Hi.  I am researching ATVs for my 16 year old son.  He found a used Rhino that's already had the safety modifications Yamaha offered last year.  I really don't know that much about ATVs, but my research has me worried this isn't a good choice for him.  Take this site, for instance http://yamaha-rhino-atv-rollover.com/.

I am thinking that even with the doors and handholds, this ATV isn't a good choice for someone without a lot of ATV experience.  Does anyone know if the modifications on the Rhino have made it safer?  And is there another model I should be steering my son to?  

My 10 year old daughter got her skull crushed (LITERALLY) when a Rhino rolled over on her. I personally have located  12 kids between 9 yrs old and 13 yrs old who too have been killed.  

the question in my mind is why was a 10 year old piloting an adult offroad vehicle????


it wouldn't surprize me if this was the same ambulance chasing attorney that was on here before, posing as a parent who lost a child.

iam sorry if this is legitimate, but with so many posts from attorneys seeking any dime they squeeze out of this, it's really difficult to trust that it is.  

I am not a laywer, she was not driving. I was not asked if she could ride. The police and police accicdent reconstrustion experts determined the driver was in no way reckless, drinking, on drugs or anything else. There were on PERFECTLY flat ground. I will send you pictures if you like.

I have NOT said anything bad about the Rhino or Yamaha. I am not attacking anyone. I just stated a simple fact. If you want or need more proof as to weather I am an attorney or not. I can and will prove I am not. I am just a father with a dead daughter.  

i do appologize but there have been attorneys on here sniffing around for any possible lawsuit.  

Johnsand,

Was she wearing a helmet? Just curious?  

Wolf1,

Let me know if you find Ambulance Chasers on this site please!

And anyone else for that matter that see's them. They are not helping issues, only hurting them. Ambulance chasers are not concerned about safety, but rather lining their pockets with cash. In my opinion, the Rhino is not an unsafe vehicle, rather some of it's pilots are unsafe and uneducated on safety. Also, everyone needs to keep in mind that anytime you ride an off-road vehicle, get in a car, pick up a skateboard or basically anything, life brings risks. We have to take all precautions for safety. Helmets! Experience! Educating ourselves! Fun can be risky! And I'm certainly sad to hear of any injuries and deaths especially to kids. It's a certain tragedy. Please folks, be careful and use good judgement. But I think Yamaha has done a fantastic job at making the Rhino the safest sxs on the market. I applaud them for their great work. Please, use good judgement. Watch over your 16 year old and determine if he is mature enough to handle the responsibility of the machine. Work with him and teach him to be safe. Wear helmets and any other safety gear. Don't put the machine in any circumstances that are iffy.  

Just to throw this out there...every atv(3/4 wheeler) has had wrecks causing injury and even deaths. and i would guesstimate since i have no actual data( just from riding for the last 20 years with friends) that at least 80% of all crashes come from lack of experiance and or rider mishandeling. And even on flat ground i have seen numerous people flip everything.(trying to turn at speeds over 15 mph on a dime without knowlage on how the orv will react to the terrain,, a little weeble and a little wobble and kaboom) i have done this to myself numerous times and count it as gods blessing that i have gotten back up to learn some more.I have seen 1 friend killed and 7 friends badly ingured and no one has ever pointed the finger at the bike as to there misfortune.as far as the rhino is concerned i would say it is at the top of the list for safety with its roll cage/seat belts/ overall handeling...just my thoughts.
I know its hard to loose a loved one to unforseen circumstances but maby, just maby the friend you speak of was doing a little more than just riding in a straight line at slow speed and should be looked at a little more than the machine itself.
again just my thoughts