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When the four-wheeler originally fell through thin ice back in 2018, the owner was fishing in 60 feet of water. Not only was the ATV consumed by the Green Mountain Reservoir, but a lot of other fishing gear as well:

I got the invite to the 2026 Yamaha Sport ATV Media Ride near Bend, Oregon, and my first honest reaction was a mix of excitement and a low-grade worry that I was about to embarrass myself in front of people who ride for a living. The event was built around the 70th anniversary release of two machines that many riders treat as sacred ground: the YFZ450R and the Raptor 700R. Seven decades of sport ATV heritage, and here I was, a guy whose entire quad résumé amounted to slow, sensible, utility stuff.

Following the launch and subsequent positive reception of the Can-Am Outlander Electric, fully electric ATVs are taking the market by storm. The next entrant comes from Chinese manufacturer Loncin, which has its X-Wolf EV10 in the works.

Chinese manufacturer Bstabo has finally launched its first round of products available to consumers. The Rock and Hawk ATVs are fully electric machines with different purposes, though they share the same maximum power output of around 23 horsepower and a range estimated to be around 75 miles. In addition to debuting its first four-wheelers, Bstabo has also posted to its website what will be its first UTVs.

Year after year, time after time, we report on Can-Am parent company BRP bringing home medals for the Red Dot Design Awards. It's almost a formality at this point, but still exciting news for the brand nonetheless. This year, the Outlander MAX 6x6, Outlander Electric, and Defender HD11 all received acknowledgement from the prestigious organization.

Powersports manufacturer CFMoto is expanding its global reach with a new brand called GOES, which is slated to launch exclusively in the European market in the coming years. The new offshoot's lineup will piggyback on that of CFMoto's existing products, taking the framework and applying new bodywork and branding to differentiate the machines for the new markets.

Apps are the name of the game these days, and the two biggest ATV and UTV manufacturers, Can-Am and Polaris, are always working to incorporate tech and mapping into their full suite of product offerings. While the duo has largely focused on the off-road side of things, Can-Am (i.e., parent company BRP) is expanding the usability of its BRP GO! app for on-road use.

When it comes to 4-wheelers and ATVs, Polaris is one of - if not the biggest - names in the game. The first ATV that I ever rode as a child to haul firewood with my father was a small Polaris 4-wheeler made in 1994, and it is still running and being used on our family farm today. Now, fast-forward to 2026 and Polaris has made enormous strides in technology and performance. We are going to take a look at their 2026 Sportsman Touring 570 Ultimate model to see if it is truly invincible or possibly imperfect. Let’s dive in!

Segway has been making waves in the powersports industry as of late, especially thanks to its Super Villain SX20T side-by-side, and it's doing big things with its ATV side of the business as well. This includes the company bringing its four-wheelers to the Red Bull Erzbergrodeo endurance race, marking the first time ATVs have participated in eight years.

ATV manufacturer Lil Pick Up has issued a recall for its youth-focused lineup of machines. The recall encompasses a few different items, all of which result in the vehicles not meeting the federal mandatory ATV safety standard, and the consequence of these shortcomings could result in injury or death.

If you haven’t started planning yet, Father’s Day is only a few weeks away. You’re not late to the party (yet), but if you want to snag a memorable Father’s Day gift, now is the time to get it in your cart so it is delivered on time. Our friends at RealTruck.com have some suggestions from the affordable to the mid-tier, so your Dad can upgrade his vehicle a bit and enjoy their time on the road even more.

Warranty and factory-provided service coverage is great... until it isn't. With today's four-wheelers and side-by-sides already costing the financial equivalent of a half-decent automobile, it's helpful to have some of the repair and maintenance costs either baked into that initial purchase price or available as a buy-once, cry-once offer. An extended service contract (ESC) is helpful here for many, and now the Torque Group is offering such for vehicles that might need it most.

