The small and mighty ORV. What Is It? Cardo PACKTALK EDGE ORV is a complete in-helmet communication system in a box specially designed for the rigors of off-roading. How Does it Work? The system includes everything you need to install both the intercom and speakers into your helmet. It’s a hands-free device where simply saying […] More »
Meet the rocket ship of today’s generation. Fact: If it weren’t for Yamaha holding down the fort, today’s ATV buyer wouldn’t be able to get a full sport/ race ATV with manual clutch. Your ATV Connection editors remember a time 15 years ago when there were no less than 18 such machines vying for consumer […] More »
The art of deflation. There are no shortage of handy devices and solutions to getting air into our tires, but what about when it comes to letting air out? There are times when lowering air to a given pressure on the trail is paramount or situations where thoroughly deflating a tire can be a time-consuming […] More »
The mighty midsize Sportsman. So you’ve decided a Sportsman from Polaris is the right ATV for you. You’re looking for a nice balance of performance with utility potential, an automatic CVT transmission, do-it-all attitude and rugged styling. The first major decision comes in the form of engine selection. For 2022 Polaris offers four choices: 450, […] More »
Relief in a box. We’ll cut to the chase on this one – riding is great fun but a long day in the saddle, especially if you race, can lead to sore muscles, knots and tender spots. Often unsuccessful at getting our own wives, girlfriends or the girl next door to massage away our aches […] More »
Seems like a dream now. The ATV industry is weird. Back when it gained mainstream in the 1980s, racing motocross was a major attraction. Companies like Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki all manufactured high performance 2-stroke race equipment and offered sponsorship and contingency programs that rivaled the best in 2-wheel and snowmobile sectors. Then lawsuits […] More »
King of the Sportsman. Your ATV Connection editors are no spring chickens. We remember a time when a 350cc engine packed into a utility machine was considered overkill. When Yamaha came out with the Kodiak 400 back in 1993, we thought—what will humanity possibly do with all of this excess? These days 500s represent the […] More »