Off-road only? Maybe not. Dear ATVC: I was considering getting a Mahindra ROXOR over a Polaris or Can-Am SxS because I figured it could be used for some street use too only to find out, it’s every bit as illegal as the rest of them. Why? Can it be made street legal? According to our […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | October 17, 2021
Are there any bad choices in the modern 1000cc class? Dear ATVC: I’m planning to buy a Can-Am Outlander MAX XT-P 1000R work quad, and one thing keeps bothering me. Why not save some money and buy a CFMOTO Gladiator X1000 EPS instead? Is there really such a big difference, especially in terms of quality […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | September 26, 2021
Needs a coat. Dear ATVC: Seeking recommendations for a cover for a quad that has both a windshield and a 2up seat/storage box. Thanks!!! A few years ago, people looked at you funny when you said you were looking for a cover for your ATV. These days there are hundreds of solid choices available from […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | November 29, 2020
Do brands really equal performance? Dear ATVC: I built up a 250R with plans of racing when life gets back to normal and have a question that never seems to get addressed. How come when testing quads, especially high performance ones, nobody ever mentions the brand and octane of the fuel being run through them. […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | August 31, 2020
A simpler design from a simpler era. Dear ATVC: I bought a 85 Suzuki Quadrunner 230 that had an amateur switch wire up.. I would like to know what it would take to just add a flip switch to power up and what wires to use and keep. If there’s one good thing to be […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | December 29, 2019
Twinsies. Dear ATVC: I have a 2007 Honda 400EX around my house. I ride 3rd gear in tight parts and top out 4th and occasionally hit 5th in fast parts. I’m basically always topping it out and wanting more speed and power. My 400ex has worked well at home with my small jumps and I […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | July 8, 2019
Do I have to invest big to decide whether or not the sport is for me? Dear ATVC: Looking to buy first ATV for use in Arizona. Seeing as how the terrain is sandy and rocky, can I get away with just a 2WD? I’m old but a beginner so looking at something like an […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | November 4, 2018
