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Team RZR’s Matlock Takes First Win at Vegas to Reno

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Team RZR’s Matlock Takes First Win at Vegas to Reno

Polaris RZR demonstrated why it is the recreational side-by-side leader and overwhelming choice of desert racers by representing 60-percent of the field at Best in the Desert’s (BITD) General Tire “Vegas to Reno” presented by FOX. When the dust settled, Team RZR’s Kristen Matlock had her first Pro Production win in her No. 1954 RZR XP4 1000.

“I did it!!! I got my first win in the UTV Pro Production class,” said Matlock. “I can’t stop smiling, I’m so pumped right now!”

Matlock, a role model for female off-road enthusiasts, piloted her RZR through 540 miles of harsh desert terrain and extreme heat which claimed nearly half of the UTVs entered. RZRs finished one-two in the Pro Production class with seven of the top-ten finishers racing them.

Additionally, professional action sports legend and stunt performer Travis Pastrana raced the Polaris RZR Star Car, a 2017 Polaris RZR XP 4 Turbo EPS, in the Pro Production class but suffered an aftermarket suspension failure and after making it to Pit 11, was not able to finish the race.

“I drove the Polaris RZR Star Car for 300 miles of some of the craziest desert terrain in the Vegas to Reno and it held up to an amazing amount of abuse,” said Pastrana. “There were jumps and rocks and silt and every other kind of obstacle out there and the UTV handled it all.”

In the Turbo class, Sven Ellstrom, alongside Mark Holz, took a second-place finish in a RZR XP Turbo EPS. Half of the top-10 class finishers raced RZRs with Team RZR’s Mitch Guthrie Jr. taking a fifth-place finish, Wayne Matlock taking sixth and Brandon Scheuler taking eighth.

The next BITD race is the Polaris RZR Silver State 150 presented by Method Race Wheels, in Caliente, NV, Sept. 23.

Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) is a global powersports leader that has been fueling the passion of riders, workers and outdoor enthusiasts for more than 60 years. With annual 2016 sales of $4.5 billion, Polaris’ innovative, high-quality product line-up includes the RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; the Sportsman® and Polaris ACE® all-terrain off-road vehicles; Indian Motorcycle® midsize and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; and Polaris RMK®, INDY®, Switchback® and RUSH® snowmobiles. Polaris enhances the riding experience with parts, garments and accessories, along with a growing aftermarket portfolio, including Transamerican Auto Parts. Polaris’ presence in adjacent markets globally include military and commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.

Visit polaris.com for more information.

ITP CRYPTID MUD TIRE

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ITP CRYPTID MUD TIRE

Named after the mythical swamp monster, the Cryptid is built with a bevy of innovative features to help mud-riding enthusiasts conquer the deepest and nastiest muck.

It starts with the Cryptid tire’s proven “chevron” style tread pattern and 6-ply rated carcass for added durability, to deliver unparalleled forward traction. Lug height is graduated, starting at 1.5 inches at center, growing to 2 inches at the tire’s shoulder.

The resulting paddle-like shoulder configuration provides maximum side bite for climbing in and out of the mud without compromising ride comfort on trails and hard pack.

The new tire is available in four sizes, including the massive 36-inch diameter Cryptid version that fits a 17-inch wheel.

For more information on the full line of tires from ITP visit them at itptires.com

Dirt Trax Television 2017 – Episode 9 Sneak Peek

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Dirt Trax Television 2017 – Episode 9 Sneak Peek

Coming up on an all-new episode of Dirt Trax Television:

Luke is joined by CFMOTO Ambassador Kevin Cullen as they venture to Eastern Canada to cruise the breathtaking Corner Brook countryside of Newfoundland with local CFMOTO dealer and tour operator, Rugged Edge. While on the trails, Luke traverses through Robinson’s Head aboard a 2017 CFMOTO ZFORCE 800 alongside fellow CFMOTO enthusiasts. During our visit, they kick back and relax at the exemplary Pirate’s Haven RV Park & Chalets and experience authentic Newfoundland cod fishing with Four Seasons Tours.

And in Test Ride, Mark puts to test all the big improvements Honda has made with its flagship UTV: the 2017 Pioneer 1000 LE.

All this and more on the next episode of Dirt Trax!

SUZUKI TURBO

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SUZUKI TURBO

One of the biggest questions we get asked is: “Where’s Suzuki lately?”

The fact is, the company hasn’t introduced any new off-road product for a while and unless you live right next to a Suzuki dealership, has pretty much dropped off the cliff in terms of top-of-mind awareness.

We think things may be changing with Suzuki and the company will soon be making a drive to increase its off-road market share.

