Following a banner season in 2013, the Yamaha ATV Racing team is off to a strong start in 2014 topping podiums and leading three major series across the country. Reigning back-to-back AMA ATV champion Chad Wienen won the season opener at Aonia Pass MX atop his YFZ450R, while teammate Thomas Brown, who placed second overall […] More »

Tiger Racing just released a new hood for the Honda TRX 450R. The V-Hood is made to have more room to fit stickers or sponsors with its high profile sides. It also has a look like no other on the market with its thin to wide grills and a V top make this hood a […] More »

Dear ATVC: I used to race a 250R 2-stroke in the mid 1980s and have gotten the itch to return to the local tracks lately and have been checking around the local dealerships for a good deal. I’ve noticed the 2-stroke race ATV is all but extinct now. I’ve been hearing the major difference between […] More »

Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., announces a new Black and Crimson 2014 Special Edition (SE) YFZ450R to round out its roster of sport ATVs that now includes four SE models this year. The new SE YFZ450R joins Yamaha’s existing 2014 SE sport models including a Midnight Blue Raptor 700R, Metallic Grey/White Raptor 700R and a Crimson […] 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 snowy 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 a […] More »

So you know you need the performance and addictive always-on-hand-thrust of a 450 but can’t decide which one is right for you? We feel your pain. Despite similar spec sheets, each has a very distinct personality. Sadly these are rather dark days for the premier 450cc race class. When the economy tanked in 2008, the […] 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 »