ATV or UTV: What’s the Difference?

At Louisiana PowerSports in Bossier City, clients love our wide selection of powersports vehicles. But with so many choices, how do you know what type of vehicle is right for you?

As your local ATV dealer, we know our products inside and out. That’s why we created this guide to help you better understand the different types of powersports vehicles, allowing you to narrow down the selection and bringing you one step closer to finding the perfect vehicle for you.

All About ATVs

All-terrain vehicles are four-wheel, open-air vehicles meant for one rider at a time. ATVs are perfect for riders who want a vehicle small enough and sturdy enough to handle sharp turns and small spaces when going off-road, all while enjoying the adrenaline of open-air driving.

ATVs are usually more physically demanding to ride than UTVs, as they require you to straddle the seat, almost like a motorcycle. However, having four wheels on an ATV rather than two or three like a motorcycle makes balancing much easier.

Many ATV owners are drawn to this type of vehicle because while it’s more exciting than a car, it’s still safer and easier to ride than a motorcycle. Motorcyclists have to balance, consider weather conditions while driving, and be conscious of other cars on the road. ATVs, on the other hand, don’t require as much energy to drive.

The biggest draw of ATVs for many people is their off-road capabilities. Hills, rocks, mud and even small creeks and streams are no problem for a quality ATV. This makes them perfect vehicles for solo hunting, hiking or fishing trips.

Bossier City thrill seekers can find quality ATVs at Louisiana PowerSports. We carry popular brands like Can-Am ATVs, Polaris ATVs and many others.

Understanding UTVs

The main physical difference between ATVs and utility task vehicles is that UTVs are much larger. They can usually fit up to six people and are more like cars than ATVs. Although they’re still open-air vehicles and are great for off-road driving, they have a steering wheel rather than handlebars, and they come equipped with windshields and seatbelts.

UTVs also often serve different purposes from ATVs. They’re great at construction sites, farms or other places without roads where you need to get around a large area quickly. Because UTVs are so much larger than ATVs, they can be useful in transporting supplies as well.

But UTVs aren’t just for work. That extra space can be used to transport camping, fishing or hunting gear, or you can bring a group of friends for an open-air ride through the woods near Bossier City. Clients love our UTVs because they have many of the functionalities of a traditional car or truck while still being open-air and all-terrain.

Louisiana PowerSports is proud to be Bossier City’s favorite local ATV and UTV dealer. With top-of-the-line brands like Can Am, Polaris, Spartan and more, we can help you find the powersports vehicle that’s just right for you. Come in for a look today or schedule a test drive.