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32 MIDDLE KITTIESARCTIC CAT ANNOUNCES THREE MID-BORE VALUE MODELS FOR 2011

40 HOPPING UP THE BIG DOGCAN-AM OUTLANDER 800R XT

44 TURNKEY UTVMODIFIED KAWASAKI TERYX

50 MOTOBISHI RAPTOREXSHIFTING EXPECTATIONS

54 WINTER BUYER'S GUIDE

60 PITBULL ROCKERS LONG TERM TIRE TEST

COLUMNS16 MUDDY WHEELS - PUBLISHERS NOTE

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18 MUD, SWEAT AND GEARSRANDY HALL

68 ROADKILL - PASTA ROASTARICK STERLING

70 COHV REPORT - INDUSTRY WATCHJO-ANNE FARQUHAR

72 TRAX 4 BREAST CANCER

74 DETONATIONPAT BOURGEOIS

EXTRAS28 SCENE IT?

SCENES FROM THE TORONTO INTERNATIONAL SNOWMOBILE, ATV & POWERSPORTS SHOW

66 ENTHUSIAST EXPERIENCESREADER PHOTOS

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Zac Willet will be back in BAJA looking for a SCORE BAJA Championship.

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Everything proved to be bigger in Texas while visiting for the Arctic Catmid-bore launch. While the intro focused on the new models, we weregiven a refresher on the Prowler 1000, one of the biggest displacementSide-x-Sides in the business. The taunts delivered by our resident JackWagon Bourgeois to "rally-big" for the camera were obviously well received.

Rider: Nick NelsonPhotographer: Pat Bourgeois

Inspired by the popular remake of the True Grit, a western movie which originallystarred the “Duke” John Wayne, ATV World’s own Pat Bourgeois donned a pair ofchaps and practiced forging streams in Montana backcountry during the 2010Polaris off-road intro. While the eye patch wouldn’t stay put under his Shift helmet,Bourgeois negotiated the cold mountain stream with one eye shut in honour of True Grit’s primary character, US Marshall Rooster Cogburn.

Rider: Pat BourgeoisPhotographer: Virgil Knapp


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Being a true powersports enthusiast, Iride ATV’s, Motorcycles, Dirt Bikes,UTV’s, Snowmobiles and enjoy Boats

in the warmer months. I love the outdoorsand live for our recreational vehicles.

My wife and I moved almost a year agoto an area by Lake Simcoe, and sincethen we often wonder how we ever livedanywhere else. We’re in an area that isconsidered to be on a snow belt, andwe’ve received measurable snow so farthis winter. Snow removal is a must andhappens often at our house.

After the first snowfall I installed aKimpex plow on a 550 Polaris. It did thejob well and made clearing the snow abreeze. ATV World Art Director Darryl Aspin

and I spent the weekend installing aKimpex plow on a RZR S. Taking it up anotch, plowing has never looked so goodor been as much fun. If I ever find thetime, I plan on plowing the neighbors icerinks. Since the installation this winter onthe 550 and now almost completing theRZR S, my driveway has never had asmuch traffic on it.

When the snow starts to let up, myneighbors garage doors will open and youcan tell when the assessment begins.

“…Should I plow now or later?”They take a little glance over my way

and see my drive way is gleaming. Thelight sounds of tools tinkering echoingfrom my garage must remind them thatI’ve once again beat them to it, and thedecision is easily made, “Now”.

When the snow stops and those garagedoors open, it reminds me of the greenflag waving at Talladega.

This issue of ATV World is jammed withgreat editorial - Bourgeois takes you to theArctic Cat new model intro, Nelson makesan Outlander 800 XT better, Rademachermodifies a Teryx, Steenbakkers puts aMotobishi through the paces and wereview a set of Pit Bull Tires.

During the winter months one thing isfor certain, I look forward to getting outand tending to my snow covered driveway.Why shovel or push a snow blower whenyou can get out and ride. A half hour onyour ATV after work is a great way tounwind after a long day.

So until next time, like you, we honestlycan’t wait for our next ride! Get out of thegarage and enjoy the season, it’ll be overbefore we know it!

Rich

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Most of us at one time or anotherhas questioned the reasoningbehind something the government

has done or maybe made into a law. We arelucky that we live in a country that not onlyallows us to question the actions of ourgovernment, but to some extent, hold themaccountable for their decisions.

Let’s look at some of the questionableand inconsistent issues relating to recre-ational motorsports.

If you buy an automobile or a “roadlicensed” motorcycle, then you need to geta safety check done by a licensed mechan-ic, certified by the ministry to be able toissue a safety certificate. This seems logi-cal, but did you know that an AST orAutomotive Service Technician who mayhave never touched, or received any specif-ic training on motorcycles, can perform asafety inspection on this vehicle.Furthermore, this technician that is per-forming the safety inspection is not legallyallowed to repair specific parts like thosefound on the brakes or steering systems.

How can this be, you ask? Well, way backwhen beer was in stubby bottles and under$10.00 a case, the provincial governmentbrought forth a new law that said all vehi-cles licensed for public road use had to beinspected for condition and had to meet aminimum safety standard before the vehi-cle could be licensed for the road in thenew owner’s name. This included motorcy-cles that were going to be licensed for theroad. The problem was that there was notenough licensed motorcycle mechanicsspread out across the province to be able tomeet the mandate of this legislation. So, itwas decided that an amendment be put inthis new “Act”, stating that automotivemechanics who were called “Class AMechanics” at the time, would be allowedto safety motorcycles until such time thatthere were enough motorcycle mechanics.Oh, and by the way, this amendment hasalways been in direct contradiction of theApprenticeship Act. Currently, only 3wheeled motorcycles need a motorcyclemechanic for a safety inspection.

My next question in this process is, whyisn’t a snowmobile or ATV required to have

a safety check done when ownership istransferred? They are allowed on publicroadways, are they not? Is 100 kmph notas deadly on one of these vehicles as a caror motorcycle? Furthermore, why are themechanics for these vehicles not requiredto be licensed? The brake, suspension andsteering systems of these vehicles are nodifferent than automobiles. Failure of anyof these systems on a snowmobile or ATVcan result in the same dire consequencesas on a car or motorcycle.

Operator licensing is another area ofinconsistency. Drivers of automobiles,trucks, buses and tractor trailers mustmeet minimum age requirements, and aregiven examinations on both theory andpractical skills. Truck drivers need med-icals and retesting done every so manyyears. To drive a motorcycle, you need aspecific licensing through a graduatedlicensing process, again with theory andpractical testing. These operator requiredtesting procedures ensure our safety. Nowfor a “Darwin Award”; that an automobilelicense covers the operation of a snowmo-bile or ATV. Give me a break! The boatoperator style of licensing that we nowhave which can be done over the computeris strictly theoretical. No actual hands-onpractical operation is required, so it justdoesn’t cut it. The licensing has to provecompetency. The government needs to

look at snowmobiles, ATVs, UTVs, powerboats and watercraft again. At least young-sters over the age of 12 and under the ageof 16 get some type of formal training fora snowmobile operator’s permit. It hasbeen said before; the ease at which thesevehicles can be operated is being confusedwith how easy it is to properly and safelyoperate them.

