Dear ATV Connection:

Despite economic doom and gloom around every proverbial corner, there’s some good news for ATV racing enthusiasts that includes bringing a few fresh sponsors to the table. The exciting, side-by-side, door banging action of UTV racing will make its Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series debut in Surprise, Arizona on May 2nd and 3rd. Through an agreement finalized this week, UTV MORE...

Quick- what’s the worst part about servicing your quad’s air filter? The sticky filter oil? The grime? The fact that you taste oil every time you eat anything for a solid week? Advanced FLOW Engineering (aFe) knows where you’re coming from. A manufacturer of performance products in a wide variety of arenas, aFe has only recently set its sights on the ATV industry by releasing a series of their MORE...

When taking your quad’s handling into consideration, it’s quite unlikely the first place you think to tweak is the foam of your seat yet the area specifically offers a great deal of influence over the relationship between your hips and foot pegs.

Additionally, worn down foam often forms a divot that sucks the rider into MORE...

Dear ATV Connection:
I was wondering if you could help me with the term stiction when pertaining to my quad’s suspension. What is it and how does it affect performance? Are there any steps to take to prevent it?
Stiction is derived from the words static and friction and it refers to a momentary pause in your suspension’s ability to move. Of MORE...

Whether you bought a new ATV online for a loved one, are taking the family hunting in Wyoming, camping in Alaska or exploring in the Appalachians, there are plenty of reasons why you may be faced with shipping an ATV this holiday season. Whatever reason you may have for contracting the services of a shipping company, the last thing that you want is for your ATV to be lost MORE...

A few short years ago the off-road world was enamored with 2-strokes thanks to their reputed simplicity and performance. Then, seemingly overnight, the four-stroke mill resurfaced and has since taken over nearly every aspect of the performance-quad segment. To many long-time 2-stoke devotees, the concept of valves, cam chains, and wide, flat pistons threw MORE...

You don’t have to be an atv racer or even a recreational rider to benefit from some of the many techniques and innovations throughout the years that have been perfected to enhance the riding experience. The following is a collection of riding tips and crash-survival methods that have proven successful time and time again. While each crash situation is unique and no amount of prepping MORE...

Goggles may not be the first item considered in modern day track-side fashion, but Thor hasn’t let that fact hold them back any. The Ally’s big claim to fame may be the fact that each pair sold comes standard with a four piece colored vent kit that allows each and every rider the ability to customize the appearance of his goggles (making them unique even against other riders MORE...

When it comes to the manual clutch of a modern sport ATV, all of the power in the world is only as good as what makes it to the ground certainly applies. Engine modifications, frame geometry changes, and lighter components all amount to nothing if a worn out clutch is quietly robbing the motor of power. In this article we plan to shed some light on the various MORE...

In the early days of ATVs, the powers that be saw fit to allow the balloony nature of the machine’s tires to act as a cushioning barrier between the rigid frame and the imperfections of the ground. The system was crude and the ride jarring, but the suffering of early pioneers did aid engineers in the development of off-road suspension. Early suspension was simple but adequate MORE...

You know you’re doing something right when the ITP Quad Cross series creates a whole new racing class for your model alone. So it was with Yamaha when the sanctioning body behind the ITP Quad Cross Championship series announced that this season will include a 250cc air-cooled class for both professionals and amateurs to compete in. Okay so perhaps it has something MORE...

For 2009, Kawasaki made a few subtle changes to their popular KFX450R but the biggest news comes in the form of the new graphical treatment option the OEM is offering. In addition to the green/black and white/ black color options of last year, Kawasaki will be offering a limited edition Monster Energy motif that mimics the look of the factory team units. For riders MORE...

The Raptor 700R continues to stomp its competition by earning recognition as the best selling sport ATV in the Nation. Obviously Yamaha isn’t going to fix what isn’t broken so the mods to the 2009 version remain fairly modest.
New for 2009, Yamaha has equipped the 2009 Raptor 700R with a digital meter making it the first sport ATV with this new MORE...

Meet the all-new 2009 RancherAT. With a powerful liquid-cooled, fuel-injected 420cc longitudinally mounted engine, automatic/ESP five-speed transmission, Electric Power Steering, independent rear suspension-plus Honda's selectable 4WD/2WD TraxLok and rugged torque-sensitive front differential-there's no better choice for reliable and rewarding ATV recreation. MORE...

For 2009 Can Am returns to the ATV scene with three versions of its venerable performance model, the DS 450. While technically introduced last year, the DS 450 X was touted for offering the lowest overall weight, lowest unsprung weight, most power and most centralization of mass. This year, Can Am has refined the X concept even further with two new terrain-specific MORE...

American Suzuki Motor Corporation announced numerous new ATV products, plus a host of improvements and special edition models. Glenn Hansen, Communications Manager for Suzuki, explained the reasoning behind these decisions. "Suzuki is taking a very serious approach to the marketplace of today and has come up with serious solutions for dealers. The new products and MORE...

The QuadSport Z400 was first introduced in 2002 as a high-performance sport ATV featuring running capability delivered with it’s first-in-class liquid-cooled DOHC engine. As soon as it appeared on the scene, the QuadSport Z400’s high performance quickly won wide popularity; the model presented to many customers around the world the enjoyment of ATV riding, from sport  MORE...

Think of your ATV as a sort of bear- where spring means awakening from a long winter’s nap. While we certainly understand the desire to pull your quad out of hibernation with a healthy ride, the first official opportunity to log some saddle-time of the season is the perfect time to go over the odds and ends. From a combination of residual use from the prior season and MORE...

Yamaha, in effort to keep the cutting edge in the competitive 450cc class, decided that rather than simply tweak its championship winning YFZ450; it would simply start with a clean slate. Enter the 2009 YFZ450R, a motocross inspired ATV that features everything from a hard-hitting all-new engine to true long-travel, racer-inspired suspension. Throw in fuel  MORE...

If you’re anything like us, the day you've actually gone down to the showroom to pick up your shiny new ATV is the final step in a long succession of research, daydreaming, and sales-brochure memorizing. It may seem like the hard part is over with by the time you fill out all of the credit paperwork and swap cash for keys, but in truth the MORE...

The Suzuki KingQuad 750 is an ATV like no other. Just like when it built the first four-wheeler, Suzuki bestowed upon its newest ATV both functional and sporting features. This new KingQuad 750 is designed to be not only the best all-around sport/utility ATV currently made, but the best QuadRunner ATV Suzuki has ever manufactured. MORE...

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...

Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., is hosting a racing celebration for Factory Rider Dustin Nelson’s second QuadCross pro series championship at the upcoming Yamaha/ITP QuadCross Finale. Nelson, who secured his 2008 title last month at Competitive Edge MX in Hesperia, Calif., will be the first person to race the all-new YFZ450R when the gates drop at Glen Helen this coming 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...