Don’t judge based on country alone. While most people associate Chinese ATV/ UTV manufacturing with inferior quality control and materials and thus short histories, China’s Hisun Motors has been around since 1988. And even if you think you have yet to encounter one of their quads or side-by-sides, there’s a good chance you have. They […] More »

If you race, you know these guys. Houser Racing engineers & manufactures aftermarket parts for the ATV & Side X Side Industry and distributes them to the whole world but that wasn’t their original plan. These guys were racing the national motocross circuit in 1997 and needed performance parts to remain competitive. When they tried […] More »

Where it really all began. While off-road modified machines have been around since the advent of the combination of engine and wheel (think tractors), the generally regarded first commercially available ATV was called the Jiger and it was invented by a man named John Gower (Rempel) in the early 1960s. These machines initially used a […] More »

40-years strong. Aftermarket ATV suspension manufacturer FOX also makes high performance shock absorbers and racing suspension products for snowmobiles, mountain bikes, motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, off-road cars, trucks, and SUVs. They’ve been around since 1974 and are one of the only suspension brands that offer air sprung (no internal metal spring) ATV shocks. Bonus Fact: These […] More »

How it all began. Back in 1962 Ontario Drive & Gear Limited (ODG) was founded in Kitchener, Ontario. It was the subsidiary of a German company, built in Ontario to design and manufacture power transmission and gears for the North American market. Specifically ODG developed and manufactured a special transmission for a 6-wheel-drive, skid steer […] More »

Rich history in off-roading. Can-Am’s parent company (BRP) was founded by Joseph-Armand Bombardier all the way back in 1942. His plant manufactured multi-passenger snow transports, which he designed and took to Canadian market even earlier (winter of 1936–37). Today the company thrives with an international presence of over 6,800 employees. Bonus Fact: Can-Am ATVs are […] More »

Modern marvel. Humble beginnings. Evolved from a simple napkin sketch to a purpose built two-seat utility vehicle, Kawasaki revolutionized the side x side utility vehicle segment with the introduction of the Mule 1000, 30 years ago. Kawasaki saw a need in the market that was being underserved by the ATV segment, which generated the idea […] More »