BAD TO THE CORE: Top 5 Takeaways from the 2026 CFMOTO Z10 (Part 1)
We put the new 2026 CFMOTO ZForce Z10 through its paces in the desert. Here is our in-depth look at its turbo-triple power, suspension, and performance.
SPRING RIDING TECH TIPS
Gear up for summer! Your ATV or Side x Side is itching to hit the trails, and with spring in full swing, it’s the perfect time to dust off your machine and get it ready for epic adventures. Prepping for the season is a breeze, and we’ve got all the essential checks you need to make before you’re tearing up the track or trails. Let’s dive into our spring riding tech tips! 1: BATTERY RECHARGE ... Read more
THE 2023 KAWASAKI KRX4 1000 – RIDE TESTED
The long awaited four-seat performance Side x Side from Kawasaki has arrived. Built on the existing KRX1000 platform, and with a long list of great features, we found a lot to love on the new Kawasaki KRX4 1000. A thorough inspection and a desert shakedown ride showed us exactly what it can do. Is it the best four-seat machine for you? KRX4 1000 DIFFERENCES and DETAILS Although the new four-seat Kawasaki KRX4 1000 shares much ... Read more
TESTING THE NEW CAN-AM MAVERICK SxS: Ride Review!
Manufacturers love to talk about peak horsepower, but that’s not the complete story. Without excellent suspension, nimble handling, and comfortable ergonomics, extra horsepower will have you bouncing down the trail like a rubber ball in a stairway. It’s how well a machine performs in many different conditions that complete the story, and we’ll say it right now, the CAN-AM MAVERICK SxS is the total package. THE CAN-AM MAVERICK SxS FAMILY Can-Am’s high-performance lineup of Side ... Read more
New 2022 Polaris 2.0L ENGINE – CROSSING THE BARRIER
Performance enthusiasts have long known the old saying “There’s no replacement for displacement”. There are many models in the ATV and Side x Side world offering thrills built on engine size, but until recently no manufacturer had crossed the 1000cc barrier. The reason was, off-road engines originally designed with less than 1000cc’s of displacement were regulated differently than engines beyond 1000cc’s. To develop and certify an engine to be fully emissions compliant solely for off-road ... Read more
2021 CAN-AM MAVERICK X3 X rs TURBO RR REVIEW – THE SMART-SHOX MODEL
Experienced racers know horsepower means nothing without the handling to match it. They’ll sacrifice power for a vehicle that handles precisely and will hold it’s line regardless of the terrain. That’s why Can-Am’s introduction of their new Smart-Shox system has the potential to add more to the driving experience than another 5% horsepower gain ever could. SHOCK BASICS Most shocks on ATVs and Side x Sides offer at least some adjustment capability. As expected, entry ... Read more
TEAM bLU cRU – BEST RACE BUDDY
Every racer needs pit buddies. They’re the ones you can count on to help change a tire, check your chain, or a hundred other details that need to happen on race day. Once the gate drops it’s you behind the handlebars, but until then it’s most definitely a team effort. 2020 bLU cRU Yamaha has been a fixture in ATV and Side x Side racing longer than any other manufacturer, beginning when the first YFZ ... Read more
TAKING ON DAKAR
The Baja 1000 and the King of Hammers are little jaunts across the toughest terrain in North America, and a supreme test of both man and machine. The Dakar Rally is far tougher, and it’s not always on the same continent. SAND STORM The original Dakar Rally was inspired by a Frenchman, Thierry Sabine, best known for getting lost in the sands of the Libyan desert. Upon finding his way back home, it occurred to ... Read more
2020 CAN-AM YOUTH ATVs
Kids have plenty of distractions today, with electronics leading the way. It takes a little more effort to coax them outdoors than it used to, but one sure bet to get them out in nature is to take them riding. It’s the perfect opportunity for outdoor recreation combined with the thrill of exploration, and an ATV is just the tool to make it happen! Can-Am has several different high-quality youth sized ATVs, and we wanted ... Read more
2020 KAWASAKI TERYX KRX 1000 Review
Kawasaki had never let us down with any vehicle they’d built. When word got out they were soon to release a high-performance Side x Side, we were more than anxious to climb inside and see what the new model could do. Today was the day, and we were not disappointed! Rather than reading from the spec sheet, we’ll tell you how it feels, drives, and is built. Here is our top-ten list of great features ... Read more
THE 2020 POLARIS SPORTSMAN XP 1000 S and SCRAMBLER XP 1000 S – RIDE & REVIEW
Bigger is better! It’s a common belief in North America, and from our cars to cake, we’re always looking to supersize. Polaris broke the traditional ATV mold recently when they introduced the 2020 Polaris SPORTSMAN XP 1000 S and SCRAMBLER XP 1000 S, two models that definitely fit the bigger is better mentality, and in this case, they really are. NEW FROM THE GROUND UP You don’t just slap on a longer set of suspension ... Read more
TALONS OUT! The All new Honda Talon 1000 Sport SxS!
There are global brands that can impact a market not only with the products they introduce but even with the products they do not. In the powersports world that company is Honda. Respected by both their customers and marketplace adversaries, revered for their creativity and engineering, and legendary for many of the game changing models they’ve introduced, the question is always, “What will Honda do?”. In the off-road world that question revolved around when and ... Read more
