May 31, 2016
Powersport News
Polaris Helps Fort McMurray Region Rebuild
Minneapolis, MN – Polaris Industries Inc. announced the company has donated $10,000 through the Canadian Red Cross, plus the use of five Polaris Ranger utility vehicles and Polaris generators to help with the recovery efforts from the Fort McMurray massiv
May 31, 2016
Racing
Can-Am ATV, Side-By-Side Vehicle Racers Earn Victories At John Penton GNCC
Valcourt, QC – Can-Am X-Team racers put in a dominating performance at the John Penton Grand National Cross Country race in Millfield, OH, winning both the XC1 Pro UTV and 4x4 Pro classes.
May 30, 2016
Powersport News
2017 Kawasaki KFX ATV Model Range
Everyone is looking for the fun of riding and the Kawasaki KFX ATV family offers two entry-level models for novices.
May 27, 2016
Powersport News
EVS Sports Protective Equipment Now Available At Dennis Kirk
Rancho Dominguez, CA – EVS Sports, an industry leader in motocross and street bike protective gear, has joined forces with Dennis Kirk, one of the top providers of powersports aftermarket parts and accessories.
May 27, 2016
Powersport News
Web Exclusive
Thwarted By Snow—Kind Of
We had a well thought-out plan. Or so we thought.
May 27, 2016
Powersport News
WSIL-TV
Phelps Files Resolution To Allow ATVs In Shawnee National Forest
WSIL – Rep. Brandon Phelps has introduced legislation he says would boost tourism to the Shawnee National Forest.
May 26, 2016
Powersport News
Arctic Cat Rings The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell
Arctic Cat visited the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square, NY, yesterday morning. In honor of the occasion, Christopher Metz, Arctic Cat’s CEO, spoke and rang the opening bell.
May 26, 2016
Reviews
Steve Janes
ATV Loading Ramp Review: Comparing folding ramps and 2-piece ramps
Sometimes you just don’t want to bother hooking up a trailer to tow your ORVs … and sometimes you don’t need to. Why pull something when you can simply load your dirt toy in the back of your truck?
May 25, 2016
Powersport News
Northern NH Set To Ride The Wilds: 1,000-Plus Miles Of Interconnected OHRV Trails Opened May 23: Largest trail system in the Northeast offers extraordinary opportunities for OHRV enthusiasts and novices alike to explore northern NH’s scenic, natur
Lancaster, NH – Northern New Hampshire’s Ride the Wilds trail network—1,000-plus miles of interconnected OHRV trails— officially opened for the 2016 season on Monday, May 23.
May 25, 2016
New Products
Wildcat Angle Bars From Arctic Cat: Baja-inspired style with accessory attachment options
The new angle bars from Arctic Cat deliver Baja-inspired style and an accessory attachment platform to Wildcat Trail and Sport models.
May 24, 2016
Powersport News
CEO Chris Metz Rings Opening Bell At NASDAQ Ceremony For Arctic Cat
Arctic Cat will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square, NY, on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 from 9:15-9:30 a.m. ET. In honor of the occasion, Christopher Metz, Arctic Cat’s CEO, will ring the opening bell.
May 24, 2016
Powersport News
2017 Kawasaki Mule SX Family – A Closer Look
Kawasaki introduced its 2017 model lineup a few days ago and we gave you a brief overview of the new additions. Now, we’ll take a more individualized in-depth look at them over the next couple of days.
May 24, 2016
Powersport News
By Staff of Manitoba Co-Operator
Alberta Lifts Off-Roading Ban
Citing an outbreak of wet and cool weather across parts of the province, reducing the overall fire hazard, the Alberta government has lifted most of its restrictions on off-highway vehicle use.
May 23, 2016
Powersport News
Yamaha YXZ1000R SE: Maiden Mountain Voyage
We picked our new (and we mean new—less than two miles on the vehicle) YXZ1000R SE media loaner from Yamaha and since we didn’t have anything really pressing at the office, we headed up to the Big Hole Mountains for a quick spin.
May 23, 2016
Racing
Polaris RZRs Sweep Both Pro Turbo, Pro Production Podiums At Laughlin Desert Classic
Minneapolis, MN – For the second Best in the Desert race in a row, Polaris RZRs swept both the Pro Turbo and Pro Production podiums.
May 21, 2016
Powersport News
President, Chief Operating Officer Bennett Morgan Retires From Polaris
Minneapolis, MN – Polaris Industries Inc. announced that Bennett Morgan, President and Chief Operating Officer, has retired.
May 21, 2016
Powersport News
By David Bell, CBC News
Fire, ATV Bans Lifted In Parts Of Southern Alberta: Wood Buffalo National Park also gets all clear
If the Alberta ban on fires and riding all-terrain vehicles off road are getting you down heading into the weekend, there's good news if you live in parts of southern Alberta.
