The Best Sport ATVs for 2026 (That You Can Actually Buy in Richmond)

Yamaha YFZ450R — The Race-Ready Quad That Means Business

The Yamaha YFZ450R is Yamaha’s championship-bred, pure sport machine. It’s not built for trail cruising — it’s built to win. If you want the most serious sport ATV in the Yamaha lineup, this is it.

Under the hood is a 449cc fuel-injected, five-valve engine with titanium valves and revised camshafts that pull hard from bottom to top. The chassis is lightweight aluminum, designed to handle like a motocross bike strapped to four wheels. This machine comes from the factory ready for competition.

Who it’s for: Experienced riders who want a machine that keeps up with them, not the other way around. If you’re new to sport ATVs, this probably isn’t your first quad — but it can absolutely be your next one.

 

Engine	449cc fuel-injected, 5-valve
Suspension	Fully adjustable, motocross-ready
Ideal For	Experienced riders, track/competition use
Starting At	Available to pre-order — call for pricing

Yamaha Raptor 700 / 700R / 700R SE — The Big-Bore King

The Yamaha Raptor 700 family is one of the most proven sport ATVs on the market — and for good reason. A 686cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine, five-speed transmission with reverse, and aggressive YZ-style piggyback shocks make this machine a legitimate weapon on any terrain.

The standard Raptor 700 is your entry point into the family — still fast, still fun, still built tough. Step up to the 700R and you get fully adjustable suspension with high/low-speed compression and rebound tuning, giving you a lot more control over how the quad handles. The 700R SE adds a special edition graphics package, GYTR front grab bar, and heel guards out of the box.

All three sit at the top of their class for weight — the hybrid steel/aluminum frame keeps the Raptor leaner than competitors with similar power, which shows in how it handles.

Who it’s for: Riders who want real big-bore power without going full race spec. The 700 family works great on trails, open riding areas, and anywhere you want to go fast and feel confident doing it.

 

Engine	686cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected
Transmission	5-speed with reverse
Suspension	YZ-style piggyback shocks (fully adjustable on 700R/SE)
Raptor 700	Starting at $9,999
Raptor 700R	Starting at $10,999
Raptor 700R SE	Starting at $11,199

HONDAHonda TRX250X — The Smart Buy for Trail Riders SPORT ATVs

Not every rider needs 700cc and race-tuned suspension. Sometimes you want something that’s fast enough to be fun, light enough to throw around on tight trails, and reliable enough that the maintenance conversation is short. That’s the Honda TRX250X.

Honda’s sport ATV flagship at the 250 class is simple, predictable, and tough as nails — exactly what you’d expect from the brand that’s been building ATVs longer than most. It’s also one of the most approachable sport quads for riders who are leveling up from a utility ATV or getting serious about riding for the first time.

Who it’s for: Newer riders, trail riders who prefer agility over raw power, and anyone looking for a low-drama, high-fun sport ATV that won’t intimidate them.

Engine	229cc air-cooled, sport-tuned
Ideal For	Trail riding, newer sport riders
MSRP	$5,399
Availability	In stock

Can-Am Renegade 650 — When You Want Power AND Versatility

Can-Am built the Renegade to be the most aggressive sport ATV on the market — and the Can-Am Renegade 650 hits a sweet spot that a lot of riders don’t expect. You’re getting a 62-hp Rotax V-Twin engine, a wider stance, and updated suspension geometry that gives you serious confidence over rough stuff. It handles terrain that would humble a lesser quad.

The Renegade’s platform also gets you features that most sport ATVs don’t bother with — like front arched A-arms and a wider track for better clearance and stability at speed. This machine isn’t trying to be a race quad; it’s trying to be the best all-around sport ATV you can buy.

Who it’s for: Riders who want maximum versatility from a sport quad — fast on trails, capable in rougher terrain, and not a one-trick pony.

 

Engine	62 hp Rotax 650 V-Twin
Suspension	Arched A-arms, wider stance vs previous gen
Starting At	$14,149
Availability	In stock

Can-Am Renegade X mr 1000R — The Most Powerful Sport ATV We Carry

The Can-Am X mr 1000R is the top of the food chain. Ninety-one horsepower from a Rotax 1000R V-Twin, Visco-4Lok front differential, FOX 1.5 PODIUM shocks, 30-inch mud tires on aluminum beadlock wheels, and more armor than a tank — this machine doesn’t compromise.

