This was our first ATV, a dependable workhorse, here ridden by my awesome grandfather. The Honda featured a smooth automatic transmission with optional push-button gear shifts. We never faced any issues with it, although repairs can be costly – a fact known to some owners. The models from 2005 onwards boasted more reliable transmissions. Its solid axle drive, in my opinion, outperforms any CVT transmission for utility tasks. However, the solid axle rear end made it less suitable for off-road use. It struck a balance between speed and power. We eventually sold it after my father overturned it hauling a heavy load up a hill on the rear cargo rack.

A buddy owned this lifted Grizzly for several years. It managed to withstand all of the use and abuse we could throw at it. If I were to name one reliable brand of ATV's, it would have to be a Yamaha. Rock solid, lots of fun and and no fuzz.

Another buddys ATV that he had for several years. He had it from he was 16 years old, and had wery little issues with it through the years he owned it. It's the one on the left on this photo, standing next to a 2007 Honda Foreman. The photo is a few years old, but the Honda looks like new still to this day!

We use this ATV to collect big game during hunting season. The 6x6 provides excellent traction on soft grounds but does impact maneuverability compared to a 4x4. In recent years we tent to use a tracked 4x4 while keeping the 6x6 Polaris as a backup.

My buddys Grizzly was traded in for a 2016 Can-Am. This one is a beast! Big, massive, and powerful. It's not as agile as my sportsman when riding off-road, but in mud or snow, I cannot keep up. Mostly due to the large lugged tires that are fitted to the Can-Am.

My brother bought this Suzuki for my nephew after he had worn out a couple of cheap china-brand youth ATVs in no-time. The Suzuki, however, seems almost indestructible. It's now passed on to a younger nephew of mine. He runs it like he stole it as well, but it holds up very well never the less. It could need a proper cleaning tho.

This is my own ATV. I bought it new from the dealer in 2016, and it has done a great job so far. I really don't see a reason to upgrade it just yet. I'm not crazy about the transmission; the gear shifter could preferably move a bit smoother. This is a common Polaris problem. The shifter on my father's Textron is much smoother to operate. Also, I had to upgrade to an aftermarket exhaust. The stock one is designed to meet the rigorous noise emission requirements here in Norway and would glow red when pulling heavy at low speeds. Other than that, I love it!

Yet another buddy owns this 2015 Polaris Scrambler 1000. It's basically a lightweight Sportsman with better suspension and a more sporty looking body. The frame, engine, transmission, and much more are just about identical with a Sportsman.

My father bought this brand new 2019 Textron. He will primarily be using it around the farm and for hunting. I haven't seen a 4x4 ATV with a flat-bed before. It will be interesting to see how it performs and how well it holds up.