As close as you’re going to get. Dear ATVC: Searching for my next quad and currently have a Yamaha Warrior. I want to find something not too huge and possibly with a foot shifter/clutch like my warrior. My top choices so far are the Wolverine (used 2006-2009) or Grizzly. Both of these will probably be […] More »

Honda’s unique transmission explained. Dear ATVC: How does the Honda DCT transmission differ from other CVTs and how does it work? Well, the ends result (the Continuously Variable Transmission) isn’t really unique with Honda’s Dual Clutch Transmission, but rather the interaction between the rider and the machine is different. How so? The DCT allows the […] More »

Meet the new Ryx. Kawasaki is proud to announce the arrival of its Teryx KRX4 1000 sport side-by-side lineup for 2023. The all-new four-seater opens the doors for families to enjoy outdoor adventures in class-leading comfort and brings the high-performance and dependability needed to dominate any adventure. The all-new four-seater is built off of the […] More »

The CVT reigns supreme. These days almost all of our ATVs comes in one of two configurations as far as transmissions go. You either have a fully automatic CVT system or you have a fully manual 5-speed setup. They are distinct because they operate at extreme ends of the spectrum. In the automatic corner a […] More »

This is a drive belt but the machine is not belt driven. Dear ATVC: I’m sorry if this is a stupid question but I don’t know much about mechanics and I’m afraid to post it on a public forum for fear of getting lambasted by those who do. When an ATV has a belt transmission, […] More »

Welcome to 2022, Arctic Cat style. Arctic Cat Inc., a Textron Inc. company, previewed a new ATV today as part of its Model Year 2022 lineup available in authorized dealerships in July. The all-new Alterra 600 EPS features an all-new engine, drivetrain and chassis offering increased power, better handling, more durability, and easier servicing. The […] More »

The Gates catalog just got fatter for 2020. Gates, a leading global provider of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions, is launching over 40 new G-Force RedLine (CVT) belt sizes to now cover the majority of modern high-performance off-road applications. This portfolio expansion builds upon the successful performance of an initial 10 G- Force […] More »