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VIDEO | X Games Champ "Twitch" Stenberg Rides Dunes with Polaris
It takes a lot to be a badass in 2024, but there's no doubt whatsoever that Jeremy "Twitch" Stenberg fits that description. Stenberg was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome as a kid and hasn't let that stop him in his quest for motorsports-fueled adrenaline, going on to win a slew of X Games medals a 2010 off-road truck championship. He has teamed up with Polaris for the "Tough Doesn't Quit" series, and it's a great watch.
FAQ Checked: 5 Top Google Searches Today that Start with "What UTV..."
If curiosity is king, then Google represents the many advisors who share their collective ideas and answers to the many questions which come to fruition. So, we want to see what exactly the most popular questions about powersports are searched on Google...And what exactly they are providing for answers. If you’ve ever found yourself pondering questions like “What UTV is best for trail riding?” or “What makes a UTV different from an ATV?” — you’re not alone. Although it might surprise you what people are actually asking (it surprised us a bit, in fact).
Kawasaki Mule Pro-FX/FXT 820, Pro-FXR 1000/FXT 1000 Are Back For 2025
Kawasaki's Mule is perhaps the backbone of the UTV world, and its lineage continues to make its way through the years with the machine coming back in a wide variety of models and trims for 2025. This week, Kawasaki announced the return of the Mule Pro-FX 820, Pro-FXT 820, Pro-FXR 1000, and Pro-FXT 1000 side-by-sides for the 2025 model year.
Ten Things to Know Before Riding ATVs in Autumn
Fall is a perfect time for ATV riding. The crisp air, changing leaves, and scenic trails offer an exhilarating outdoor experience, but preparing before heading out is important. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or a beginner, here are 10 important things to know before you hit the trails on your ATV or UTV this fall.
CFMOTO Launches 2025 Off-Road Lineup into a Fast-Paced Photo Gallery
CFMOTO has just unveiled its 2025 off-road lineup, and it’s clear they’ve been busy in the lab. This isn’t just a refresh with some new color schemes – we’re talking serious upgrades across the board. The new CFMOTO Z10 leads the pack with more power under the hood and tech that takes your off-road experience up a notch. But they didn’t stop there. Whether you’re into rugged UTVs or nimble ATVs, CFMOTO has something in store for every adventurer in 2025.
Don’t Kill the Messenger! An Ode to the Tactile Trail Guide...
For quite some time, tangible guidebooks have been essential – occasionally life-saving – tools for riding, be it on a dual-sport, ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle), and in a UTV (utility terrain vehicle). They provide valuable information to properly plan an enjoyable, yet safe, experience on the trail, typically including comprehensive maps which are crucial for navigating unfamiliar areas. Importantly, these books often highlight the details of specific ATV trails: difficulty ratings, terrain variations, and points of interest.
Spotlight |Ten Questions with Up & Coming UTV Racer Eva Star Malabanan
Eva Star Malabanan is a 17-year-old high school senior from El Cajon, California. She looks very sweet and kind, which she is, unless she is in your rearview mirror in an off-road race - because she is about to pass you! The daughter of Sean and Tracy Malabanan, both competitive athletes; Sean was on the 2001 USA Surf Team, and Tracy was a competitive English Style Horse rider. Eva, and her 15-year-old brother Ozzy Dio Malabanan, come by their competitive streaks honestly.
VIDEO: Exploring the Colorado Backcountry with Destination Yamaha
Our editor Kyra Sacdalan has spent her career planning and executing adventures, but for the first time, she was treated to an epic expedition courtesy of Destination Yamaha. This program intends to encourage every type of rider to get off the couch and traverse the amazing landscapes of North America by dirt.
10 Products to Buy from Fox Racing's Latest Lineup
Fox Racing grew from motocross racing in the 1970s when Geoff Fox formed a team of riders to compete against the factory teams. These riders used Fox’s engine and suspension components, and to make them look the part of a team, Fox created Team Moto-X Fox riding gear using bright red, yellow and orange colors. This was the birth of the Fox Racing gear clothing brand as it was a huge hit. From those beginnings, the company branched out into more Fox Racing gear, and eventually started working with riders from other teams.
Polaris Announces 2025 Dakar Rally Driver Lineup
The Dakar Rally is widely regarded as one of the most difficult off-road races in the world. The race's 12 (or more) stages have competitors crossing brutal terrain over 14 (or more...) days of what proves to be not just a battle to win, but a battle to finish. For 2025, Polaris Factory Racing is returning to the ring with a lineup of highly achieved racers in tow, with sights set on gold.
2024 Complete UTV Model Guide: Honda Powersports
This guide is intended to help veterans and novices alike look – at a glance, so-to-speak – over a manufacturer’s full list of vehicles (per category of course)...all in one place! For those in the know, it’s just a great resource to make comparisons. And for those who are just learning, this is an opportunity to become familiar with the model year (MY) lineup they have to offer. Take a scroll, leave a comment, and try not to empty your wallets too fast.
Kawasaki's MY25 CARB Certification Hints at a New Four-Seat RIDGE
The Kawasaki Ridge is a unique UTV, a rare combination of work-meets-play that just so happens to be powered by a beefy four-cylinder engine. As is the trend in the side-by-side world, it was only a matter of time before Kawasaki supplemented its two-seat Ridge with a four-seater, and that time appears to be coming for the 2025 model year. At least according to some public data recently released about Kawi's new certified lineup. And our team "decoded" the information to reach this exciting conclusion... (Let's review the evidence.)
CARB Filings Reveal 2025 Can-Am Maverick R Max Models, New 999cc ATVs
The sport and performance UTV segment has been extremely hot over the last few years and recent news shows it isn't cooling off just yet. Instead, manufacturers are pouring more resources into the category, as is evident by Polaris' updated-for-2025 RZR Pro models and news that has come via the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that show Can-Am is expanding its Maverick R lineup even further for 2025. The documents also show that the big-bore ATV lineup has been revised, too.
Story in Photos: I Sent My Sister to Rally School...
Believe it or not, off-road riding is not for everyone. (I don't get it either...) But at ATV.com, we like to think of powersports as the gateway to grime – in the best of ways. One such person is my very own big sister, Gigi. An avid outdoorsy mushroom hunter, rock collector, and road cyclist who, as it turns out, hates becoming muddy or dusty. So, I thought it would be fun to put her in a UTV and try to evangelize her into the Church of Dirt.
So, not too long ago, she joined me at DirtFish Rally School in the Pacific Northwest to learn some performance driving skills from their expert [WRC] rally instructors, then apply them to side-by-sides. While it was me who attended the three-day All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) class (in a Subaru, no less), Gigi was given a private, albeit abridged, lesson from the lead coaches before taking hold of the wheel. And that's all she needed to start ripping through the backlot of the facility.
No, she didn't go straight to the dealership and put down a deposit on a fresh SxS afterwards. But she did report having a great time in her subsequent story from the experience, and I suspect her view of being in the muck is a bit less muddy...
The Argument for GMRS...Is This the Better Way to Stay Connected?
Imagine you’re deep in the woods or amid a sea of dunes, somewhere too far from civilization to still have cell service. When you’re riding such remote places,staying connected with your buddies while on the trail is crucial for the overall safety of the group. While many still turn to walkie-talkies or CB radios, the general interest and consensus for what works best has shifted to General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS), a type of radio service which offers better clarity, longer range, and generally less frustration than the aforementioned, making it (arguably) the best option to take and off-road in general.