Sure, side-by-sides are all the rage right now, but there are still options--less expensive options we might point out--for those of you who want to take your significant other off-roading.
Two-up ATVs offer comfortable seating for two riders. These vehicles are impressively stable on the trail and offer plenty of power, depending on the engine size you select. In fact, the range of engine sizes is greater in the two-up ATV segment than it is in the side-by-side segment. There are advantages to both segments of vehicles, but for this issue, we're showing what's available in the two-up ATV side.
Here's a look at each model available for 2013.
ARCTIC CAT 2013 Models
TRV 400 Core
Engine: 366cc, SOHC, air- and oil-cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve
Transmission: Automatic CVT with EBS, H/L/R
Drive System: 2WD/4WD electric
Front Suspension: Double A-arm, 10 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Double A-arm, 10 inches travel
Front Tires: 25x8-12
Rear Tires: 25x10-12
Ground Clearance: 11 inches
Weight: 700 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 5.3 gal.
MSRP: $7,499
Color(s): Black
Features: Powdercoated steel wheels, front steel rack, 3-in-1 passenger seat/rack/box system, rear 2-inch receiver
TRV 500 Core
Engine: 443cc, SOHC, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve with EFI
Transmission: Automatic CVT with EBS, H/L/R
Drive System: 2WD/4WD electric
Front Suspension: Double A-arm, 10 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Double A-arm, 10 inches travel
Front Tires: 25x8-12
Rear Tires: 25x10-12
Ground Clearance: 11 inches
Weight: 719 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 5.3 gal.
MSRP: $7,999
Color(s): Red
Features: Powdercoated steel wheels, front steel rack, 3-in-1 system, rear 2-inch receiver
TRV 550 XT
Engine: 545cc, SOHC, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve w/EFI
Transmission: Automatic CVT with EBS, H/L/R
Drive System: 2WD/4WD with electric front diff lock
Front Suspension: Double A-arm, 10 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Double A-arm, 10 inches travel
Front Tires: 25x8-12
Rear Tires: 25x10-12
Ground Clearance: 11 inches
Weight: 779 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 5.3 gal.
MSRP: $10,199
Color(s): Emerald Green Metallic
Features: Power steering, aluminum wheels, automotive style paint, sway bar, front SpeedRack, 3-in-1 system, rear 2-inch receiver
TRV 550 Limited
Engine: 545cc, SOHC, liquid-cooled 4-stroke, 4-valve with EFI
Transmission: Automatic CVT with EBS, H/L/R
Drive System: 2WD/4WD with electric front diff lock
Front Suspension: Double A-arm, 10 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Double A-arm, 10 inches travel
Front Tires: 25x8-12
Rear Tires: 25x10-12
Ground Clearance: 11 inches
Weight: 779 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 5.3 gal.
MSRP: $11,199
Color(s): Tungsten Metallic
Features: Power steering, aluminum wheels, automotive-style paint, sway bar, front SpeedRack, rear 2-inch receiver, 3,000-lb. winch, 2-piece fairing, hand warmers, touring case, mirrors
TRV 700 XT
Engine: 695cc, SOHC, liquid-cooled 4-stroke, 4-valve with EFI
Transmission: Automatic CVT with EBS, H/L/R/P
Drive System: 2WD/4WD with electric front diff lock
Front Suspension: Double A-arm, 10 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Double A-arm, 10 inches travel
Front Tires: 25x8-12
Rear Tires: 25x10-12
Ground Clearance: 11 inches
Weight: 764 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 5.3 gal.
MSRP: $10,999
Color(s): Desert Red Metallic
Features: Power steering, aluminum wheels, automotive-style paint, sway bar, front SpeedRack, 3-in-1 system, rear 2-inch receiver
TRV 700 Limited
Engine: 695cc, SOHC, liquid-cooled 4-stroke, 4-valve with EFI
Transmission: Automatic CVT with EBS, H/L/R/P
Drive System: 2WD/4WD with electric front diff lock
Front Suspension: Double A-arm, 10 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Double A-arm, 10 inches travel
Front Tires: 25x8-12
Rear Tires: 25x10-12
Ground Clearance: 11 inches
Weight: 779 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 5.3 gal.
