Does Your UTV Need ROP?
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...
Upcoming UTV Competitions
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...
Polaris Ranger is the New UTV of the PRCA
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...
Polaris RZR UTV World Championship Desert Classic Results
The inaugural Polaris RZR UTV World Championship Desert Classic in Laughlin, Nevada, Feb. 20-22, 2015, drew UTV and Polaris owners, quad lovers and motorcycle addicts from around the world. Participants didn’t need to race a Polaris in order to gain a competitive edge, but considering it was the only UTV to make it into the race title, plenty of adoration was directed toward this particular brand. The event is the newest...
Celebs and Their UTVs
Get a UTV, live like a celebrity? That seems to be the case, at least with some well-known celebs who have been spotted off-roading on their own UTVs! For example, Brad Pitt was snapped with his son Maddox tooling around their Santa Barbara estate on a UTV. It’s even reported that Brad nailed a trick on a quad bike, boosting himself on two wheels (without Maddox, in case any riders were...
How to Clean UTV Windshields Correctly
A clean UTV windshield is critical for your safety and enjoyment in the great outdoors. If you have invested in a high-quality, custom-fitted polycarbonate windshield for your vehicle, would you risk ruining it with improper care? Some customers mistakenly believe that they can clean polycarbonate surfaces the same way they might care for Plexiglas, but they are actually very different composite materials. And, unlike Plexiglas, it’s much harder to correct scratches...
Colorado to Pass New Terrain Vehicle Bill?
Are you about to spot UTVs on Colorado county roads soon? That’s the direction a measure seems to be headed, which will potentially allow off-highway vehicles, such as UTVs, to legally drive on county roads. However, don’t start mapping out your new routes just yet. According to Colorado lawmakers, the measure is on the right track but still has a lengthy journey ahead before it’s kosher to take to the county...
Don’t Run from the Police in an UTV!
Police haven’t revealed if it was a Kawasaki, Polaris, Yamaha or other type of UTV—all they know is that, despite one thief’s best efforts, apparently a UTV can’t elude or outrun a cruiser for long. In Clarksville, Tennessee, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department told local news crews that when a local terrain vehicle was first reported as stolen, it didn’t make much of a blip on their radar. However, the last...
4 Best Winter UTV Trails in the US
Does your idea of the ultimate winter vacation include heading to a far-off trail with your ATV in tow? From Utah to New York and everywhere in between, there are some fantastic, snow-blanketed trails begging for your weekend warrior prowess. When planning your trailblazing over the river and through the woods to ring out 2014 with a bang, why not look beyond the usual local day trips? America is brimming with...
ATV and UTV Use Can Make You Healthier
Think your Arctic Cat or CanAm UTV is just for kicks? A recent study by the Canadian Off-Highway Vehicle Distributors Council (COHV), All-Terrain Quad Council of Canada (AQCC) and Motorcyclist Confederation of Canada (MCC) revealed that riding ATVs is actually incredibly beneficial to your health. Coming out of York University, the study proves what ATVers and off-roaders have known for years: Hitting the trails is great for your body, mind and...
