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Can’t Decide Between A Grizz or A Rincon

Question:

We currently own a Honda 450 Foreman. We’re very impressed with how tough and durable it is, but it is not great on speed. We take alot of trips of between 100 to 300km per trip.

We want to upgrade to a bigger ATV and are considering either a Yamaha Grizzly 700 or the Honda 700 Rincon. Taking into consideration durability, toughness and speed, what would be our best buy for our money and what are the pros and cons of each?

Thanks,

Gino and Patricia

Response:

Thanks for your email!

First, it sounds like you’re happy with your Honda – mostly.

I would be concerned firstly with the relationship you have with your dealer. If you have a good dealer now, stick with him (or her). That will mean more than anything in a new ATV purchase.

The ATV’s you’ve asked about are both good models. In our experience the new Grizz 700 EFI is significantly faster (at top speed) than the Honda. The Grizz will run past 60 mph – handily. The Rincon is less likely to achieve top speed #’s in this range.

From a reliability standpoint – both these ATV’s are very durable and will stand-up to the abuse you can throw at it. I wouldn’t be afraid of either.

Good luck!

Motorhead Mark

Team Epic Can-Am Podiums at Montreal Supercross

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Team Epic Can-Am made its ATV supercross debut at the Montreal Supercross with riders Greg Gee and Sage Baker.

30 years ago Can-Am won at the first Montreal Supercross with a 250 motocross bike.

This weekend Can-Am captured the 2nd podium position in the main event when Gee rode the Team Epic-prepared Can-Am DS 450 in its first supercross event.

The 30th anniversary of the Parts Canada/Thor Coors Light Montreal Supercross is the best racing experience Canada has to offer, and pre- sold over 20,000 advance tickets for the Sunday Pro Main.

Team Epic Can-Am rider Sage Baker was caught up in a first turn pile-up that prevented him from finishing the event.

Team Epic Can-Am will be on the track again at Round 9 of the WORCS ATV Nationals at Oceano Beach, CA October 20-21, 2007.

Cat Wins First Ever WPSA UTV Championship

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The 2007 World Powersports Association National UTV season is now in the books, and Team Arctic placed 2 Prowler teams in the top 4 spots.

Kyle Fiebelkorn led the crew to bring home the first-ever Arctic Cat UTV championship aboard his Prowler XT.

Kyle remarked about his results, “I had a lot of fun in the Pro Supersport series. The Arctic Cat Prowler is a stout machine that really takes a pounding. Some of these jumps are monstrous, but with a little bit of tuning our Prowlers ran really strong and outpaced our competitors.”

Kyle’s SPI Racing teammate, Daryl Rath took fourth place honors and commented, “Our team worked really hard on these Prowlers, I look forward to racing them in the future.”

The championships and awards didn’t end for Arctic Cat in the UTV division. In the Quad Terrain Challenge, Jesse West won the Championship aboard his Arctic Cat 650H1, while his brother Josh took Pro Rookie of the Year honors. Bringing home Third place title was SPI Racing’s Rory Beckman.

“I couldn’t be much happier with how our season went,” said Arctic Cat Race Manager Ted Bettin. “The Team Arctic/Jack Links/SPI Racing Prowlers were quite fun to watch and pretty entertaining for the crowd. The SpeedWerx crew did a great job race tuning our 650H1 motor. The Prowler proved there’s a new performance player in town.”

So what’s next for Arctic Cat? Bettin says, “We learned a lot from the Pro SuperSport racing series. This is a rapidly growing market and Arctic Cat plans to expand its boundaries!”

CLYMER INTRODUCES YAMAHA GRIZZLY MANUAL

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Clymer®, publisher of the leading family of do-it-yourself repair manuals, today announced the addition of its all new Yamaha Grizzly 600 2002-2007 Manual to its extensive line of ATV repair manuals. 
 
