Dear ATVC:I always hear that Honda made the first ATV but when did all of the other manufacturers get on board? Honda did indeed introduce the first all-terrain vehicle, the three-wheeled US90 with its 7hp engine for $595 in 1970 then it would be almost a whole decade before the next Japanese ATV hit America […] More »

We here at ATV Connection eat, sleep and drink quads and even still we’re taken aback to discover there are places on the planet like this week’s Friday Funny entry. Imagine a land of endless green pastures, hordes of Honda 400EXs and closets full of denim coveralls that you can slip into before trying to […] More »

Shorter days and longer nights have us out in the workshop but in case we didn’t mention it in the past, those late-season rides through the leaf covered trails are still some of our all-time favorites. Your ATV Connection editors are still monitoring SprocketList for good deals on previously loved equipment to make those rides […] More »

With a focus on customer friendliness, the redesigned ITP site allows consumers to easily access important technical, application and product information right from the homepage. Visitors are also treated to a rotating news banner on the homepage, reporting the latest ATV and side-by-side vehicle race results, new product announcements and the ITP “Machine of the […] More »

Polaris Industries Inc. has announced the company was awarded a contract by the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) to provide MRZR Lightweight Tactical All Terrain Vehicles. This contract award spans up to five years, and allows SOCOM to manage their ultra-light tactical mobility needs to meet mission demands and emerging threats. The MRZR2 and […] More »

Dear ATVC: Does KTM even import the 525XC to the US anymore? I want one bad! I live in Ohio and wondered if you guys know where I could find one. Keep in mind I want the XC model so I have reverse. Thanks in advance. — Youngwildandfree First the bad news- KTM has indeed […] More »

In this never-before-seen footage, our cameras have captured the long-thought-mythical mating ritual of the elusive desert sport ATV. Witnessed are a Yamaha Raptor 700R and Suzuki QuadSport Z400 engaging in the ancient traditional doughnut-burning dance of honor upon the sun bleached sand. However when the Raptor pilot eases off the throttle in what can only […] More »