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...

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 race in the Best in the Desert Series, backed by MedMedia. The three-day festival kicked off with a family poker run on Friday, while the big race day took...

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 worried). One of Brad and Angelina’s neighbors, Gavin Rossdale, is also known for riding a UTV on his property. It’s clear though: You don’t need a celebrity paycheck in...

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 or haziness in polycarb windshields. Read on to learn how to care for your new UTV windshield the right way! Your Polycarbonate UTV Windshield Takes a Beating Admit it,...

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 roads. Brought forward by state Rep. J. Paul Brown of Ignacio, the proposed measure will only allow access on dirt roads, keeping paved county roads clear of UTVs as...

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 thing they expected was a low-speed pursuit in order to catch the criminal. The first call came in the early afternoon when a resident claimed their recreational vehicle had...