This manual covers the Yamaha Grizzly 660.  It includes the following chapters: general information; troubleshooting; lubrication; maintenance and tune-up; engine; clutch; transmission and shift mechanism; fuel system; electrical system; front axles and differential; front suspension and steering; rear axles and final drive; rear suspension; brakes and body. 

In addition, the manual includes color-wiring diagrams for all models; a quick reference section with frequently used specifications on specially marked pages; and a comprehensive table of contents and index to find information quickly.
  
Clymer ATV repair manuals provide step-by-step procedures based upon complete disassembly of the machine. This hands-on experience, combined with extensive research, results in a manual that is both detailed and user-friendly. Hundreds of original photos and illustrations guide the reader through every job, simplifying repairs and reducing repair costs.
 
Whether for routine maintenance, troubleshooting or a major overhaul, Clymer manuals provide reliable information to perform the job. Accurate, clear and concise text, combined with detailed illustrations and photography, make it possible for the novice enthusiast to safely and enjoyably service their motorcycle.  At the same time, those with more experience can rely on the in-depth coverage of the manuals to tackle complicated tasks.

The best-selling Clymer brand family, published by Penton Media, includes do-it-yourself repair manuals for popular models of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, watercraft and marine and small engines.

WINTER – ATV QUAD TERRAIN CHALLENGE SERIES

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(CPRA) Canadian Powersports Racing has announced that they will promote a new series of ATV races in Ontario this winter.

“We’re pleased to introduce Quad Terrain ATV racing at our CSRA Snocross events this winter,” said Canadian Powersports Racing President Ken Avann. “We have had numerous requests from racers and the Powersports industry to promote a professional ATV racing series. Our winter Quad Terrain series will feature racing classes for Sport Utility 4X4 ATVs.”

Most ATV owners can relate to this class, as they own the same type of 4X4 ATV that the racers are competing with. ATV manufactures such as Arctic Cat, and Can-Am have already introduced factory supported Quad Terrain teams that use Quad Terrain racing to test the durability of new production ATVs.

The CPRA “Quad Terrain Challenge” series will take place at well established CSRA Snowcross racing events in Ontario.

During competitions, racers will compete head to head on a closed course over a variety of challenging terrain that will test the ATVs durability as well as the rider’s skills and physical fitness.

Schedule Of Events:

December 9 – Sault Ste Marie, Ont.
January 20 – Owen Sound, Ont.
February 3 – Peterborough, Ont.
February 10 – Bracebridge, Ont.
March 2 – Kirkland Lake, Ont.
March 9 – North Bay, Ont.

The CPRA ATV series will feature (2) race classes for Sport Utility ATVs with engine displacement up to 700cc. Juniors 16-17 years of age will compete in the “Stock Lites” class which includes 4X4 ATVs with a engine displacement of 0-600cc.

Adults 18 years of age or older will compete in the Pro Stock 0-700cc class. All racers are required to wear approved safety equipment and the ATVs used for competition must meet specific CPRA safety standards.

In addition to prizes and awards the CPRA will provide a minimum guaranteed purse of $12,000 for the Pro Stock class. Prize money will be allocated to competitors at each event as follows.
1st = $1000, 2nd = $500, 3rd = $250, 4th = $150, 5th = $100

FARR CELEBRATES ATVA EDT CHAMPIONSHIP

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KTM’s Tim Farr had already secured a Championship in the ATVA Extreme Dirt Track Series, but traveled to Brownstown, Illinois this past weekend for the final EDT race of the year.

The Fayette County Fairground track was designed specifically for the event. The track was very short and low speed compared to all the others on the EDT circuit. In addition, it had an option lane to encourage passing.

The thirteen-time Pro Champion struggled with a series of bad luck throughout Saturday night, but he used his experience to make the most of some difficult circumstances.

Farr started off the night with a fourth place pick on the line for his heat race. The promoter decided to water the track as the riders were on the line for the heat race and Farr was forced to start from a very wet position on the track. Needless to say, Farr spun off the line.