Another issue that should be addressedis the decision as to which vehicles areallowed on the road and which ones arenot? Take side by sides for example; whyare they not allowed to operate under thesame guidelines as ATVs? For the mostpart, are they not an ATV? Anyone that hashad the opportunity operate one of thesevehicles knows that they are as safe as anyrecreational vehicle out there. When youlook at the roll bars/cages and seat beltharnesses, I would say that in some waysthey are even safer than an ATV.

While we are on the subject of passen-gers, I can see the why a single seat ATVcould become unstable with a passenger,even with a proper seat. But why can youload the machine with half a moose on thefront and rear racks and/or put on a carrier

RANDY HALL

THE SQUEAKY WHEELGETS THE GREASE!

There is official operator training available from the Canada Safety Council. Labour

organizations realize the value of training and operator licensing, why does the

government not realize its importance.photo from www.quads.ca


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that allows you to carry a boat over top ofyou, and that is OK? Furthermore, I thinkthat the manufacturers likely took this con-cern into account when they built the twoup ATV’s, and yet you can be fined for car-rying a passenger. Why can you carry a pas-senger on a single seat snowmobile with-out being charged? Things just don’t seemto add up.

Now I know that some of you will notagree with all my points of contention dur-ing this rant, but there needs to be moreconsistency in the legislation. When avehicle model is allowed into the country,especially from a manufacturer with aproven track record in meeting our vehiclerequirements, and it meets the safety cri-teria to be allowed in the country, it shouldbe allowed to operate within the con-straints of similar vehicles. If a lawnmowertractor is allowed to travel the roads,then….

With a provincial election in the nearfuture, start writing your local MPP. Puttogether petitions with the topics youwant changed and have your club mem-

bers and friends sign it. Contact yourmunicipal council members and make apresentation at a monthly meeting. Ifenough activity takes place, it will benoticed. Things that are noticed have vot-ers attached. As the saying goes, “thesqueaky wheel gets the grease.” ✪

RANDY HALL

DURHAM REGION’S #1 HONDA ATV DEALER

Although it is understandable that the operatingcharacteristics of an ATV will change with a

passenger, it certainly could not be as bad asadding a boat rack, boat and deer.photos from www.louisianasportsman.com

Police officers are sometimes made out to be thebad guys when they are enforcing the law. They

are only enforcing the laws mandated by thepoliticians and therefore have no choice.

photo from Northumberland News


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DRAGON FIRE RACINGUNVEILS 2011 CAN-AMCOMMANDER ¾ EXHAUST

Performance enthusiasts are raving about the allnew 2011 Can-Am Commander DragonFireRacing ¾ Exhaust system by Yoshimura. The sys-

tem shaves an impressive 5 pounds of the stock unit and out per-forms stock exhaust systems through out the entire RPM range; ahigh flow system increases acceleration and bottom end power. Thiscreates great performance gains throughout the power band and pro-duces better ET times.

The system, made of durable, rust-resistant stainless steel construc-tion, meets or beats USFS noise and spark-arrestor specifications. Anexpansion chamber equal out exhaust pressure and give increasedbottom end power. An oversized step tube design is mandrel bent andcut to fit in stock location under bed, maintaining full use of thestock cargo beds. The kit minimizes vibration and scratching withrubber coated springs and also includes riding essentials like washplugs and spring pullers. The ¾ exhaust system’ simple three piecedesign makes it super easy to self-install; complete, thorough, step-by-step instruction make the project a snap.

2011 DATES HAVE BEEN SET!OCTOBER 14-16, 2011 Mark your calendars now for the World’s Largest Snowmobile, ATV &Powersports Show, October 14, 15 & 16th 2011. Once again theToronto International Centre on Airport Road, Mississauga, Canada,will house the largest gathering of Powersports enthusiasts under oneroof, over one weekend. Planning is already underway for the largestoutdoor show in the Show’s history. www.torontosnowmobileatvshow.com

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Polaris has introduced the RANGER RZR XP 900! Built for razor-sharp, Xtreme performance, the RANGER RZR XP 900 has a new88 horsepower, 900 Twin, Electronic Fuel Injected (EFI) engine, anew 3-Link Trailing Arm Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) with13-inches of ground clearance and 14-inches of travel, and is lightweight with a low center of gravity for unmatched cornering. Thesefeatures make the RANGER RZR XP 900 the only extreme perform-ance Side-x-Side on the market. The RANGER RZR XP 900 isoffered in Indy Red and a White Lightening limited edition model,and is now available at Polaris dealerships. Visit www.polarisindustries.com to view photos and videos!

See the full line of Equinox Recreational Products at www.eqnx.bizor visit the following dealers:

Dealer Inquiries WelcomeContact Mike Ewatski(Business Development Representative)Email: [email protected]: (204) 803-8272

See you at the Toronto Sportsman Show March 16th-20th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre

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NEW FOR 2011 AT ROLL DESIGNRoll Design, the world leader in aftermarket ATV suspension componentshave already released a top quality frontend for the newly releasedYamaha Raptor 125. Roll Design has developed a Chromoly +3.5 inchover A Arm set and a super tough anti-vibe steering stem that is availablein stk, +1", or +2". www.rolldesign.com

ARGO 8X8 750 HDISPORTSMEN AND WOMEN ARE BUSTIN’ BASS,BIRDS AND BUCKS WITH THE AMPHIBIOUS 2011ARGO 8X8 750 HDI—THE ONLY OFF-ROAD RIGTHAT TRULY DOES IT ALL!

Hardcore sportsmen never quit and neither does the 2011 ARGO750 HDi. The 750 HDi and other re-designed units in the ARGOfleet have the combined capabilities of a UTV, snowmobile and smallboat. It offers a unique combination of features hunters want includ-ing: A comfortable ride for up to 6 passengers plus cargo, ruggedamphibious design parameters, and a powerful fuel-injected engine.There’s nothing like the newest ARGOs for outdoor adventurers whoneed a reliable vehicle to get them to their favorite hunting groundsor fishing spot. ARGO has given its most popular top-of-the-line2011 ARGO 8x8 750 HDi the advanced features avid outdoorsmenand women are looking for: Lighter steering effort for all-day ease-of-use, a more powerful drive train for accomplishing the most ruggedtasks, comfortable seating, massive storage space and a moredurable design to maximize utilization - and get the job done any-time of the year. The new 2011 ARGO 750 HDi is fuel efficient, sim-ple to maintain and even more environmentally friendly than previ-ous ARGOs. Visit www.argoutv.com.

Royal Distributing would like to congratulate BillWorobess of Whitby, ON as he is now the proudnew owner of a 2010 KTM 690 DUKE street bike.Bill chose the 690 from the options of a KTM2010 450SX Quad, a KTM 250SXF MX bike orthe Duke. His name was drawn on October 16th,at the Toronto International Snowmobile, ATV &Powersports Show in front of hundreds of showgoers and Media. FREE ballots were available at allRoyal Distributing retail stores and online atwww.royaldistributing.com. He currently rides off-road with his family and is new to street riding, butis excited to get on the KTM. Being an enthusiastfrom way back, Bill has taken many years off frompowersports to raise his son, who has autism. Billhas another son who helped pick up the 690 Dukeat the Whitby store and thought it was very cool!Bill's sons have grown up, and he is excited tospend some time riding again and sharing theexperience with some old friends that ride per-formance bikes! Bill says the timing is great andthe bike is awesome!

