Category: ATV News

Polaris Shows 2023 Models, Beefs Up RideCommand
With ATVs and side-by-sides creeping ever closer to road-going vehicles in terms of features and performance (and price), another hallmark from the automotive segment has cropped up in powersports – annual updates for new model years. The crew working on Polaris machines have rolled out their 2023 catalog, punctuated by some fresh new looks and a huge […] more

Say Watt: Companies See Huge Potential with All-Electric Powertrains
Study predicts electric ATV/UTV growth will outstrip the rest of the industry in coming years. more

How to Make Your CVT Belt Last Longer
A little prevention can save you from a major headache on the trail more

Bantam Weight: American Bantam Seeks to Bridge Gap Between UTV and SUV
With both the off-road side-by-side and on-road sport-utility markets being sliced into vanishingly thin slivers, one forward-looking company plans to split the difference between these two machines to fill a market vacuum in the off-road vehicle industry. American Bantam, a recently revived name with roots in building GPs for the US Army in 1940, hopes […] more

What To Look For When Buying A Vintage Honda Three-Wheeler
If you’re an off-road gearhead of a certain age, you may have fond memories of the Honda ATC. More than one of us around here cut their teeth – and maybe some other body parts – on a three-wheeled bike with red paint. In fact, they were so popular back in the day that it was […] more

First Impressions: Honda Pioneer 1000-5 Trail and Forest Editions
In the somewhat crowded utility/rec segment of UTVs, a company has to have several models to be able to compete with the class-leader in sales, and Honda has upped their game with the two latest versions of the Pioneer 1000-5. The Trail and Forest editions are the brand’s top two models, and are aimed at […] more

American Landmaster Launches UTV Powered by Lithium-Ion
The number of all-electric side-by-sides announced for availability in America is piling up at a rapid clip, despite initial concerns about range and charging times. The latest is from an Indiana-based outfit called American Landmaster who have announced their latest offering – simply named the EV. Assembled at their facility in the United States, this […] more

Volcon Introduces All-Electric Stag Side-by-Side
Volcon might sound like a planet on which a sci-fi superhero lives but it’s actually a company based in Texas known for cranking out too-cool all-electric off-road dirt bikes. Now, they’re hitting the trail with their new Stag – a side-by-side UTV powered by a 140-horsepower electric motor. Starting at just a hair under $40,000 […] more

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Taking it to the Streets: Towns Welcome ATVs, Promote Tourism
If you’ve ever ridden an ATV or side-by-side, you’ve very likely experienced the hassle of trying to get from one trail to another or across the road to a fuel stop. Parking up at a hotel or restaurant in a major center? As someone from New York once said – fuhgeddaboudit. Here’s the good news: […] more