Instant pulse accelerator. Playing off-road avoids many of the common pitfalls and dangers of the streets but as this video proves, deer are a factor in either environment. This one is just a close call, fortunately, but the real-time portion of the clip demonstrates just how quickly things like this can happen.

Spidery quad. Typically we approach off-road suspension with the concept of a vertically swinging link or arm fastened to a shock absorber to control the speed of the motion. Swincar has a different approach to all of this – theirs is the idea of independent multi-swing links not only eliminating the need for shocks, but […] More »

Affordable and in need of a little mechanical patience. Winter may be in full swing but your ATV Connection editors are, like always, searching out the good deals on SprocketList to help make some snowy rides a reality. That said, this week’s ad takes us to a place called Hohenwald, TN. According to the listing […] More »

What do they mean by off-road only? We’ve all seen the warning stickers plastered over our ATVs stating that they are for off-road use only but some riders view these as more of a suggestion than a fact of life. Every once in a while though, you encounter that rare ATV that absolutely refuses to […] More »

Note to Santa: Yamaha’s got the goods. Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, introduced the all-new Grizzly 90 this year, adding to its line of premier starter ATVs that would make an unforgettable holiday gift for entry-level riders. The Grizzly 90 is a confidence-inspiring recreational youth ATV for riders ages 10 and up, and it joined Yamaha’s […] More »

Gravity vs. 4×4 The situation seems easy enough- get man and machine to the top of the hill. Together, preferably. Pro Tip: It’s never very encouraging when the ATV returns riderless.

Where should I begin my ATV search? Dear ATVC: Been lurking this site reading reviews etc. but now I’m ready to take the plunge and I could use some help. I’m from Canada but spending this winter in AZ. I’d like to buy a used ATV but have no idea which resource to look. Craigslist […] More »