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App-ATV integration still feels like sorcery to many of us old-school four-wheelers, and yet the strides being made by brands like Polaris in this regard are nothing short of amazing. Ever working to further the technological game, Polaris has been working for 18 months to rebuild its Ride Command platform for improved functionality and purpose.

Once upon a time, many trail systems had 1,000 pound limits for ATVs. Then UTVs hit the scene and took the trails by storm, and suddenly the half-ton weight limit was troublesome. Trails suddenly had 2,000 pound weight limits to accommodate the side-by-sides, and that limit has stood strong for some years now. But with the weight of new machines continually increasing, the one-ton weight limit is in jeopardy, and Maine is now debating increasing the weight limit for ATVs on its trails.

Honda Powersports and 6666 Ranch (pronounced "four sixes ranch") have linked up for a three-year partnership. For those unfamiliar with the latter, it's a 260,000-acre ranch in Texas that oversees thousands of cattle with a special eye towards conservation and good land stewardship. The partnership makes Honda "The Official Powersports Partner of 6666 Ranch."

It was a fantastic outing at the 2026 King of the Hammers (KOH) race for Polaris and Brock Heger. Fresh off a big win at the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, Heger piloted his RZR Pro R to the top of the podium in the 7th annual Desert Challenge and the UTV Open class during the Limited Race. This is Heger's third consecutive Desert Challenge victory, and Polaris had others helping the brand behind Heger as well.

The Honda Talon is a great sport-rec rig, and though it isn't a household name like the Polaris RZR or Can-Am Maverick, it's still a well-rounded machine in any trim and spec. Instead of rocking the boat, Honda has barely tinkered with it for the 2026 model year, choosing to equip the 1000R FOX Live Valve and 1000R-4 FOX Live Valve with 30" tires and leave the rest untouched.

Pay-per-mile motorcycle insurance company VOOM is expanding to Colorado, and for the first time, adding coverage for off-road vehicles in the state. Though ATV and UTV coverage will only be in Colorado at first, VOOM says it soon expand to cover off-road vehicles in other states.

According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Polaris has recalled 80,000 Sportsman 450 and 750 models built between 2021 and 2023, plus an additional 13,900 units sold in Canada.

Here's another installment in Can-Am's short film series, with a story of how a soldier returning from the battlefield found a way to work through his struggles by challenging himself with off-road adventure and surrounding himself with the scene and the family that comes with it all. See the video below and a brief press release beneath:

By popular demand, Polaris has announced the return of some trim levels and submodels previously dropped from the Ranger and Sportsman lines.

"We are constantly learning from the unique ways customers use our products," said Steve Menneto, President of Polaris Off Road. "From mudding to property maintenance, these vehicles are purpose-built with enhanced features that enable our customers to make the most of their day, and we're excited to bring them back for 2023."

Traveling from one coast to the other is pretty easy in a car or on a motorcycle. Routes like the Trans America Trail make it fairly easy to stick to dirt as much as possible. But Canadian military veteran Matthew Webb is taking the path less traveled, both literally and figuratively.

A recent rule change in the World Off Road Championship Series (WORCS) may shake up the competition a bit. Hybrid ATVs no more than 450cc are now allowed in the Pro class. But it's not exactly what you might think!

Honda's liter-class side-by-side sees a recall for an issue that could potentially destroy your engine if not addressed. This is in addition to a previous Honda recall from 2022 for the Talon SxS. See below for more details.

Want to give your machine a new look? If you're wondering what a new set of wheels can do for you, Moose has a new app that can help.

The 2023 Dakar Rally is over, and the results are in. As always, some of these results are a bit surprising.

CAKE, best-known for its innovate ebikes, is planning to move into the world of four-wheelers. Currently, the Swedish manufacturer is working on a project called Kibb—an EV that can serve as both a utility ATV and an autonomous farm vehicle.

Looking for some help with your racing plans for 2023? Atturo Tire is looking to back racers with a newly expanded contingency program. See details in their press release below: