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-- More upgrades and a lower price -- Yamaha's YXZ1000R and YXZ1000R SE have fully manual 5 speed transmissions rather than belt-type automatics. For 2019 the price dropped by $1000 on these YXZs along with being completely revised with lower gearing, a re-sculptured cage and larger rear-mounted radiator, larger 29-inch tires with new rim bolt pattern, and new Fox shock and EPS settings. They also get more-tunable Fox RC2 shocks and beadlock rims. See a full test of the  heavily upgraded 2019 YXZ here: …

-- Most fun for the money -- The Ace 570 gives you access to 50-inch trails, a fun 45-horsepower, single-cylinder engine and a quick-handling chassis with dual A-arm suspension front and rear. It’s loaded with premium features like dual torsion bars for handling, doors, aluminum wheels, engine braking and power steering for under $9500. You can see a full Ace 570 test here:  https://utvactionmag.com/test-polaris-ace-570-sp/ Motor type 567cc liquid-cooled, 4-valve, DOHC single Transmission Dual-range belt/pulley CVT…

The Wildcat X returns with its 95-horsepower V-twin, compression-adjustable JRi EXC-1 piggyback shocks, five-link rear suspension, quarter doors and a $1000 lower price. The LTD upgrades to Elka Stage 5 shocks with true dual-rate springs and adjustable damping, full doors, ITP Blackwater Evolution tires on beadlock rims, and a roof. See UTV Action's full test of the Wildcat X LTD here: https://utvactionmag.com/arctic-cat-wildcat-x-ltd-test/ Motor type 951cc 8-valve, liquid-cooled SOHC V-twin Transmission CVT w/ EBS…

Havocs sport a 100-horsepower inline twin, class-leading 12.8 inches of travel and an extended cabin with 24 cubic feet for storage and a dump bed. The Havoc X upgrades to Fox 2.5 Podium QS3 shocks with three-position compression adjusters, a 4,500-pound Warn winch and 28-inch ITP Ultracross tires on two-tone aluminum wheels. See UTV Action's  full Havoc X test here:  https://utvactionmag.com/test-textron-havoc-x/ Motor type 957cc, 8-valve, liquid-cooled SOHC twin Transmission Dual-range CVT w/ rev.& EBS Drive…

Ride in style with Premium and Deluxe upgrades, including Fox 2.0 QS3 shocks, MTX eight-speaker sound bar with Bluetooth, and a 7-inch Ride Command screen with multiple pages for GPS, AM/FM and weather radios, programmable service intervals, ride sharing and iPhone connectivity. The new Black Pearl with gold wheels and trim looks sweet! See a full test of the General Ride Command here: https://utvactionmag.com/test-polaris-general-1000-le-ride-command/ Motor type 999cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve EFI twin Transmission…

All Generals have a 600-pound capacity tilting cargo box, half doors and Versa-Trak rear diffs. Deluxe models sport Premium upgrades plus Fox 2.0 QS3 shocks, a poly sport roof, and MTX sound bar with Bluetooth. Limited Editions include Premium upgrades plus rock sliders painted to match the bumper, shock springs and seats. See a long term General test here: https://utvactionmag.com/long-term-test-of-the-polaris-general-1000-eps-premium/ Motor type 999cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve EFI twin Transmission Dual-range CVT…

Generals combine RZR S 1000 DNA with Ranger cabin comfort; a 100-horsepower ProStar twin joins a sporty CVT with EBS and unlocking rear diff for agility. Premiums upgrade to painted bodywork, Maxxis Coronado tires, a sport front bumper and a 4500-pound winch. Hunter Editions also add two Polaris gun boots and Pursuit Camo wrap. See a full Polaris General test here: https://utvactionmag.com/test-polaris-general-1000-le-ride-command/ Motor type 999cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve EFI twin Transmission Dual-range CVT w/ rev.…

Prices dropped by $1600 for the 2019 Sport Shift models which feature beltless automatic clutch 5 speed transmissions with paddle shifters. Sport Shift YXZs also get lower gearing and revised shock and EPS tuning to match 29-inch, 8-ply Bighorn tires on new rims with a 4/156-bolt pattern, along with a rear radiator and a new cage. The SE gets high-end Fox Podium RC2 shocks and Yamaha Blue trim or a new Ultra White with roof and Fox X2 shocks. See a full test here:…