How? One of the areas Suzuki never got involved in was building performance SxSs.

Certainly, if the company wanted to make a big splash and get the attention of thousands of fans, it could do so by taking its expertise in building incredible off-road motorcycles and applying it to the debut of an arresting SxS.

Too much of a long shot? Think about this: Until this year, Arctic Cat has used a 1056cc 4-stroke twin produced by Suzuki, in its snowmobiles. In its naturally aspirated form this engine produces about 120-hp and when turbocharged puts out a staggering 175-plus ponies.

Former NASCAR driver, Greg Biffle and his company, Pace Off-Road, used the same engine in versions of the Wildcat and RZR and then boosted it to put out over 270-hp!

We tested and actually owned one of these and that engine is as reliable as granite and ridiculously fast. Most certainly it would make a tremendous foundation for a world-shaking SxS from Suzuki.

All the elements are there for this proud company to build something exciting. Is the will to do it there?

We’ll see.

A NEW BREED OF ARGO

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A NEW BREED OF ARGO

August 13th 2017 will go down in ARGO’s second fifty years of history as a very big day.

The company used its 2018 dealer show to celebrate ARGO’s fifty years of building credible, consumer-available amphibious extreme terrain vehicles.

ARGO’s worldwide dealer network was invited to the birthplace and headquarters of the brand in New Hamburg, Ontario for the 50th party but got an eyeful when the new 2018 ARGO Xplorer ATVs were rolled out.

The move to unveil a comprehensive line of ATVs made a powerful impression on the dealers in attendance. Obviously, the ARGO name brings substantial equity to a new product as the name has carried a reputation for toughness, durability and longevity since day one.

This new breed of Xplorer ATVs possesses all these qualities and, as a component of the dealer meeting, ARGO arranged for dealers to sample the new Xplorers in a real off-road environment firsthand.

ARGO’s new CEO, Brad Darling, has worked for over a year to bring a new level of sophistication to the company’s communication and marketing efforts, not to mention the assembling of a powerhouse team of engineering talent led by powersports engineering innovator Doug Braswell.

It was clear the dealers in attendance got an eyeful of the new ARGO showing off a new and higher level of professionalism throughout the 2-day meeting. Quality and feature improvements to the legendary Xtreme Terrain amphibious ARGOs were obvious and abundant.

ARGO Xplorer ATVs are set to make a significant impact on the market. They are well engineered off-road vehicles from a proud company set to innovate for another 50 years.

We suspect the Xplorer line will be among the most shopped off-road vehicles in MY 2018. Naturally, ARGO has positioned its new ATVs in the most sought-after market segments then has carefully priced these 4-wheelers at exceptional MSRP levels.

Most certainly, buyers this season need to visit an ARGO store and check out this impressive line-up of new Xplorers.

Dirt Trax Television 2017 – Episode 8 Sneak Peek

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Dirt Trax Television 2017 – Episode 8 Sneak Peek

Coming up on an all-new episode of Dirt Trax Television:

Argo makes a splash with some exciting news as they go beyond offering six and eight-wheeled off-road vehicles and announce a full lineup of ATVs that will be penetrating the market in 2018.

Then, available only on Dirt Trax Television, Motorhead Mark does a world exclusive Full Review of the 2018 Argo Xplorer XRT 1000 LE and gives you a taste of what is to come from Argo.

In Trail Tech, AJ returns from MrRPM and ventures forward with our Mud Build project as he installs a brand new Mud N Wheels rear-differential as well as high-quality axles from TrakMotive.

And lastly, Dirt Trax gets an in-depth first look at the redesigned 2018 Polaris RANGER XP 1000.

All this and more on the next exciting episode of Dirt Trax Television!

EVANS COOLANT

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EVANS COOLANT

Keeping cool while under pressure is far more than a literal saying…it’s a necessity when it comes to motorsports.

Evans Coolants understands the importance of this and that’s why the boiling point of their products is much higher than any other conventional water coolants.

Their waterless formula helps to stabilize the engines temperature while reducing corrosion risks in the cooling system.

The advantage to the consumer is that it allows users to push the limits and get maximum performance from their vehicle.

Evans products are designed for the most demanding drivers, but can be used by everyone.

Here are some of the advantages of using Evans coolants :

• No corrosion : The waterless formula prevents corrosion in the engine system.

• No erosion : The waterless formula remains in liquid form and does not vaporize, thus preventing “pitting” caused by water vapour erosion.

• No engine overheating : The unique Evans formula prevents over-boiling by raising the boiling point from about 226°F/107°C for water-based antifreeze to 375°F/190°C, which is way higher than the average operating temperature of an engine.

