ATV Illustrated

First Ride - Yamaha Kodiak 450

Mid-Sized Power - Affordable Package

Written By:

John Arens

Yamaha had a problem, not with one ATV in particular, but instead with a lack of choices. For the last couple years every ATV in the Yamaha utility lineup featured the same 708cc engine. That left a lot of midsize utility ATV buyers wanting, and eventually buying elsewhere as manufacturers like Polaris, Honda, Can-Am and Arctic Cat filled out their lineups with plenty of midsize ATVs.

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The A-TEAM

ARGO EXPANDS THE BRAND WITH 2018 ATVS

Written By:

John Arens

ABC Television’s Wide World of Sports began every broadcast with amazing video (Who could forget the agony of defeat skier Vinko Bogataj?), but also with the words, “Spanning the globe”. Argo could say the same. Known far and wide for their water and marshland loving line o

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ALMOST HEAVEN

EXPLORING THE TRAILS of McDOWELL COUNTY WEST VIRGINIA

Written By:

Moxie Karasek

If you’re going to be riding in West Virginia there are a few things you need to be prepared for. Trail terrain can vary widely, from easy trails to challenging climbs littered with rocks. There is always a little (and sometimes a lot) of mud to be found thanks to water weeping out of the hillsides as well. It’s exactly the type of terrain most ATV and Side x Side riders love, but we recommend you bring a tire repair kit and a small 12v c

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ALL ACCESS

The Original Roll-Up Truck Cover

Written By:

Staff

The maker of the newest accessory for our GMC truck really did think of everything, right down to the nitty-gritty details of fishing a bolt through a blind hole and including a trick little tool to make it easier. That’s not always the case when installing an accessory. Often times it can be a frustrating matter of trial, error, rework and refit. Not this time! The ACCESS ORIGINAL SLANTBACK Roll-Up Cover was all access right down to the smallest details.

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Test Ride - Pioneer Family

Upgrades and New Features From Honda

Written By:

John Arens

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Not since Little House on the Prairie have we been so fond of a Pioneer family. The Pioneer 500, 700, and 1000 all have their unique uses but they share one very important feature; they’re all infused with a healthy dose of Honda DNA. Each is outstanding in their own way and recently we had an opportunity to ride all three and try out new features.