Reliable and powerful ATV Lynx 500 - review of one of the best Russian-made models

The ATV is another vehicle that gained great popularity almost immediately after the release of the first model. Four-wheeled motorcycles are typically used for riding on rough terrain where even a car can be difficult to navigate. ATVs are famous for their high cross-country ability, which is why they are so popular and in demand in mountainous and forested areas. The Lynx 500 ATV is one of the best Russian-made ATV models today. That is why it was included in our review, where we will talk about the secret of its popularity, features, technical specifications and much more.

Briefly about the model

The Lynx ATV began to be produced in 2009, when this type of transport was just beginning to gain momentum. The first purchases were made by Russian services such as the FSB and the Ministry of Emergency Situations, due to the fact that the ATV was endowed with very good cross-country ability. In this regard, such difficult places as swampy terrain, forest-steppe, foothills and other off-road areas will not seem difficult for the driver. The model of this ATV is an all-terrain vehicle on a 4-wheel base with a classic body and a two-seater seat. A distinctive feature of the Lynx is the very recognizable halogen optics; you can also notice that an electronic instrument panel is installed near the steering wheel. In order to make it as comfortable as possible to move through the mud on the ATV, fairly wide fenders were installed to block dirt and water flying from under the wheels.

In general, the lynx is a fairly simple ATV that is not crammed with all sorts of options that you will most likely never use. The ATV has everything you need for an all-terrain vehicle, but at the same time you will not feel worse than if you were riding some imported ATV. Russian ATVs and specifically the lynx are valued for their reliability, quality and low price. That's why they are so popular.

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The equipment was tested in various regions. The main tests took place in Yakutia, where the model performed very well. The improvements made in the Lynx 440 modification improved maneuverability and maneuverability.

A snowmobile is intended for moving people or transporting goods off-road at temperatures from +5 to -40 degrees. The car confidently drives on the crust at high speed. The design of the snowmobile is simple, so even an inexperienced driver can operate it. Maintenance and repair of equipment is often performed at home or in the field. Similar qualities and excellent cross-country ability of the Lynx 440 model made it very popular among fishermen, hunters and consumers who need to move in difficult conditions.

Production of the snowmobile officially ended in 2009. However, many owners continue to actively use the model today.

Patency

When buying an ATV, many people are concerned about the cross-country ability of the motorcycle. After all, this vehicle is purchased for the purpose of overcoming difficult roads, and not for driving along the highway or the city. When it comes to trotting, you can be sure to go almost anywhere with this ATV. The driving characteristics of this model are truly impressive. This is largely due to the good mud tires that are sold already installed on the ATV. But a powerful engine with a volume of 500 cm3 plays an equally important role, which we will return to a little later.

In general, the Lynx 500 ATV is in some sense a universal vehicle. Thanks to its good cross-country ability, you can easily operate it not only in summer and spring, but also in winter, when there is already snow on the street. Of course, if you have a snowmobile, then there is little point in riding an ATV, but if the above-mentioned device is not available, then you can move at a trot on packed snow. The only thing that needs to be done before leaving in the cold is to change the engine oil to a thinner one, and also fill in good antifreeze. It would also be a good idea to replace the tires, but for this you will have to spend a little more money, because good winter tires for an ATV are quite expensive. However, chains or homemade winter tires can be an alternative. Also, if you are going to use the Lynx ATV for winter trips, you should buy a more powerful battery that will not discharge quickly in the cold.

The lineup

It includes the following models:

• 119;
• 440;
• 500;
• Sports 121.

119

The Lynx 119 model belongs to the class of tourist vehicles. It is distinguished by a powerful engine and a high level of design reliability and maneuverability.

The device is equipped with a two-stroke power unit with a forced air cooling system. The engine of this vehicle is made taking into account the Euro-3 environmental fuel standard. The maximum speed is 90 km/h. The instrument panel reflects only two parameters: speedometer; gasoline level sensor.

440

The machine's track mechanism is made of rubberized material and equipped with rods, which will help increase the period of its use.

The 4-stroke power unit is cooled by the penetration of snow into the intake device. If you drive for a long time in an area with little snow, the engine may overheat.

500

The snowmobile is equipped with a 6-gear gearbox and a powerful two-stroke engine. The vehicle is capable of towing a tow hitch whose weight does not exceed 250 kg.

A motor from a Japanese manufacturer is installed here; the engine is made in accordance with the international environmental standard Euro-3. The track device is made of rubber and fabric and equipped with a reinforced rod.

The starting system is powered by an electric starter, which helps start the unit even in low temperatures.

This snowmobile was released in several versions (modifications).

We invite you to familiarize yourself with them:

1. 500+. This version is presented as a touring car, but not a work car. It uses a caterpillar track with a width of 500 mm, which ensures good maneuverability on different surfaces. This modification comes with an electric starter as standard.
2. 500M. This device is a basic version with a modernized front part, instead of the old carburetor, a carburetor with a 1st chamber made in Japan of the Mikuni type was installed. The basic equipment of this modification includes an electric starter.
3. 500MP. This modification has an improved hood and a single-chamber carburetor. In this version, a gear-type gearbox was installed. Externally, the device is completely identical to the previous modification. The basic equipment for the 500MP modification includes an electric starter.

