Is the cold the key to maximum performance? Maybe. Dear ATVC: I have a question nobody seems to have a solid answer on. When the temperature outside drops, does engine compression go up? If so, is cold air riding a means of gaining horsepower? This is a good question but the answer is only “not […] More »

With only 250 being released to the world, this is a true limited edition. Polaris Off Road has unleashed its latest creation – the new RZR Pro R Race Replica Limited Edition. The vehicle pays homage to the dominance of the Polaris RZR Pro R Factory race UTV – the only OEM-developed race UTV, undefeated […] More »

You have to go big to make it in this class. CFMOTO clearly understands. If you want to be taken seriously in the premiere 1000cc performance SxS class in 2024, you need some pretty impressive specs. The competition is fierce in this segment. CFMOTO is the latest manufacturer to throw its hat into the ring […] More »

The big Villain gets some DRT aftermarket love. DRT Motorsports is thrilled to introduce the 2024 lineup of innovative aftermarket parts for the Segway Villain SX10. The esteemed manufacturer — with a storied history as a trailblazer in the personal transportation industry — went all in when they ventured into the side-by-side sector of powersports, […] More »

Pumping up the compression. Dear ATVC: I have a 1996 Honda Foreman 400 TRX400FW. It’s runs great. But I’m wondering what I can do for more power? I was thinking of shaving the cylinder head to increase the compression ratio. As of now it’s 8.2:1. Using 93 octane wouldn’t be a big deal to me. […] More »

Going extinct. Dear ATVC: My dealership supplies utility quads to farmers and the main business tends to be 400 to 500cc 4wd machines, as these combine being big enough to pull a trailer with being not too heavy on petrol. However, we also move a few 250 Hondas every year, mostly to dairy farmers who […] More »

Yamaha isn’t letting 2020 stop them. Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announces funding for the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) grant program’s third quarter, supplying essential resources to local and national outdoor recreation and land stewardship organizations working to create and protect access to public land for outdoor recreation. “Enjoying the outdoors has become a primary […] More »