ROYAL WINNER!

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ANNOUNCEMENTFROM PHANTOMPOWERSPORTSCORPORATIONPhantom Powersports Corporation (PPC) announced theExclusive Appointment to its Powersports Distribution Divisionof the DINLI ATV product line up for Canada in associationwith DINLI Metal Industial Co. of Taichung Taiwan.Commencing March 2011 all Dinli Products will be availablethrough the CPI / Off Road distribution facilities and approvedDinli dealers in Canada. Improved products, longer warrantiesand value pricing will be among the highlights offered.


DURHAM REGION’S #1 CAN-AM ATV AND SKI-DOO DEALER

NEW ADDITION TO KYMCO 2011 LINE UPThe perfect choice for a sport/leisure ATV, the Maxxer 450i has the "go anywhere" capability of a utility ATV. This quad is uniquely designedand aims to incorporate strength and sport into all of its details, resultingin a modern machine that maintains race quad styling, without sacrificinghandling or suspension. MSRP $6,995.00

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PURCHASE A YAMAHA TODAY!Each customer purchasing any new, unused, current or non-currentYamaha ATV between January 7, 2011 and February 28, 2011, will beeligible to receive one or a combination of the following:(a) a Bonus Instant Customer Rebate(b) a free Warn RT2500 lb winch(c) purchase a 54" Warn Plow assembly at a reduced price of only

$49.00 (installation at customer's expense)(d) purchase a 60" Warn Plow assembly at a reduced price of only

$99.00 (installation at customer's expense)(e) additional months YPP (available for 2007 to 2011 models only)(f) POWER FINANCE Loan Program (total amount financed must be no

less than $6,000, OAC):No Payments for 7 months (no interest for 6 months) on the YamahaPower Finance Loan Program OR 3.49% Rate Buydown for 24months on the Yamaha Power Finance Loan Program OR 4.49%Rate Buydown for 36 months on the Yamaha Power Finance LoanProgram OR 5.49% Rate Buydown for 48 months on the YamahaPower Finance Loan Program OR 6.49% Rate Buydown for 60months on the Yamaha Power Finance Loan Program(g) No Interest, No Payments for 6 months on the Yamaha Power

Finance Credit Card Program (total amount financed must notexceed $6,000, OAC)

Sporting all the latesttoys, modded out custom machines were stopping fans in their tracks!

THE ATV Obstacross races wowed fans yetagain as racers plowed and jumped over aseries of obstacles.

Check out this cool conversion kit!

“Please Dad. I promise straightA’s and I’ll take the trash out for ayear.. and clean your ATV, let’smake a deal here.”

When not beingused for test rides,John Deere hit theATV ObstacrossTrack to entertainthe crowds.

Guys, I’m telling you if you buy ashirt you will be able to go fasterand that’s a fact!

John Deereprovided showattendees with achance to testdrive their UTV'sat the John DeereTest Track.

>> SCENE IT?TORONTO INTERNATIONAL SNOWMOBILE, ATV & POWERSPORTS SHOW

The 2010 Toronto International Snowmobile, ATV& Powersports Show, proudly presented by TDInsurance Home and Auto had an increase inSnowmobile and ATV Manufacturers, AftermarketDistributors, Trailer Manufacturers and PerformanceShop booths. Vendors came from all parts of NorthAmerica to showcase and sell their Goods andServices at the largest show of its kind.

The Royal Distributing Outdoor Event Area wasbigger than ever with the added test tracks fromboth Can-Am and John Deere. The Dayco 120races were once again exciting and a crowdpleaser, and the ATV Obstacross sponsored byATV World Magazine was entertaining as usual.The Ultimax Freestyle had some difficulties with60 MPH wind gusts. However, Joe Parsons,Heath Frisby, Jeff Mullen and Paul Thacker pulledoff another incredible weekend of amazing stunts.

The Antique and Classic booth sponsored byGoodyear Belts, had one of their best displays atthe Show in the past 23 years. The Racer boothsand trailers were also an exciting segment.

Planning for the 2011 show is already under-way, be sure to mark down the weekend ofOctober 14-16, 2011. You won’t want to miss it.


Parsons showing

everyone why he is

the man and has

more X Gamemedals than you do.

2010 Winter X Gold Medalist HeathFrisby hanging out in Toronto, gettingready to go trackside up. Heath firstcame to the Show in 2003.

Rico seen here made all the rightmoves. Made the ladies laugh,said something charming yetwitty, and walked away with anAmsoil sticker and his pride stillin tack.

All the best aftermarket productswere represented at the show!Gear, Add-Ons, Track Kits,Performance Products and much more!

The Princess-Mobile

All the big manufacturerswere there showing theirlatest and greatest!

Show Management invested in bettersecurity guards but for insurancepurposes had to post signs.

Toronto Maple Leafs, KrisVersteeg and Bret Lebdatake pictures of theFreestyle event.

Jam packed for all the shows, Dayco 120 Races, Can-Am Demo Track, ATV World Magazine Obstacross,John Deere Test Track, and the Ultimax SnowmobileFreestyle Event. No matter what you were looking for it was there… LIVE.


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We lined up to play Spin the Bottle but werea little disappointed when we found the

game was more of a Wheel of Fortune type.

Can-Am had these Commanders set up outside the Show for all to drive

on the test track.

Yes Honey! I’m Coming…

Isles were jammed as powersport enthusiastsclammered to see all the great displays. Over 400,000square feet of Powersport excitement!

The men in blue get asked many ridiculous questionsat the Show. They said it’s better to have yourquestions answered at the Show than on the trail nomatter how strange.

Some cool custom machines were on display includingthis bad boy promoting 94.9 THE ROCK.

CHEEEESE!

Hey Mom! LOOK! It's a perfect fit! Icould totally handle this bad boy!

Scott Spark and Mark Fries of RoyalDistributing draw the winning ballotfor a KTM at the Show.

Mom makes the ever soimportant ‘Go Fast’ noises.

“Hey I’m looking for a VHSCassette of Shakedown ’97,I’m told it was a classic.”

Why sit in the restaurant when we cansit on this brand new ATV and eat aketchup covered hotdog?

Left to right, Richard Kehoe, Kris Versteegof the Toronto Maple Leafs, and Paul

Thacker watch the final race.

This ATV was loadedthat night into the

back of a truck, thethrilled owner waslucky to be with his

parents at the Show.You never know

when an amazingdeal is to be had.


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With a sour economy now entering its second year,especially for our Yankee neighbors to the south,motorcycles, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, and

all-terrain vehicles have had a tough go of it on the showroomfloor. Quads were hit particularly hard, as current line-upswere flush with high-end, big bore machines, each with anasking price near or beyond the magical $10K figure.