• Reduced risk of electrolysis : The absence of water in Evans coolant significantly reduces electrical conductivity of the coolant which sharply reduces problems of electrolysis.

• No pressure : Because Evans coolant remains in liquid form at all times, the formula prevents stress on cooling system components such as hoses, pump seals and radiator seams, which is usually caused by high water pressure.

• No freezing : Evans coolant has natural antifreeze properties down to -40°F/40°C. No need to worry about maintaining a 50/50 water-antifreeze ratio.

• No flushing : Evans coolant does not deteriorate and is designed to last the life of your engine, so you’ll never need to add or change coolant, or flush your radiator.

• Cost saving : Using Evans waterless coolants will reduce operating costs and improve engine performance and fuel economy.

Go to evanscoolant.com or visit your local Kimpex Dealer at kimpex.com

SUZUKI’S PURE SPORT SXS

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SUZUKI’S PURE SPORT SXS

2009 marked the last time we’d seen a full new Suzuki revision of any of its 4-wheelers with the company’s Z400 sport ATV. Following the collapse of its podium-dominating LTR450 program, Suzuki pretty much fell off the map.

Two seasons ago we were filled with some hope as the company stepped back into the game with a re-introduction of its KingQuad ATV. There really had been no changes made to the model in years and although still a solid offering, the KQ desperately needed some updates in order to stay competitive.

Now two seasons later, a deafening silence occupies Suzuki’s place in the market and we have to wonder just what it would take to reignite a once dominant market position. In our opinion, the most rational entry would be a Pure Sport Side-x-Side.

Although we’d love to see a turbocharged monster that would directly compete with the Maverick X3, it would seem more logical to match it up against the likes of the RZR 900.

Suzuki would be justified in utilizing its existing 750 from the KingQuad hooked up to its smooth shifting CVT. Radical styling like the LTR450, long travel, adjustable suspension and a Yoshimura exhaust would add immediate showroom sizzle. This SxS could also house a version of the Suzuki’s tough-as-nails 493cc mill to occupy the meatier 500-class segment.

Right now we’d be happy to see anything new from Suzuki at all to prove to the off-road community the company is still in the game.

What do you think? Is this realistic or should we not hold our breath?

Dirt Trax Television 2017 – Episode 7 Sneak Peek

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Dirt Trax Television 2017 – Episode 7 Sneak Peek

This week on an encore episode of Dirt Trax Television. . .

AJ heads south of the border to attend Brimstone Paragon in Tennessee.

Then AJ’s in the TRAIL TECH shop installing a KIMPEX winch onto our RZR 1000 S.

Then in TEST RIDE Luke rips the Yamaha YXZ 1000R SS equipped with paddle shifters and an automatic clutch.

All this and more in this upcoming episode of Dirt Trax Television!

WHEN WILL HONDA GET IN THE GAME?

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WHEN WILL HONDA GET IN THE GAME?

One of the most frequent emails and questions we receive from our viewers and readers is regarding Honda’s seeming unwillingness to get competitive in the big bore ATV market.

In 2015 Honda brought the media out to ride its new Pioneer 1000 with a 999cc longitudinally mounted Unicam parallel twin engine featuring Dual Clutch Transmission and paddle shifters. This powerful engine was a huge step forward for Honda and proved the company’s commitment to the Big Bore Utility Sport UTV class.

Like you, we’re seriously wondering when Honda will tuck a 1000 under the seat of the Rincon. Currently, the existing 680 in the Rincon is Honda’s biggest bore engine in its ATV lineup putting itself in competition only with Yamaha’s 708cc single (which is another article in itself) giving Can-Am, Polaris and Arctic Cat free run of any consumer interested in power.

The Rincon’s bodywork hasn’t changed in a decade either and compared to competitive models and even models in Honda’s own lineup appears dated.

We’d like to see a new Rincon 1000 boasting the beefier bodywork of the Rubicon, and DCT to get the company on track with competitive models like the Sportsman 1000 XP and Outlander 1000.

Further to this, Honda needs to jump into the pure sport side-x-side category with an offering that’s as aggressive as Yamaha’s YXZ1000R. This unit could feature a sport tuned exhaust, long travel suspension and the same 1000 mill and paddle shifters found in the Pioneer. The TRX 450 dominated the pure sport ATV race circuit and it’s about time Honda rekindles that competitive spirit with a pure sport UTV offering.

There’s really no telling what Honda will do in the next little while, but one thing we’d like is for the company to start giving the market what it wants instead of telling the market what it wants.

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