MSRP: $11,999
Color(s): Black Metallic
Features: Power steering, aluminum wheels, automotive-style paint, sway bar, front SpeedRack, rear 2-inch receiver, 3,000-lb. winch, 2-piece fairing, hand warmers, touring case, mirrors
TRV 1000 Limited
Engine: 951cc, V-Twin, SOHC, liquid-cooled 4-stroke, 4-valve w/EFI
Transmission: Automatic CVT with EBS, H/L/R/P
Drive System: 2WD/4WD with electric front diff lock
Front Suspension: Double A-arm, 10 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Double A-arm, 10 inches travel
Front Tires: 25x8R12
Rear Tires: 25x10R12
Ground Clearance: 11 inches
Weight: 798 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 5.3 gal.
MSRP: $13,999
Color(s): Tungsten Metallic
Features: Power steering, aluminum wheels, automotive-style paint, sway bar, front SpeedRack, rear 2-inch receiver, 3,000-lb. winch, 2-piece fairing, hand warmers, touring case, mirrors
CAN-AM 2013 Models
Outlander Max 400
Engine: 400cc, single cylinder, SOHC liquid-cooled, 4-valve
Transmission: CVT, sub-transmission, H/L/P/N/R, standard engine braking
Drive System: 2WD/4WD shaft-driven with Visco-Lok front diff
Front Suspension: MacPherson struts, 7 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Torsional trailing arm independent (TTI), 8 inches travel
Front Tires: 25x8-12
Rear Tires: 25x11-12
Ground Clearance: 9.3 inches
Weight: 680 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 4.3 gal.
MSRP: $7,649
Color(s): Viper Red
Features: Multi-function digital LCD gauge with speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip and hour meters, diagnostic center, gear position, engine hour meter, 4x4 indicator, clock, auto shutoff after 15 minutes
Outlander Max 400 XT
Engine: 400cc, single cylinder, SOHC liquid-cooled, 4-valve
Transmission: CVT, sub-transmission, H/L/P/N/R, standard engine braking
Drive System: 2WD/4WD shaft-driven with Visco-Lok front diff
Front Suspension: MacPherson struts, 7 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Torsional trailing arm independent (TTI), 8 inches travel
Front Tires: 25x8-12
Rear Tires: 25x11-12
Ground Clearance: 9.3 inches
Weight: 680 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 4.3 gal.
MSRP: $8,699
Color(s): Yellow
Features: 12-inch cast-aluminum wheels with machined finish, 3,000-lb. Warn winch, heavy-duty front and rear bumpers, handlebar wind deflectors
Outlander Max 500
Engine: 499.6cc, V-twin, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 8-valve
Transmission: CVT, sub-transmission with H/L/P/N/R, standard engine braking
Drive System: 2WD/4WD shaft-driven with Visco-Lok front diff
Front Suspension: Double A-arm, 9 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Torsional trailing arm independent (TTI), 9.3 inches travel
Front Tires: 26x8-12
Rear Tires: 26x10-12
Ground Clearance: 11 inches
Weight: 777 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 5.4 gal.
MSRP: $8,799
Color(s): Viper Red, yellow
Features: Surrounding spar technology (SST G2) frame with geometric contact control, front suspension offers dive-control geometry, convertible rack system (CRS) with LinQ system, dynamic passenger comfort ergonomics, multi-position passenger handgrips, raised floorboards, 59-inch wheelbase, 5.7-gal. (21.4 L) water-resistant rear compartment
Outlander Max 500 DPS
Engine: 499.6cc, V-twin, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 8-valve
Transmission: CVT, sub-transmission with H/L/P/N/R, standard engine braking
Drive System: 2WD/4WD shaft-driven with Visco-Lok front diff
Front Suspension: Double A-arm, 9 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Torsional trailing arm independent (TTI), 9.3 inches travel
Front Tires: 26x8-12
Rear Tires: 26x10-12
Ground Clearance: 11 inches
Weight: 777 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 5.4 gal.
MSRP: $9,699
Color(s): Yellow
Features: Tri-mode dynamic power steering (DPS), Visco-Lok QE, 12-inch cast-aluminum wheels
Outlander Max 500 XT
Engine: 499.6cc, V-twin, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 8-valve
Transmission: CVT, sub-transmission with H/L/P/N/R, standard engine braking
Drive System: 2WD/4WD shaft-driven with Visco-Lok front diff
Front Suspension: Double A-arm, 9 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Torsional trailing arm independent (TTI), 9.3 inches travel
Front Tires: 26x8-12 inches
Rear Tires: 26x10-12 inches
Ground Clearance: 11 inches
Weight: 777 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 5.4 gal.