May 20, 2016
Powersport News
Polaris Announces Two North American Camp RZR Events: Events will be bigger and better than ever
Minneapolis - Polaris RZR today announced the continuation of two Camp RZR events in North America. Marking the fifth year of the event, this year’s Camp RZRs will be bigger and better than ever, and hosted at Jericho Mountain State Park in Berlin, NH, an
May 19, 2016
Kawasaki Unveils 2017 Lineup With Several New Models
Early this morning, Kawasaki announced its 2017 model lineup, which features several new models, including the all-new Mule SX family.
May 19, 2016
Powersport News
Polaris Defense Unveils Turbo Diesel MRZR
Minneapolis, MN — Polaris Defense, a division of Polaris Industries Inc., announced the addition of a high-performance MRZR turbo diesel (MRZR-D) to its MRZR off-road vehicle lineup.
May 19, 2016
Racing
Can-Am Renegade ATV Racers Go 1-2 At Limestone GNCC
Valcourt, QC – Can-Am X-Team racer Jordan Phillips won the 10 a.m. overall and the 4x4 Pro class at the Limestone 100 Grand National Cross Country race in Springville, IN.
May 18, 2016
Powersport News
Win A KYMCO MXU 450i In AMA Pro Racing Sweepstakes
Spartanburg, SC – In celebration of its partnership with AMA Pro Racing and its renewed status as the official scooter and side-by-side of the AMA Pro Flat Track Series, KYMCO USA has created a sweepstakes through which one enthusiast can win a KYMCO MXU
May 18, 2016
Reviews, Video
Video: Intelli-Hitch Installation
The Intelli-Hitch really does live up to its name. It’s made-in-the-USA and includes a built-in braking system that sets this product apart from the rest in its class.
May 17, 2016
Powersport News
Red Rockin’ SxS Event Cancelled
The 2016 Red Rockin’ SxS Event in Moab, UT, has been called off due to low registration. It was scheduled for Sept. 22-25.
May 17, 2016
Powersport News
2016 Wells (NV) UTV Rally Cancelled
Due to illness, the event organizers of the Wells, NV, UTV Rally have made the decision to cancel the event that was to take place June 9-12.
May 17, 2016
Powersport News
Web Exclusive
KTM Releases 2017 2-Stroke Off-Road Models
May 17, 2016
Powersport News
Yamaha Continues Support of SEAL-Naval Special Warfare Family Foundation: Viking VI SE auction raises $30,000 for SEAL families around the world
Kennesaw, GA – Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, again provided a new Special Edition (SE) Viking VI side-by-side vehicle to the SEAL-Naval Special Warfare Family Foundation (NSW) for auction at their annual fundraiser near San Diego, CA.
May 16, 2016
Powersport News
Arctic Cat First Powersport OEM Utilizing Virtual Reality
Minneapolis, MN – Arctic Cat is the first powersport OEM taking event marketing to places unseen by most off-road and snowmobiling enthusiasts, with a fully immersive, virtual ride via the Arctic Cat 360 experience featuring Samsung
May 16, 2016
Powersport News
New Season Of Destination Polaris Coming Up
A new season of Destination Polaris kicks off on May 22. Tune in for the next three consecutive months for all new shows and killer locations.
May 14, 2016
New Products
New Wildcat Door Extensions From Arctic Cat: Converts stock quarter-door into a half-door
Keep the unwanted elements out with new door extensions from Arctic Cat.
May 13, 2016
Powersport News
Web Exclusive
Seven Mile Rim: Somewhat Challenging With A Heavy Dose Of Spectacular Scenery
After two days of riding some of the most difficult, technical and amazing trails in the Moab area, today’s ride was a touch lower on the difficulty scale but way high on the amazing scenery scale. We tagged along with the crew from Camp Chef today.
May 13, 2016
Powersport News
Nikola Motor Company Formed to Transform U.S. Transportation Industry: First products announced: Nikola One class eight electric semi-truck and Nikola Zero 4x4 electric UTV
Salt Lake City, UT – Nikola (pronounced Neek-oh-la) Motor Company (NMC), named after the famous electrical engineer Nikola Tesla, was quietly formed by founder and CEO Trevor Milton years ago to design and manufacture electric vehicles, energy storage sys
May 12, 2016|
Published in the July 2015 issue
Lane Lindstrom
Wolverine R-Spec: Delivering Fun In A Big Way
As with most anything in life, it’s the little things that often end up making the difference.
Can we be so bold as to say it’s a whole host of little things on the new Yamaha Wolverine R-Spec that really make this a fun and practical recreational side-b
May 12, 2016
Powersport News
Web Exclusive
Behind The Rocks: Sometimes The Rocks Won
Today the crew from Dirt Toys Magazine took on the Behind The Rocks Trail south of Moab. Invited on a media ride by Arctic Cat, our pony for the day was a Wildcat X Limited 1000.
May 12, 2016
Powersport News
By Julia Parrish, CTV Edmonton
Province Restricts Recreational Use Of Off-Highway Vehicles To Prevent Wildfires
In an effort to prevent the spread of wildfires in Alberta, the provincial government issued a province-wide ban on the recreational use of off-highway vehicles, such as ATVs.
