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As part of its Geared For Good mantra, Polaris' efforts here come in the form of machine and monetary. The company is donating a Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar Edition Premium to the Texas Search and Rescue (TEXSAR) response organization, which will employ the machine in helping to navigate the tough terrain and hard-to-reach areas for rescue and recovery efforts.

It seems like we've already been waiting for the big reveal of Kawasaki's upcoming H2 super-UTV for an eon already, ad while that day is still to come, we finally have concrete evidence of what will be powering it. Unveiled in a patent filing on the World Intellectual Property Organization, that unit looks to be a beastly unit that will motivate this side-by-side.

When the temperature drops you don't have to stop riding your ATV or Side-by-Side (SxS). Fall will be here before you know it. The reality is - riding in cold weather is fun and can really open up some amazing scenery to you if you are prepared for it. Getting the right cold weather riding gear can really extend your season, and is something you should consider, especially if you live in climates that have true seasonal shifts.

The UTV power wars are in full swing, and Kawasaki is rearing back on its haunches in preparation for what we expect to be a huge product launch. With another teaser of the upcoming H2, Kawasaki is giving us a look at the fact that it's bringing out the big guns with its upcoming super-UTV.

It seems that Polaris is cooking up a new configuration possibility for its hugely popular RZR model. This innovation would allow the four-seat models convert to five-seaters, increasing versatility in the process.

It has come to light that these PFAS do have harmful effects, and they pose a particular risk on children. Studies have shown that PFAS content is directly linked to cancer, liver damage, and more. PFAS-- synthetic chemicals-- appear in countless everyday items. As it turns out, they're also in many of the components in quads, but increased protection in California for children means the sale of these machines is on the line.

Polaris Inc., in collaboration with the National Forest Foundation (NFF), has announced the recipients of the 2025 Polaris Fund for Outdoor Recreation Grants. A total of $113,000 will be distributed across five projects aimed at improving trail access, visitor safety and conservation in U.S. National Forests.

Your ATV or Side-by-Side (SxS) rolls on four tires, just like your car or truck, and this is one of the more important parts to your machine. Tires are often the first thing people change when they go to customize their machines, too. This is usually due to a performance issue, or an aesthetic one.

Red Bull and its Honda partner might not be having the best time in the Formula 1 world as of late, but the pairing isn't letting any of that debacle get in the way of their hopeful success in the UTV racing world. For the remainder of the 2025 season and beyond, Honda's Factory Race Team has officially become a part of the Red Bull team.

The Red Dot Awards celebrate excellence in design, and the 2025 Award winners have been announced. Among those is Can-Am, which is notably celebrated for Design Team of the Year, a first for a Canadian company. A few specific machines won as well, ringing in another round of wins for Can-Am.

With the help of Jay Leno, Yamaha has donated a police-prepped golf cart to the Burbank, California police department. The officers will reportedly use the Yamaha UMAX Rally 2+2 will b to help oversee motorcycle riding skill development, with it specifically being used to support course design, riding instruction, and operations at the department's motorcycle training facility.

For years now, OEMs have been working to help preserve the communities and realms in which their products are used. Polaris is one such company, with the brand's TRAILS Grants helping to keep powersports-backed outdoors activities alive. The company has now announced that its Spring 2025 donation tally has crossed $120k, with 13 organizations as recipients.

ITP has been a leader in the ATV and UTV tire industry for decades now, and the brand has just unveiled its newest offering. The new Savage XT UTV tire is designed with the weight and performance of modern side-by-sides in mind, and it's being rolled out in a variety of sizes for a corresponding mix of machines.

Around 201,200 helmets made by 509 for the company's own brand as well as for 509 For Polaris are being recalled for not providing sufficient protection in the event of a crash, in turn posing an increased risk of head injury. Those who have these helmets should stop using them immediately, and a full list of those affected can be found on the Consumer Product Safety Commission's website.

One of the best things about riding ATVs or SxS vehicles is that you can go out and have a great time with a good group of friends. With plenty of options for 2-up (rider and passenger) ATVs and SxS vehicles, you can really share the experience firsthand. We have some great tips to help make the experience as fun and safe as possible for you and your passenger(s).

Unearthed by UTVDriver in Honda' 2024 Digital FactBook, the notice that tariffs won't impact at-the-dealer prices appears in a letter the company penned to its "Valued Honda Business Partners." Considering Honda builds some UTVs in North Carolina and South Carolina, this shouldn't come as a surprise on the surface; however, it's vital to remember that the components for said vehicles usually come from outside the country. Honda will allegedly consider whether this financial plan is working again come August of this year.