The “X mr” stands for Extreme Mud Racing, which tells you everything you need to know about what this quad was designed to eat for breakfast. It’s also got a snorkeled engine intake, full underbody protection, and a 3,500-lb winch. If you’re comparing quad specs at the top of the market, nothing else in our lineup touches this one.

Who it’s for: Experienced riders who ride hard, ride in demanding terrain, and want the best-equipped sport ATV money can buy.

Engine	91 hp Rotax 1000R V-Twin
Differential	Visco-4Lok front diff
Shocks	FOX 1.5 PODIUM
Winch	3,500 lb
Starting At	$17,949
Availability	Available to pre-order

Kayo, Yamaha & Honda Youth Models — Start ‘Em Right

Sport ATVs aren’t just for adults. We carry a solid lineup of youth and entry-level machines for younger riders — or adults who are newer to off-road riding and want something less intimidating to build skills on.

Here’s a quick look at what we have in the smaller-displacement and youth category:

 

Yamaha YFZ50	50cc | Electric start | Auto trans | Ages 6+ | Starting at $2,499
Yamaha Raptor 110	112cc | Fuel injected | Auto CVT | Ages 10+ | Starting at $2,999*
Honda TRX90X	86cc | Semi-auto | Throttle limiter | Keyed ignition | In stock
Can-Am Renegade 70 EFI	70cc | EFI | Ages 6+ | Starting at $3,249
Can-Am Renegade 110 EFI	110cc | EFI | Ages 10+ | Starting at $3,849
Kayo Storm 70	70cc | Auto | Disc brakes | Entry-level build quality
Kayo Storm 150	150cc | Great step-up machine | On sale from $1,999**
Kayo Storm 180	180cc | Disc brakes | Stepping stone to full-size | On sale from $2,299**
Kayo Predator 110	110cc | Youth sport ATV | Starting at $1,759

* Check current pricing in store. ** Sale pricing subject to availability — call ahead.

Parent tip: Every youth ATV we carry has some form of speed/throttle limiting built in. That’s not an accident — it’s the right way to start a young rider. Come in and we’ll walk you through which machine fits your kid’s age, size, and experience level.

Which Sport ATV Is Right for You?

Not sure where to start? Here’s the cheat sheet:

If you want…	Best pick	Why	Starting at
Race-ready performance	Yamaha YFZ450R	Competition DNA, lightest in class	Pre-order — call for pricing
Big power, trail-friendly	Yamaha Raptor 700R	Proven 686cc, adjustable suspension	From $10,999
Special edition gear	Yamaha Raptor 700R SE	GYTR accessories, unique graphics	From $11,199
Fun without the nerves	Honda TRX250X	Approachable, reliable, great on trails	$5,399
All-around sport beast	Can-Am Renegade 650	62hp, wide stance, versatile terrain	From $14,149
Maximum quad power	Can-Am Renegade X mr 1000R	91hp, FOX shocks, mud-ready armor	From $17,949
Getting a kid started (small)	Yamaha YFZ50 / Honda TRX90X	Right-sized, controlled speed, safe start	From $2,499
Youth stepping up	Can-Am Renegade 110 / Kayo 150-300	More power, still manageable	From $1,999

Come See Them in Person

A spec sheet only tells part of the story. The best way to figure out which sport ATV is the right one for you is to come in and spend some time with them. We’ve been helping riders in Richmond and Central Virginia find the right machine since 1965 — and that experience makes a difference.

Whether you know exactly what you want or you’re still narrowing it down, our team is happy to walk you through the lineup, talk through what you’re planning to ride, and help you make a decision you’re going to feel good about every time you go out.

 

Ready to find your next ATV? Stop by Richmond Honda House at 7906 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA.Call or text us at (804) 270-0123 — we’re here Monday through Saturday.Or browse our current sport ATV inventory online at richmondhondahouse.com.