The same but different. Dear ATVC: I have the chance to pick up a very well maintained custom built 250R race quad. I’ve never ridden a 2-stroke but am thinking about using it for what it was built to do – race some local enduro. Coming from much bigger bore 4-strokes, how steep will the […] More »

$8-mill strong and still accepting applications. Yamaha Motor Corp., USA has announced the latest recipients of its Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) grants for the second quarter of 2025. With this round of funding, the program has now invested more than $8 million across over 550 projects since 2008, reinforcing Yamaha’s leadership in protecting and […] More »

The hard part is definitely behind you. Dear ATVC: Looking for the proper gaps to adjust the intake and exhaust valves please and thank you. After changing the carb, coil, plug, stator, voltage regulator, air filter and checked for leaks. The quad starts and runs smoothly till you give it gas, then it runs rough. […] More »

Ours is an industry that depends on global commerce. The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) is sounding the alarm over newly expanded 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum “derivative products,” warning that the move could drastically increase the cost of motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides, and parts — and ultimately threaten dealers, distributors, and aftermarket businesses across the […] More »

We almost have it. Dear ATVC: I picked up a children’s quad yesterday which runs but needs some work. It has a BMX seat on it and I was able to locate a VIN which is L5NATMGT47T076943. It appears to be a Tao Tao but I cannot tell what CC or model. I spoke with […] More »

Can-Am rips to the podium. Last Friday, Can-Am racers took on one of the toughest off-road races in the U.S., the iconic Vegas to Reno by Best in the Desert. Battling extreme temperatures and the rugged terrain of the Nevada desert, Can-Am’s Cody Bradbury and Cody Miller made the most of the challenging conditions, finishing […] More »

One of the closest, most dramatic finishes in history. In a stunning display of skill, stamina, and precision, Polaris-supported racer, Mitch Guthrie Jr. raced his way to victory in the RZR Pro R Factory at the legendary 2025 Las Vegas to Reno, taking home the overall UTV win and finishing second overall among all four-wheeled […] More »