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For 2020, the meticulously refined Kawasaki MULE PRO-FXT Ranch Edition side x side features new tough, high-end styling, compact quad headlamps, WARN® VRX45 winch and contoured front seating. The new tough, high-end styling is designed to stand out, while reflecting the rugged construction and strong performance of the MULE PRO-FXT Ranch Edition. New styling updates […]
The 2020 RZR Pro XP is a completely new 64” model designed to overtake Can-Am’s X3. Starting at $22,999, the new platform is available only in a two seat turbo model for now. It still uses a fully automatic belt type CVT transmission bringing an impressive 181 horsepower to the ground through a set of […]
Sand season in southern California is right around the corner and that means it’s time for to get ready for some sand shredding side-by-side action. Chaparral Motorsports is kicking off the season with its biggest side-by-side sales event of the year on September 7th with its annual Side-by-Side Expo. This free one day only side-by-side […]
Starting at $18,599, the 2020 XP 1000 comes with 110 horsepower, new LED lights, upgraded instruments and an improved interior. The Premium package has Ride Command technology that lets you trace your rides and connect with other riders. The Limited comes with Onyx Black painted bodywork. See how top racers unleash the XP 1000’s race […]
The RZR XP Turbo got meaner styling, a redesigned interior, a new digital display and new LED headlights in 2019, and Its turbocharged inline twin produces 168 horsepower. At $20,999, it’s a great performance value. See UTV Action’s full test of a previous RZR XP Turbo model here: https://utvactionmag.com/2017-polaris-rzr-xp-turbo-test/ Motor type 925cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve […]
The Turbo S is Polaris’ widest, longest travel two-seat sport machine. The 72-inch wide Turbo S has 168 horsepower, Dynamix active suspension with 25 inches of travel sporting plush Fox Podium 2.5 front and 3.0 Live Valve piggyback shocks, 32-inch ITP Coyote tires and a beefed-up chassis with double shear suspension pickup points. The Velocity […]
The Talon 1000X-4 has the same engine and transmission as the 1000X-4 Live Valve, but without launch mode, and the same 64” width and 116.4” wheelbase. Suspension travel is 14.6 inches up front and 15 inches in the rear using Fox QS3 shocks with 2” bodies on the front and 2.5” bodies on the rear. […]
Honda’s new top of the line four seater, the Talon 1000X-4 Live Valve, joins the 999cc eight-valve Unicam® parallel-twin engine and beltless 6 speed transmission with automatic and manual modes to a new 64” wide chassis with Fox live valve active suspension and a 28.8” longer wheelbase than the Talon 1000X. The transmission features sport […]
The 6-seat HD8 delivers 50 horsepower and 50 pound-feet of torque, and the Quick-Response Pro-Torq CVT has EBS, Hill-Descent Control and electronic belt protection. Storage space in the dash and under the seats add versatility. The DPS model adds power steering and the quick engaging front differential. See how these models compare to other recreation […]
Can-Am’s Defender Max Lone Star has distinctive Stone Gray paint, two-tone seats with Lone Star badges and trim, arched high-clearance A-arms, 28-inch Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 tires on 14-inch wheels, a 4,500-pound winch and H-D front bumper. The 82-horsepower V-twin has three throttle maps and a fully automatic transmission with Hill-Descent Control, and belt protection. Both […]
2020 HD10’s are more quiet and have 82 horsepower. Three drive modes fine-tune power delivery. The XT Cab comes with a full cab enclosure with full glass windshield, wiper/washer kit, full doors with electric windows in front and rear glass. All XTs get a 4,500-lb winch and XT front bumper. All DPS models come with […]
The six-seat X mr has 82 horsepower and locking diffs with Smart-Lok technology and mud mode, arched A-arms, high-placed CVT and engine intakes, aluminum rock sliders, and 30-inch ITP Cryptid mud tires on cast aluminum wheels. The high-placed 4500-pound winch has synthetic rope. The automatic transmission has Hill-Descent Control. See how the HD5 compares to […]
The HD5 is powered by a 38 horsepower 427cc single and its automatic transmission has engine braking, electronic belt protection and hill-descent control. The rear end doesn’t unlock, but the front diff has Visco-Lok QE. The HD5 has steel wheels, while the HD5 DPS upgrades to cast aluminum wheels and EPS. See how the HD5 […]
XT Defenders come with power steering, painted bodywork, a roof, 4500-pound winch and front bumper. The XT Cab package adds a full cab enclosure with full glass windshield, wiper/washer kit, full doors with electric windows and rear glass, integrated heater kit and full hard roof with liner and interior dome light .See UTV Action’s full […]
Defenders HD8s are powered by a rear-mounted V-twin making 50 horsepower and 50 foot pounds of torque. The base HD8 has manual steering, unpainted bodywork and steel wheels. DPS models have power steering, painted bodywork and cast aluminum wheels. See UTV Action’s full test of a previous Defender model here: https://utvactionmag.com/can-am-defender-xt-hd8/ Motor type 799.9cc 8-valve, […]
2020 Defender HD 10s produce 82 horsepower and improved insulation, a thicker firewall. a redesigned exhaust and new CVT cover make them more quiet. The DPS Model adds power steering, cast aluminum wheels, painted bodywork and the Quick Engaging Visco Lok QE front diff. The XT package adds a roof, heavy duty front bumper, a […]