Farr rounded the first corner in the sixth place position. Farr used the split lanes to pick off riders one by one. With three laps remaining in the heat, Farr had worked his way into second place and then quickly passed Brandon Hill for the lead.

Farr then stretched out his lead to take an exciting heat race win. Zack Stanley of Mocksville, North Carolina took the win in the second heat race of the evening.

Later in the evening, the riders took to the track for their last EDT main event of the year. When the light turned green, all twenty riders tried to make their way to the front.

Several riders’ rubbed tires and chaos ensued sending quads cart wheeling through the air. Farr and another rider got locked together in an attempt to avoid the mayhem. Luckily, none of the riders were hurt and a complete restart was issued.

All of the riders involved in the accident were sent to the third row. Much to his dismay, the referee included Farr in that group. On the restart, Farr rode safely around the first corner in last place position and then went to work.

Much to the delight of the fans, Farr once again knocked off rider after rider and began his charge to the front. The small track made passing difficult, but Farr made it look easy.

Farr moved all the way up to third position and was on the rear bumpers of (Ryan) Partee and Hill at the checkers. It was an impressive comeback to say the least.

Farr dominated the series on his new KTM Sport ATV. Farr was presented his Championship plate following the race. Farr and KTM have already earned two Championships together this year.

ATVA Extreme Dirt Track Series Round 8 Pro-Am Unlimited Results:

Brandon Hill – Honda
Ryan Partee – Yamaha
Tim Farr – KTM
Zac Stanley – Honda
Marc Noreuil – Honda

ATVA Extreme Dirt Track Series Pro-Am Unlimited Final Championship Results:

Tim Farr – KTM
Brandon Hill – Honda
Ryan Partee – Yamaha
Zac Stanley – Honda
Darin Ogden – Honda

NEXT RACE: – October 6 – Maxxis ATV EnduroCross – Lazy E Arena – Guthrie, Oklahoma

Polaris Defense Delivers New Military ATVs

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Polaris Industries Inc. today announced the Company has completed first production and received orders from the U.S. Department of Defense for its newest military vehicle, the MV800 4X4 ATV.

The MV800 is Polaris’ first military machine to feature the Patriot Engine™ with Electronic Direct Fuel Injection, The 760cc, 40hp spark ignition engine is powered by JP8, the U.S. military’s standard fuel.

The new engine, developed in partnership with Australian based Orbital Corporation, provides the new MV800 ATV with a patented, unique technology that allows the engine to significantly surpass traditional, diesel compression engines in this size with almost twice the horsepower.

This produces an overall vehicle performance that is the same or similar to the Company’s gasoline-powered family of Ultra-light Tactical Vehicles for the military. In addition to running on JP8, the Patriot Engine™ can operate on emergency fuels including gasoline, JP5 and highway diesel.

“The JP8 powered MV800 and its Patriot Engine™ are major steps for Polaris as we continue to strive to produce cutting-edge products that meet requirements defined by those serving to protect our country” said Mark McCormick, managing director, Polaris Defense. “Our Warfighters are operating in some of the world’s harshest conditions. We are committed to providing them with vehicles that can make their job easier and increase their mission effectiveness. The MV800 is built to do just that.”

The MV800 follows in the footsteps of the MV700, the lead model in the Polaris Defense family of gasoline-powered tactical vehicles.

Polaris Defense has been successfully providing a family of vehicles to the U.S. Armed Forces since 2001. Established to provide vehicles, spare parts and training to the military, Polaris Defense is dedicated to supporting its customers with a total capability for the demanding needs they have in all environments worldwide.

GGB Exhaust Offers “Quiet Ride” Technology

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GGB Exhaust Technologies has introduced a line of replacement mufflers for Sport-Utility ATVs and UTVs. Sport-Utility quads and UTVs are being used by millions of people throughout the United States and Canada.

