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LUCAS OIL OFF-ROAD RACING SERIES With the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series (LOORRS) finally starting at California’s Glen Helen Raceway, the Production Turbos started 2020 like they ended the 2019 points season—with Can-Am’s Corry Weller leading Polaris pilots Ronnie Anderson and Chance Haugen the entire race. In fact, twice-defending champ Weller was top qualifier in both rounds opening weekend, as she won Sunday’s main ahead of Anderson and Robert VanBeekum (Pol) and scored maximum points. VanBeekum had his radiator clog…

By Tim “Lumpy” Tolleson

For more than 10 years now, Yamaha has been issuing quarterly grants to non-profit organizations supporting the program’s mission. Yamaha has funded more than $250,000 in grants this year, and over the life of the program, Yamaha has contributed more than $4.5 million in aid to more than 380 projects across the nation. Yamaha’s OAI-supported efforts work to improve access to public land for outdoor activities including riding, hiking, biking, camping, hunting, fishing, and motorized recreation. The deadline for…

Yamaha Vikings seat three, the air filter only requires service once a year, and the drive belt has a 10-year warranty. The SE has power steering, painted bodywork and aluminum wheels. Even the base-model comes with a roof. See UTV Action’s full test on a previous Yamaha Viking model here: https://utvactionmag.com/yamaha-viking-700-tactical-edition/ Motor type 686cc, 4-valve, liquid-cooled SOHC single Transmission Dual-range CVT w/rev. Drive system 2WD/4WD Suspension/travel:   Front Dual A-arm/8.1”   Rear Dual…

The performance wars between UTV manufacturers escalate for 2020, and sport-minded UTV drivers win! Can-Am’s new X3 Turbo RR models deliver 195 horsepower, Polaris unleashes the new RZR Pro XP, Honda introduces new four-seat Talons, Kawasaki jumps into the game with the new KRX 1000, and that’s just a taste of the UTV performance feast in our “Sport UTV Buyer’s Guide.” ARCTIC CAT ARCTIC CAT WILDCAT XX The Wildcat XX is powered by the same stunning 130-horsepower triple used in Yamaha’s YXZ1000R with a fully automatic…

Yamaha announces it is awarding more than $115,000 to nine organizations, bringing Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative’s (OAI) funding total to $4 million in grants since 2008.

Yamaha’s bLU cRU program offers championship bonuses ranging from $2,500 to $15,000 – or even a new YFZ450R – for eligible racers competing in select classes with Yamaha’s 2019 or newer YXZ1000R, YXZ1000R SS, or YFZ450R models. Racers can register online at YamahabLUcRU.com and apply for the bLU cRU benefits. Once approved, racers will receive a reloadable Yamaha bLU cRU debit card and $45 credit on their bLUcRUswag.com account for bLU cRU apparel. These racers will be eligible to receive championship bonuses paid directly…

Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, pledges over $100,000 in Side-by-Side (SxS) and ATV bLU cRU championship racing bonuses for the 2020 season, including $10,000 for a first-place finish in a YXZ1000R or YXZ1000R SS (Sport Shift) at the 2020 King of the Hammers (KOH) race on February 2. Starting the 2020 race season, Yamaha is offering $10,000 in potential bonuses at the grueling KOH Race. The top-finishing YXZ1000R in the UTV class will earn $5,000, plus an additional $5,000 with the overall win. The ULTRA4 Racing Series’ KOH…

Selection of Exclusive Add-Ons Available on ShopYamaha.com to Customize Your Adventure

Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, today introduces the GP Racing Spec and Hi-Performance full synthetic Yamalube engine oils for superior performance applications. Yamalube is the only oil specifically made for the unique demands, operating characteristics, and specifications of Yamaha engines. These two new additions round out the Yamalube engine oil lineup, providing quality options for a variety of users and environments:  from weekend adventure seekers, to pure-sport, racing enthusiasts. Yamalube’s new GP Racing Spec and…

Yamaha Unveils New 2020 XT-R Edition Side-by-Side and ATV Models Proven Off-Road Adventure Seeking 2020 Models Up the Ante with Increased Terrainability.

2020 YAMAHA YXZ1000R COMES WITH A WINCH NOT A TURBO The 2020 YXZ1000R and YXZ1000R SS are the ultimate pure-sport high-performance off-road adventure vehicles, capable of handling a wide variety of terrain – from open deserts and dunes, to muddy trails and rough, rocky terrain. The YXZ models are powered by Yamaha’s industry-first 998cc triple-cylinder engine and industry-exclusive manual transmission, delivering the only direct-connection experience and feel in a Side-by-Side. Designed with either…

With the help of Las Vegas based STV Motorsports there’s a new single seater weapon.

Live performances by Easton Corbin, Jimmie Allen, and Dillon Carmichael Nitro Circus Hi-Octane FMX Showcase Saturday Night Fireworks Yamaha Motor USA & Polaris RZR Demos Wild Mountain Rampage & Over 300 Miles of Offroad Trails to explore.

-- 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: …