We call this a pipe and it definitely makes music. Dear ATVC: Let me start by saying I am not a mechanic. But I do hang out with some guys who like to tinker. They were telling me that the sound waves in an ATV’s exhaust pipe affect the delivery of power. This doesn’t seem […] More »

Kawasaki’s spy team, er we mean marketing department, is up to something big. Kawasaki has somehow become the James Bond of marketing in recent years. While most companies like to hold off on their big plans until the official reveal, Kawasaki likes to release teasers, trailers, vague announcements and self-started rumors to get the industry […] More »

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 »

A 2-Up quad that sacrifices nothing from the single rider experience. We’re no stranger to the Polaris Sportsman line of ATVs around here, having tested the 450, 570, 850 and 1000 in the past. However, when we got the call to check out the 2025 Touring 570 EPS, we were told immediately this wasn’t just […] 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 »

Dear ATVC: Over the weekend my Polaris Trailblazer was running great for hours. Then I heard a pop and it wouldn’t climb hills. All you hear is a grinding noise. The noise is coming from the right side. Just noticed today that the chain is extremely tight! Help!! Questions like yours are very difficult to […] More »

A little extra incentive to get out there and enjoy what we do. Today we celebrate our great nation’s independence and the month of July now boasts another reason for we off-roaders to tip our helmets. Go Ride! July is National Powersports Month, recognizing and promoting recreational and professional powersports across the USA. Created by […] More »