ATV 2 Seater??

[Thomas]

Need your advice gentlemen.

When it comes to 2 seater which make would fit our needs...Automatic tranny,Stable enough to handle two.

Iam 6'1" 220lbs,Mrs. 5'7" 130 lbs,Both in our early 50's,Not looking for speed just comfort,Mrs. doesn't want her own ATV to ride.

I know its not a good idea to climb steep grades etc. w/passenger.

So far Honda ATV comes close to our needs,but it seem there something missing...I've visit 3 other different model dealerships and became more confused.

Thank you for your time.

 

[Bob_Skurka]

Wouldn't a side by side RTV be more comfortable than a traditional fore/aft seat on an ATV for the Mrs?.

 

[Thomas]

Morning Bob.
We consider that,but some of New Hampshire and club trails are to darn skinny in places to travel and talk about rough...yikes...I have gut feeling the Mrs. interest only 70% going back into the boonies.

 

[radman1]

I am with Bob Skurka, a side by side would be more stable, comfortable, carry more gear easier and safer than 2 up ATV. Side by side would cost slightly more but would probably have better resale. The only downside of a side by side is the width which would make it more difficult on narrow trails.
Put a top on the side by side for shade and attach windshield if wanted. Heck can even put on a cab and have heat. Can get A/C if buy new Kubota RTV 1100 due out this summer. Side by sides will probably make the 2 up ATV market almost extinct if it wasn't for trail restrictions on width. Polaris is due to have a side by side this summer which will meet the narrow trail restrictions and will have excellent suspension.
2 up ATV's still have the problem of rear person visibility (esp if shorter), helmets or heads hitting each other and probably higher center of gravity.

 

[radman1]

Thomas
The polaris side by side that may interest you for the trail restrictions is called the RZR and due out this spring/summer. 800cc, electronic fuel injected and has a small cargo area. It has lots of power and speed if desired. (Nothing says you need to go fast but it is there). It is more of a sport/trail model than some side by sides which are more utility oriented.

 

[Thomas]

Mrs. did like Kubota side by side w/cab setup....like to stick w/the open style.

I fail to mention anytime we wish to go on ATV adventure have to be trailer,we have single axle closed in motorcycle trailer and the the make you gentlemen are giving advice on will not fit.

 

[radman1]

Thomas
The Polaris Ranger RZR is 50" wide. Is that still too wide?

 

[radman1]

Thomas
The Polaris Ranger RZR is 50" wide. Is that still too wide? It also has a relatively low center of gravity.

 

[darkday]

What about the ranger ? I think those are supposed to be small too.

If your not looking for speed sidebysides are awsome. Much nicer to ride on and even if you don't get one that's really meant for utility you still have a bed with decent payload capacity. They can be quite handy.

 

[SpringHollow]

My wife and I really like our Bombardier 400 Max two seater (I believe they are now called Can Am). It is extremely comfortable and still fits down the trails. The passenger sits a little higher up so they can still see. I do not even mind being the passenger! Being actually designed for 2 people makes it much safer than throwing a second person on a regular ATV. We have never regretted our purchase.

ken