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Side by Side ATVs
The Golf Cart on Steroids

By Matt Finley, About.com

Side by Side ATV (SxS) Also known as Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV)

Side by Side ATV (SxS). Notice the Sport ATV-like suspension and the resemblance to a golf cart. This model is designed for 4 people.

Matt Finley

Side by side ATVs are one of the most universal All Terrain Vehicles on the market. They are also known as UTVs, SxS and Rhino, although "Rhino" is a model name of Yamaha's Side by Side ATV.

They resemble golf carts in looks and over-all design, but mimic an interesting cross between utility and sport quads. They're pretty fast, they can carry lots of cargo, even passengers. They can go just about anywhere a quad can go except some narrow areas.

The controls are set up like a jeep or truck where you have a steering wheel with gas, brake and clutch pedals on the floor.

Some towns allow these types of ATVs to be registered as street legal provided they conform to all requirements, including but not limited to lights, signals, registration tags, and other items for safety.

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