’s Outlander Max DPS is equipped with dynamic passenger comfort ergonomics and handgrips, leaving your loved ones safe and at ease to enjoy the scenery.
Rider Safety
At Louisiana Powersports, our primary goal is to keep our Shreveport families safe. While all off-road vehicles are designed to be safe and secure, side-by-side/UTV models offer an extra element of safety, as they are equipped standard with seatbelts, roll cages and side ebbing.
This doesn’t mean that ATVs are unsafe, by any means. There are many accessories available for both styles that increase their safety and versatility so you can be assured that your family stays out of harms way while enjoying the fun and adventure.
Cost
There are many levels of both ATVs and UTVs, and both can be customized to a great extent, raising the cost. Generally speaking, however, UTVs are usually a bit more expensive than ATVs.
Shreveport ATV/UTV dealers, such as Louisiana Powersports, have a bright team of knowledgable experts that can help you navigate your options.
Well, it’s time to get off the internet and onto your off-road adventure. Call on Louisiana Powersports now for a quote as well as all of your ATV and UTV needs, including makes, models and accessories.