The mufflers on many of these vehicles have decayed over time. This makes the exhaust system louder and can also rob the engine of horsepower. GGB offers stylish, rock-solid replacement silencers that have Quiet Ride Technology (QRT).

QRT is the result of more than 15 years of GGB experience in designing exhaust systems. Unlike many other replacement muffler brands, GGB’s mufflers with Quiet Ride Technology will meet or exceed the stock silencer performance as well as state and federal silencer regulations.

GGB’s mufflers fit most of the major ATV and three-wheeler models that have been produced since the early 1980s. GGB mufflers have a classic matte black finish, and they are zero-maintenance because their proprietary internal tube design requires no packing material.

The mufflers carry a no-questions-asked three-year warranty and every product is backed by great customer service. If you are interested in becoming a distributor for GGB, call Graham Barkey directly at (705) 384-2800.

Ask for GGB Exhausts at your local ATV dealer, or order direct by using their on-line store at Visit www.ggb.ca.

The Miss ATV America Beauty Pageant

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The ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) industry may never be represented so beautifully come November 9-10 in Greenville, Texas.

The first-ever Miss ATV America Beauty Pageant will run in conjunction with the 6th annual Maxxis 12 Hours of ATV America, the richest ATV race in the world, at Caddo Point Motorsports and the Hangar Bar and Grille in Greenville, Texas.

A panel of 12 photojournalists and VIPs within the ATV industry will score five categories of the new pageant. Miss ATV America will be crowned after points are totaled from the three rounds of competition; Evening Gown, Casual Wear and Swimwear.

The winning entry will win a custom made Miss ATV America crown and ribbon along with the first place prize package; an all expense paid vacation for two to Las Vegas, NV or Cancun, Mexico! Additional prizes and participation awards will also be available.

“We wanted to add a few attractions to this year’s Maxxis 12 Hours of ATV America,” said Fast-Trak Promotions’ John Pellan. “I think we’ve got a home run with the first-ever Miss ATV America Beauty Pageant. Not only have we added a professional pageant with an extremely impressive first place prize, we’ve including three live bands as part of the show for the same ten dollar admission; (Last Day Living, S.A.O., and Epitome). We also added the first-ever 4×4 ATV America event, which allows utility ATV riders to compete for an all expense paid vacation to experience a Baja 1000 tour.

The Miss ATV America Beauty Pageant is free to enter and open to all.

Visit 12hoursofatvamerica.com

Arctic Cat Produces 500,000th ATV

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In 1996 Arctic Cat was the first to enter the ATV market with the largest bore ATV in the industry.

In the thirteen model years since the Bearcat 454 introduction, the Minnesota manufacturer is back on top with the introduction of the Thundercat 1000, while adding another milestone; producing their 500,000th ATV at the factory in Thief River Falls.

Arctic Cat CEO, Chris Twomey stated, “We are very excited about our hard working employees hitting this build number, which is actually much higher if you included our Prowler line.”

Ole Tweet, Arctic Cat ATV General Manager said, “Producing our 500,000th ATV is something to be proud of. Not only have we advanced our product line in those thirteen years, but this ATV has advanced the industry. Our alternatively-fueled 2008 Diesel 700 is something no other OEM is producing.”

The 700 twin cylinder, SOHC diesel engine, provides 50% greater fuel mileage over a conventional gasoline engine and provides gobs of low-end torque. The engine runs efficiently on six forms of diesel fuel (DF 1, DF 2, DF A Arctic, JP 5, JP 8 and up to B20 Bio Diesel).

Arctic Cat will be presenting the 2008 700 Diesel as the 500,000th ATV to roll off the line Tuesday, September 25th, at 11:15am in Thief River Falls. Also at this time, there will be an employee congratulations ceremony conducted by CEO Chris Twomey.

For more information on attending this event, please contact Media Relations Specialist, Kale Wainer at 218-681-9799 Ext 5102 or kwainer@arcticcatinc.com