Your Viking is tough, and it deserves Yamaha UTV windshields worthy of those epic off-roading adventures. As the only genuine three-person side-by-side on the market, the Viking pulls triple duty whether you’re hunting, off-roading for kicks or working a serious landscaping job that requires at least three people to complete. It’s Yamaha’s most powerful UTV, featuring a 686 cc, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled SOHC power plant. This top-of-the-line engine offers low-end acceleration and has the rpms to power through even the toughest of hills and trails. Of course, such a rough rider will come across a challenge or two that pushes...

The Pioneer 500 demands a prime Honda UTV windshield created just for this off-roading machine. As any Pioneer fan knows, the 500 acts like a regularly sized side-by-side, complete with enough passenger room for hours of adventure. It boasts incredible off-roading, but with a SxS twist. It’s actually a lot narrower than what you’d expect from a full-size, able to maneuver on the tightest of trails and fits easily into your average truck bed. Basically, it’s begging for off-roading shenanigans, but gives you all the features you want in a full-size, such as 4WD, paddle shifting and independent rear suspension....

Think you know what UTV windshields are for? Think again, because they perform key functions well beyond keeping you protected from the elements — although that’s critical when you’re off-roading in the rain and mud, snowmobiling through fresh powder or taking potential residents around the retirement home grounds you manage. The windshield does much more than keep bugs out of your face, and is actually considered a critical part of the UTV’s safety restraint system (SRS), just like your seat belts. A damaged windshield is akin to a nonworking air bag in a vehicle: It puts everyone in the UTV...

UTV windshields are usually made from a special material called Lexan, and a few are made of acrylic. Regular windshields for cars are made from safety glass. Ask whether your UTV windshield is Lexan or acrylic when shopping, and do your research so you know the pros and cons of each. Also known as sheet-grade polycarbonate, Lexan is quicker to scratch than acrylic, but it’s also much more resistant to impact — a must for many UTV riders. Both materials are tough, but Lexan is a little stronger — in fact, it’s 200 times stronger than glass. However, acrylic has...

The right UTV accessories can prevent serious injury from UTV rollovers, but the best plan of attack is to prevent a rollover in the first place. A knowledgeable and safety-minded UTV owner/rider will have rollover protection in place and make sure to practice common sense. Unfortunately, “common sense is not so common,” said French philosopher Voltaire, and he remains correct to this day. One of the biggest causes of UTV rollovers is operating them on public roads. UTVs are designed exclusively for off-road usage, which is why driving them on public roads is illegal in the vast majority of the...

Load up your KYMCO or Kawasaki and join one of the best UTV off-roading tours around the country. Even for the weekend warrior, joining a tour brings an unprecedented sense of adventure and camaraderie. It can be dangerous to learn all the bends and valleys of a brand-new trail on your own, but with local guides and fellow riders, you can turn an exploration into an adventure for the record books. Incredible tours can be found around the country and the world, but what you need is a list of the cream of the crop. 1. Red River Off-Road: Red...

Having the right UTV accessories for your next hunting trip is critical to enjoy a safe, fun and memorable getaway. Unlike ATVs, UTVs feature side-by-side seating , making them the perfect off-roading vehicle for tandem hunters (or anyone who wants more space right beside them). Larger UTVs have room for six people, assuming extra seating attachments have been added. A small fleet of UTVs can take a number of hunters out to the field together, easily carrying all necessary gear. Depending on your type of UTV, varying terrain can be handled with ease and you can power through all types...

Rollover protection (ROP) is an important accessory for your UTV. There is no getting around the fact that sometimes UTVs roll over, especially if they are used for hunting, racing or off-roading. According to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), ROP involves an “open steel framework enclosing a UTV that is strength rated to Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J2194-97 standards, or better, to resist collapse during a vehicle rollover.” The BLM goes on to clarify that brush cages and cab enclosures are not automatically rated as ROP, but may be in some instances. Furthermore, having ROP is a requirement...

Do you think your Kawasaki, Kymco or Polaris is the best UTV in its category? Spring is in the air, and UTV competition registrations are pouring in. The warm weather means it is time to show off your off-roading machine while picking up bragging rights and some choice prizes. Whether you normally use your ATV for recreation, hunting or riding at the golf course, nothing compares to showing the world that your ride trumps them all. Nevada Passage Wide Open This competition takes place in Winnemucca, Nevada, May 6-7 and is host to a fun set of challenges presented only...

There is no better UTV than the powerful Polaris Ranger to represent the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, and now it’s official. In early March 2015, the Ranger was selected as the official UTV of the PRCA, the Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo and Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. According to Karl Stressman, Commissioner for the PRCA, “Given that the majority of our members and fans reside in rural America, this partnership is a perfect fit. Polaris Ranger’s commitment to ProRodeo truly shows the marketing efficacy of this sport and we are proud to have them on board.” The Ranger and professional...