Polaris made some massive changes to their performance lineup last year when they did away with the long-standing 500cc Predator and replaced it with an industry-standard-displaced 450cc, KTM powered Outlaw model (the MXR). Also available are the 525 straight axle (S) and independent rear suspension (IRS) variations. For 2009 all of the machines received a full makeover which MORE...

Occasionally a model comes along that blurs the lines of classification in the ATV industry. Can-Am’s Renegade 500 is one such model. With a sporty fuel injected 499.6cc high output V-twin engine mated to a 4 x 4 drive train, the Renegade combines the concept of performance trail riding with the durability of a utility machine. MORE...

If you're anything like us, the first thing that comes to mind when you think of innovations in today’s high performance four-stroke engines probably wont be the piston. However, to overlook the quintessential "beating heart" nestled within the cylinder bore would certainly be downplaying a major design development. In the event that you haven’t had a chance to study MORE...

ATV riders are typically divided into two camps when it comes to the subject of tires: Those who are passionate about their tread and those who care only that theirs hold air. In either case, upgrades are inevitable which explains why tires are consistently the highest selling aftermarket component in the quad business MORE...

The 2008 Off-Road Impact Show saw a few changes, all for the better.  The Trade only industry show was held by Advanstar Communications - specifically the Impact Group - and Transamerican Wholesale, a new major sponsor.  By incorporating the industry’s highlighted event, the 4WheelParts Truckfest , it drew a big crowd MORE...

For ATV enthusiasts, witnessing products on the bleeding edge of innovation was an eye-opening experience. These new products were all on display at this year’s Dealer Expo for all to see and hold. We brought back what seemed to be a terabyte worth of pictures, and we’re in the process of uploading these for all of MORE...

2008 has to be the best year for the Dealer Expo. Downtown Indianapolis was taken over by tens of thousands of ATV owners, dealers, distributors, buyers and anyone else who is attached to the industry. With more booths, companies, people, products, accessories and booth girls, it was an all-weekend event; four days didn’t MORE...

The 2008 Dealer Expo is upon us. As many of the dealers have seen, this is the most comprehensive show to display aftermarket products and accessories. This year, as in the past, ATVs, UTVs, MUVs and all of the in-betweens will be the stars of the show. Climb on, and let’s go for a ride.  Fueled by Advanstar Communications, this MORE...

KTM is taking its racing roots and expanding on them further by introducing ATVs to their line-up. The all-new KTM 450XC has aggressive style and the performance to match. A single cylinder, 4-stroke operation, liquid cooling, and 448cc…it’s no wonder that the 450 XC is built for podium racers. Designed to race yet MORE...

July 16, 2007
By: Staff Report

Whether you’re an MX racer, duner, woods rider or just an all-around rider like most of us, Can Am has 2008 models that will make you stand up and take notice. In fact, it may make you want to jump up and run out the door screaming praises. Our friends to the north are introducing a few new models, two of which really got our MORE...