One of the few success stories found in dealerships acrossNorth America was in fact the value quad. Models such as thetried and true carbureted Sportsman 500 or the Yamaha Grizzly350 became even stronger sales leaders, and the middle boresegment became the heart of the gigantic utility ATV market.


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ATV SPOTLIGHT

BY PAT BOURGEO I S

ARCTIC CATANNOUNCES THREEMID-BORE VALUEMODELS FOR 2011

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For Arctic Cat, this change in the mar-ket looks to play directly into their 2011hand. As they did the previous year, Catchose to introduce their 2011 line in aseries of introductions over the summermonths. The first being the bold newgraphic launch, followed by the refine-ments to existing models launch, andfinally the roll out of three all-new quadsin Texas hill country this past fall.

Aimed squarely at this new heart of themarket, the 2011 Arctic Cat 350 4x4,425 4x4, and XC450i Crossover are ripefor success, hitting performance, fea-tures, and most importantly, price targetsthe market currently demands.

It was certainly no coincidence the newmodel introduction took place within oneof the giant Bass Pro Shop retail storesscattered throughout the United States.Since becoming a retail outlet for ArcticCat ATVs and side-by-side vehicles, BassPro shops has become one of the biggestretailers for the humble manufacturerfrom northern Minnesota. Even moretelling is how Bass Pro Shops has beenespecially successful in attracting andselling Arctic Cat quads to first time buy-ers, especially in the value driven 350-425cc and 450-550cc segments.

Sportsman Beater?No question, the new 350 4x4 and

more specifically, the 425 4x4 are lookingto take a big bite out of the middle boreutility market, especially from the value

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All three mid-bore Cats receive a multi-function digital display gauge that keepstabs on engine temp, rpm, speed, fuellevel, transmission position, distance,battery statistics, oil pressure and more.

The compact frame and office space of the350 and 425 4x4 models are spacious

enough to comfortably accommodate framesin excess of 6-feet, without feeling stretched

or cumbersome for smaller riders.

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Above: Available in green, lime greenand this red hue, the new 425 4x4 willfinally give Arctic Cat a legit and compe-tent contender in the value market. Witha SpeedRack capable rear rack, acces-sory options are abundant and given thenimbleness of the new lightweight frame,we have to believe a camo version forthe sportsman wonʼt be far behind.

priced Polaris Sportsman 500. To do sothey have armed both mid-sized utilityquads with more features, more perform-ance, and lower or equal to retail pricingcompared to the competition.

Both quads feature a lightweight chassiswith dual A-arm fully independent rear sus-pension and double A-arm front.Suspension travel is rated at 7-inches andis joined by 10-inches of ground clearance,thanks to 24-inch on 12-inch rim Kendatires, molded exclusively for Arctic Cat.

Power for the 350 comes in what Catdubs an overachieving air/oil cooled366cc single, feeding energy through theautomatic Duramatic Transmission withengine braking technology andhi/low/reverse capabilities. The enginedoes have a proven past, powering the2010 366 SE from a year previous. Nowanchored into a much leaner and lighterchassis, (the 350 4x4 is nearly 100lbslighter than a full-size quad of compara-ble power and 60lbs lighter than directcompetitors) the over-achieving monikeris more than accurate. We experiencedbrisk acceleration and more than compe-tent climbing capabilities on the rockyhills surrounding the middle Texas ridepark that Arctic Cat officials selected forour initial ride.

The other half of the Cat utility duo,and one that will most likely garner moreattention and sales is the 425 model.

Powered by the single cylinder, liquid-cooled 450 H1 engine with an actual dis-placement of 443cc, the 425 is fed a fuelcharge through electronic fuel injection,one-upping the carbureted Sportsman,along with many other competitors in thecategory. Because of this, the 450 H1engine delivers more consistent power,instant starts, a smooth idle, and auto-matic compensation for changes in tem-perature, elevation, and humidity.

Beyond the engine, much of the 425 isvirtually identical to its smaller 325 sib-ling, with features including a fully sealedCVT transmission with electronic enginebraking, single lever brakes, full floorboards, oversized rear rack withSpeedRack capabilities, digital gauge,and a standard 2-inch rear receiver hitch.Also, like the 350, the 425 is consider-ably lighter than its competition, tippingthe scales 100lbs lighter than a competi-tive full-size quad and 61-pounds lighterthan a comparable mid-size.

The weight reduction, coupled with theinjected, liquid cooled single makes the425 the obvious choice between the twoutility Cats. Power is surprising and per-formance even more so. This joined byselectable four-wheel drive found only onthe 425, (the 350 is full-time all-wheeldrive) makes for a case too strong toignore in paying the $500 differencebetween the two quads.

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The new bodywork on the utility modelslacks the sharp edges and finished lookof the XC. The large undefined panelsof plastic could be mistaken for quad

styling of the early 1990ʼs if not for themore modern lights housed within.

Selectable two-wheel and four-wheel driveis found standard on both 425 models,and is one of the few shortcomings on the lower priced 350 4x4 that navigates

terrain in full-time all-wheel drive.

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While trail and recreational riding is theprimary duty of the new crossover Catquad, we had hoped a rear rack optionwas in the mix. We suspect this maychange in subsequent years.

“Pricing is very competitive,” saidArctic Cat’s Director of MarketingJohn Tranby. “Along with deliveringmore features, we feel we are going todo very well with this model.”

We couldn’t agree more.

Crossover RebirthWe had to go back into the archives

to find the last time we penned anarticle about the crossover market.Truth be told, we had nearly writtenoff the segment which was onceproudly defined by the PolarisScrambler and Yamaha Wolverine over10 years ago. In fact, both of thosecrossover signature models haveremained virtually unchanged fornearly as long, becoming little morethan back of the brochure fodder forboth manufacturers.

For these reasons we were morethan a little surprised when ArcticCat unveiled their third and finalmiddle-bore quad, the crossoverXC450i. Following in the vein of thesegment, the XC features the off-roadcapabilities of a 4x4 quad, wrappedin a more nimble and attractive sportquad package.

Arctic Cat was quick to respond toour initial puzzled views as we lookedat a new model in what we believed tobe a dried-up segment. “The segmentis small, but we are seeing growth,”said Tranby. “Every year we are seeingmore trails opening, with more clubsand organizations coming on line. Thenew XC will appeal to this growingsegment by offering them the featuresand performance they want withoutthe premium price.”

Aggressive sculpted lines, feline headlamps and a center lit markerlamp give the new XC425i a sinisterand competent look from the front.

Arctic Catʼs new CEO Claude Jordan was onhand for the Texas Cat intro. After 24 years atthe helm of the Thief River Falls maker, Chris

Twomey chose to retire this past fall, andJordan is the man tapped to fill his shoes.

Claude spent time chatting it up with editorsbefore he climbed aboard the new XC425iand chewed up a cow-pie littered pasture

later in the day.

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While sharing the same frame, the XC425i and 425 4x4 look worlds apart.


