BUYER’S GUIDE: UTV HARD ROOFS

— The best choices and how much they cost —

Whether you’re looking to be legal for that next UTV race or just looking for some protection from the elements, a quality aftermarket roof can make your UTV a whole lot more enjoyable for the long haul. Most of all the OEMs offer a roof option, but we wanted to showcase the many different reasonably priced options from the aftermarket. If you haven’t had one, you might not know what you’re missing, but a roof might just become your favorite accessory; it’s definitely one of ours!

ASSAULT STEALTH SERIES ALUMINUM ROOF

Fitment: Polaris RZR XP 1000, RZR XP 900/900, RZR XP 4 1000, Can-Am Maverick

Construction: Stealth Series roofs are made from high-grade aluminum and feature a stylish CAD design with an integrated rear wing. They are made in the USA.

Claim to fame: The Stealth roof installs to the OEM cage in minutes with stock hardware. They claim the integrated rear wing adds aerodynamic stability at speed and gives your car a sporty high-performance look.

Price(s): $349–$599

Contact: www.assaultind.com

 

AXIOM SXS OUTLAW ROOFS

Fitment: Axiom roofs fit the Kawasaki Teryx, Polaris RZR XP, RZR 4 900 and RZR XP 4

Construction: Made from 1/8-inch aluminum with a leak-proof, two-piece design. Powdercoated finish is available in many colors, or you can opt for raw aluminum.

Claim to fame: The Outlaw roof’s full-width design is said to provide better coverage than the factory roofs and features formed side gutters to prevent dripping and an integrated visor.

Price(s): $419–$549

Contact: www.axiomsidebyside.com

BAD DAWG THERMOPLASTIC HARD TOP

Fitment: Can-Am Commander & Maverick, Polaris RZR 800/900, Ranger, Arctic Cat Wildcat

Construction: Made from durable polyethylene with a UV stabilizer for long-lasting good looks.

Claim to fame: The top keeps weather elements, such as sun, rain, and snow, off the riders as well as looking cool.

Price(s): $269–$329

Contact: www.baddawgaccessories.com

 

CAGEWRX RACE CAGE ROOFS

Fitment: Can be added to any CageWRX cage-equipped Polaris RZR XP 1000, RZR 900/900 S/1000 S, XP 4, Can-Am Maverick X3, Yamaha YXZ1000R.

Construction: The Cage WRX roofs are precision-made from .063-inch aluminum with custom bead rolling and a pre-bent visor. They include all mounting hardware, but the Dzus fastener plates must be welded in by a professional or ordered at the time of cage purchase for free installation.

Claim to fame: CageWRX cages are super lightweight with bead rolling, adding impressive strength and good looks.

Price(s): $159–$314

Contact: www.cagewrx.com

 

BAD DAWG ALUMINUM TOP

Fitment: Polaris RZR XP 1000, RZR 170, Can-Am Maverick & Commander

Construction: Built in the USA from laser-cut, .120-inch-thick American aluminum for a perfect fit. It has 3/8-inch support side trim for maximum support and powder-coated for a long-lasting finish.

Claim to fame: A rear tail fin protects from water run-off and extends past the overhead side bars to protect from rain as well

Price(s): $179–$299

Contact: www.baddawgaccessories.com

 

DIRT READY PERFORMANCE RDS CUSTOM HARD TOP

Fitment: Polaris RZR XP 1000, X-4 1000, and Yamaha YXZ1000R with DRP cage

Construction: Laser-cut and bent to perfection from .063-inch 6061 aluminum.

Claim to fame: No tabs to weld on, DRP roofs come with all mounting hardware and mount easily to your existing DRP cage.

Price(s): $141–$225

Contact: www.dirtreadyperformance.com, (714) 473-7935

 

EXTREME METAL PRODUCTS UTV ALUMINUM HARD TOPS

Fitment: Polaris Ranger, Ranger Crew, RZR XP, RZR 900, Arctic Cat Wildcat, Kawasaki Mule, Teryx, Teryx4, Honda Pioneer, Yamaha Rhino, Can Am Maverick & Commander, Maverick Max, John Deere Gator

Construction: EMP aluminum tops are made in the USA from 1/8-inch-thick aluminum. They are laser-cut and CNC-formed to ensure consistent fit. The aluminum roofs are powdercoated black for superior protection, and you can order custom colors for an additional charge.

Claim to fame: EMP roofs attach with custom-fabricated clamps and will work with the factory windshields and doors.

Price(s): $249–$619

Contact: www.extrememetalproducts.com

 

DRAGONFIRE RACING ROCKSOLID CARGO ROOF RACK

Fitment: Polaris General

Construction: Aluminum construction and comes pre-assembled for easy installation with provided clamps and hardware.

Claim to fame: A true roof and cargo rack in one stellar product. This stylish roof and rack has integrated tie-down loops, holds up to 150 pounds of cargo and is compatible with the OE visor.

