Motorhead Mark reviews what’s new on Yamaha’s 2011 Kodiak/Grizzly 450 sharing his insight into how it stacks up against its competition.
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Josh Creamer and his Suzuki QuadRacer R450 just took home the 2010 AMA ATV Motocross Championship after 11 spectacular rounds of racing. Creamer won six races in 2010, making his first year on the Rockstar Makita Suzuki team his championship year.
“I knew that once I got on this bike it was a championship winning bike,” said Creamer after the race. “The QuadRacer R450 is by far the best bike I’ve ever been on. Everything works awesomely and it handles the best. There’s a reason it’s a championship-winning bike!”
The final round of the series was an exciting one for Creamer. He went into the race 40 points ahead of Wimmer, and although he was confident that he would be taking home the big trophy at the end of the race, he still put in a championship effort at Loretta Lynn’s.
After a fast start, Creamer led the opening laps. A mistake pushed him back, however, and the champion-to-be decided to play it safe, crossing the finish line in seventh and taking home the AMA ATV Motocross Championship.
“This title is a lifelong dream of mine, and today is a dream come true,” Creamer said. “Unfortunately, we couldn’t run up front the whole race but we still pulled out the championship and that was my goal for this weekend.”
Josh Creamer made the move to the Rockstar Makita Suzuki team in 2010 and from his first test session aboard the QuadRacer R450, he was fast, comfortable, and ready to race for the title. Joining defending back-to-back champion Dustin Wimmer, Creamer had high expectations for his 2010 season and was looking to dethrone his new teammate.
Creamer was easily the most consistent rider in the series this year, and with a quad that never failed him, he focused on the championship.
Creamer took over the points lead from Wimmer at Round 3 of the series, never relinquishing the lead for the rest of the series. With his drive to succeed and the most successful and powerful sport quad on the market, Creamer secured his first championship.
This is Creamer’s first championship in the Pro class, but it certainly isn’t the QuadRacer’s first victory, as it’s been on top of the series for the past three years and has also clinched the ManufacturerÂ’s Cup trophy for Suzuki.
The Suzuki QuadRacer R450 claimed seven overall victories in 2010, making the Suzuki the most successful brand in the ATV Motocross series and earning another prestigious award for the powerful QuadRacer R450.
Dustin Wimmer, the AMA ATV Motocross champion in 2008 and 2009, came in second for the season behind his teammate. Wimmer claimed one overall victory this year aboard his QuadRacer R450 and multiple podium finishes, including his second-place finish at the Loretta Lynn finale.
As the AMA ATV Motocross Series approaches the final round at Loretta Lynn’s this weekend, the Rockstar Makita Suzuki team has their eyes on another championship trophy.
The powerful duo of Josh Creamer and two-time champion Dustin Wimmer have dominated this season aboard their Suzuki QuadRacer R450s, bringing Suzuki the coveted Manufacturer’s Cup title with seven overall wins altogether, and with one round left, both racers are eager to make it eight.
Josh Creamer is in the driver’s seat to win his first AMA ATV Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s.
In his first year on the Rockstar Makita Suzuki squad, Creamer started the season with a third overall and hasn’t let up, winning six of 10 races and never finishing off the podium.
After a strong second-place finish last week at Red Bud, Creamer holds a 40-point lead going into this weekendÂ’s race over teammate Dustin Wimmer.
Wimmer finished in fourth overall last week, putting in two top-five rides. The defending champion has been consistent aboard his familiar Rockstar Makita Suzuki QuadRacer R450, and hopes to end the season on a high note. Â
The final round of the AMA ATV Motocross Series takes place August 14-15 at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.
The Rockstar Makita Suzuki riders are preparing to dominate the podium and bring home another championship!
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Third Trial Verdict in Favor of Yamaha; Jury Finds No Product Defect with Yamaha Rhino
A jury in San Bernardino County, California has rejected the plaintiff’s claims and awarded no damages today in this case involving an accident on a Yamaha Rhino.
This follows another jury decision in favor of Yamaha on July 26, 2010 in a case in Orange County, California, and is the third time a jury has rejected plaintiff’s claims regarding the Rhino’s design, finding no defect in the Rhino.
The jury made a decision based on the facts. The testimony and evidence during the trial showed that this unfortunate incident had nothing to do with the design of the product.
Yamaha is saddened whenever anyone is injured in an accident involving a Yamaha product and this incident underscores the importance of following the safety guidelines posted on the Rhino and in the owner’s manual, and to always operate the products in a safe and responsible manner.
Drivers and passengers should wear helmets, protective gear including over-the-ankle foot wear, and the vehicle’s three-point seat belts at all times.
The Rhino is a safe and useful off-road vehicle that has won virtually every “first in class” award and top safety ratings in independent reviews since its introduction.
Yamaha stands firmly behind the Rhino and will continue to vigorously defend the product. To learn more about the Yamaha Rhino, visit our website www.truthaboutrhino.com
Luke Lester takes the 2010 Polaris Sportsman 400 out for a ride on the trails highlighting the features of this peppy little machine.
