The 2008 model year saw the introduction of the RANGER RZR 800, the first Sport Side-by-Side with razor-sharp performance. With its 50-inch, trail-capable width, fastest acceleration, patented design that put the engine behind the seat for the lowest center of gravity and agile handling, the RANGER RZR 800 changed the entire Side-by-Side category. For 2009, Polaris introduced the pure-sport RANGER RZR S 800 that offered an 800 H.O. engine for more speed and power, and a premium long-travel suspension for the dunes, desert and wide-open spaces. Model year 2010 saw the first Robby Gordon ...Read more.

2011 Polaris RANGER Utility Side-by-Sides New Products, More Power and More Features Polaris RANGER is the leading Side-by-Side brand in the world. Model Year 2011 continues the Hardest Working, Smoothest Riding leadership with incremental new models and improvements across the line. “Over the past three model years, we have added four new models to our RANGER utility line including the six-passenger RANGER CREW 800 EFI, the heavy-duty RANGER HD 800 EFI, the value-priced Midsize RANGER 400 and the company’s first-ever electric RANGER, the RANGER EV,” said Matt Homan, ...Read more.

For model year 2009, Polaris introduced the all-new Sportsman XP and saw the Sportsman XP 850 become the No. 1 Big Bore ATV. Model Year 2010 saw the Sportsman XP features added to the 2-Up line, and a redesigned Scrambler, Trail Blazer and Trail Boss. For 2011, Polaris continues to update models in the Sportsman line and build upon its success of introducing models that are not only innovative, but appeal to a wide variety of ATV enthusiasts. “We have made significant changes to more than 90 percent of our ATV line up during the last two model years,” said Matt Homan, vice ...Read more.

Lone Star Racing’s Axcalibar Racing Axle has provided over a decade of performance and reliability to every ATV rider, from factory race teams to the weekend warrior. Yet, Lone Star Racing is always searching for new and exciting ways to improve the performance and durability of their products. Today they announce the new Axcalibar Pro Racing Axle. The new Axcalibar Pro Racing Axle features 3 significant upgrades; the first is a new axle profile to maximize strength without increasing weight. The second are redesigned tapered wheel ends that have been designed to eliminate sharp ...Read more.

After countless victories and podium results in World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) ATV competitions and punctuated by the first DS450 Pro win in AMA ATV Motocross racing a little over a week ago, the Holz Racing Products DS450 +2 Long Travel Front A-Arm Kit is now available for all DS450 owners. To say the +2 Long Travel Kit is race tested would be an understatement. Developed in conjunction with top Motoworks riders like Josh Frederick, Chad Weinen and John Natalie, the new Long Travel Kit for the Can-Am DS450 was not only designed by top riders, it was put to the test by them as ...Read more.

With refreshed ATVs, mostly sporting new colors, expansion of power steering offerings and a few slight, but meaningful changes, Arctic Cat has released its “early release” 2011 off-road products — with a few more surprises likely coming later in the year. 2011 ARCTIC ...Read more.

Polaris Rath rider Casey Martin has been on an undeniable charge this season as he continues to put his Outlaw450 MXR in front of the pack. Martin, who races in both high competitive gates filled Pro Am and Pro Am Unlimited, has his work cut out for him each round.  With more than thirty riders trying to qualify there was only room for twenty in the main event. This past weekend, he was successful again at the AMA ATV Motocross Championship Round 5, Steel City ATX MX. After a few laps around for practice, Martin was beginning to get the feeling his machine was dialed and handling ...Read more.

Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., continues to expand its ATV line adding the new Grizzly 450 4x4 utility ATV with Electric Power Steering (EPS) and the all-new Raptor 125 sport ATV.  These are the latest models to join Yamaha’s dominating 2011 model year fleet of the highest performing, top quality off-road machines. “The new Grizzly 450 EPS is a mid-level machine with top-of-the-line features that excels in trail riding and utility functions.  The Raptor 125 is the first in its class from a major ATV manufacturer with true sport performance,” said Mike Martinez, Yamaha’s general ...Read more.

I have ridden a lot of quads and there have been very few stock seats that I have liked.  Some times the seats are too slippery, some times the foam is too firm or too soft.  With that said usually one if the first things I change is the seat cover.  The stock Raptor 700 seat was decent but I always found myself sliding around on the seat when I really got aggressive.  I decided to give Quad Tech a shot, I had heard lots of good things about them so I wanted to see their product first hand.  I gave them a call to talk about color choices.  There are certain times they answer the ...Read more.

One of the first things people should consider modding on their quads should be the suspension.  All the power in the world won’t matter if your suspension is not up to the task.  With that said, one of my first mods was a set of JD Performance +2 Standard travel front A-arms for my Raptor. These arms retail for $575.  The order went smooth, I gave the guys at JD Performance a call and they were more then helpful.  I chatted with the rep for almost an hour, trying to figure out which setup would be best for me and he did not seem in a rush to get me off the phone.  I have to say, ...Read more.