Side by Side Powersports Dealership Serving Atlantic Canada

Choosing a Side by Side

Side by sides are a great addition to your collection of tools to help you around your property. They can also bring a lot of fun to an otherwise boring weekend. No matter what your reason is for looking into getting your own side by side is, you’ll be happy to hear that Rallye Motoplex has an extensive selection of models to choose from, so stop by our location in Moncton, New Brunswick today.

What is a Side by Side?

But firstly, what is a side by side? Why should you be interested? Side by sides, or utility task vehicles (UTV) look like small, open vehicles with a steering wheel and side by side seating (hence the name). They often feature large frames around the cab, though not completely enclosed. They’re not as big as your standard car, but bigger than many off-road vehicles, so they provide more stability and many models come with better towing and work capabilities.

Not only are these machines tough, but they tend to have better security measures than other off-road vehicles. As always, you’ll want to be wearing proper safety gear with each ride--particularly a helmet--but side by sides often feature rollover safety enclosures to prevent the vehicle from falling on you in the event of an accident. They also come with safety belts and side nets.

Additionally, the side by side seating allows you to bring more than one passenger, with some models seating up to six riders. This is a huge advantage for groups, as you won’t need a vehicle for each person to safely ride in the group.

Side by Side Uses

As we’ve mentioned, the most popular use for side by sides is utility work. They’re particularly handy for large properties with not many car- or truck-friendly access points. This makes them great for crossing long distances fairly quickly, especially if you need to transport more than one person. The reason for choosing a side by side over other small vehicles is that these machines come with features best suited for tough work, like extra towing and hauling capabilities, bigger tires, and stronger engines.

You can then apply some of these advantages and features to more recreational pastimes. Side by sides are commonly used in hunting, as they can give you the option of changing locations fairly quickly and then giving you an easy way to haul around gear and your prize game. You can also take them to off-roading trails for some clean cut thrills. If you know you’ll be using your side by side primarily for sport and recreational purposes, then we suggest looking into models that come with a slimmer frame and tighter handling.

Time to check out the real thing. Here at Rallye Motoplex, we have lots of side by side models for you to choose from, so visit us today and take home your dream off-road vehicle. We proudly serve Fredericton, Saint John, and Bathurst, New Brunswick, as well as Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.