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More travel, four inches of width and a longer wheelbase have been added to the original Teryx and Teryx 4 models while the KRX 1000 eS goes electric. We’ve written articles about the 5 things the KRX has that no other machine does. Now it's time to talk about the technology, offered by all of the big brands and now Kawasaki does too, inside the 2021 KAWASAKI KRX 1000 eS. According to Kawasaki, Electronic Control Suspension takes the Teryx KRX® 1000 eS to the next level. High-performance FOX 2.5 Live Valve Internal…

It is still good practice to idle down any turbo engine briefly after a hard run. Additionally, the clutch enjoys some cool down period as well so it’s good for the engine, turbo and CVT belt system.

For decades now Segway has been perfecting its electric personal transport vehicles, along with developing new products such as electric shoes, scooters and other hoverboard-type products. To start out the next decade, they have entered the powersports market with an electric dirt bike, an ATV, and several hybrid and gas-powered UTVs. Will their segue into the powersports segment be as comedic as Mall Cop, or will it be a runaway success? Time will tell. VILLAIN 1000 AND VILLAIN HYBRID The more sport-minded Villain sits…

Kawasaki is not keeping everything secret about their 2020 UTV set to be revealed on October 7th.  Just today we discovered paperwork has been submitted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that states the machine's model name, transmission type and horsepower figures. This info along with early patent drawings floating around showing a trailing arm rear suspension really put all the peices together. About the only thing we don’t know is how many cylinders the machine has.  We know it’s going to be…

https://youtu.be/Kfz57WHnku0 It looks like Kawasaki is dropping news of their entry into the high performance UTV market in October. Stay Tuned!

It’s still a twin cylinder, Turbo with a CVT.

Polaris has two new Turbo S models that are more tunable and customizable for less investment.

The horsepower race is in full swing. Can-Am just came out with the new 195 Hp Mavericks X3 X rs Turbo RR.  It's the highest horsepower any stock UTV produces to date. And it doesn't look that bad either.

GO ANYWHERE IN THE 2020 CAN-AM DEFENDER 6X6 PHOTO: OSTACRUISER

On the opening evening of Power Lab 2019, Honda's dealer experiential event at TexPlex Park, American Honda announced Team Honda Talon Racing, a new professional off-road racing effort to promote the Talon 1000R sport side-by-side. With direct technical and engineering support from American Honda's Powersports Division, Team Honda Talon Racing is managed by Proctor Racing Group; Proctor also operates and drives Honda's Baja Off Road Ridgeline, which has won its first three races of 2019, including this…

Honda, today, announced that 2020 with have two 4-seat Talons available and an accessory turbo kit that can be installed on any Talon X or Talon R.

Its feels like we are still on the high from the 2019 Talon and working on long term reviews and wait,  there is more. On June 3rd the 2020 Hondas will be uncovered and we will have information on new and updated models across the SXS line. We expect to see new colors on the Pioneers and possibly an electric model. As for the Talon, we could see anything from a single seater all the way up to a four seater. Possibly, turbo charging could be added. However, we actually don’t expect big news to come from the Talon line…

We have talked to dealers and even certified mechanics that think the two machines are 1000’s. We want our readers to be informed.

We uncovered more facts about the 2019 Yamaha YXZ1000r and which parts can retrofit on older models.

2019 RZR Lineup: RZR 570 The 2019 RZR 570 starts at 10,299 and is available in White Lightning, and in the EPS edition Titanium Metallic is also available. A capable 50" machine with 9.5 inches of travel in the rear and 9 in the front. RZR 900 The RZR 900 starts at 12,999 and is available in indy red, black pearl, and matte sagebrush green for the EPS edition. The non-EPS is only available in white lightning. The 75hp Prostar engine offers an excellent power to weight ratio, making the RZR 900 the fastest…