May 11, 2016
Powersport News
Web Exclusive
Cliffhanger: Living Close To The Edge And Loving It
They make it look so smooth.
May 11, 2016
Powersport News
KYMCO Rolls Back The Savings On Scooters, ATVs
Spartanburg, SC – In celebration of achieving new milestones in the U.S. power sports industry, KYMCO has announced a “Roll Back the Savings” sale in which consumers can purchase select 2016 KYMCO scooters, ATVs and utility vehicles at prices comparable t
May 10, 2016
Powersport News
Web Exclusive
Fins-n-Things: Work AND Fun In One Day
We got to tag along with the crew from Discount Tire on the Fins-n-Things Restoration for Recreation Project today as part of the Rally on the Rocks festivities this week in Moab. The project included installing 400 feet of buck and rail fence along the t
May 10, 2016
Racing
Sam Yokley Takes Single-Seat Win At GNCC Camp Coker: Team UXC’s Michael Swift takes third in 4x4 Pro
Minneapolis, MN – Polaris Factory ACE Racer Sam Yokley made it two-in-a-row in his Polaris ACE 900 SP last weekend at the Camp Coker GNCC race in Society Hill, SC.
May 10, 2016
Reviews
Web Exclusive
MTNTK Dyno Tunes our Rocky Mountain Turbo Build
The crew at MTNTK Performance made a few modifications to our Polaris factory RZR Turbo, and found an extra 25 horsepower hiding in the glove box.
May 09, 2016|
Published in the May 2015 issue
Snorkel For Your ATV?
May 09, 2016
Powersport News
By Dave Halsey, NOHVCC Contributing Writer
NOHVCC, Back Country Horsemen Present Webinar On Preventing Trail Conflict
The Great Falls Trail Bike Riders Association (GFTBRA) and the Back Country Horsemen of Montana (BCHMT) have been providing trail maintenance on the Lewis & Clark National Forest for nearly 30 years. In 1985, when both groups were organized, neither thoug
May 09, 2016
New Products
RZR XP Turbo Adjustable Weights
Venom Products introduced the Rooster adjustable weight kit for the RZR XP Turbo.
May 07, 2016
Powersport News
Dayco Unveils New Tagline, Identity Statement
Troy, MI – “Move Forward. Always.”
May 07, 2016
Powersport News
The Youngest Twinventors In The U.S.
At age six, Josh and Zack Neyens became the youngest twin inventors in the U.S. when they invented the Buggie Bag.
May 06, 2016|
Published in the May 2015 issue
Lane Lindstrom
RZR 900: Tweener of RZR Family
With the demise of the 800cc powerplant in the Polaris off-trail side-by-side lineup, the RZR 900 has become the new tweener in the RZR family—sitting between the RZR 570 and RZR 1000.
Yes, the 800s were probably more “true” tweeners than the 900s, but n
May 06, 2016
Powersport News
By Lance Cpl. Aaron Fiala, II Marine Expeditionary Force
RZR Course Certifies Recon Marines
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. – Marines with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit participated in an all-terrain vehicle course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Marines drove Polaris RZR tactical vehicles along Lejeune’s tank trail
May 06, 2016
New Products
Polaris Northstar Cooler
Did you know Polaris offers heavy-duty coolers that hold ice longer than competitive offerings?
May 05, 2016
Powersport News
Can-Am Brand Ambassador Ken Block Showcases Custom Maverick SxS Vehicle Builds
Valcourt, QC – Performance driver and Can-Am ambassador Ken Block, of Gymkhana video fame, has lifted the cover off of his modified Can-Am Maverick side-by-side vehicles.
May 05, 2016
Powersport News
Honda Announces 2017 ATV Models: First unveiling of year includes Rancher, Rincon, Recon, TRX250X
Torrance, Calif. – Honda's initial announcement of the 2017 powersports model year involves a number of ATV products, including the highly popular Rancher lineup, the large-displacement Rincon, the versatile Recon and the sporty TRX250X.
May 03, 2016
Powersport News
Yamaha Volunteers Return To Rehabilitate San Bernardino National Forest: Eighth year of Yamaha Employee Volunteer Project to improve outdoor areas, access
Cypress, Calif. – Yamaha Motor Corp. employees returned to the San Bernardino National Forest this past weekend to volunteer their time in support of projects aiding the popular Summit OHV Staging Area. Working with members of the Southern California Moun
May 03, 2016
Racing
Can-Am Racer Cody Miller Earns Historic Double Victory At Inaugural Camp Coker Bullet GNCC
Valcourt, Quebec – Can-Am X-Team racer Cody Miller made history at the inaugural Camp Coker Bullet Grand National Cross Country race in Society Hill, SC, becoming the first racer to win a 4x4 Pro ATV class and the XC1 Pro UTV class on the same day. Miller
May 02, 2016
Powersport News
By Dave Halsey, NOHVCC Contributing Writer
New Havasu Side-by-Side Club Is On The Fast Track To Success
“People are begging to join our club!” - John Geyer