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Motorhead Mark Lester suggests some regulation from the government on offshore ATV brands to level out the playing field for the “Big 7”
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Curtis Industries LLC has introduced a new addition to its line of cab systems for the Polaris Ranger. The new PathPro SS cab system for the Polaris Ranger 800 Crew UTV offers functionality, versatility and value.
Since this vehicle is used in a multitude of applications, the new PathPro SS cab system’s rugged design will withstand a host of obstacles.
Its main feature is the interior, offering almost 100% panoramic visibility, allowing the driver easy access to see in all directions with limited view obstructions.
“This cab system far exceeds our expectation. We believe end users will be satisfied with its superlative performance and lasting durability,” states David Breault, Director of Product Management and Marketing. Because the Ranger Crew is built with unmatched traction and hard-working technology, we wanted to produce a cab system to match. We have been watching the pulse of the industry and listening to our customers; after reviewing the details of their input, we felt the timing was right to introduce this type of cab system.”
Using quality 30oz clear, double-polished vinyl, the PathPro SS cab system seals snug around the entire vehicle, making the ride virtually air tight with minimal noise intrusion.
Each cab features a steel roof with textured powered-coat paint and acoustic headliner that comes in 2 pieces, for easy shipping and assembly. The windshield is made from polycarbonate with quantum coating, allowing the ability for optional wiper usage and reduced marring.
Accessories are also available for these cab systems that include heaters, work lights, plows and spreaders.
Curtis Industries, LLC is the leading manufacturer of cab enclosures and accessories for compact tractors, golf cars and utility vehicles. The company, which started in 1968, also manufactures Sno-Pro snow and ice equipment for trucks, tractors and utility vehicles. Curtis Industries, LLC markets its products exclusively through a large network of dealers in the United States and Canada. The company operates from a modern 150,000 sq. ft. facility in Worcester, MA. For more information on Curtis products please visit www.curtisindustries.net or call 800.343.7676.
With a single round left in the AMA ATV Motocross Championship, Suzuki has already clinched the prestigious Manufacturer’s Cup Award. This is the third year in a row that Suzuki has been the most winning brand in the series.
Suzuki received this honor by securing the most points of any manufacturer in the Pro class of the exciting 11-round series.
At least one racer on the Rockstar Makita Suzuki two-man team, Dustin Wimmer and Josh Creamer, have been on the podium each round and tallied a collective seven first-place finishes and seven double podiums.
In fact, as we head into the final round at Loretta LynnÂ’s Ranch, Wimmer and Creamer are the only two riders in contention for the 2010 AMA ATV Motocross Championship.
Suzuki’s National Sales Manager, Rod Lopusnak, is proud of winning the coveted Manufacturer’s Cup. “2010 not only marks the third year in a row that the QuadRacer R450 has won the most races, but it comes during our celebration of the 50th year of international racing. We are very proud of this achievement as it demonstrates just how good a product this sport ATV is, as well as the kind of commitment Suzuki has made to the sport.”
The QuadRacer R450 has certainly been the ATV to beat this year, as in the previous three years, and has so far secured a 62-point lead over the next brand.
Suzuki is excited about finishing the AMA ATV MX series with a Championship as well as this coveted award.
The minds at Polaris came up with a big one last season putting a potent 400 mill in a mid sized Ranger. This chassis is smaller than its XP brother and able to fit in the back of a pickup, making transport super easy and opening up uses for riders who don’t own a trailer. The truth is, the 400 engine works so well in this smaller frame it matches up with some 500cc units offered by the competition. Smart.
So how does Polaris trump a dessert already covered in maraschino cherries and whipped cream? For 2011, its mid-sized frame boasts a fuel injected 500 powerplant. This 4-stroke single is one of the industry’s smoothest and most powerful 500cc engines. Packed neatly beneath the seat of this mid-sized workhorse is ample power to move you over your favorite trail smoothly. Hook a plow to the front of this puppy for clearing snow and you’re ensured smooth and even EFI power when the mercury dips into the cold zone.
Here’s another bonus for 500 EFI Ranger buyers. This configuration is also available in a 4-seater! Yup, on the heels of the incredibly cool RZR S 4, Polaris has taken this mid sized chassis and stretched it like warm dough to offer an extra row of seats. Load up the family for a day on the trails or pack your hunting buddies comfortably in your Camo Ranger with loads of room for guns, gear and leftover space for your trophy kill.
This 500cc EFI engine configuration in both single and 2-row variations works amazingly well. Our test pilots absolutely love the carbureted 400 mid-sized Ranger and it’s often difficult to get a spin on it as it’s always in the hands of another rider. The 500 EFI-edition we rode recently in Montana displayed the same great handling characteristics with a noticeable dose of extra power and smoothness.
We eagerly await the arrival of our long-term test unit to get some extended saddle time. We also look forward to pitting this 500 EFI against other 500 side-x-sides in this class. Stay tuned, there’s more to come.
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