HondaÂ’s hot streak in the off-road world continues to defy any and all expectations heading into 2020 as we go in-depth with the recently announced all-new 4-seat Honda Talon 1000X-4 and Talon 1000X-4 Fox Live Valve.
In the Trail Tech shop, AJ breaks down the performance features of the all-new trail-focused, 30-inch ITP Terra Hook tires.
We invite two die-hard off-road enthusiasts to test out the 2019 Can-Am Maverick Trail 1000 and get their thoughts and opinions on whether they think this will be their next big purchase.
Polaris Off Road, the world leader in powersports and off-road innovation, today introduced its 2020 model year lineup, highlighted by the next generation of the all- time best-selling RANGER with the new RANGER 1000 and RANGER CREW 1000; an all-new class of extreme performance side-by-sides with the RZR Pro XP lineup; and the industryÂ’s first 55-inch wide ATV offerings with the Sportsman XP 1000 S and Scrambler XP 1000 S.
“There’s no better way to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Polaris than by introducing world-class off- road machines that truly elevate each brand’s product offering,” said Chris Musso, President of Polaris Off Road. “The all-new RZR Pro XP takes drivers to the next level and is the most capable, most agile and most versatile RZR we have ever built. The RANGER 1000 and RANGER CREW 1000 offer consumer- inspired improvements to get more done and are the ultimate combination of price and performance, while the newly designed Sportsman and Scrambler boast the first-ever, 55-inch wide ATV chassis, offering riders the most capable machines on the market.”
Polaris RANGER, the industryÂ’s No.1-selling utility side-by-side, introduced the all-new RANGER 1000 and RANGER CREW 1000. Polaris built upon the worldÂ’s best-selling RANGER, the RANGER XP 900, to create the ultimate combination of price and performance.
The RANGER 1000 delivers added capability to haul more, tow more and last longer with an all-new ProStar 1000 single overhead cam (SOHC) engine, all while delivering more riding comfort, convenience and value.
Polaris RZR, the world’s No.1-selling sport performance side-by-side, pushes the industry to a whole new level with the first of a new generation of extreme performance side-by-sides with the ground-breaking introduction of the RZR Pro XP, Pro XP Premium and Pro XP Ultimate.
With an all-new platform, professional-grade performance and thoughtful design, the RZR Pro XP can dominate the most rugged terrain thrown at it.
Pioneering the premium ATV category for more than 30 years, Polaris Sportsman has unleashed the industry’s first 55-inch wide ATV equipped with more than 14-inches of unmatched suspension travel. Designed to conquer boundless territories, the No. 1-selling brand of automatic 4×4 ATVs introduces the 2020 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S and Scrambler XP 1000 S.
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Following his initial trip to Newfoundland in 2017, Luke doesn’t hesitate to accept another invitation to visit the majestic province. Joining him on this adventure is Vern, led by the professional guiding services of Craig Borden – owner of Rugged Edge and Paul and Ruth from Pirates Haven.
Part 1, of this special 2-episode destination feature, showcases their journey from the southern ferry town of Port Aux Basques over to the towering outlook of the table top mountains and concluding with an authentic Newfoundland boil-up dinner at beautiful Mica Lake along with a view of the never-ending sunset at Robinsons Head.Â
Then in TEST RIDE, AJ buckles into a side-x-side Vehicle “Unlike Any Other”, as he tests the eye-catching and highly durable, diesel-powered 2019 Mahindra ROXOR.
TERUEL (SPAIN): The Monster Energy Can-Am Team’s Gerard Farrés followed up his second place at the Dakar Rally in January with a fine third overall in a tightly contested T3 category at Baja Spain Aragón, round four of the 2019 FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Bajas.
The former Spanish enduro rider and his new Spanish navigator Armand Monleón set several impressive stage times in their Can-Am Maverick X3 on the way to the final place on the T3 podium behind fellow countryman Santiago Navarro and Russian driver Aleksandr Dorosinskiy.
“It was a good weekend for the team with third position,” said Scott Abraham of the Monster Energy Can-Am Team. “Gerard and Armand started the weekend together for the first time and learned a lot along the way. They lost a little time because of a penalty but came back with competitive stage times and are looking forward to Morocco with the full Monster Energy Team, when Casey Currie and Gerard will be back together in preparations for Dakar 2020.”
Forty-year-old Farrés began strongly and finished the opening selective section of 164.78km a mere one second behind T3 category leader Aleksandr Dorosinskiy and 10 seconds in front of third-placed Spaniard Santiago Navarro.
The Spaniard then attacked the shorter second timed section of 86.74km in his Monster Energy Can-Am Team Maverick X3 and a third quickest time enabled the Spaniard to retain a similar place in the overall rankings.
He recorded a similar finishing position on the repeat of the shorter stage on Sunday morning and headed to the second run through the 164.78km in a comfortable third place behind Navarro and Dorosinskiy.
The Russian closed to within five seconds of Navarro with the quickest time on the final stage, but Farrés stayed out of trouble to secure the final podium place for the Monster Energy Can-Am Team.
2019 Baja Spain Aragón – T3 positions after SS4:
1. Santiago Navarro (ESP)/Dani Oliveras (ESP) Can-Am Maverick X3 7hrs 04min 12sec
2. Aleksandr Dorosinskiy (RUS)/Dmitry Pavlov (RUS) Can-Am Maverick X3 7hrs 04min 17sec
3. Gerard Farrés (ESP)/Armand Monleón (ESP) Monster Can-Am Maverick X3 7hrs 10min 26sec
4. Adel Abdulla (QAT)/Jean-Michel Polato (FRA) Can-Am Maverick X3 7hrs 15min 28sec
5. Michele Cinotto (ITA)/Rafael Tornabell (ESP) Polaris RZR 1000 7hrs 24min 37sec
6. Abdullah Al-Zubair (OMN)/Faisal Al-Raisi (OMN) Can-Am Maverick X3 7hrs 38min 58sec
7. Fedor Vorobyev (RUS)/Kirill Shubin (RUS) Can-Am Maverick X3 8hrs 02min 22sec, etc
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The Polaris Ranger Pro Shield Cab system claims to provide 3 times better dust sealing than the leading competitors’ models so you can breath easy inside the cab.
Each Polaris engineered cab component has over 20 years of research and development built into it and has been tested beyond military standards. Lock & Ride modularity and tool-less installation make it breeze to fit on your Ranger as well.
The Ranger Pro Shield cab system provides a top notch experience for you and your passengers ever day, all year round in any type of weather.
Over 250 configurations can be made on any Ranger vehicle and when you combine the Ranger Pro Shield designated components (roofs, windshields, rear panels and doors) you can experience the highest level of SxS cab comfort.
Luke got the invite to Las Vegas to get first-hand experience with the brand-new, fully equipped 2020 Polaris RZR PRO XP. Watch as Luke gets up close and personal with this groundbreaking new member of the RZR family covering all the initial details you want to know. Stay tuned for our Full Review dropping very soon right here on YouTube!
Ranger Product Manager Anna Abbot alongside Ranger Director of Product Planning Chris Hurd give you an exclusive first hand look at the completely redesigned 2020 Ranger 1000.
In this segment of THE DIRT, Mike explores the potential of Yamaha’s 847cc parallel twin to turn up in one of the vehicles in its current lineup. Will it be the 3 or 6-passenger Viking, or will Yamaha finally drop a twin-cylinder into its flagship ATV – the Grizzly? It could be any of these or it could be something entirely new!
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