Luke takes a closer look at the benefits of value line ATVs comparing CFMOTO’s CFORCE 400S against the Polaris Sportsman 450 HO EFI.
In TRAIL TECH, AJ steps up the hauling capacity of our 2500 series Chevy with Diamondbacks HD truck cover kit for Side x Sides.
KENNESAW, Ga. – May 1, 2017 – Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announces the winner of the 2017 YXZ Supercross Sweepstakes for the 2017 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season.
Wyatt Bevans of Hesperia, CA was randomly selected as the winner of the YXZ Supercross Sweepstakes. He receives an unprecedented package featuring an all-new 2017 YXZ1000R SS (Sport Shift) Side-by-Side (SxS) and a VIP trip to the 2017 Supercross finale in Las Vegas, which includes VIP race tickets, pit passes, track-walk, swag bags, a meet-and-greet autograph session with Miss Supercross and two-time AMA Supercross champion Chad Reed, as well as a tour of the Yamaha race teams semi.
Bevans, an avid off-road and Yamaha fanatic, shared his enthusiasm upon receiving the news: “I couldn’t believe it. I never win anything. You always enter these things thinking that it would be amazing if you won, but you never think that it would actually be you.”
“Everyone at Yamaha is very excited for Wyatt, especially after hearing how much of an enthusiast he is for the sport and Yamaha,” said Steve Nessl, Yamahas ATV / SxS group marketing manager. “Were looking forward to hearing about his VIP Supercross experience, and cant wait to see him in his new Sport Shift YXZ.”
Yamaha kicked off 2017 launching the YXZ Supercross Sweepstakes in January. The YXZ1000R SS, which quickly became a fan-favorite of powersports enthusiasts, is the worlds first and only SxS to combine pure-sport performance with an exciting and high-tech paddle shifting experience. Boasting the same industry-first three- cylinder 998cc engine and unparalleled direct-connection feeling as the original YXZ, the YXZ1000R SS features Yamahas confidence-inspiring Sport Shift technology. The SS technology is defined by a five-speed sequential shift transmission with an advanced automatic clutch system and pure-sport inspired paddle shifters – eliminating the need for a clutch pedal and removing your foot from the accelerator while shifting.
For a full schedule, race results, and more information on the 2017 Monster Energy AMA Supercross visit www.SupercrossLive.com
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About Yamaha Motor Corp., USA
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, (YMUS), a leader in the motorsports market, makes the toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles. The companys ever-expanding product offerings also include motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of dealers in the United States.
Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1976, Yamaha also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit www.yamahamotorsports.com
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SxS Vehicles are recommended for use only by licensed drivers 16 years and older.
AJs in the TRAIL TECH shop sharing some tips on what you should be looking for when shopping for a used ATV.
I don’t know what the resale landscape looks like where you live but here at DirtTrax world headquarters it’s crazy, crazy for kids ATVs!
No, I’m not talking about the dollar store junk that falls apart before your kid even swings a leg over it, rather the quality stuff with the big brand names on it.
My 5-year-old daughter cut her teeth on a 120cc snowmobile this past winter and is ready to go on four wheels. She also has a little sister on her heels who will want to ride too, but what do you buy, what do you spend and what’s a good deal?
The first place I started looking was the online classifieds. I had to wade through a sea of junk ads but there is some goodness in there. The unfortunate part is when you finally find a name brand 50 or 90cc kid’s wheeler, you also find some sticker shock. Used stuff is red hot!
Although I was a little frustrated to learn a late 1980’s Suzuki Quadrunner 50 with cracked plastic, no suspension, kick-start and about 25 years of gunk built up on it was fetching an insane $950, I was also quite pleased to discover people are buying their kids ATVs.
Most ads I replied to told me, “I sold it the first day” or, “Full price, if you want it, bring cash today. It’ll be gone tomorrow” – and it was.
This isn’t just in our neck of the woods, either. I searched an 8-hour drive radius from my home and got the same answers. I guess it means Daddy is going to be paying a premium this year!
