ATVpathfinder.com, a leading off-road destination guide, recently announced its list of the best ATV’s of 2006, including naming the 2006 Yamaha Wolverine 450 4x4 the “Sport Utility ATV of the Year.”

“It’s an exciting time for the ATV community because there are more choices than ever,” said James Dutile, Co-Founder of ATVpathfinder.com.  “It is important for us to share with our members and honor the ones who have pushed the limits to deliver the best experience in 2006.”

In a story on ATVpathfinder.com, the Wolverine was called “a well-balanced machine that can take on many different types of terrain.  One of the key features of the Wolverine is the On-Command® push button 4WD system, which allows for the ability to switch to 4WD at the touch of a button.”

The Wolverine 450 combines features like 4WD and a fully automatic transmission with light-weight, sport-tuned adjustable suspension and Raptor styling.

“The Wolverine 450 is an extremely fun and capable machine,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha ATV/SxS PR Manager, when notified of the award.  “The ATVpathfinder.com award is proof of its off-road versatility and all-around worthiness in the Sport-Utility category.”