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2020 Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S Test Review

August 2, 2019

Polaris Introduces a NEW ATV Segment! When Polaris released the 2014, Scrambler XP 1000 Sport 4×4, we were blown away with its speed and performance. We later went on to test a Scrambler 1000 built up for cross-country racing by high-performance chassis component manufacturer, Teixeira Tech, which took the Scrambler’s handling, durability, and engine performance to the next level. Sadly, the day that Polaris announced their 2019 ATVs, it disappeared

2020 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 Test Review: VIDEO

August 2, 2019

Polaris Creates a NEW Class of ATV Since launching the Sportsman XP 1000 in 2015, Polaris has been in a back and forth horsepower war with Can-Am in the one-liter, sport utility segment. With butter smooth clutching on the Sportsman and various throttle modes to tame down the power now standard in the class, it was becoming clear that more power may no longer be what’s best for many riders.

2019 Polaris XP 1000 Test Review: VIDEO

August 2, 2019

2019 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 Test Review A couple of years back we reviewed the highly updated 2017 Sportsman XP 1000, prizing it for its revised styling, enhanced engine performance and drive by wire throttle offering various modes. The ergonomics were also updated with a dual-zone shaped seat, deeper foot wells, and shorter front end bodywork for an improved sight line. We came away enamored with the engine’s performance and

2019 Suzuki KingQuad 500 Test Review: WITH VIDEO

April 1, 2019

Suzuki, the company that was first on four-wheels, decided it was time to breathe some new life into their full-size 4×4 models. For 2019, Suzuki has made a number of updates to the venerable and nearly identical KingQuad 750 and 500 adding the most significant round of updates since the addition of power steering in 2009. Complementing updated styling, Suzuki has made a number of changes to the ATVs looking

2019 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 High Lifter Edition Test Review: WITH VIDEO

November 4, 2018

Not long ago we reviewed the highly refined 2017 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000, a sport utility ATV with a breathtaking level of performance. For general trail riding, the XP 1000 is insanely fast yet surprisingly manageable for an experienced rider. Incredibly plush, long travel suspension, excellent stability, and Polaris power steering do a very good job of allowing you to harness the machine’s over-the–top power and substantial weight. While the

HMF TRX250X / EX Performance Series Exhaust and Jet Kit Test

June 22, 2018

TRX250X and EX power upgrades from HMF We reviewed Honda TRX250X a couple of years back and really appreciated the sporty little machine for its affordability, reliability, and fun it provides for riders of all skill levels. Out of the box, the Honda feels peppy. Its 229cc, air-cooled, four-stroke pulls well off the low-end and up into the midrange before singing off pretty quickly on top. As the most common

Yamaha Raptor 700R Trail and Track Test Review: WITH VIDEO

March 23, 2026

Testing the versatility of the top-selling sport ATV A great rider can ride any sport ATV well, but few machines make almost any rider or riding experience better. In our 2014 in-depth review of the Raptor 700R, we found it to lend itself beautifully to virtually any adult size rider with a little off-road experience. The Raptor’s phenomenal performance and handling thrills the highly experienced while its ride-ability provides a

GBC XC Master Tire Test: WITH VIDEO

March 23, 2016

GBC’s high traction, highly durable, cross country race tires. Formerly known as the X-Rex, GBC’s XC Master Tires are claimed to have been remastered for improved race ready performance. The front tires feature a redesigned, narrower, lower profile for improved steering and control. The tire’s six-ply casting was formulated to be puncture resistant. They feature a tall X-knob tread pattern, with vertical ridges running down the tire’s sidewall of the

HI-Run Turf Saver 3-Wheeler Race Tire Test: WITH VIDEO

March 6, 2016

The $35.00 tire that adds more control and better lap times for WAY less money! A couple years back we turned a 1985 Honda ATC350X and 1986 ATC250R into a pair of vintage ATV racing juggernauts. While our Kenda Scorpion tires were quite affordable and provided a great blend of traction and easy sliding on tilled, loose, or sandy tracks, we wanted a tire that would break loose more easily

2016 Yamaha Kodiak 700 EPS First Test: WITH VIDEO

August 17, 2015

Can it possibly replace almost an entire line of 4×4 ATVs? In 2014, Yamaha offered four different 4×4 ATV models with variations of each: the Grizzly 350, 450, 550, and 700. In 2015, their lineup was reduced to several variations of the Grizzly 700, while Yamaha sold their remaining stock of sub-700cc models. This year, Yamaha has set out to replace the 350, 450, and 550 with three variations of