MSRP: $10,299
Color(s): Viper Red, yellow
Features: Tri-mode dynamic power steering (DPS), Visco-Lok QE, 12-inch cast-aluminum wheels with machined finish, 3,000-lb. Warn winch with roller fairlead, wired remote control and integrated remote storage 625-W magneto
Outlander Max 650
Engine: 649.6cc, V-twin, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 8-valve
Transmission: CVT, sub-transmission with H/L/P/N/R, standard engine braking
Drive System: 2WD/4WD shaft-driven with Visco-Lok front diff
Front Suspension: Double A-arm, 9 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Torsional trailing arm independent (TTI), 9.3 inches travel
Front Tires: 26x8-12
Rear Tires: 26x10-12
Ground Clearance: 11 inches
Weight: 783 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 5.4 gal.
MSRP: $9,699
Color(s): Viper Red, yellow
Features: Surrounding spar technology (SST G2) frame with geometric contact control, front suspension offers dive-control geometry, convertible rack system (CRS) with LinQ system, dynamic passenger comfort ergonomics, multi-position passenger handgrips, raised floorboards, 59-inch wheelbase, 5.7-gal. (21.4 L) water-resistant rear compartment
Outlander Max 650 DPS
Engine: 649.6cc, V-twin, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 8-valve
Transmission: CVT, sub-transmission with H/L/P/N/R, standard engine braking
Drive System: 2WD/4WD shaft-driven with Visco-Lok front diff
Front Suspension: Double A-arm, 9 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Torsional trailing arm independent (TTI), 9.3 inches travel
Front Tires: 26x8-12 inches
Rear Tires: 26x10-12 inches
Ground Clearance: 11 inches
Weight: 783 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 5.4 gal.
MSRP: $10,599
Color(s): Yellow
Features: Tri-mode dynamic power steering (DPS), Visco-Lok QE, 12-inch cast-aluminum wheels
Outlander Max 650 XT
Engine: 649.6cc, V-twin, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 8-valve
Transmission: CVT, sub-transmission with H/L/P/N/R, standard engine braking
Drive System: 2WD/4WD shaft-driven with Visco-Lok front diff
Front Suspension: Double A-arm, 9 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Torsional trailing arm independent (TTI), 9.3 inches travel
Front Tires: 26x8-12 inches
Rear Tires: 26x10-12 inches
Ground Clearance: 11 inches
Weight: 783 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 5.4 gal.
MSRP:$11,199
Color(s): Viper Red, yellow, Camo, Pure Magnesium Metallic
Features: Tri-mode dynamic power steering (DPS), Visco-Lok QE, 12-inch cast-aluminum wheels with machined finish, 3,000-lb. Warn winch with roller fairlead, wired remote control and integrated remote storage 625-W magneto
Outlander Max 800R DPS
Engine: 799.9cc, V-twin, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 8-valve
Transmission: CVT, sub-transmission with H/L/P/N/R, standard engine braking
Drive System: 2WD/4WD shaft-driven with Visco-Lok front diff
Front Suspension: Double A-arm, 9 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Torsional trailing arm independent (TTI), 9.3 inches travel
Front Tires: 26x8-12 inches
Rear Tires: 26x10-12 inches
Ground Clearance: 11 inches
Weight: 796 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 5.4 gal.
MSRP: $11,449
Color(s): Yellow
Features: All features available on Outlander Max 650 plus tri-mode dynamic power steering (DPS), Visco-Lok QE, 12-inch cast-aluminum wheels
Outlander Max 800R XT
Engine: 799.9cc, V-twin, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 8-valve
Transmission: CVT, sub-transmission with H/L/P/N/R, standard engine braking
Drive System: 2WD/4WD shaft-driven with Visco-Lok front diff
Front Suspension: Double A-arm, 9 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Torsional trailing arm independent (TTI), 9.3 inches travel
Front Tires: 26x8-12 inches
Rear Tires: 26x10-12 inches
Ground Clearance: 11 inches
Weight: 796 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 5.4 gal.