Powered by the same fuel-injected450H1 found in the 425 utility ATV,the XC features the same independentrear suspension and double A-armfront as employed by its utilitybrethren. Sport tuned shocks, 5-posi-tion preload adjustability, and a rearsway bar to keep the rear of the XC incontact with the terra-firma underaggressive cornering maneuvers,transforms the XC into a vastly better,trail capable machine.

The styling of the XC is spot on, andaside from doing an incredible job oftransforming the same chassis used onthe 425 4x4 model, it creates a trailfriendly cockpit, with good sight linesand rider roominess, despite being amid-size machine. Finishing touchessuch as the center exit exhaust, 12-inch cast aluminum wheels supporting23-inch Maxxiss tires, center lit mark-er light, and a front bumper with acenter punched electric Cat emblem,gives the XC stunning appeal, both onthe showroom and on the trail.

Finishing touches include a digitalgauge, independent front and rearhydraulic handlebar operated discbrakes, selectable on the fly 2-wheeland 4-wheel drive option, 2-inch auto-motive style receiver hitch, and achoice of colors between traditionalCat green or a more sinister orangeand black combo. ✪

The rear suspension on the XC425itouts the same lower A-arm, upper

control arm architecture as the utilitymodels, but a standard rear sway bar,

sport-tuned shocks with pre-loadadjustability and Maxxis tires, transforms

the XC into a more adept trail quad.

Colored matched shock springs andan aluminum finished, center dump

exhaust gives the rear of the XC425ia balanced and finished look. You

barely notice the 2-inch receiver hitchthat hints at work capabilities.

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HOPPING UP THE BIG DOG

ATV REVIEW

OUTLANDER800R XT

CAN-AM


IN STOCK FORM, THE OUTLANDER 800R HASALREADY CARVED OUT A WELL DESERVED REPUTATION AS ONE OF THE BIGGEST, BADDEST,MOST POWERFUL UTILITY ATV'S ON THE MARKET.

Ifyou have not yet thrown a leg over one, then Ihighly suggest you make a point of it in the nearfuture. The rush you get when accelerating on the

monstrous 670 pound 800R, is a feeling unlike anythingelse. The Can-Am's 800cc Rotax V Twin comes on like ajet plane, with a point and shoot attitude to it. Powerdelivery is linear and electric- like, yet you still really feellike your hauling the mail.

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We picked up an Outlander 800R XT andeagerly logged a few hard hours on it instock form. We needed a good base opinionbefore deciding what aftermarket goods wewould be adding to it. The most noticeableupgrade on the 800R XT package is theirDual-Mode Dynamic Power Steering. Powersteering on a big bore utility is a must. Youmay not know what you’re missing until youride with it, but once you experience it,there is no going back. The DPS systemwill not only assist you with steering whenhelp is needed, but will also act as a topnotch steering damper, minimizing nega-tive feedback at the handlebar. The DPSassisted steering and reduced feedbacktogether, allows the rider to enjoy more timein the saddle with much less fatigue.Another great upgrade included on the XTmodel is a 3000 pound Warn winch and650 watt magneto to provide plenty of juicefor winching and auxiliary lighting.

After spending a week or so with one ofbest equipped stock utility ATV's on themarket, the real question seemed to be,what bolt on upgrades would better thisyellow monster for my application? Livingand riding in the high deserts of SouthernCalifornia, the Outlander would be seeingplenty of rocky sand washes, as well asrough high-speed dirt roads, and silty,rocky climbs. The Can-Am already per-forms very well in these conditions, but Ifelt it could definitely use some extraunder protection.

I made a call to the under armor expertsat Pro Armor, and within days I was rippingoff the plastic OE skid plate set and replac-ing it with HD aluminum ones. Pro Armorskids provide increased protection frombumper to trailer hitch. HD aluminumskids were added to the front and rear A-arms, as well as the frame rails and floorboards. While installation of the skids is

pretty straightforward, I must say that posi-tioning a 700 pound utility quad so thatyou can safely swap out all of the skidplates is quite a feat, taxing both on thebrain and the back. Keep in mind that theCan-Am will not stack on its grab bar likemany other ATV’s.

The stock Carlisle radial tires wereditched in favor of ITP’s new 14” BAJACROSS tires on ITP SS wheels. Not only dothese aggressive, luggy tires look tough,but with an 8 ply rating- they are tough.The Baja Cross tire utilizes a uniquestepped lug to provide a consistent treadedge as the tire wears. Increased punc-ture resistance, a smoother more pre-dictable ride and an aggressive, long last-ing tread pattern make these an excellentchoice for any bigger ATV or UTV looking toperform in the desert.

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The power steering does a great job ofreducing any rock or curb related feedbackto the handlebars, creating a much morecomfortable, less abusive ride. That isgreat, but what if you could somehowabsorb the shock and vibration delivered toyour hands, arms and shoulders from G-outs and other catastrophic impacts. Youcan, with the addition of Fasst Company’sFlexx Handlebar system which gives you acontrolled, consistent flex, drasticallyreducing the shock and abuse felt by therider. We mounted these bars with RoxRisers 3.5 inch adjustable bar clamps toadapt the bigger diameter bars, and allowus to position them wherever we want. Thenew Flexx bars would not work with the OEhand guards, so they were replaced with avery easy to mount, Acerbis Uniko set.

A good night ride in the desert is hard tobeat. The only thing that separates a goodnight ride from a great one is HID lighting.A quality set of HID off road lights candouble or even triple your night visioncapability when compared to the stockers.We installed a super bright set of 4 inchHID’s from WARN to the front of ourOutlander, and will never be caught out atnight without them again. They mountedeasily with existing holes, and the wiringwas as painless as it gets.

The validity, or necessity of the lastimprovements could be argued to the graveby some, but in my mind- more HP=MoreFun. While the Can-Am Outlander 800R isalready one of the most powerful ATV’s I’veridden, riding it still makes me ask thatage old question, “What would more powerbe like?” In search of a few more ponies,I added a GNCC race developed Motoworksslip- on exhaust pipe and a K&N Filter.The exhaust offers a significant weightreduction, increased mid to top end, and a

killer new exhaust note. The K&N filterprovides superior airflow and is serviceablefor the life of the ATV, unlike the stockpaper element.

After a few nights in the garage, every-thing was installed and the Outlander wasready to test again. At the first crack of thethrottle, even while sitting in the drivewayin neutral, I can tell you that the exhaustnote alone is worth the investment. Thesound that comes from this V Twin with theMotoworks exhaust is truly awesome. Ithad me running up the stairs for my ridinggear in anticipation of that first ride. Amild power increase is noticeable from thebottom up, and the EFI system seems toaccommodate the addition of the pipewithout any necessary adjustment. Seeingas we installed the K&N filter at the sametime as the exhaust, I can’t vouch for anypower gains, but apart from a powerincrease, it is now a serviceable filter com-pared to the stock paper element.

Sitting on the machine, we were able toadjust the bar position to exactly where Iliked them. Once in place, having yourfavorite set of bars on any quad makes youinstantly feel at home. The Can-Am nowexhibited a slight similarity to my racebikes that I am used to riding. This comfortfeature was quickly backed up by the abil-ity of the Flexx Bar system to perform,absorbing jarring impacts and bumpsbefore they can tire out the rider.