New for 2019, the Wildcat XX LTD comes with a 130-horsepower triple with new ECU mapping and the strong, great-handling chassis that helped it earn UTV Action’s New UTV of 2018 Award. The LTD also comes with a roof, half windshield, SSV Bluetooth audio system, 30-inch tires, and front and rear bumpers. See a full test of the Wildcat XX here: https://utvactionmag.com/test-textron-wildcat-xx/ Motor type 998cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, EFI triple Transmission Dual-range CVT Drive system 2WD/4WD Suspension/travel:   Front Dual…

The RZR S 1000 is a 60-inch-wide sport machine with a 100-horsepower ProStar 999cc twin, high-performance CVT with EBS, and WER needle shocks with more than 12 inches of travel up front and 13.2 inches out back. This machine’s light weight lets it accelerate nearly as hard as the more powerful RZR XP 1000, and dual torsion bars aid handling. See a full RZR S 1000 test here: https://utvactionmag.com/test-polaris-rzr-s-1000-eps/ Motor type 999cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve EFI twin Transmission Dual-range CVT w/ rev.…

The XP1K Ride Command Edition has front and rear cameras, integrated GPS and GoPro controls, in-vehicle communications and audio, a 7-inch glove-touch display and a free app to track other vehicles in your group, map and share routes, and even display texts. It has WER needle shocks with red springs to match the graphics too. Check out cool audio upgrades for the Ride Command RZR here: https://utvactionmag.com/ssv-plug-and-play-ride-command-audio-system/ Motor type 999cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve EFI twin…

The XP 1000 starts at $18,599 for 2019, which makes it an excellent performance value. All XP 1000s include new front end styling with LEDs and some models also come with full doors. The Dynamix Edition includes Dynamix active suspension controlling Fox Live Valve IBP shocks with more travel for 2019 and multiple-page Ride Command features. See a full test of the XP 1000 here: https://utvactionmag.com/test-polaris-rzr-xp-1000-eps/ Motor type 999cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve EFI twin Transmission Dual-range CVT w/ rev.…

The Trails and Rocks Edition has extra-low gearing (by 55 percent) and reverse gear, a gated shifter, heavy-duty axles, high-clearance A-arms, Pro Armor Crawler XG 30-inch tires on 14-inch beadlock rims, rock sliders, an HMW skid plate, front bumper, a 4500-pound winch, mirror, and Click 6 harnesses. It also has plenty of gold to please rock hounds. Check out the entire 2019 Polaris RZR lineup here: https://utvactionmag.com/full-2019-polaris-rzr-lineup/ Motor type 999cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve EFI twin…

Specially equipped for mudding, the 110-horsepower RZR XP 1000 High Lifter Edition has snorkels, a mud-tuned CVT with lower gearing to turn its 29.5-inch Outlaw 2 mud tires, high-clearance lower A-arms and rear radius rods, and 15 inches of ground clearance. Stiffer shock springs and damping maintain the proper ride height when the mud is sticky. See UTV Action's guide to the biggest,  newest mud tires here:  https://utvactionmag.com/new-utv-mud-tires/ Motor type 999cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve EFI twin…

The Maverick Trail 1000R’s V-twin is re-tuned for torque and 75 horsepower, and the Trail blends the X3 technology and frame to produce a 50-inch, rear-engine UTV. HPG shocks deliver 10 inches of front and 10.5 inches of IRS travel, and it shares the X3’s QRS-T CVT and has EBS. Trails also sport the Visco-Lok QE front and unlocking rear diffs (DPS only). See the full test here: https://utvactionmag.com/test-can-am-maverick-trail-1000-dps/ Motor type 976cc, 8-valve, liquid-cooled SOHC V-twin Transmission Dual-range CVT…

Can-Am’s new Maverick Sport X mr is a 64-inch wide mud machine with a snorkeled 100-horsepower V-twin engine and QRS-T transmission ducts, arched A-arms, a true locking Smart-Lok front differential, Sport/Eco ignition modes, electronic hill-descent control, 30-inch ITP Cryptid tires, Fox QS3 piggyback reservoir shocks, and a winch. Find out about more new additions to the Maverick Sport lineup here: https://utvactionmag.com/can-am-adds-4-seat-rock-mud-maverick-sport-for-2019/ Motor type 976cc, 8-valve, liquid-cooled SOHC…