While most of the world doesn’t start thinking of the New Year until the end of December, the ATV industry turns its collective sights on the New Year in August. And we’re not complaining, that 5-month head start is time that can be spent in the saddle! Keeping that in mind, we’ve received word from both Suzuki and Polaris this week concerning their 2012 lines.

SUZUKI

The diverse line of 2012 Suzuki ATV products now includes six KingQuad utility sport ATVs, the Ozark 250 utility sport ATV, and Quadsport Z400 sport ATV, just to mention a few.

The 2012 utility sport ATV models include the KingQuad 750AXi, KingQuad 750AXi Power Steering, KingQuad 500AXi, KingQuad 500AXi Power Steering, KingQuad 400ASi, KingQuad 400FSi and Ozark 250 models. These class-leading utility sport ATV models combine strong, versatile performance with exceptional torque, power and convenient utility features to conquer tough trails and terrain or cut the workday down to size.

Also returning for 2012 is the ever-popular QuadSport Z400, a race-inspired sport ATV engineered for high-performance, off-road four-wheeling. It features a powerful 398cc 4-stroke, liquid-cooled engine with Suzuki fuel injection for impressive acceleration with tractable power across a range of RPM. The QuadSport Z400 is the total sport ATV package designed for a thrilling ride on the trail or track.

More information about the 2012 Suzuki utility/ sport ATV line can be found at the following: www.Suzukicycles.com/.

POLARIS

Polaris Industries Inc. (PII) has unveiled its product offerings for 2012, a lineup that delivers several new vehicles and accessories, honoring Polaris’ rich heritage for innovation, and upgrading already legendary Polaris titles. Among the new products are Side-by-Sides, including the second trail-capable Side-by-Side in the RANGER RZR family, the RANGER RZR 570, and the RANGER CREW Diesel, a heavy-duty, diesel-powered option. For the ATV line, Polaris will have more powerful, big bore ATVs with the introduction of the new 850 Twin, EFI, High Output engine available in the Sportsman XP 850 H.O. and Sportsman Touring 850 H.O.

Additionally many Limited Edition trims of the company’s popular ATV & UTV models have been announced.

More information about the 2012 Polaris ATV line can be found at: www.polarisindustries.com

PS-4 Extreme Duty 4-Cycle Engine Oil

Designed for ATV and RANGER/RZR customers who ride their machines in harsh conditions and hot temperatures, PS-4 Extreme Duty is a full-synthetic, newly-developed formulation to be used in temperatures ranging from 0°F up to 120°F. While it may seem an easier choice to turn to automotive oils for your ATV or RANGER/RZR, automotive oils are not designed to provide the protection Polaris engines demand. In addition, they don’t provide the high RPM shear stability or the corrosion protection needed to keep internal parts working properly.

Without any industry standards for ATV and Side-by-Side oils in place, Polaris sets its own standards. Thousands of hours and hundreds of thousands of miles of severe field testing have proven PS-4 Extreme Duty provides the ultimate protection for Polaris customers in hot climates and extreme applications.

• Ultimate hot weather performance
• Increased corrosion & rust resistance
• Extremely shear stable
• Formulated specifically for Polaris 4-cycle engines

To watch a video about the development of PS-4 Extreme Duty oil, follow this link: http://www.purepolarisoil.com/videos.asp?vid=5

Yamaha Launches OHV Access Initiative GRANT-Tracking Map

Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. proudly announced the launch of its OHV Access Initiative GRANT-tracker interactive Google map, a visual snapshot of the program’s activity across the country. In January of 2008, the Yamaha OHV Access Initiative launched with the mission to promote safe, responsible riding and open, sustainable riding areas. To date the program has invested nearly million through 140 GRANTS (Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nations Trails) to local riding communities across the country to improve the OHV experience for all.

The Yamaha GRANT map is a resource to finding local, reputable riding clubs and areas across the country to network, share riding experiences and, ultimately, serve to identify additional areas that could be supported by the OHV Access Initiative.

Examples of appropriate projects for GRANTs include, but are not limited to:
• Trail development, restoration and maintenance
• Trail signage and map production
• Staging area construction, renovation and maintenance
• Land stewardship, trail safety and education

The OHV Access Initiative GRANT-tracker map can be accessed on the “GRANT Recipients” page of www.yamaha-motor.com/ohvaccess/. Interested organizations can also find information on how to become eligible for GRANTs as well as detailed information, downloadable guidelines and an application document.

ATR Targets RZR Owners with New Cage

Constructed from 1 and 3/4” .120 wall DOM, ATR’s unit is significantly stronger than the factory RZR XP roll cage. The Predator Roll Cage includes ATR’s Polaris RZR XP rear tube bumper that features ATR’s “Chassis Rib” frame plate that braces the rear suspension’s radius arm mounts and provides for the most secure way to tie in the rear of the roll cage. ATR Predator roll cage comes with optional formed aluminum top, flag and rear view mirror mounts. Custom powder coating available.

For more information: www.allterrainresearch.net

Rugged Radio’s New Site

Rugged Radio’s has just launched their new communication website with updated photos, expanded product lines, dozens of new products, and detailed information. The new site is a benchmark for us off-road enthusiasts, providing all the toys and eye candy we want in a new, easy to navigate layout.

www.RuggedRadios.com

Racing

ATV MX Championship

Heading into the final round of the ATV MX Championship, John Natalie has established a 10-point buffer over Josh Upperman after winning Round 10 at Red Bud in Buchanan, Michigan. John rode his Holz Racing/Motoworks/Can-Am DS 450 to a second place finish in Moto 1, and a first place finish in Moto 2 to take the overall win.

John will race next at the final round of the 2011 AMA ATV Motocross Pro Championship, to be held at Loretta Lynn’s in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee on August 13th – 14th.

Friday Night Lights

GBC Motorsports has raffled off a set of high performance Bomb Squad MX tires at each of the Friday Night Lights Summer Series races so far this season and will be giving away another set of Bomb Squad MX tires at the next round on August 12th at Milestone MX.

The Friday Night Lights ATV Summer Series at Milestone MX Park in Riverside, Calif. is one of the most successful amateur ATV racing series in Southern California, and GBC Motorsports is proud to support local ATV racing. The series draws amateurs from all over California, as well as pro racers like Jeremie Warnia and David Haagsma. For more information on the Friday Night Lights ATV Summer Series, head to: www.milestonemx.com

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