We abused the Outlander through rockycreek bottoms, washes, and even a super

soft hill climb that caused us to try out theOE winch. The winch performed flawlessly,and our tires and skid plates still lookedlike new after putting the hose to them. Tofurther test the winch and the XT’s electri-cal system, we took it out for a night rideon the same loop. The Warn HID lightsworked great, lighting up the trail to neardaylight conditions. Luckily for testing pur-poses, the hill that proved unclimbable inthe daylight was still a soft, silty pig in thedark. Stuck on the same hill for the sec-ond time in less than 24 hours, it was timeto find out if the Can-Am would power thewinch and the lights at the same time.Luckily, the WARN HID lights actually pullway less wattage than an equivalent halo-gen model, and the winch was able torecover our 800R without any issues.

All in all, the upgrades done to ourOutlander were very simple, yet they workwell together and the finished product isjust what I was looking for; a functional4X4 ATV that is comfortable at speed orcrawling through the rocks, and will per-form equally as well at both. It also has thedurability to be unscathed after an abusiveday of riding, so that you can still enjoy itthat night. ✪

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Safety FirstTo begin the buildup, Adam Rokoskie decided that

the newly released Kawasaki Teryx FI would be theideal platform for showcasing TurnKey UTV’s creativi-ty and craftsmanship. One of the most importantitems when increasing the performance of any UTV issafety, so Adam started with their Baja Series, 2 SeatRoll Cage. Constructed out of DOM steel, their rollcage is a direct bolt on cage with no drilling required.It includes an aluminum roof, spare tire carrier, LEDlight bar, and will work with or without the factory bedin place. The one thing we noticed right away is thatthere is no shortage of triangulation and gussets in

their cage, which in the event of a rollover will likelyresult in very little damage to the occupants or thecage. For $2,549.00, you’d hate to install an improp-erly built cage just to have it not work in the event ofa rollover. So, TurnKey UTV takes the extra steps tomake sure this will not be the case with their cages.

The next item they installed was their Baja SeriesFront Bumper. This bumper fits the bodylines of theTeryx very well and provides a good level of protectionin the event of a frontal impact. It comes with a 1/8”aluminum front skid plate with vents for proper airflowto the radiator, and is available with or without the lighttabs for the LED lights. Although bumpers look cooland on the negative side add un-wanted weight, they

When TurnKey UTV out of Carson City, NV sets out to build amodified UTV, they definitely don’t cut any corners. In thiscase, their goal was to build a clean looking, highly modifiedKawasaki Teryx that would turn heads anywhere they went.To us, we think it was definitely a mission accomplished.


TurnKey UTV

MODIFIEDTERYX

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will save you a very costly repair to yourfront-end components like the radiator andsometimes even your frame and a-arms.

The next two safety/comfort items theyinstalled were the Beard Super TSX sus-pension seats with 3” 4-Point Crow SafetyHarnesses. Both work hand in hand tomake sure that the riders are comfortableand secure, especially in the event of arollover. You’ll also notice a nice touch tothe Beard seats with their custom TurnKeyUTV logos in the headrests.

PerformanceOne of the most common performance

modifications you can do to a UTV is aperformance clutch kit. Although the fac-tory provides a good all around setup,once you start increasing the power of themachine, changing components whichadd weight, and altering the wheels andtires, an aftermarket clutch kit is criticalfor getting the power to the ground. Inthis case, they opted for Dalton’s ClutchKit and Billet Clutch Cover. One thingKawasaki did to lower the top speed ofthe Teryx was to limit the amount the pri-mary clutch would close, resulting in lesstop speed because the belt wasn’t able tofully shift out. With the Dalton BilletClutch Cover, it eliminates this problemand you will pick up an extra 5-7 mph oftop speed. Secondly, having the rightclutch weights, springs, and belt for yourmachine’s power and setup is crucial foroptimal performance. If you don’t, youcould burn through belts like they’regoing out of style, or even worse yet, not

get all the power to the ground that yourmodifications are producing. Neither aregood scenarios, but Dalton can help youpick a combination of clutch parts thataccentuates your modifications. Justkeep in mind, it’s not a perfect science,and it may take a little trial and error toget it dialed perfectly. In the case ofTurnKey’s Teryx, they had a tall order tofill, because of the power put out by theMCX-USA Turbo Kit.

The best performance bang for the buckon the market today is a turbo kit fromMCX-USA Turbos. In the case of the MCX-USA Teryx Turbo Kit, it increases the stockrwhp from 39 to an astounding 95-100rwhp. As if 95-100 rwhp wasn’t enough,the boys at TurnKey UTV upped the blingfactor even more by installing a customnitrous mist system to further cool downthe intake air temps. The great features ofthe MCX-USA Turbo Kits is that they’re100% bolt-on kits that are intercooled,they lower the compression, provide fuel-ing through a 3rd injector, are designed torun on high octane pump gas, automati-

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cally adjust for altitude, and don’t requireany tuning. There are lots of options forpower for the Teryx, but dollar for dollarthe MCX-USA turbo kit is hard to beat withstock drivability and reliability.

One of the other important perform-ance items is the MSD ignition system. Instock form, the Teryx tops out rightaround 50 mph. Once you add the kind ofpower TurnKey has, getting there is in

mere seconds. So, luckily for Teryx FIowners, MSD came to the rescue with anignition box capable of advancing andretarding timing, adding or removing fueland most importantly, raising the stockrev limiter. By advancing the timing below3,500 RPM, raising the rev limiter to8,500 RPM, and the Dalton Billet ClutchCover, this Teryx is capable of blisteringtop speeds of 75+ mph.

Last, but not least, you might not thinkthat a bed delete kit is a performanceitem, but indirectly it is. Because UTV’sare CVT vehicles, vehicle weight has adrastic effect on performance, which iswhy TurnKey UTV opted to remove thebed. By doing so, you can drop a tremen-dous amount of weight, which not onlyincreases your machines acceleration,but it also lessens the load on the rearsuspension. All in all, if you can live with-out yours, or at least get rid of the heavi-est parts of it without losing functionality,you’ll be happy with the performancegains. In this case, they added a nicecover to the frame with vents for theturbo, making it look nice and clean.

Suspension

One of the quickest ways to find outthat the stock suspension isn’t adequateis to add a bunch of power to the motor.Blowing through the stock valving andtravel was easy for the boys at TurnKey, sothey opted for Dragon Fire Racing’s +6”Long Travel Kit. With suspension travel in

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excess of 14”, plated chromoly arms, arelocated rear shock tower, and FoxRacing shocks, this kit is designed tohandle nearly anything you can throw atit. But, as with any modification of thisnature, having the Fox Racing shocksdialed in perfectly for your UTV’s weight,riding style, tires and wheels, is crucialfor optimal performance and ride quality.