Life is more expensive than ever, and hobbies are increasing in cost accordingly. Four-wheelers have never been particularly affordable, but due to rising MSRPs, more people than ever are turning to the used market for their next machine. Still, it's good fun to play the "what if" game and look around the market for the machines with the highest prices, and that's exactly what we're doing in this post. From Arctic Cat to Suzuki and everything in-between, strap in for a list of the most expensive ATVs being sold by each major four-wheeler manufacturer in 2026.

The National Off-Road Racing Association (NORRA) hosts some of the best off-road racing on the planet. With varied terrain and courses plus an enormous variety of vehicles-- from UTVs to full-size race rigs to dirt bikes-- it's a fantastic spectacle that is helping champion the sport. With the organization's 60th birthday coming up, they're putting on an enormous event to celebrate.

Polaris has a division of its brand called Polaris Government and Defense, and it concocts exactly the kind of creations you would expect. From military machines to police response rigs, this is the section of the company that helps tailor and outfit the more mass-market vehicles towards specific use cases. For their latest round of upfitting, they created the firefighting-focused XD Firefighting Skid and Rescue-X Skid, plus an array of accessories to help get the job done quickly and safely.

Honda announced that its FourTrax multipurpose line of four-wheelers will return for the 2027 model year. This means the Recon, Rancher, Foreman 4x4, Foreman Rubicon, and Rubicon 700 4x4 Automatic are all sticking around for another lap of the sun.

There's good suspension, and there's good suspension. Polaris' Dynamix DVS Suspension is bona fide excellent suspension. Learning about its ins and outs from the people responsible for it is a great opportunity, and we love hearing from them at every chance we get. So here we go, letting them do their thing, and loving every minute of it.

No, what you're looking at in this article's lead image isn't a belated April Fools' joke. Instead, new-ish manufacturer ZZSSV is cooking up a six-seat, three-row side-by-side with a 1,400-class four-cylinder engine under its hood. Not just that, they have military offerings and an ATV in the works.

Kawasaki's Mule utility machine are the backbone of many work and sports operations. The tried-and-true workhorses are extremely good tools for their given jobs, and many buyers will be relieved to know that they will be able to buy brand new Mule 4000 and 4010s for another year.

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) puts on one of the biggest vehicle-related industry shows in the world, and the historically automotive-centric event is now formally expanding to encompass the powersports industry. For 2026, there will be a whole Powersports / SxS / Lifestyle section for show attendees to enjoy.

On the personal, non-commercial side of the powersports business, buying a new machine has always offered two options: Purchasing outright, or financing. That's about to change though, as CFMoto wants to expand the ability for someone to get into a new ATV or UTV by offering buyers the ability to bring home one of their machines via an automotive industry-style lease program.

A new competitor will soon be selling four-wheelers and side-by-side vehicles alongside the stalwarts of the field, or at least that's what we can speculate from the news that Access Motors has submitted the paperwork to the USA's Consumer Product Safety Commission. The brand filed an "ATV Action Plan," which in turn means they are seeking permission to import, distribute, and subsequently sell their quads and UTVs stateside.

Episode 1 explores McGill’s West Virginia roots and how he got started on quads. It features interviews with his father, mother, wife, and family friends. You get the full picture of where The Gator came from before you ever see him at the start line.

Many of us haven't heard of MeatEater, a brand that isn't actually a carnivorous fictional dinosaur from Jurassic Park. But that might change now that Can-Am has teamed up with the outdoors company for a new partnership. To make waves in the woody space, the duo worked together to create a purpose-built Defender with its sights set on backcountry hunting and deep-woods exploration, with a nod to S3 Powersports fabrication for handling the task.

You might not immediately associate the Segway brand with side-by-sides, but there's a chance that is going to change in the coming years. We have been discussing Segway's impending market launch for some time now, and after getting the ball rolling for its motorsports division last year, Segway finally has a podium to its name in the form of third place in the 2026 Mint 400 Pro Stock Modified Class.

The Mint 400 is one of the premier off-road races in the USA, bringing more excitement and stronger competition with it every year. A huge array of competitors entered the void this year, but for the second time in a row, it was Brock Heger and Polaris' RZR Racing outfit that stood atop the top step and took home the victor's trophy.