Price(s): $399

Contact: www.dragonfireracing.com

 

FORTRESS ATV METAL UTV ROOFS

Fitment: Available to fit most standard and crew-cab Polaris Rangers, John Deere Gators, Kawasaki Mules, and Kubota RTVs

Construction: Fortress ATV builds their metal tops out of 16-gauge, cold-rolled steel for strength and durability without excessive weight. Crew Cab models are two-piece for ease of installation, and they mount easily with provided clamps. The edge trim adds safety and style.

Claim to fame: Fortress claims to “mock the elements” with ultra-tough enclosure products and that their steel roofs won’t tear or rip like some soft tops.

Price(s): Call (800) 755-4269

Contact: www.fortressatv.com

 

EMP COOTER BROWN UTV TOP

Fitment: Polaris RZR, RZR-4, RZR XP, RZR XP 4, RZR 1000 S, General, Ace, Can-Am Maverick/Commander, and a Universal model that fits just about every other two-seat UTV on the market.

Construction: Every Cooter Brown roof is made in the USA from 3/16-inch-thick, thermoformed polyethylene with a black textured finish. In most cases the roof installs in minutes with rubber-coated straps and stock bolts.

Claim to fame: The Cooter Brown’s claim to fame is durability, virtually unbreakable with normal use, and EMP has included side rain gutters to divert water to the front and rear versus dumping on the passengers’ arms and shoulders with some other roofs. We have this roof on our Polaris General. The fit was awesome, and install took less than 10 minutes.

Price(s): $165–$289

Contact: www.extrememetalproducts.com

 

ISOTA ALUMINUM UTV ROOFS

Fitment: RZR XP 1000/Turbo, XP 900, 900 S/Trail, 800, 570 & Can-Am Maverick 1000

Construction: Made with 3/32-inch-thick powdercoated aluminum, Isota roofs include formed rain gutters for the entire length of the roof and feature a detachable rear wing.

Claim to fame: Isota roofs are padded at connection points to prevent rattles, and they mount easily with supplied hardware and clamps. You can order them in orange, red, white, matte black or a blue powdercoated finish.

Price(s): $339–$599

Contact: www.isotallc.com

 

HCR RACING ALUMINUM ROOFS

Fitment: Can Am Maverick, Kawasaki Teryx and T4, Polaris RZR 570/800/900/900S/ XP1K

Construction: Made from 1/8-inch aircraft aluminum and powdercoated black, white, silver or red.

Claim to fame: HCR roofs feature one-piece construction and include all mounting hardware for a simple installation onto your stock cage.

Price(s): $269–$399

Contact: www.hcrracing.com

 

EMP COOTER BROWN UTV TOP

Fitment: Polaris RZR, RZR-4, RZR XP, RZR XP 4, RZR 1000 S, General, Ace, Can-Am Maverick/Commander, and a Universal model that fits just about every other two-seat UTV on the market.

Construction: Every Cooter Brown roof is made in the USA from 3/16-inch-thick, thermoformed polyethylene with a black textured finish. In most cases the roof installs in minutes with rubber-coated straps and stock bolts.

Claim to fame: The Cooter Brown’s claim to fame is durability, virtually unbreakable with normal use, and EMP has included side rain gutters to divert water to the front and rear versus dumping on the passengers’ arms and shoulders with some other roofs. We have this roof on our Polaris General. The fit was awesome, and install took less than 10 minutes.

Price(s): $165–$289

Contact: www.extrememetalproducts.com

 

ISOTA ALUMINUM UTV ROOFS

Fitment: RZR XP 1000/Turbo, XP 900, 900 S/Trail, 800, 570 & Can-Am Maverick 1000

Construction: Made with 3/32-inch-thick powdercoated aluminum, Isota roofs include formed rain gutters for the entire length of the roof and feature a detachable rear wing.

Claim to fame: Isota roofs are
padded at connection points to
prevent rattles, and they mount easily with supplied hardware and clamps. You can order them in orange, red, white, matte black or a blue
powdercoated finish.

Price(s): $339–$599

Contact: www.isotallc.com

 

KOLPIN PRO SERIES UTV ROOFS

Fitment: Pro Series roofs are available for the Polaris Ranger XP 570/900/1000, RZR XP 900, Can-Am Maverick and Honda Pioneer 700, but Kolpin makes other quality roofs for just about every UTV in existence.

Construction: The Kolpin Pro Series roof is constructed of heavy-duty, roto-molded and UV-stabilized LLDPE (linear low-density polyethylene). They are made in the USA, and all mounting hardware is included.

Claim to fame: The Kolpin roof is compatible with the different Kolpin windshield offerings.

Price(s): $269–$299

Contact: www.kolpin.com

 

QUADBOSS POLY UTV ROOFS

Fitment: Can-Am Commander, Kawasaki Teryx, Honda Pioneer 500/700/1000, Polaris RZR 570/800/900, Polaris General, Polaris Ace, Polaris Ranger’s, Polaris RZR 1000/900S, Yamaha Rhino

Construction: Quadboss roofs are made with durable .200-inch polyethylene with UV stabilizers to prevent fade.

