This is the REVIEW you’ve been asking for! We got our hands on a well-used 2020 Can-Am Maverick Sport Max with more miles on it than we’d normally get to see and Luke got the chance to take it out of the trails for a good rip to see how it’s held up after being passed around to a bunch of media outlets.
This UTV features Rotax 976 cc, V-twin, Fox QS3 shocks and a ton of other aftermarket add-ons. Stay tuned to hear what he has to say…
AJ brings our Defender HD10 into the TRAIL TECH shop and outfits it with a host of accessories available from Can-Am which significantly increase its storage capacity and its capabilities making easy work out of any work related task.
Then we loan our newly outfitted Can-Am Defender HD10 to a fellow Dirt Trax TV crew member for him to put it to work around his hobby farm and witness how he easily knocks off his list of chores leaving ample time to get out and play in the Defender too.
Then in TEST RIDE, Luke hits the trail with Yamaha’s 2021 Wolverine RMAX 4 1000 EPS SE and discovers that the 4-seat version offers up a lot of advantages beyond hauling extra passengers.
Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII), a world leader in powersports, today announced that riders can now access more than one million miles of marked off-road and snowmobile trails through RIDE COMMAND.
RIDE COMMAND is Polaris’ interactive digital platform that gives off-road vehicle and snowmobile riders the ability to find trails, plan routes, track rides, share experiences and build community.
“Polaris launched RIDE COMMAND as a way to enhance the riding experience, including providing a tool for riders to seamlessly and quickly discover new trails to traverse and find new adventures outside,” said Vic Koelsch, chief digital officer, Polaris. “Achieving one million miles of trails makes RIDE COMMAND one of the industryÂ’s most comprehensive trail resources for off-road and snowmobile riders and speaks to PolarisÂ’ ongoing commitment to helping customers safely and responsibly enjoy the outdoors.”
A database of mapped trails is a primary feature of RIDE COMMAND allowing riders to plan their route, view conditions and more. To gather this trail data, Polaris partners with local riding clubs and associations globally to gather the most up-to-date information to enable riders to find approved riding trails and help create an enjoyable and safe riding experience.
In appreciation of these organizations’ dedication, Polaris is awarding 80 clubs or associations with $500 to help support their trail maintenance efforts. All registered club trail managers or trail data contributors that have been active within RIDE COMMAND from January 1 through September 30, 2021 are invited to submit an entry to receive an award. Entries must be made between now and Sept. 30, 2021.
Recipient clubs will be chosen via random drawing, there will be eight winners each across 10 geographic regions.
“This feat of adding one million miles into RIDE COMMAND would not have been possible without the strength and support of the powersports community, as input from on-the-ground clubs and associations greatly contributed to the mapped trails,” said Chris Gamache, RIDE COMMAND trails manager, Polaris. “Polaris is thrilled to help give back to them as we celebrate this milestone and the miles ahead.”
Since its introduction in 2012, Polaris has continued to expand the features and functionality of RIDE COMMAND, which has received more than 1.2 million downloads. These users have access to safety features like Group Ride, which tracks the location of riders in a group and shows their track on a map, or group messaging that allows riders to send messages to their group, even without cellular signal.
Local riding clubs, associations and other partner organizations have the ability to identify trail supporting businesses, and other points of interest on the app, and in turn the businesses are highlighted for riders using RIDE COMMAND.
RIDE COMMAND is available via on-vehicle infotainment (IVI) display on Polaris snowmobile and off-road vehicles. Additionally, RIDE COMMAND can be accessed through the mobile app or at RideCommand.Polaris.com, making it available to help all riders find nearby trails, plan their routes and track their rides. The RIDE COMMAND app is free to download and use. RIDE COMMAND is also available on PolarisÂ’ on-road products. With annual downloads up more than 50 percent in 2020 the RIDE COMMAND mobile app community continues to grow.
To learn more about RIDE COMMAND, please visit offroad.polaris.com.
About Polaris – As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. With annual 2020 sales of $7.0 billion, PolarisÂ’ high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER, RZR and GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman all-terrain off-road vehicles; Indian Motorcycle mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot moto-roadsters; snowmobiles; and deck, cruiser and pontoon boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with parts, garments and accessories, along with a growing aftermarket portfolio, including Transamerican Auto Parts. PolarisÂ’ presence in adjacent markets includes military and commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.
AJ delivers a detailed overview of all the features offered on Yamaha’s hard-working utility UTV the 2021 Viking EPS featuring the tried and true 686cc single cylinder engine, EPS and some sweet aftermarket storage solutions available from Yamaha.
Luke hits the trail with Yamaha’s 2021 Wolverine RMAX 4 1000 EPS SE and discovers that the RMAX 1000 4 seater UTV offers up a lot of advantages beyond hauling extra passengers.
We loan our newly outfitted Can-Am Defender HD10 with genuine Can-Am work related accessories to a fellow Dirt Trax TV crew member and his fiancé so that they can put it to work around their hobby farm. Witness how useful the Defender is and how easily they’re able to knock off a long list of chores, leaving ample time at the end of the day to get out and play in Defender.
AJ brings our Can-Am Defender HD10 into the TRAIL TECH shop and outfits it with a host of accessories available from Can-Am that significantly increase its useful storage capacity along with its ability to make easy work out of any job related task you might have.
AJ adds some bark to the bite of Polaris’ Sportsman XP 1000 High Lifter with the addition of MBRP’s latest exhaust offering, then puts it to the task in some of the gnarliest mud holes he could find.
Luke takes full advantage of the Can-Am Commander’s dual Work and Play personality putting it to task knocking off chores around the yard and then he sets out for an adventure to a remote swimming hole to spend some quality time with his daughter.
In TRAIL TECH, AJ adds some bark to the bite of Polaris’ Sportsman XP 1000 High Lifter with the addition of MBRP’s latest exhaust offering, then puts it to the task in some of the gnarliest mud holes he could find.
Then in TEST RIDE Luke puts the 100 horsepower, 60-inch wide RZR Trail S 1000 Premium edition through its paces showcasing its elite trail performance and unmatched comfort and reminds us that you don’t necessarily need a turbo to have a ton of fun on the trail.
Our good friends at UTV On Demand had a chance to evaluate the 2021 Commander 100R XT-P and put together this detailed in-depth review. Worth a watch. Check it out…
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