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For millions of riders, getting out on the trail in their UTVs is the best way to spend a day outdoors. Whether you are on the back of a four-wheeler or a trike, being able to race along the unbeaten path is a thrill that is tough to beat. Utility-terrain vehicles are built for fun, […]
TOP-TEN 2021 UTV RACING SERIES With Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing canceling its 2021 season, where will the defending champions go? Find that out and more in UTV Action’s guide to the top-ten 2021 UTV racing series! LOORRS was the premier short-course racing series in terms of organization, safety and close racing and in television coverage, […]
POLARIS GENERAL XP 4 1000 DELUXE TEST The Polaris General is basically the body of a comfortable recreation machine with a big, tilting cargo bed and a sport UTV underneath. UTV enthusiasts liked the combination so much, Polaris followed it up with the General XP 1000—a machine with longer travel suspension that’s more comfortable and […]
2021 CFMOTO UFORCE 600 TEST We reported on the ZForce 950 Sport in the January 2021 issue, and now CFMoto has a couple of new-model UTVs for 2021. Our 2021 CFMoto Uforce 600 test reveals this all-new machine has a lot going for it, including a long list of standard features not found on Special […]
CAN-AM MAVERICK SPORT 1000XRC TEST Can-Am introduced the 50-inch Maverick Trail 1000 and 800 in 2018 and the 60-inch Maverick Sport in 2019, along with the 64-inch-wide Sport 1000X rock crawler edition. For 2021, the Maverick Sport 1000X rc returns in Magna Red, and we did our Can-Am Maverick Sport 1000Xrc test at the SxS […]
KAWASAKI KRX 1000 LONG TERM TEST In the year since Kawasaki released the new KRX 1000, we have driven it in all kinds of terrain all across the country. We like it so much, we named it the New UTV of the Year for 2020. Its strength, ease of use and unique features are a […]
2021 POLARIS RANGER XP 1000 NORTHSTAR ULTIMATE TEST A few months back we brought you a test of the 2021 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Trail Boss edition. This Ranger has noticeable differences from a standard Ranger XP 1000, such as larger tires, arched A-arms, an upgraded clutch, active descent control and self-leveling rear suspension. It […]
Prior to our recent trip to Baja, where we tested the Kawasaki KRX 1000 for over 1100 miles down the beautiful peninsula, we went over the Kawasaki with our entire toolkit, turning wrenches. Kawasaki does not provide any tools to work on this machine, so we’ll show you how to make your own KRX 1000 […]
53RD SCORE BAJA 1000 The 53rd SCORE Baja 1000 saw 170 teams take the start at a new start/finish/tech compound on the Ensenada outskirts due to COVID-19 concerns, and 43 UTVs took the green flag on Friday morning to tackle the 899.7-mile grueling race. There were 23 Turbo Pros, 10 Pro Normally Aspirated 1000s, five […]
2021 FOUR-SEAT SPORT UTVs Want to take the whole family on a ride in a high-performance UTV? 2021 Four-seat sport UTVs are made for it. UTV Action’s Buyer’s Guide for 60-, 64- and 72-inch-wide four-seaters includes machinefamils with the ultimate in UTV power, suspension and technology. There are also many price and performance levels to […]
WHAT IT IS: SpeedStrap Tow Rope The SpeedStrap Tow Rope is 1-inch-wide, woven-nylon recovery strap that is rated at 10,000 pounds. The 1/2- and 2-inch straps are also available. The 1-inch strap we tested is 25 feet long and retails for $55, but also comes in 15-, 20-, 30- and 50-feet lengths as well. FEATURES: Its unique […]
WHAT IT IS: MOOSE SEATBELT SLEEVES Moose seatbelt sleeves are fabric sleeves covered with soft, synthetic fur that prevents seat belts from chafing your neck and shoulders. The sleeves have hook-and-loop closures that allow them to install over seat belts. Moose seatbelt sleeves are 2 x 11 inches and are sold in pairs. Each pair is $9.95. […]
WHAT IT IS: KLIM R1 AIR HELMET Last month we brought you a look at the different types of helmets appropriate for UTVing. From open-face and shell helmets all the way to full-face, air-pumper and communication-equipped helmets, one is right for you. Could it be the Klim R1 Air helmet? WHAT IS IT? Klim’s R1 Air is […]
MY BRIEF HISTORY OF STADIUM RACING Coming from a family of off-road enthusiasts, I was blessed to witness the start of stadium racing, or short-course, in America. My brief history of stadium racing begins in the mid 1960s, we lived south of Houston, Texas, and some of my earliest and happiest memories were of going […]
2021 TWO-AND THREE-SEAT RECREATION UTVs 2021 two-and three-seat Recreation UTVs range from sport-utility machines with sport UTV-like power and suspension, like Yamaha’s new RMAX2 1000s and Polaris Generals to utility-focused models like Kawasaki’s Pro-series Mules. They’re all able to take you and heavy loads of cargo or gear on challenging trails. We gathered the key […]
POLARIS FACTORY RACING RZR PRO XP Beginning on January 3 and finishing on January 15, the famous Dakar Rally takes racers across nearly 5000 miles of brutal terrain in Saudi Arabia. The Polaris Factory Racing RZR Pro XP is specially prepared for the prestigious race, and, in some respects, surprisingly stock. The RZR Pro XP […]