ATV 2 Seater??

radman1 · Mar 4, 2007

darkday said:
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.

The only Ranger models I am aware of is the polaris Ranger (500cc), polaris Ranger XP (700cc) and the soon to debut polaris Ranger RZR (800cc). Only the RZR will meet the 52" maximum width requirement required by some states for off road ATV use. The XP will go almost 50mph. The RZR will be at least that fast or faster and much more suspension travel. Not all side by sides are slow.
The yamaha Rhino will do 45+mph but is over 52" wide.

darkday · Mar 4, 2007

Wait I meant Rhino... Sorry stupid moment. But as you said it's to wide... Hummm

But that RZR does look nice.

archerynut · Mar 5, 2007

I have a Honda Rincon, while it is not made for two people, it accommadates my wife and I quite well, I even let her drive. For safety's sake I would go for a unit designed to have two people like the Can-Am (Bombardier) or the Polaris X2. Here's the link to the X2.
Polaris : ATVs : 2007 Models : X2 : Showroom

Tractors4u · Mar 5, 2007

Polaris has a couple of 2 passenger ATVs. I believe when you look at the model numbers they designate them as X2s. Polaris and Artic Cat are the only manufactures that have them they I have actually laid eyes on. They are slightly longer than the normal ATVs. The Polaris models are sort of convertible. They have a normal rear rack area and when you are ready to carry a passenger, you lock the seat on. It looks like a really nice set up.

bigdeer2000 · Mar 5, 2007

bombardier now called can-am makes an 800 extended length atv for 2 riders a friend of mine has the 800 standard length. its very fast and smooth.

escavader · Mar 8, 2007

The bombi [or canam]OUTLANDER IS A GOOD COMFORTABLE RIDE.So is the polaris from what im told.I even think ARCTIC CAT MAKES ONE.My friends have the outlander and its quite stable.It does get hung up a little quicker than a regular atv,because of the longer wheel base.You are quite right about an atv and not a side by side.Most of the trails in MAINE AND NEWHAMPSHIRE are not as suited for the wider units.As a working member of an atv club ,alot of landowners request we make bridges only wide enough for an atv or snowmobile,they do not want jeeps and larger buggies to access to their propertys.Therefor in constructing a bridge ,we RARELY EVER GO WIDER THAN 5 FT.There are areas to ride with the sideby sides ,paper company roads etc,but you will be limited.
ALAN

radman1 · Mar 8, 2007

Update. Saw an atv show the other night. Polaris Ranger RZR side by side will go 55mph. Wow that is fast. Too fast. I can't imagine having an accident in that thing at 55 mph. Who's going to make one go 60mph? 70mph? Someday I will be driving my truck and get passed by a atv or utility vehicle.

archerynut · Mar 8, 2007

That day could be any day now. There are some real speedsters out there now.

Thomas · Mar 9, 2007

radman1 said:
Thomas
The Polaris Ranger RZR is 50" wide. Is that still too wide? It also has a relatively low center of gravity.

Like the idea of low center gravity,plus it would fit in the trailer.

I check out this monster of Artic Cat Wednesday evening,just something about the model setup said its not for us....Polairs still first pick.

Thomas · Mar 9, 2007

darkday said:
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.

Mrs. would really like a side by side,but I on the other hand kinda like basic type models...remember I know very little about the 4 wheelers but learning fast.