Claim to fame: Quadboss sells many UTV roof options with built-in storage.

Price(s): $129–$510

Contact: www.quadboss.com

 

MAIER USA UTV ROOFS

Fitment: Polaris Rangers, RZR XP 1000/1000 S/900 XC, RZR 570/800/900, RZR 4 800/900, Can-Am Commander/Maverick, Kawasaki Teryx, Yamaha Rhino

Construction: Made from the same durable plastic that Maier has become known for in the ATV world.

Claim to fame: Every reasonably priced Maier plastic part comes with a one-year warranty.

Price(s): $162–$391

Contact: www.maier-mfg.com

 

MOOSE UTILITIES POLY UTV ROOFS

Fitment: Honda Pioneer 500/700/1000, Kawasaki Teryx, Polaris RZR 570/800/900, Polaris RZR 4, Polaris RZR XP 1000/1000S, Polaris Ranger/General, Can Am Commander

Construction: Made in the USA, most Moose Utility roofs are made from .375-inch HDPE (high-density polyethylene). They mount with rubber-coated stainless steel P-clamps that bolt to the roof.

Claim to fame: Moose roofs provide maximum strength and UV resistance with their HDPE material.

Price(s): $129–$521

Contact: www.mooseutilities.com

 

PREMIER PLASTICS POLY UTV ROOFS

Fitment: Polaris RZR, Ranger, Can-Am Commander or universal applications that are adjustable in size.

Construction: Made with durable polyethylene with UV stabilizers for long-lasting good looks. Includes molded-in drains for water run-off.

Claim to fame: The super-functional molded-in cargo tray allows for much needed extra storage.

Price(s): $122–$199

Contact: www.motorcycle-superstore.com

 

PRO ARMOR STOCK ALUMINUM ROOFS

Fitment: RZR XP1K/Turbo, RZR 900/S/XC, XP 4 900, XP4 1000/Turbo

Construction: Lightweight and durable aluminum construction to keep you
protected from the weather in style. Features a front drip rail for water run-off,
and is available in brushed aluminum or black powdercoat.

Claim to fame: The stylish CAD design includes a rear wing with cutouts.

Price(s): $379–$649

Contact: www.proarmor.com

 

SUPERATV PLASTIC UTV ROOFS

Fitment: Polaris RZR 900/1000, Ranger XP, RZR 800/900, Ranger mid-size, Ranger full-size, Ranger Crew, Bobcat, Can-Am Defender

Construction: Molded construction with rugged 6mm plastic.

Claim to fame: Easy to install and provides shade from the sun and shield from the rain.

Price(s): $149–$499

Contact: www.superatv.com

 

TRAIL ARMOR HARD-TOP ROOFS

Fitment: Polaris RZR XP 4 1000/900, RZR XP 1000/900 S/1000 S/Turbo

Construction: Made in the USA from 1/4-inch high-density polyethylene and mounts with the OEM Polaris hard plastic visor.

Claim to fame: Roof extends to roll cage lines and features contoured edges and a rear spoiler for no drips down the back.

Price(s): $200–$400

Contact: www.trailarmor.com

 

SUPERATV EXTREME TINTED ROOFS

Fitment: Can-Am Commander, Kawasaki Teryx 4, Honda Pioneer 1000, Polaris RZR 900/1000, Polaris RZR 4 900/1000, Polaris General, Polaris Ranger Crew, RZR 170, Yamaha Wolverine

Construction: Made from tinted, 0.25-inch, heavy-duty Makrolon. They come with all brackets and mounting hardware.

Claim to fame: Protects from
weather, sticks, debris and the sun while still allowing light to pass through.

Price(s): $139–$649

Contact: www.superatv.com

 

UTV PRODUCTS HARD TOP PLASTIC UTV ROOFS

Fitment: Kawasaki Mule Pro-FXT, Pro-FX, Trans Mule, Polaris Ranger Crew

Construction: Made from heavy-duty, rigid-plastic ABS construction with UV inhibitors.

Claim to fame: First open trailerable plastic roof for the Mule Pro FXT. Molded pockets for LED off-road lights and a 45-minute install.

Price(s): Call (817) 764-0405

Contact: www.utvproducts.com

 

UTV INC ALUMINUM UTV ROOFS

Fitment: Can-Am Maverick/Commander, Can-Am Commander/Maverick Max, Polaris RZR XP 1000/900/Turbo, RZR 570/800/900, Polaris RZR XP 4/Turbo 4

Construction: Made from .090-inch aluminum and designed to bolt to your stock roll cage. Includes all hardware and foam for a rattle-free installation.

Claim to fame: A sharp-looking aluminum cage that fits well and doesn’t rattle.

Price(s): $149–$469

Contact: www.utvinc.com