What kind of machines do you think the most efficient on off-road?
Four wheel drive vehicle, atv, or maybe a quad?
But there are some places and conditions where all these machines will not be able to compete
with our today’s hero!
The machine I am talking about has been created for about 5 years, but now it is released!
And we are ready to make a full review of the newest moto atv Taurus 2 wheel drive!
Let’s go!
Hello guys, as usually its me just an offscreen voice and you are watching review machines!
As I’ve said today we will review the newest moto atv Tarus.
They have started to produce it this year, but this atv has already been highly appreciated
in many countries!
Why has it become so popular overnight?
There are several reasons.
Firstly of course it is full wheel drive, as you know we seldom see this feature in
motorcycles.
Then it can very easily and quickly be dissembled and put into a trunk of the car for example.
And the most interesting thing – this atv weights so little!
It’s weight is only 90 kilos.
And this lightness together with full wheel drive and big low pressure wheels can show
us the incredible off-road performance!
Well let’s see if it is really so!
First of all lets have a look at some technical details.
The engine is Chinese Lifan 7 hp or it may be changed for Honda GX.
Such engines are used in many kinds of outdoor power equipment and they proved to be quite
simple and reliable!
The wheels are driven by the chain drive!
Firstly it was used a belt drive, but it couldn’t sustain any hard offroad.
The steering is the simplest!
There are only two handles – throttle and brakes!
The fuel tank is made of plastic, it weighs less than a steel one.
The seat is equipped with spring suspension for more comfort.
And big wheels have a low pressure to provide better off-road performance!
In this way we can consider this ATV as one of the most efficient motorcycles on off-road!
Moreover it is quite affordable!
It’s price is about 2 000 dollars.
For two thousand we can get a machine, that can be easily disassembled and put into a
trunk, taken by car to a proper place, assembled for few minutes and then you are ready to
go everywhere you want.
It may be a distant lake in a wild woods, or some place for hunting.
To dissemble the atv you are just to turn off one bolt!
Rear and front trunks are also quick detachable.
So the whole dismantled construction takes so little space and you don’ need any trailer
to transport this atv.
This feature is a great advantage, because if you own for example a quad or sled, you
need to buy an expensive trailer, register it and find additional space to store it.
When I saw Tarus for the first time I strained at the leash to try it.
And now I’d like to share my first impressions with you.
First of all it is quite comfortable, but of course sometimes I felt that there was
no suspension system.
On hummocks it was rather tough, but thanks to the big low pressure wheels and springs
under the seat it was not so tough as it should be without suspension.
Nevertheless you should know that it is hardly possible to ride this moto for the long distance.
The range of your trip shouldn’t be more than 30 miles, otherwise you may be sick and
tires of such riding!
Then I should say it is very interesting to ride a full wheel drive moto.
It seemed to me that I was able to cut my way through any off-road obstacles!
It is worth saying that full wheel drive system worked quite well, but the chain once jumped
off from the sprocket and it took some time to get it back.
For the hard off-road test we chose the toughest route we could find.
It is half –melted ice on a lake.
It was loose so it was dangerous to move there, but our machine managed to overcome these
ice traps quite efficiently.
I think either a quad or any four wheel drive vehicle can’t move there.
But Tarus is able to go on such hard off-road due to the very light weight, full wheel drive
and big low pressure wheels.
Anyway do not repeat such thing on a melted ice.
We knew for sure that it was not deep there, that is why we decided to make a test on the
ice.
By the way the people related to the manufacturer stated that some negotiations were being held
to sell these moto atvs to some military services!
And I think if this machine stand the test of time and prove its reliability it will
have all the chances to be relevant in military operations.
Now we are moving to the nearest forest to try our bike there.
And I think forest is the place where this machine can do best of all!
All quads, atvs, side by sides, and other big machines can hardly cut their way through
the woods.
In this way moto atv – is the only vehicle that can move in such conditions.
Of course I can’t say that it is a comfortable ride, and if the forest is too thick, even
moto atv will get stuck there.
But anyway it is better to ride uncomfortably than walk in comfort!
All the advantages of Tarus are indispensable in the woods.
Firstly it is little weight only 90 kgs, if necessary it is always possible to drag your
moto through an obstacle.
Then the torque is good enough to move slowly, as you know it is impossible to move fast
in the forest.
Then a big clearance also do a lot of good, and you may roll over fallen trees.
And finally it is a low frame.
This feature allows you to balance on the bike with your legs when you are moving in
the hardest conditions.
Yes if you want to buy a moto atv be ready to help the vehicle to cut its way with you
legs!
But again, I think any moto atv – it’s the only kind of transport that can move somehow
through the forest!
Well it is high time to sum up our review!
First of all I want to say few words about the disadvantages of the machine.
You should know that riding this bike takes some physical efforts, you have to help the
machine to overcome obstacles and this fact maybe considered as a drawback.
Then it doesn’t have a real suspension, so be ready for the tough rides.
Then sometimes the engine seems to be short of power and it can stop in the most inappropriate
moment!
But nevertheless it is a fantastic machine!
It is so light and compact, it can overcome toughest offroad and after all it is so fun
to ride this moto atv!
Well lets call it a day!
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