Now “Lynx” has gained great popularity because it allows you to carry out all the necessary tasks, in particular, moving to difficult places.

Sports 121

The sports version is shortened. Due to this, the device increased its maneuverability.

The tracks of the Lynx Sport 121 snowmobile are created with an improved power core - this provides certain guarantees of high reliability of the developed design.

Technical characteristics Lynx 500

This ATV has a four-stroke engine with a volume of 500 cm3 and a power of 32 hp. To supply fuel, a well-known Chinese carburetor is installed here, which showed itself well when testing the “quad”. For high-quality engine cooling, a liquid cooling system is installed here. It is worth saying that it copes with its tasks very well, efficiently cooling the engine even in hot weather. The maximum speed of the ATV is 80 km/h and this is basically enough, because this is a class of utilitarian ATVs.

For better cross-country ability, of course, all four wheels work here, that is, the lynx is an all-wheel drive ATV. The transmission is controlled by a variator, which has a reverse speed, a low range, and a front differential lock. Twelve-radius wheels are more than enough to overcome various bumps, driving on gravel or sand, so there is no point in changing them immediately after purchase.

Design and functionality

The Lynx 119 model replaced the Lynx 113 modification and received major changes. The engine displacement has been reduced, and the purge windows have become wider. Powerful cooling and the appearance of sleeves have reduced the number of breakdowns associated with engine cylinders. The appearance of the equipment has also changed. Lynx 119 received a modernized hood and pan, the fragile fiberglass was replaced with plastic.

The Lynx 119 is comfortable to drive. The steering wheel does not touch your knees even during sharp turns. Roomy footrests prevent them from slipping. The seat is made soft. The instrument panel is minimalistic - it contains only a fuel level sensor and a speedometer.

Lynx 119 has a standard layout for utilitarian snowmobiles with a durable steel frame and a load-bearing welded metal hood. The dimensions of the car are average. The body comes in black, blue and white.

The dry weight of the equipment is 250 kg. The car seats 2 people. The maximum speed for a snowmobile is 90 km/h, the maximum weight of a towed sled (in a trailer) is 250 kg.

Equipment of the Lynx 119 snowmobile:

• Mechanical reverse;
• Analog speedometer;
• Heated grips;
• Windshield;
• Towbar;
• Electric starter;
• Fuel level sensor;
• Trunk.

Chassis of the Lynx 119 snowmobile

The snowmobile chassis consists of: a caterpillar, a caterpillar drive shaft, a caterpillar suspension, and a front suspension.

The caterpillar is a closed rubber-fabric tape with vulcanized rods that provide lateral rigidity. To obtain the necessary adhesion force to the ground, rubber lugs of a certain profile are molded on the outside of the track web.

On the inner surface of the track there are teeth (langes) to ensure the engagement of the sprocket teeth with the track surface and the transmission of the rotational motion of the transmission drive shaft into the translational movement of the track. There are rectangular windows on both sides of the track to ensure that the runner guide pads are lubricated with snow. Steel brackets are installed on the jumpers between the windows to strengthen the jumpers and serve as guides for the track suspension runners.

Riding a snowmobile with dropped or damaged brackets can result in excessive wear on the skid pads and rapid track failure due to abrasion and tearing of the bridges between the windows.

The track drive shaft serves to convert the rotational motion of the drive sprockets into forward motion of the snowmobile.

The shaft has two bearings. The left bearing is installed in the left half-crankcase of the gearbox, the right bearing is installed in the speedometer housing and is attached with a flange plate to the spar of the power unit. Four sprockets are pressed onto the shaft: two side sprockets 1, 4 and two central ones 3. At the left end of the shaft there is a groove through which rotation is transmitted to the speedometer drive gearbox, from where through a flexible shaft to the speedometer located on the snowmobile dashboard.

The track suspension, together with the drive sprockets and track, serves to convert the rotational motion of the drive sprockets into forward motion of the snowmobile. The suspension consists of two guide skids 5 with skid pads 6, connected to each other by the front bracket 1, brackets for attaching the road wheels 9, 32, link 17 and rear brackets 13, 15 and axle 18.

Is the Lynx 500 ATV comfortable?

An equally important quality that buyers look for in ATVs is comfort. It may be inappropriate to think about comfort when you overcome mud and swamps, but the manufacturer still tried here. The softness when riding the Lynx ATV is ensured by the independent suspension, which handles all unevenness well, taking into account that the weight of the device is 344 kg. People who have been using this model for several years now note good brakes. The braking system is hydraulic with discs on both the front and rear wheels. And it’s worth saying that the brakes performed really well off-road. Even after large puddles and sand, the brake pads never squeaked or failed. It is not surprising that the Lynx is considered one of the most reliable Russian-made ATVs. In order for you to be able to take everything you need with you on the road, racks were also installed on Russian ATVs and trots.

