Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) includes a frame and a pair of front and rear wheels suspended from the frame. A straddle-type seat including a main portion and a secondary portion to accommodate a driver and a passenger. The wheelbase of the ATV is greater than 52 inches in length.

Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle (“ATV”) includes a frame and at least three wheels suspended from the frame. At least one of the wheels is a front wheel and at least one of the wheels is a rear wheel. The front wheel defines a front axis and the rear wheel defines a rear axis. The front axis and the rear axis define a wheelbase of between 52 and 72 inches. A power unit drives at least one of the wheels. The ATV includes a straddle-type seat with a main seat portion for a driver and a secondary seat portion, rearward of the main portion, for a passenger. The ATV also has right and left footrests that each include a front footrest for the driver and a rear footrest for the passenger. A steering member steers at least one of the wheels.

Abstract: An ATV is described with a frame and at least three wheels suspended from the frame. At least one of the wheels is a front wheel and at least one of the wheels is a rear wheel. The front wheel defines a front axis and the rear wheel defines a rear axis. A power unit drives at least one of the wheels on the frame. A straddle-type seat is provided with a main seat portion for a driver and a secondary seat portion, rearward of the main portion, for a passenger. A back rest is also provided for the secondary seat portion, the back rest having a back-supporting front surface positioned in front of the rear axis. At least one of the wheels is steered by a steering member.

Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) includes a frame and a pair of front and rear wheels suspended from the frame. A straddle-type seat has a main portion and a secondary portion to accomodate a driver and a passenger. The straddle-type seat is constructed and arranged such that, in use, a center of gravity of the passenger sitting in a standard riding position on the secondary seat portion is disposed in front of the axis of the rear wheels.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ATV with a frame and at least three wheels suspended from the frame. At least one of the wheels is a front wheel and at least one of the wheels is a rear wheel. The front wheel defines a front wheel axis and the rear wheel defining a rear axis. The ATV has a power unit for driving at least one of the wheels and a straddle-type seat, including a main seat portion for a driver and a secondary seat portion, rearward of the main portion, for a passenger. A steering member is connected to the frame for steering at least one of the wheels. The secondary seat portion has a secondary supporting range with a center that is disposed in front of the rear axis.

Abstract: An all terrain vehicle (“ATV”) with a frame and at least three wheels suspended from the frame is disclosed. At least one of the wheels is a front wheel and at least one of wheels is a rear wheel. The front wheel defines a front axis and the rear wheel defines a rear axis. The front axis and the rear axis define a wheelbase of 52 to 72 inches. The ATV has a power unit mounted on the frame for driving at least one of the wheels. A straddle-type seat supported by the frame includes a main seat portion for a driver and a secondary seat portion, rearward of the main portion, for a passenger. The ATV also has a steering member connected to the frame for steering at least one of the wheels, and at least one passenger grab handle.

Abstract: An all terrain vehicle (“ATV”) with a frame and at least three wheels suspended from the frame is disclosed. At least one of the wheels is a front wheel and at least one of the wheels is a rear wheel. The ATV has a power unit for driving at least one of the wheels disposed on the frame and a straddle-type seat disposed on the frame. The seat includes a main seat portion for a driver. The main seat portion has a rearward part. The seat also includes a secondary seat portion, rearward of the main seat portion, for a passenger. The secondary seat portion has a forward part that is laterally narrower than the rearward part of the main seat portion. The ATV also has a steering member for steering at least one of the wheels.

Abstract: An all terrain vehicle (“ATV”) with a frame and at least three wheels suspended from the frame is disclosed. At least one of the wheels is a front wheel and at least one of the wheels is a rear wheel. The front wheel defines a front axis and the rear wheel defines a rear axis. The ATV has a power unit for driving at least one of the wheels disposed on the frame and a straddle-type seat disposed on the frame. The seat has a main seat portion for a driver and a secondary seat portion, rearward of the main portion, for a passenger. The ATV also has a rear rack, a majority of which is rearward of a rearward end of the secondary seat portion, and a steering member for steering at least one of the wheels.

Abstract: An all terrain vehicle (“ATV”) with a frame and two front wheels and two rear wheels suspended from the frame is disclosed. The front wheels define a front axis and the rear wheels define a rear axis. The front axis and the rear axis define a wheelbase between 52 to 72 inches. The ATV has a straddle-type seat supported by the frame with a main seat portion for a driver and a secondary seat portion, rearward of the main portion, for a passenger. The straddle-type seat is constructed and arranged such that, in use, a combined center of gravity of the ATV, with the driver sitting in a standard riding position on the main seat portion and the passenger sitting in a standard riding position on the secondary seat portion, is disposed in front of the rear axis by at least 22 inches.

Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed that includes a frame, a seat, a steering device disposed on the frame to control a steerable member, and an engine. At least one component is operatively connected to one of either the engine or a steerable member. A fairing is incorporated into the frame. The fairing has a first surface forming at least a portion of an outer surface of the vehicle. The fairing also has a second surface, at least a portion of which is offset a predetermined distance from the first surface. The second surface is disposed adjacent the at least one component. The second surface defines at least one hole therethrough permitting access to the at least one component.

Abstract: A breathing mask is provided for a helmet which reduces the formation of water on the lens of the eyeglasses of the wearer or on the shield of the helmet. The helmet comprises a head portion, a shield portion, and a breathing mask. The shield portion comprises a jaw shield and an eye shield. The breathing mask is hermetically adapted to the face of the wearer to evacuate the wearer's breath outside the helmet through breathing channels. The jaw shield can be pivotally opened or closed and is locked to the head portion in the closed position. The eye shield is pivotally connected to the head portion and includes a see-through shield and a tinted shield. The tinted shield can be lowered inside the helmet to protect the wearer from sun rays and reflexions.

Abstract: A breathing mask is provided for a helmet which reduces the formation of water on the lens of the eyeglasses of the wearer or on the shield of the helmet. The helmet comprises a head portion, a shield portion, and a breathing mask is hermetically adapted to the face of the wearer to evacuate the wear's breath outside the helmet through breathing channels. The jaw shield can be pivotally opened or closed and is locked to the head portion and includes a see-through shield and a tinted shield. The tinted shield can be lowered inside the helmet to protect the wearer from sun rays and reflexions.

Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) includes a frame and a pair of front and rear wheels suspended from the frame. A straddle-type seat has a main portion and a secondary portion to accommodate a driver and a passenger. The wheelbase of the ATV is increased in length (compared to conventional ATVs) so as to increase stability and comfort for the driver, and/or to accommodate a passenger behind the driver. The passenger and secondary seat portion are disposed in front of the rear wheel axis and moved closer to the center of the wheelbase. Moreover, the combined center or gravity of the ATV, rider, and passenger is moved closer to the center of the wheelbase to improve stability, comfort and/or safety. The driver and passenger each have sufficient space to actively position themselves without significantly interfering with each other.

Abstract: An all terrain vehicle, also known as an ATV, has a seat designed to comfortably accommodate a rider over a wide variety of rugged terrain. The seat is profiled so that the rider may easily shift body weight and lean with the vehicle while traversing steep and uneven terrain. The seat has a dip and taper positioned beneath a riders' knee and lower thigh to provide the profile. The ATV is also provided with front fenders and mud flaps to protect the rider from debris. The fenders rotate with the wheel to provide the rider with maximum wheel visibility and access. The fenders can also be releasable, thereby rotating around the axis of rotation of the front wheels to break free from obstacles and provide easy access to the wheels beneath the fender. The ATV provides exceptional rider comfort and control.