We're coming up on the end of the first quarter of 2026 and yes, we're still talking about hydrogen propulsion. It's been on the docket for decades now, and yet hydrogen as a fuel still feels about as a Mr. Fusion bolted to the back of your vehicle. Kawasaki is apparently still at it though, trying tooth and nail to bring about a future with water vapor as the end product from combustion, for better or worse.

It's that time of year when everyone is getting desperate to be outside, and a burst of warm weather has everyone chomping at the bit to throw a leg over an ATV or get behind the wheel of an ATV. So why not dream big and start planning out a bucket list, life-goal-esque ride? We have compiled a list of the most epic spots to go off-roading via ATV or UTV, some of which you might have been to and some of which might light the fire that inspires your all-time favorite trip.

Can-Am parent company BRP has launched a new platform that will give riders and drivers access to a wide network of adventure-focused locales and facilities. Named "BRP Experiences," the syndicate brings together adventure providers and those seeking out said escapades.

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."

Deep snow and freezing cold temperatures might not be ideal for ATVing, but that doesn't mean the winter blues should put the kibosh on your four-wheeling-centric fun. Whether you're looking to build out your equipment for riding season, do some wrenching in the cover of your garage, or turn to a video game to fuel your sense of adventure, for many off-roaders, winter is a time to keep busy and think of warmer weather. And for those of us who do actually enjoy playing in the cold and/or snow, we have some pieces of kit on the list that will make it just a bit warmer.

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.

Polaris has issued a recall for certain RZR Pro R UTVs, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. A faulty alternator can fail, overheat, and catch on fire.

Even as the most race ready production ATV you can buy on the showroom floor, there are still plenty of YFZ 450R performance parts to make this Sport ATV even better.

Few people appreciate spring like ATV and UTV owners who like to play in the mud, but is your ride ready to take on the murky muddy trails? We’re here to help with our mud riding buyers guide.

With wintery wet weather coming to an end, the trails are starting to dry out and your machine needs a bath. Our ATV and UTV cleaning and maintenance guide is here to help.

The Honda TRX250X, formerly known as the TRX250EX, is a nimble handling, peppy running, sporty looking machine that’s great at getting new riders hooked on ATVing. Its reliability allows it to be handed down in families again and again, adding a lot to its value. One of the best things about it is that it’s a machine that younger riders can afford to save up for and purchase. Brand new this ATV costs $5000, but you can find them used for much less.

For many companies the annual Sand Sports Super Show is the perfect event for debuting new ATV and UTV products for maximum visibility and many times customers can take advantage of introductory show special pricing. At this year’s event there were plenty of new items, but even products that have been around for years still deserve recognition. These are our favorite items that were on display at the show this year.

If you keep getting caught out by dusk on your ATV or UTV and your existing lights just aren’t cutting it, it’s high time you considered fitting a 20 inch LED light bar.

If you’re shopping around for the best Honda Recon accessories to turn your ATV into the perfect trail companion, you’ve come to the right place.

One of the most consequential small ATV accessory purchases you’ll ever make, and choosing the best ATV grips can elevate your riding experience more than you might realize.

Any ATV or UTV owner worth their salt (or mud, as the case may be) will have some windshield cleaner on hand when they hit the trail. If your rig has a plane of plastic in front of the driver, it’s going to get dirty – full stop. Short of splashing out the big bucks for a wiper/washer from the factory, keeping some UTV windshield cleaner aboard is a remarkably good idea.

If your Honda Recon isn’t firing up quite as readily as it used to, or it’s having trouble coughing to life on a cold day, it’s time to shop for a new Honda Recon battery.

If it’s been a minute since you’ve shopped for a new ATV flag, you might be floored to see just how many options are on the market today.

Buying a few Honda Foreman 500 accessories is a great way to set your rig apart from the crowd. After all, what’s the point of being a gearhead with the keys to a cool machine if it’s identical to the one your disinterested neighbor owns? Accessories are our way of making a vehicle – including ATVs – uniquely ours.