MSRP: $12,049
Color(s): Viper Red, yellow, Camo, Pure Magnesium Metallic
Features: Tri-mode dynamic power steering (DPS), Visco-Lok QE, 12-inch cast-aluminum wheels with machined finish, 3,000-lb. Warn winch with roller fairlead, wired remote control and integrated remote storage 625-W magneto
Outlander Max 800R XT-P
Engine: 799.9cc, V-twin, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 8-valve
Transmission: CVT, sub-transmission with H/L/P/N/R, standard engine braking
Drive System: 2WD/4WD shaft-driven with Visco-Lok front diff
Front Suspension: Double A-arm, 9 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Torsional trailing arm independent (TTI), 9.3 inches travel
Front Tires: 26x8-12 inches
Rear Tires: 26x10-12 inches
Ground Clearance: 11 inches
Weight: 796 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 5.4 gal.
MSRP: $14,049
Color(s): Black with yellow side panels
Features: Front and rear Fox Podium performance RC2 HPG piggyback shocks, tri-mode dynamic power steering (DPS), Visco-Lok QE, 12-inch cast-aluminum beadlock wheels, 3,000-lb. Warn winch with roller fairlead and integrated remote storage heavy-duty bumpers, aluminum taper-profile handlebar with wind deflectors and square pad, analog / digital gauge
Outlander Max 1000 DPS
Engine: 976cc, V-twin, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 8-valve
Transmission: CVT, sub-transmission with H/L/P/N/R , standard engine braking
Drive System: 2WD/4WD shaft-driven with Visco-Lok front diff
Front Suspension: Double A-arm, 9 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Torsional trailing arm independent (TTI), 9.3 inches travel
Front Tires: 26x8-12 inches
Rear Tires: 26x10-12 inches
Ground Clearance: 11 inches
Weight: 816 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 5.4 gal.
MSRP: $12,499
Color(s): Yellow
Features: All features available on Outlander Max 650 plus tri-mode dynamic power steering (DPS), Visco-Lok QE, 12-inch cast-aluminum wheels
Outlander Max 1000 XT
Engine: 976cc, V-twin, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 8-valve
Transmission: CVT, sub-transmission with H/L/P/N/R, standard engine braking
Drive System: 2WD/4WD shaft-driven with Visco-Lok front diff
Front Suspension: Double A-arm, 9 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Torsional trailing arm independent (TTI), 9.3 inches travel
Front Tires: 26x8-12 inches
Rear Tires: 26x10-12 inches
Ground Clearance: 11 inches
Weight: 816 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 5.4 gal.
MSRP: $13,099
Color(s): Yellow, Camo, Pure Magnesium Metallic
Features: Tri-mode dynamic power steering (DPS), Visco-Lok QE, 12-inch cast-aluminum wheels with machined finish, 3,000-lb. Warn winch with roller fairlead, wired remote control and integrated remote storage 625-W magneto
Outlander Max 1000 XT-P
Engine: 976cc, V-twin, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 8-valve
Transmission: CVT, sub-transmission with H/L/P/N/R, standard engine braking
Drive System: 2WD/4WD shaft-driven with Visco-Lok front diff
Front Suspension: Double A-arm, 9 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Torsional trailing arm independent (TTI), 9.3 inches travel
Front Tires: 26x8-12 inches
Rear Tires: 26x10-12 inches
Ground Clearance: 11 inches
Weight: 816 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 5.4 gal.
MSRP: $15,099
Color(s): Black with yellow side panels
Features: Front and rear Fox Podium performance RC2 HPG piggyback shocks, tri-mode dynamic power steering (DPS), Visco-Lok QE, 12-inch cast-aluminum beadlock wheels, 3,000-lb. Warn winch with roller fairlead and integrated remote storage heavy-duty bumpers, aluminum taper-profile handlebar with wind deflectors and square pad, analog / digital gauge
Outlander Max 1000 Limited
Engine: 976cc, V-twin, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 8-valve
Transmission: CVT, sub-transmission with H/L/P/N/R; standard engine braking
Drive System: 2WD/4WD shaft-driven with Visco-Lok front diff
Front Suspension: Double A-arm, 9 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Torsional trailing arm independent (TTI), 9.3 inches travel
Front Tires: 26x8-12 inches
Rear Tires: 26x10-12 inches
Ground Clearance: 11 inches
Weight: 816 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 5.4 gal.
MSRP: $15,099
Color(s): Pearl White, Pure Magnesium Metallic
Features: Rear air control suspension (ACS) with Fox Air Assist HPG shocks, tri-mode dynamic power steering (DPS), Visco-Lok QE, Garmin Montana 650t touch screen GPS, 12-inch cast-aluminum wheels with machined finish, 3,000-lb. Warn winch with roller fairlead and integrated remote storage, heavy-duty bumpers, mudguards, handlebar wind deflectors, two-tone seat, comfort grips, analog/digital gauge
POLARIS 2013 Models
Sportsman Touring 500 H.O.
Engine: 498cc high output, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke single cylinder
Transmission: Automatic shaft-driven PVT with P/R/N/L/H
Drive System: On-demand True 2WD/4WD
Front Suspension: MacPherson Strut, 8.2 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Dual A-arm, rolled 8.75 inches travel
Front Tires: 25x8-12
Rear Tires: 25x10-12
Ground Clearance: 11 inches
Weight: 740 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 4.1 gal.
MSRP: $7,399
Color(s): Green, red
Features: Lock & Ride cargo system, digital gauge, analog speedometer, odometer, tachometer, trip meter, gear indicator, fuel gauge, AWD indicator, hi-temp/low-battery lights, DC outlet
Sportsman Touring 550 EPS
Engine: 549cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke SOHC single cylinder with EFI
Transmission: Automatic PVT, shaft-driven, P/R/N/L/H
Drive System: On-demand True 2WD/4WD
Front Suspension: Double A-arm, 9 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Double A-arm, rolled 10.25 inches travel
Front Tires: 26x8-14; Maxxis M9805
Rear Tires: 26x10-14; Maxxis M9806
Ground Clearance: 11.25 inches
Weight: 765 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 5.25 gal.
MSRP: $9,299
Color(s): Red, blue
Features: Lock & Ride cargo system, analog speedometer, digital odometer, tachometer, two tripmeters, hour meter, clock, service indicator, diagnostic indicator, fuel gauge, AWD indicator, hi-temp/low-battery lights, DC outlet
Sportsman X2 550
Engine: 549cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke SOHC single cylinder with EFI
Transmission: Automatic PVT, shaft-driven, P/R/N/L/H
Drive System: On-demand True 2WD/4WD/VersaTrac Turf Mode
Front Suspension: Dual A-arm 9 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Dual A-arm, Rolled 10.25 inches travel
Front Tires: 26x8-14; Maxxis M9805
Rear Tires: 26x10-14; Maxxis M9806
Ground Clearance: 11.25 inches
Weight: 799 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 5.25 gal.
MSRP: $8,999
Color(s): Green, red
Features: 1-up and 2-up versatility, Lock & Ride cargo system, speedometer, odometer, tachometer, two trip meters, hour meter, clock, service indicator, diagnostic indicator, gear indicator, fuel gauge, AWD indicator, TURF Indicator, hi-temp/low-battery lights, DC outlet
Sportsman Touring 850 H.O. EPS
Engine: 850cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke SOHC twin cylinder with EFI
Transmission: Automatic PVT, shaft-driven, P/R/N/L/H
Drive System: On-Demand True 2WD/4WD
Front Suspension: Double A-arm, 9 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Double A-arm, rolled 10.25 inches travel
Front Tires: 26x8-14; Maxxis M9805
Rear Tires: 26x10-14; Maxxis M9806
Ground Clearance: 11.25 inches
Weight: 798 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 5.25 gal.
MSRP: $10,999
Color(s): Red, blue, Sunset Red
Features: Lock & Ride cargo system, analog speedometer, digital odometer, tachometer, two trip meters, hour meter, clock, service indicator, diagnostic indicator, fuel gauge, AWD indicator, hi-temp/low-battery lights, DC outlet
Arctic Cat
Two-up models: 7
Overall cost: $73,893
Average price: $10,556.15
Least expensive Cat two-up ATV: TRV 400 Core — $7,499
Most expensive Cat two-up ATV: TRV 1000 Limited — $13,999
Can-Am
Two-up models: 15
Overall cost: $169,985
Average price: $11,332.34
Least expensive Can-Am two-up ATV: Outlander Max 400 — $7,649
Most expensive Can-Am two-up ATVs: Outlander Max 1000 XT-P — $15,099; Outlander Max 1000 Limited — $15,099
Polaris
Two-up models: 4
Overall cost: $36,696
Average Price: $9,174
Least expensive Polaris two-up ATV: Sportsman Touring 500 H.O. — $7,399
Most expensive Polaris two-up ATV: Sportsman Touring 850 H.O. EPS — $10,999