Whenever I set out to buy something for my kids I always do the concerned parent thing and look at all the potential problems and hazards. When it came to buying an ATV, I quickly realized, while I lived through the ATVs of the 1980s and 90s, my kids were going to have something easier to use, more fun and ultimately safer.
While many brands offer a variety of vehicles for kids, I have a great relationship with our local Polaris dealer and made it my first call.
I settled on a Polaris Outlaw 50 fully understanding my kids will only use this for a few years until we need to upgrade to a 90.
The little Outlaw has quite a bit of bang for your buck and comes with a helmet, a whip flag and a tether for the little one’s wrist.
Of equal importance is the speed limiter that allows parents to easily and quickly select one of two modes: 1) Restricted – offering under 10-mph operation and 2) Unrestricted – up to 15-mph.
It also has electric start, real working headlights, full bodywork, 3.7-inches of travel out back and 3-inches up front. If my kids are anything like me they will have the wheels off the ground at some point!
At the end of the day I spent about $2500 on a brand new ATV for my kids. A used 6 to 10-year-old 4-stroke without most of the cool features would have only saved me about $500.
I didn’t mind spending the extra. My kids are going to run the wheels off this little Outlaw and I know it’ll be a reliable runner for years to come.
Most important, above everything, I know my girls will be engaged in a sport that helped shape my life. They’ll be riding with their family and learning skills that will entertain them for the rest of their life.
I think that’s time and money well spent!
Special Guest Star Mike Lester returns with an all-new segment of your favorite web exclusive series: THE DIRT!
In this segment, Mike talks about the most popular Dirt Trax videos while hearing recollections from AJ and Luke on why they thought these videos received the attention that they did.
ARGO has expanded its sales team as the company continues to move forward with its plan to significantly grow the ARGO XTV business and increase profitability for dealers.
Five new District Sales Manager positions have been created as the company seeks to bolster its retail sales and distribution across Canada and the United States.
Effective immediately, Paul O’Neill, Kory Poliakiwski, Mike Barber, Jeff Boone and Mark Wood all assume District Sales Manager roles.
The new District Sales Managers’ territories are as follows:
• Paul ONeill – Quebec
• Kory Poliakiwski – British Columbia, Northern Alberta, Northern Saskatchewan, Yukon, Northwest Territories
• Mike Barber – Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware
• Mark Wood – Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania
• Jeff Boone – Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina
The five new District Sales Managers are all seasoned veterans with Powersports and/or Lawn & Garden experience whose mandate will see them leading and growing ARGOs commercial and recreational markets, in addition to growing the brands burgeoning dealer footprint.
Kevin Asselin VP Sales & Marketing, ARGO commented, “Were thrilled to welcome these five new hires to our growing sales team. They each come with decades of powersports industry experience and lend weight to ARGOs ability to attract top talent as the brand continues to expand and grow. I look forward to working with each of them closely in the year ahead as we take both our company and our loyal dealers to that next level of success and profitability.”
Headquartered in New Hamburg, Ontario, ARGO, a division of Ontario Drive & Gear Limited, provides Xtreme Terrain Vehicles (XTV) to a network of hundreds of dealers across Canada and the United States.
For 50 years, ARGO has built the most successful amphibious Xtreme Terrain Vehicles in the world. With a multitude of applications including commercial, public sector, robotics, and personal recreation, ARGOs will climb, crawl or swim anywhere users need to go.
ARGO Xtreme Terrain Vehicles (XTV) have been manufactured since 1967. ARGO markets its recreational and commercial products through a network of independent dealers and distributors located throughout the United States and Canada and through distributors representing dealers in Europe, Russia, South America, the Middle East, Asia and other international markets. ARGOs unique durability, safety and versatility are driven by the renowned engineering capability of its parent company, Ontario Drive & Gear Ltd. (ODG). Since 1962, ODG has manufactured quality precision gears and transmissions.
To learn more about ARGO, or to find your local dealer, visit ARGOxtv.com.
Motorhead Mark evaluates the stealth black Yamaha Grizzly EPS Special Edition.
AJ hits the road for our annual excursion to West Virginia to ride the Hatfield McCoy Trail system and try out the Pocahontas Trail.
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