Rugged Radios goes retro for its latest build. Custom UTVs are nothing new but every once in awhile, you see something that makes you stop in your tracks and just stare. The new Rugged General does precisely that. This 2016 Polaris General is posing as a World War II Willys Jeep with it’s historically-accurate Willys […] More »

Showroom condition minus the tax Spring is in the air! The sun is coming up earlier, the geese are flying back north and your ATV Connection editors are, like always, digging through SprocketList in the hopes of finding you a good deal on a machine to make those early spring rides a reality without breaking […] More »

Outdoor Access Initiative Assists in Rehabbing Public Lands and OHV Areas Impacted by 2016 Wildfire Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, employees returned to the San Bernardino National Forest last week to volunteer their time in support of projects aiding the fire-damaged OHV trails within the Trestles / Baldy Mesa OHV staging area. Working with members of […] More »

Polaris wants to make customers aware of a recall that might affect current loan vehicles: Model-year 2016-2017 RZR 900, 1000, Turbo and GENERAL 1000. This recall is not related to any of the prior recalls Polaris has announced. The recall is as follows: The vehicle engine can misfire and the temperatures of the exhaust and […] More »

Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announces the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative awarded more than $350,000 in funds and equipment to 26 grant recipients in 2016. The final grants for 2016 comprised more than $73,000 awarded to four recipients, including support for both National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF Day) and the Progressive Agricultural Foundation’s Safety Day […] More »

BRP has recalled approximately 780 units when it was found that affected vehicles might unexpectedly roll away when in the “park” or “P” position, posing an injury hazard to users. This recall involves model year 2016 Can-Am Defender, Defender DPS, and Defender XT model side-by-side off-road vehicles. The vehicles were sold in various colors and […] More »

Polaris is recalling nearly 10,000 Sportsman 570 ATVs due to a fire hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Polaris has received 35 reports of damaged fuel rails and leaks. No injuries have been reported. The number of affected is about 9,900. This recall involves model year 2014 through 2016 Sportsman 570 Touring […] More »