Is it normal for ATV's to break down a lot? Why aren't they as reliable as cars?

i'll tell you one thing, kawasaki ATVs are not the most reliable ATVs out there. but that does not explain why this thing keeps breaking down as much as it does. if anything you got a lemon, and a bad one too. if i were you i would call kawasaki and ask them if they can give you any explanation of why it is doing this.