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  The RZR170 comes with a parent-only adjustable speed limiter, so speed can be controlled while the learner obtains some skills.

Polaris has revealed an ATV the puts the pillion beside the rider.

Side-by-side all-terrain vehicles are not only fun, but can also be a great aid to teaching children some early driving skills.

Polaris Industries spokesman Neil Anderson says their two-person RZR170 comes with a parent-only adjustable speed limiter, so the top speed can be controlled while the learner obtains some skills.

"Parents and grandparents with acreage or bigger are buying them for kids as an alternative to youth trail bikes or quads," he says.

"Polaris RZR 170 is a cool way to get into powersports. It's easier to drive than any car with a CVT automatic gearbox, steering wheel and car-like pedals. They are good for people that want their kids to get outside and have fun with friends, but don't want any `dinking' going on which, for good reasons, is not permitted on youth trail bikes or quads."

The RZR has been around since 2010 but it is still rare in the powersports world.

"Ninety-nine per cent of people in metro areas and 85 per cent of people in rural areas would never have seen it," Anderson says.

The 169cc ATV sells for $5995 and Anderson expects to sell 80 of these before Christmas.

"Our dealers have almost sold out and our dealers will be taking orders for the next shipment of this quantity arriving early December - that's all Santa could build for us Aussies this Christmas," he says.

The RZR 170 comes standard with two helmets, full cab frame with side nets, daytime running lights, rear tail light, front and rear hydraulic disc brakes, two bucket seats with three-point seat belts, electric start with brake override and an adjustable driver's seat so it can be changed as children grow older.

RZR 170 is also stable thanks to its extra wide rear axle and low centre of gravity. It is powered by a carbureted 169cc four-stroke petrol engine and the CVT has reverse. It comes with a rider training instructional DVD and safety whip flag which gives an alert to approaching vehicles. It is particularly useful when going over dunes.

Polaris RZR170

Price: $5995
Warranty: 6 months
Service: 50hr/6mths
Engine: 169cc 4-stroke single cylinder
Transmission: automatic CVT F/N/R, O-Ring Chain, 2WD
Suspension: single A-Arm with 12.7cm travel (front), swingarm dual shocks with 12.7cm travel (rear)
Brakes: hydraulic discs
Wheels: 19 x 7-8; 20 x 10-9 steel
Dry weight: 226kg
Dimensions: 2159mm (L), 1219mm (W), 1397mm (H), 1651mm (WB), 152 (Clearance)
Fuel: 9.5L
Lighting: Front headlights, rear brake light
Colour: Indy red.

Visit polarisindustries.com.au for more information.