All-wheel drive ATV "Tarus": review, specifications and reviews

Not so long ago, an original ATV "Tarus" of domestic production was introduced and launched on the market. The number of copies is several dozen, it is planned to expand the sales market and increase the serial production. Two-wheeled SUV caused a real boom not only among domestic connoisseurs, but also interested in profile foreign journals. First of all, the model under consideration is reliable, simple, powerful and affordable.

Features

"TARUS 2x2" is a ATV that does not differ with the elegance of lines and the equipment with additional stuffing. Transport is aimed at solving difficult tasks to overcome obstacles. It will be an excellent assistant for foresters, farmers, summer residents, hunters and fishermen, as well as for those who, due to their professional characteristics, need to travel off-road for considerable distances.

Depending on the installed power unit, the weight of the motorcycle is from 50 to 80 kilograms, the lightest modifications can actually be transported manually. Twelve-inch tires class 25 are installed on the vehicle. The ATV is designed especially for driving on very dirty and difficult terrain, easily overcomes all kinds of obstacles. The limiting speed is 35 km / h. The gear shift mode consists of two speeds (idling and forward driving mode).

The main advantage that has the ATV "Tarus" is its transformation. In a short time, it can be assembled or dismantled, easily transported in parts or transported in the trunk of the car. In the design, there are almost no too complex and small parts. The technique is uncomfortable in the care, repair and cleaning.

Device

The name of the all-wheel drive ATV "Tarus" was received in honor of the Tarusa river.

The main task of the developers was a combination of low weight and high throughput. In the mechanism of the all-terrain vehicle there are all the elements characteristic for the off-road vehicle: chains, cardan knots, stars. Protects the interior of the unit from getting dirt construction, hiding the drive behind the lining.

The transverse shaft is located under the seat. With the help of large stars made of sheet steel, the transmission unit is unloaded and lightened. All the structural details are available, which is connected with the use of the main spare parts from the domestic machinery. They can be bought in any region. It is allowed to use the engine for 350 cubic centimeters, but more large motors can not be mounted.

Wheel arrangement

The domestic all-wheel drive ATV "Tarus" is equipped with tires from the "UAZ". They absorb and smooth out the blows with slow movement. At a critical speed, the bike starts to bounce. To increase the patency in the problem area, the cameras are tightened with belts made of a conveyor belt, to which are attached wedge-type analogs.

The disadvantage of this structural feature of the wheels is their susceptibility to punctures and exposure to sun rays. With frequent use rubber splits, but it is not calculated for more than 1-2 seasons. Extend the life of tires can be by installing an additional camera, serving as a kind of tire. At the same time, the total weight of an all-terrain vehicle is increased by several kilograms.

A little about the exterior

Since the vehicle under consideration is susceptible to contamination, a glass fabric is used as a protection. The footboards welded to the frame are imperfect: they are small in size, there are no supports. As for the power plant, it is not designed for multi-step change of modes. Work is provided at idle and full throttle forward.

ATV "Tarus" is an uncomplicated, reliable and affordable model of a two-wheeled SUV. Electrical elements are missing, except for the simulator headlights. But this technique perfectly copes with the movement on difficult-to-reach areas (narrow paths, snow, mud, sand). Designers continue to work on upgrading the motorcycle, improve certain nodes, design the slipways for the fastest and easiest assembly of the unit.

Technical data

Below are the main technical characteristics of the Tarush ATV in one of the standard trim levels:

• Power unit - "Lifan" 168F-2, ("Honda" GX-200 under license), four-stroke, on gasoline.
• The working volume (cubic cm) is 210.
• The power rating of the motor (hp) is 7.
• The capacity of the gas tank (L) is 4.
• Clockwork device - electric starter, manual start.
• The transmission unit is a centrifugal clutch.
• The drive is full with a plug-in front.
• Brake system - disks with a lever drive from a rudder.
• The maximum speed indicator (km / h) is 35.
• Overcoming snow cover, depth (mm) - 350.
• Length (m) - 1,76.
• The height of the saddle (m) is -0.79.
• Width (m) - 0,33.
• Weight (kg) - 80.

Easier modifications have a mass of 15-20 kilograms less, are equipped, as a rule, with budgetary Chinese power plants.

Cost

ATV "Tarus 2х2", the price of which depends on the type of engine, while you can only buy in the domestic market. However, manufacturers intend to expand the sales of the unit abroad in the near future. The cost of a high-terrain bike as standard is about 75,000 rubles.

Owner feedback

The owners of the motorcycle in question noted the main advantages of the unit and some of its shortcomings. The advantages of the model are as follows:

• Excellent cross-country ability on any off-road, perfectly rides over the clay, sand, snow traps and forest trails.
• Pleases the assembly structure, thanks to which it can be transported in the trunk of almost any car.
• The device is assembled in a few minutes.
• Quite acceptable consumption of gasoline.
• Affordable price.
• A well thought out design and protection of the belt drive, thanks to which the vehicle does not slip through the dirt.

It was not without drawbacks, which has a ATV "Tarus". The owners' comments in this regard say that the development requires an unsprung seat, since all the bumps and ruts are felt. Some people are not satisfied with the noisy chain transmission and low speed, however people do not consider this a critical defect. When crossing the river, it happened that the bike was deaf, but behaved like a float. It can be easily transported to the other side by holding the steering wheel.

Conclusion

Concluding the review of the domestic two-wheeled SUV, it can be noted that the ATV "Tarus 2x2", the price of which is quite affordable for ordinary amateur off-road driving, is simple, reliable and highly mobile. The collapsible structure of the unit allows you to carry it by hand or transport it by car, which is very convenient in certain situations.

A motorcycle is perfect for people whose profession or hobbies are related to the need to overcome medium distances through swampy, forest, viscous terrain, sands and forests. Manufacturers are constantly improving the ATV, they are planning to expand the sales market, which is absolutely correct. Foreign media are interested in pilot versions of the SUV, which indicates its potential relevance not only on domestic spaces.