Ergonomics &Appearance

It’s easy to build a screaming perform-ance machine with the mods listed above,and forget about the little details thatmake a UTV really stand out above therest. For TurnKey UTV though, it’s thesefit and finish items that really give theirvehicles the awe factor you’re looking forwhen investing this kind of money. Asmentioned previously, they have cushysuspension seats from Beard and Crow 4-Point Harnesses in the cockpit so you canride all day in comfort and safety. Fromthere they added a Muzzy Billet Shifter,SSV Works Stereo System, and a SpeedIndustries Steering Wheel and BilletAdapter. Billet has become huge in this

market with seemingly everyone jumpingin with their version of every add-on partimaginable in billet aluminum. While itlooks very cool, they often times servevery little function. In the case of the SSVWorks/TurnKey UTV Alpine StereoSystem, they built it to the max. Using

custom painted SSV Works Speaker Pods,four 6.5” Type S speakers, 10” Type Ssubwoofer, a PDX-5 amplifier, a premierAlpine Head Unit, and Sirius SatelliteRadio, listening to tunes in this Teryxprobably rivals some rather nice, high endcar stereos.

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Virtually no custom UTV cruises aroundwithout a custom set of wheels and tires,that’s for sure. In fact, it’s probably themost common modification done to thesevehicles. It’s all about looking good,right? In this case, they opted for 26” ITPBaja Cross Tires mounted on 14” BlackDouglas Diablo Wheels. Both Douglas andITP have made huge names for them-selves as leaders within the wheel andtire segment of our industry. Not only dothey make great looking products, theyalso perform well too. In the case of thisTeryx, the black on black approach reallylooks sharp against the custom orangepaint job.

Lighting &Charging

It doesn’t take long to realize when driv-ing in the dark that having more lightscould almost be a safety issue, not justsomething to make your driving easier andmore enjoyable. For this Teryx, theyinstalled a 32” KrossFire LED Light Bar onthe roll cage and a 12” one on the frontbumper. In addition, they replaced thestock headlights with an Eagle Eye’s HIDlight kit. The nice thing about LED lights isthat they draw very little amperage in com-parison to your standard halogen or evenHID lights. But it’s always a great ideawhen adding lights and stereo equipmentto replace your stock battery with a highquality, deep cycle one like the OptimaYellow Top. The stock alternators or lackthereof, depending on the UTV, leaves thestock battery crying for a charge, even aftera couple of hours of night riding. So, eventhough they installed the Optima, TurnKeyalso installed a 110 plug that allows you toplug the Teryx into any extension cord andcharge it up.

So, there you have it! A super modifiedKawasaki Teryx…TurnKey UTV style! Formore information on these modificationsand more, stop by their shop or visit themon the web:

TurnKey UTV, LLC.1617 Fairview Dr. Suite 23Carson City, NV 89701775-283-9950www.TurnKeyUTV.com [email protected] ✪

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Throwing an eyeball over themachine for the first time, I wasactually impressed. Fit and finish

was on a par with most other main-stream OEM’s and the list of standardfeatures was equally impressive! The V-Twin 800 engine sounded great and Icouldn’t wait to get out and shove myfoot to the floor.

I couldn’t actually ride that first day andlooking back, I’m glad because the more Ilooked at the machine and pondered whatthis machine actually represents, a theorystarted to develop in my head.

At first, the traditionalist in me want-ed to dislike the Raptorex, nitpicking itapart because it represented just anoth-er off-shore brand. However, the more Ilooked at it the more I came to realizethat I wasn’t being entirely fair about

things. I found myself looking a little tooclosely to find “what was wrong” andthat perhaps I was scrutinizing to agreater degree than if I was looking at aNorth American brand.

There were a few things that Inoticed, like a throttle pedal thatseemed to be just a little too stiff, and asteering wheel and tilt mechanism thatwasn’t stiff enough, but I couldn’t putmy finger on anything else that wasovertly obvious. Plus considering thatthis is the first iteration of the Raptorex,and that Motobishi really hasn’t had thechance to refine the vehicle throughcustomer feedback, I’d say they did anexcellent job of the execution.

While looking at the machine forthose first few days, and moving it inand out of the shop, some of the good

WHEN THE MOTOBISHI RAPTOREX ARRIVED AT THE SHOP, I REALLY WASN’T SURE WHAT TO EXPECT. I MEAN, WAS THIS JUST ANOTHER IN A LONG LINE OF “OFFSHORE”RIDES THAT HAVE BEEN INVADING THE NORTH AMERICAN MARKET OR WAS THIS SOMETHING MORE “LEGIT”?

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things started to come out. First, theengine sounds great! It has a throaty V-Twin bark out of the dual outlet muffler,and the EFI system dealt with the multi-ple cold starts and slow speed maneuverseasily. I also liked the un-lockable reardifferential. This option is standard onthe Raptorex, and is something that everyUTV could benefit from!

Finally, after over a week of looking atthe Raptorex, I was able to take themachine for a real trail ride on myfavorite trail in Calabogie, Ontario. I wasspecifically waiting for this outing for myfirst ride with the Raptor because justabout every type of condition can befound on this trail. Everything from forestaccess road, to mud, to challenging rockclimbs would be on the menu and I wasexcited to discover how the Motobishiwould hold up.

The first section after staging was yourbasic forest access road; flat, smooth,and fast. It was here that the power of thetwin could be opened up a bit, (still beinga bit gentle for break-in) and handlingcould be evaluated. While the Raptorseemed to handle the variable speed ofthe road with ease, the suspension didfeel a bit harsh particularly at slowerspeeds. As speeds crept up to around

100kmph, the stiff suspension seemed towork in favor of the Raptorex, but as solittle time is spent at these velocities, itfelt that the slow speed sacrifice was a bittoo much.

The next section took us off the maintrunk into tighter/tougher conditions.With many trips on this trail under mybelt riding other UTVs, I knew I had adecent performance baseline of compar-ison for the X. In these conditions themachine continued to perform as Iexpected. Being a little lower and notequipped with a locking front differen-tial, I knew there would be a rock or twothat would high center the Raptor, whichthere was. I also knew that smoothclutch engagement is a key for negotiat-ing obstacles cleanly, and here too, Iknew the Raptorex would suffer with aslightly jumpy throttle/clutch calibra-tion…and it did.

What I didn’t expect or know going inwas how the Raptorex would perform“overall,” and it was here that I got morethan I expected. The machine rodethrough every obstacle on its own, (evenwith the issues described above) and itdid it without any problems. It didn’toverheat, or break an axle. It was comfort-able to sit in for a few hours and it waseasy to see out of. Power was definitelynot a problem, and at the end of the rideI can honestly say that I had fun ridingthe Motobishi.

In comparison to some other UTVs theRaptorex does leave a bit on the tablehowever, and one of the biggest bits itleaves behind is cash! With an MSRP thatis practically half of most other UTVs, I

think potential buyers can expect to livewithout a few details like a locking frontdifferential…

Time will tell how the Raptorex willhold up to typical trail abuse that we, asriders love to punish our machines with,but so far, so good with the Motobishi. Infact the only fix I’ve had to do to theRaptorex, was to repair a skid plate(totally my fault and that big rock thatjumped out).