To summarize, we can say that the Lynx 500 ATV is a truly reliable and high-quality device, which is not scary to go on a long journey. A lot has been done for this - a 17-liter tank has been installed, on which you can drive 100 km, various luggage racks and pockets for small items. But the main calling card of this “quad” is its reliable engine and high ground clearance, which are responsible for high maneuverability on any road surface.

Operating experience and features

Despite the success of the 110 model, reviews of the Lynx 150 ATV are far from ideal. Equipment owners, tempted by the affordable price, found a number of design problems:

• Poor build quality. In almost all devices the bolts are not tightened properly. If you don't tighten them right away, the car begins to fall apart while driving. Basically, the anthers fall off and the chain tensioner unscrews.
• Shaking. At low speeds the device behaves perfectly, but after the 35 km/h mark the car begins to vibrate. Because of this, problems arise with the main lighting, bolts become loose, etc.
• Poorly designed brakes. The factory assembly leaves much to be desired, so the user needs to independently inspect the mechanism and carry out alignment.
• Low load capacity.

Immediately after purchase, the owner of the Lynx 150 is recommended to carry out a full technical inspection, tighten the boots, change the brake pads, front hub seals, and secure the tie rod boots. Spare parts for domestic devices are cheap, so you can spend a couple of thousand rubles. With proper operation and timely maintenance, the machine will operate without serious breakdowns for 1-2 years.

Advantages of the device:

• Good maneuverability. Lynx 150 drives through mud, sand, and confidently handles off-road conditions.
• Controllability. The ATV confidently takes turns and does not try to cover the rider. The playful and maneuverable horse is suitable for teenagers and children over 10 years old.
• Powerful LED lighting.
• Reasonable price. A new device costs about 90 thousand rubles.

The stylish device does not need tuning. Of course, users dream of installing a trunk, a comfortable seat, a durable bump stop and other body kit, but it all comes down to carrying capacity. The maximum load of the device is 75 kg, which eliminates the possibility of modernization in the bud.

The lineup

The line of vehicles produced in 2015-2017 includes 5 all-terrain vehicles with an engine capacity of 500 and 650 cc. see. All ATVs in the series were created on the basis of the PM 500 model, released in 2014. The developers took into account the shortcomings of the predecessor and eliminated them.

The updated series consists of:

• Models RM 500 2. This is an analogue of the RM ATV. The models are almost identical, with the exception of dimensions and engine capacity. The device is equipped with a 493 cc engine and a gas tank with a capacity of 24 liters. The cost of the model is 349 thousand rubles.
• All-terrain vehicle RM 500 6x4. A special platform with two wheels was added to the all-wheel drive vehicle. If necessary, the trailer can be detached. This all-terrain vehicle is ideal for working in the field, transporting bulk cargo, etc. The load capacity of the machine is 590 kg.
• Russian Mechanics RM 650. An ATV with a short wheelbase can be used for recreational riding, cargo transportation and tourism. The single-seater car has good dynamics and high cross-country ability. Under the hood of the model hides 42.5 liters. With.
• RM 650 2. This is an improved 650 model, featuring a longer wheelbase, two-seater seat and high speed. The developers have increased the vehicle's comfort, dynamics and cross-country ability.
• ATV RM 650 2 6×4. A six-wheeled all-terrain vehicle created by is ideal for working in the field, transporting heavy loads and performing other agricultural tasks. In fact, the developers simply added a special removable platform to the PM 650 2 model, which acts as a trailer. Despite the increased power, the ATV can tow a load weighing 450 kg. Its version with a 500 cc engine is capable of carrying up to 590 kg.

Russian Mechanics RM 650 2 will be an ideal solution for rest and work. Thanks to its high power and good equipment, the machine can be used both off-road and on public roads.

"Russian mechanics"

The products of the Russian Mechanics enterprise are considered a real miracle of the domestic automotive industry. Here, in 1971, they were the first in the country to assemble the Taiga all-terrain vehicle, followed by the Buran, which became a popular all-terrain vehicle in Russia. Today, the most popular models include the Lynx and TIKSY 250. Judging by the reviews, these ATVs have proven themselves to be reliable vehicles, the technical characteristics of which guarantee excellent operation in any road conditions.

Snowmobile price

Due to the cessation of mass production of the Lynx 500 snowmobile, finding it in a completely new technical condition is quite a difficult task (the model is not for sale on the official website). If you are lucky enough to find a car in the warehouse of some store, you will have to pay 185,000-210,000 rubles for it.

It is much easier and more economical to get used snowmobiles. The cost for them varies from 80,000 to 150,000 rubles (depending on mileage). As a rule, even Lynxes that have been used for a couple of seasons still serve well, as they retain their excellent driving and cargo qualities for several decades.

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