While it’s true that the glory days of sport/ performance ATVs have come to an end (again), the truth is that there are still a plethora of awesome manual-clutch contenders to chose from for 2016. Sadly only Yamaha is left holding the fort on performance quads still being manufactured this year, we’ve placed calls to […] More »

Dear ATVC: Sort of a strange question- When rebuilding the top end on my Can-Am DS, I noticed that the piston doesn’t appear round so much as bowed out for lack of a better term. If the cylinder bore is perfectly round, how can this possibly work? Or did I just get a poorly cast […] More »

According to the CPSC, BRP has issued a recall for model year 2008 through 2015 Can-Am Mini DS ATVs. The recalled vehicles are youth model ATVs and have engines sizes of 70 cubic centimeters and 90 cubic centimeters. They were sold in the colors black and yellow. “Can-Am DS” and the engine size is on […] More »

Spring has finally sprung and your ATV Connection editors are, as always, searching the depths of SprocketList in the hopes of helping locate a previously loved machine that can make early spring rides a reality for you without breaking the bank. That said, this week’s ad takes us down to West Palm Beach, FL. According […] More »

Spring has finally sprung and your ATV Connection editors are, as always, searching the depths of SprocketList in the hopes of helping locate a previously loved machine that can make early spring rides a reality for you without breaking the bank. That said, this week’s ad takes us to the home-state of Snooki and JWoww […] More »

Dear ATVC: Wondering what Can-Am makes for sport quads. I think one is called the DS XMX and another just X… I’m wondering if they make a model for trail riding. Redexrider The model you mention in your question is Can-Am’s 450cc manual clutch performance model, the DS450. In addition to its base model (yellow […] More »

You can almost forgive the awful graphics scheme this week’s Friday Funny entrant plastered all over his DS650. You may also be able to overlook the street riding, hoodie, and stocking cap in place of a helmet but when this stoppie goes wrong, the wind-pants make him pay the ultimate price.