An aftermarket ATV intake. Dear ATVC: I bought a 1993 Suzuki LT230 Quad Sport and the dude said he did some “mods” because he raced a little. He took off the air box and left only a small air filter. It’s not protected from water or dirt and connects straight to the carb. I’ve cleaned […] More »

Why isn’t the motor of the future available now? Dear ATVC: Any news of the big boys (Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki) coming out with an electric utility quad yet? The market seems to have been left to Chinese cheapos for kids and overpriced machines made by “specialists”. Tesla’s offering is priced right where you would expect […] More »

Honda is making some Pioneer improvements. As a part of a huge 2022 model-year powersports product announcement, Honda revealed the bulk of its rec/utility side-by-side lineup, including the improved Pioneer 1000 platform and the returning midsize Pioneer 700. (The entry-level Pioneer 500 and Pioneer 520 were announced in November.) Headlining the announcement is the popular […] More »

Weak, yellow spark from a fouled plug. Dear ATVC: I think I have a problem with the coil on my Suzuki LTZ. I have viewed a lot of pages but can’t find an exact answer or advice on how to check somehow. The sparks off the plug is yellow and seems weak. The engine doesn’t […] More »

The science behind the process. When it comes to a four-stroke engine, there is a very simple process taking place every single time your piston rockets up and down its cylinder bore – your intake and exhaust valves open and close once per every two crank revolutions. That means your piston goes up twice and […] More »

Steel is real. Dear ATVC: I’m rebuilding my 250R and decided to update the clutch basket to an aftermarket unit. Can you explain to me in the world the steel would be $50 more than the aluminum? Shouldn’t it be the other way around? You’d think but there is actually a reason the steel basket […] More »

One of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2022. Today, Fast Company announced its annual list recognizing the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2022, and honored the partnership between Polaris (NYSE: PII), the global leader in powersports, and Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in electric motorcycles and powertrain, as one of the most innovative joint […] More »