Japanese quad bikes have become incredibly popular over the last several years. Japan has been a leader in technology for over ten years. They have produced multiple gadgets and tools that we may now take for granted. They are also one of the leaders in the automotive industry. Their car manufacturers are some of the best in the world and produce very high revenue compared to other car manufacturing companies. That is why it is no surprise that Japan would also have high quality quad bikes that can compete with the western made quad bikes. Indeed, the Japanese quad bike manufacturers from the east are slowly taking over the market.

Even if you are not looking for a Japanese made quad bike, you will see a few parts in other quad bikes that are made in Japan. The Japanese are known for making great engines, especially for quad bikes. Take the Polaris Outlaw 450 MXR quad bike for instance, this quad bike uses a powerful Japanese engine, actually most Polaris quad bikes also use the Japanese made engines. Quadzilla quad bikes also use Japanese engines.

In the quad bike world the Japanese quad bike manufacturers such as Honda, Yamaha, and Suzuki, are constantly reinventing their products, making them a lot more desirable.

Another good reason why some quad bike lovers flock toward Japanese quad bikes is because, in some or even most places, Japanese made quad bikes are a lot less expensive compared to the western made quad bikes. Japan really does make some good cheap quad bikes. Here are some of the famous Japanese quad manufacturers:

Yamaha: Yamaha is a world famous motorcycle manufacturer that also makes quad bikes. In terms of quad bikes Yamaha has models that can cater to any need. The Yamaha YFM50 or the YFM80 are children’s quads or for people who are just starting out for the first time. Another good Yamaha quad bike is the Wolverine. Yamaha sells the Wolverine in a 350cc, and a 450cc version.

Suzuki: The Suzuki car and quad bike manufacturer has been a great competitor in the world of quad bikes for over two decades. Their quad bikes are known to cater to the young, and the young at heart. Since they cater to that market, most of their customers are not experienced drivers, which is why the safety features in many of the quad bikes Suzuki makes are truly amazing.

For more information on Japanese quad bikes check around online, visit your local quad bike dealer or anywhere else that has road legal quad bikes for sale.

It would be an unfair statement to claim one specific model as the best Road Legal Quad for serious riders. All major manufacturers develop bikes that try to meet customer demands and compete for the top spot in the market. These companies continuously develop and manufacture versions in the hope of claiming that they have the best road legal quad bike.

Based on various feedback from users, listed below are a couple of Road Legal Quad bikes that appear to be the favorites of advanced users.

Quadzilla

The Quadzilla was the first to sell road legal quads in the UK. They have developed a reputation of producing quality products with excellent value for money among serious riders. The bikes that they develop seem to be among the forefront of product development that accurately responds to market demands. All of their road legal quads are complaint with European legislation requirements and can be used as long as the rider carries an appropriate driver’s license and his vehicle properly insured.

One of the newest Road Legal quad models from Quadzilla is the XLC 500E. It is equipped with Japanese 499cc, liquid-cooled, single cylinder engine. This engine provides both speed and performance for all types of road driving. The transmission comes in both automatic and manual. The manual transmission is built with 5 gears including reverse. The chassis is built wide and long for a lower weight of gravity thus increasing stability. The XLC 500E is equipped with triple discs brakes for excellent braking performance. The bike provides both speed and torque giving it that extra flexibility. Many consider this Quad the fastest in the United Kingdom.

Apache

Apache has really been successful in penetrating the European market with their Quad bikes. The brand has certainly achieved recall in the UK. They have provided quads for all genres – road Legal and off road bikes for children, adults, beginners and serious riders. Many of their road legal bikes are designed for both on and off road use. Again, this provides flexibility to the user and helps avoid spending for accessories and added work to get on- road vehicle registration.

Apache is proud of one of its latest road legal models, the RLX 450 CF Supermoto. They believe that this model could easily be one of the fastest 450cc road legal bikes in the UK. Apache equipped this with a single cylinder four stroke engine incorporating new Japanese engine technology making this the most advanced in its inventory of road legal bikes. It also has a highly advanced chassis. The feedback from owners and those who have tested the bike have given very positive feedback for this road legal quad.