Have someone pinch you if you must, but it’s not a dream. We like to wax poetic about the past around here – back when anyone could head down to the dealer and buy a brand new 2-stroke performance quad like the 350cc twin cylinder Yamaha Banshee or the legendary Suzuki LT500R Quadzilla. Those days […] More »

A good smoker candidate. Dear ATVC: I’ve been kicking around the idea of doing up a custom build for racing and hill climbing but decided that a modern 2-strorke is probably the way to go because of weight savings and simplicity to rebuild compared to a 4-stroke. Do you have any suggestions on which would […] More »

The code has the problem narrowed down to a specific area. Dear ATVC: I have a Polaris Sportsman ETX that goes into limp mode only while in gear (otherwise runs good). It’s showing engine code 520 194-2. This actually makes sense as 520 194-2 is usually related to steering/ throttle positioning error. The most common […] More »

Can it be done? Perhaps. Should it be done? Probably not. Dear ATVC: How hard would it be to install a Honda Fourtrax 250 engine into a Yamaha Timberwolf 250 body? The difficulty in this swap depends heavily upon your own degree of comfort with making some modifications. Judging by the physical dimensions of the […] More »

New platform for a classic event. Can-Am is thrilled to announce that it is returning to the Dakar Rally for 2025 with an all-new vehicle and a heavy-hitting driver lineup to compete in one of the toughest races in the world. The Can-Am Maverick R will make its highly-anticipated Rally Raid debut in the T4 […] More »

Just keep it running! This guy was doing everything right when someone else had the bright idea (pun intended) to tell him to shut off his headlights. You can guess what happened next.

A sponsorship opportunity for the 2025 racing season across all disciplines. Engine Ice, the premier choice for powersports coolant and antifreeze, is excited to announce the opening of applications for their 2025 racing support program. As part of this initiative, Engine Ice is looking for dedicated athletes who will represent the brand and become true […] More »