When was the first quad produced?

[sportraxrider10]

Does anyone know when the first quad was produced. It doesnt matter the brand but if anyone knows that it would be appreciated.

[FoxRacing81]

I Believe it was suzuki...the year I'm not sure...maybe 85? 84?

[WOracing]

ATV sport did a segment on the first atv made...it was suzuki but im not sure what year either.

[BIGRED400]

1970 3 Wheeler US90 which sold for $595 and had 7 HP. here's a link........................
http://www.startribune.com/images/18/38501.html
More ATV history......................
ATV history
February 24, 2002 ATVTIMELINE24



During the past 30 years, all-terrain vehicles have been made safer, more powerful and better able to navigate difficult terrain.


1967: Honda, at the request of its U.S. division, begins working on a new product dealers could sell when motorcycle sales cool off in the winter.


1970: Honda introduces the first all-terrain vehicle. The three-wheeled US90 had a seven horsepower engine. It sells for $595.


1975: Honda improves its wheels and tires, making them less vulnerable to punctures.


1979: Yamaha introduces its first ATV, the YT125.


1981: Honda introduces the first high-performance two-stroke ATV adapted from motocross technology. Kawasaki introduces its first ATV, the KTL200-A1.


1982: Suzuki introduces its first ATVs, including the first four-wheeled ATV. It has an odometer, five forward speeds plus reverse.


1984: Yamaha and Honda begin selling four-wheeled ATVs.


1985: Polaris Industries of Medina becomes the first North American company to enter the ATV business, introducing snowmobile technology such as automatic transmissions to replace manual gearboxes. Kawasaki offers its first four-wheeled ATV.


1987: Polaris offers improved brakes and automatic four-wheel drive, replacing manual four-wheel drive.


1988: ATV manufacturers agree to stop selling three-wheeled models after the U.S. government raised safety concerns. The industry launches safety programs to train drivers.


1989: Kawasaki introduces its first model with four-wheel-drive, the Bayou 300 4x4.


1993: Kawasaki offers the first 400cc engine.


1995: Arctic Cat, based in Thief River Falls, Minn., begins production of ATVs.


1996: Arctic Cat ATVs go on sale.


1998: Bombardier of Montreal begins selling ATVs.


2000: Honda introduces a 500cc engine and continuously variable transmission.


2001: Polaris offers a 683cc engine, the largest ever, on its Sportsman model. It sells for $7,399.
Source: Polaris Industries, Arctic Cat and the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America.

Photos from Honda and Polaris

[MXRACER86]

The first "QUAD" Is a 1983 Suzuki LT125, I have it!

[enduro400rider]

yeah the LT125 i got the 185 no suspention no power no tread on the tires no compression release lever, still runs good though

[bulkdriverlp]

cant you 2 read???

1982: Suzuki introduces its first ATVs, including the first four-wheeled ATV. It has an odometer, five forward speeds plus reverse.
i think it says '82 doesnt it????

[sportraxrider10]

Thanks for the help guys, and BIGRED that helped me out alot. Thanks.

[honduh440]

Originally posted by bulkdriverlp
cant you 2 read???

1982: Suzuki introduces its first ATVs, including the first four-wheeled ATV. It has an odometer, five forward speeds plus reverse.
i think it says '82 doesnt it????


1979: Yamaha introduces its first ATV, the YT125.

[TGW_400ex]

Originally posted by honduh440
1979: Yamaha introduces its first ATV, the YT125.

I think they mean a three wheeler

[red2004 TRX450R]

ya i had a Suzuki QuadRunner LT125
got to love having no shocks

but riding that thing realy sharpens yous skills !!!

[QCquad83]

yep suzuki was the first quad. the use the slogan "first on four wheels"

[jdb8297]

SUZUKI WAS THE FIRST AND A GUY NAMED ROB DAVIS WAS PRODUCT MANGER WHO TOOK IT TO THE MARKET! HE WAS REALLY KNOWN FOR THE QUADRACER 500! HE WAS LAUGHED AT BY MANY BECAUSE HIS THEORY WAS THEY WERE SAFER AND WHEN THEY FIRST CAME TO THE MARKET THEIR SALES WERE NOT VERY GOOD! BUT HE WHO LAUGHS LAST LAUGHS THE LOUDEST!
BUT HE IS ALSO THE SLOWEST! BUT ITS ALWAYS BETTER TO GET TO LAUGH THAN TO NEVER GET TO LAUGH !
I believe Rob is now at accel ingintion.

[TheFontMaster]

1993: Kawasaki offers the first 400cc engine

What about the Quadzilla? I think some of the stuff is a little off in that, but good info all the same.

[chucked]

Originally posted by TheFontMaster
1993: Kawasaki offers the first 400cc engine

What about the Quadzilla? I think some of the stuff is a little off in that, but good info all the same. quadzilla was a 500cc

[DEAL]

Originally posted by chucked
quadzilla was a 500cc

The quadzilla was ahead of its time .. the kawi was the biggest ute ever produced at the time.