If there’s one question we hear a lot, it’s which ATV is best for a beginning rider. While there are hundreds of ATV models out there, there are common traits that make certain models especially ideal for the beginner, traits like low price, ease of operation, ease of maintenance, and reliability. Look at the drive train for example; the simpler it is to operate—as compared to complicated 4x4 systems with locking differentials—the more comfortable the beginning rider will feel.
So with simplicity, maintenance, reliability and price in mind, here are our top picks for a beginner’s ATV. Sure, there are other models out there that may be just as great, but these are ones that in our opinion you just can’t go wrong with:
Honda Recon 250
Kawasaki Bayou 250
Suzuki Ozark 250
Yamaha Bruin 250
Honda Sportrax 250
Suzuki QuadSport 250