The one thing I didn’t expect out of theRaptorex was the shift in my expecta-tions. After experiencing this machine,I’ve realized that it isn’t just some “offshore” invader. Instead, this is a real UTVand Motobishi can easily be compared toour traditional OE brands when it comesto product lines.

I also expect the next few years will beinteresting as manufacturers likeMotobishi enter the market bringing withthem comparable product at incompara-ble prices! ✪

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they performed, let’s talkabout some of the basics of tire testing,so you can better understand our testingprocedures. Ultimately, everyone that’sreading this article rides on different ter-rains and conditions all across the world.Some may never touch the dunes, whileothers may never touch the mud, therocks, or hard pack desert. So here arethe criteria we use to evaluate tires:

Mud

Although we’re not die-hard mudders,there are plenty of muddy trails in TN, KY,and NC that would delight mudders of allkinds. The key here when testing a tire formudding capability is how well it cleansout and ultimately, if it maintains forwardmomentum. If a tire doesn’t clean out inbetween the lugs, it quickly turns intosomething that you might find at a localdragstrip; a racing slick. And, we all knowhow well they do in the mud…not! In

regards to the PitBull Rocker, we’d rank itas an above average mud tire if we weretalking about riding in pure mud. Ofcourse, the type of mud is key here. Wefound that if the mud weren’t clay based,it would crawl through virtually any mudhole we could throw at it, only restricted bythe RZR 4’s ground clearance. If the mudwas clay based, the Rocker would definite-ly cake up, but we’re not sure any tirewouldn’t cake up in these types of mudconditions. Even so, you’ll notice in thepictures that although the tire’s main car-cass might be caked up, the top portion ofthe lugs were still exposed providing goodtraction. Nevertheless, we wouldn’t want toput these tires up against the best mudtires around, but I’d say for an all-aroundtire for which it is intended, it does a greatjob. We will say that for what we took itthrough, a little extra wheel speed goes along way here, and we found ourselves atleast able to back out of any mud holes weattempted, without getting stuck.

Slickrock Rock Crawling

The reason we’ve separated this fromthe other category of rock crawling is thatrock crawling in Moab, UT is pretty muchunique to anywhere in the world.

Although Moab is world-renowned for itsbeautiful and challenging trails, we’vefound it to be unique in that it’s rarelyshort on providing sandpaper-like trac-tion. You’d never attempt the steepnessof the climbs in Moab anywhere else inthe world, because traction wouldn’tallow it. Please continue reading belowfor our full review of the Rockers on theMoab slickrock in addition to soft sand.

WHETHER YOU RIDE THE SLICKROCK OF MOAB, UT, THE MUDDIESTTRAILS IMAGINABLE, OR ANYTHING IN BETWEEN, WE’VE THOROUGHLYTESTED THE PITBULL ROCKER TIRES OVER THE LAST 450 MILES, ONEVERY TERRAIN IMAGINABLE. WE SWAPPED THE PITBULL ROCKERSONTO OUR POLARIS RZR 4 ONLY A FEW MILES INTO OWNING IT,BECAUSE WE HAD HEARD THEY WERE INDESTRUCTIBLE AND PROVIDEDGREAT ALL-AROUND TRACTION. BUT WE WANTED TO TEST THEM FOROURSELVES AND DRAW OUR OWN CONCLUSIONS.

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Muddy, Wet Rock Crawling

Rock crawling back east is a totally dif-ferent ball game than out west in placeslike AZ, CA, or UT. Back east, you throwin boulder-sized rocks, streams that flowdown the trails, moss and mud, and youhave some of the most difficult trailsimaginable for any vehicle. For this sec-tion, we rode at places you’re probablyfamiliar with, such as Harlan County KY,Windrock TN, and Brimstone TN. Each ofthese places are known for their scenicbeauty and difficult trails, so we spentour time riding the most difficult trails wecould manage, in order to break, or provewhether these tires were worth having ornot. Read on to discover our thoughts.

Desert/Hard Pack Dirt

Although we don’t have any desertshere in TN, we have spent a reasonableamount of time driving these tires on acombination of hard pack dirt in variousstates. Typically, in these situationsyou’re riding at higher speeds which, inthe end can cause problems for pinchflats when hitting rocks at fasterspeeds, leaving you stranded outon the trails. In the case ofthe PitBull Rocker, we’veyet to pinch flat orroll a tire off thebead. And this is

usually at the lowest recommended airpressure of 7-8 psi, so this is quiteimpressive, especially given the addedweight of a fully loaded RZR 4.

Soft Sand

In soft dirt the key is to stay afloat andnot dig in so deep that you bury yourselfbefore you get rolling. For us, although wedidn’t test them in the dunes ofCalifornia, we have had a decent amountof miles in the soft dune-like sand inMoab, UT. Read below for our full report.

Cornering

We believe there are really three thingsthat a tire can contribute to when cornering:

a. Power Sliding – If you own a UTV thathas the power to slide the rear tires out inturns, we all know it’s a blast to do. Butwhether you have too much traction or toolittle traction will greatly affect how well thetires contribute to a fun power slide or not.

b. Traction – Even though power slidingis a lot of fun, the most important thing isthat a tire is hooking up and still pro-

pelling you forward during the turn. Toolittle traction and it will feel like you’renever going to get out of the corner ormake the turn, while too much tractioncan induce a rollover if the tires don’tbreak loose at all.

c. Controllability – We have found overthe years that a little too slick of a tire ora little too grippy of a tire could quicklyput you in a precarious situation you maynot want to be in, such as lifting tires ornot quite making the turn as planned. Alarge part of this has to do with tread pat-tern and sidewall stiffness.

Dry & Wet Conditions

Ultimately, we all ride on various ter-rains when they’re wet and dry, so we’vetried to experience these tires in all pos-sible situations.

Appearance

We wanted to throw in appearance becauseobviously, looks are first, function second,right? Nah, but we all know that if one tireperforms as wells as another and it looks

way better, we’ll probably pick that one.This is obviously subjective taste from

us, but hopefully helpful. In the end,the PitBull Rocker is a very

aggressive looking tire andappears this way from every

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Weight

Un-sprung and rotational weight on avehicle are two totally different animals.Un-sprung weight would be somethinglike a skid plate you added to your UTVthat helps protect it from damage, butdoesn’t change its weight proportionallywith different speeds. Rotational weightexists within the motor of your UTV, yourdriveshafts, axles, shafts, and especiallyyour wheels and tires. Basically, as youincrease the speed of your UTV, the staticun-sprung weight of the wheels and tiresdrastically increases as your speedincreases. So, ultimately, tire weight cangreatly affect the performance of yourUTV, especially if you’re racing and wantto milk every ounce of possible accelera-tion out of your UTV. Although the PitBullRockers aren’t the lightest tire available,this additional weight lends itself well toits durability, as discussed below.

Durability

To us, durability is one of the mostimportant features of a quality UTV tire.Why, you ask? Well, it’s simple. Let’s sayyou’re out on a trail with your family, milesaway from your tow rig, and all of a sud-

den you get a flat tire. Like most, youprobably don’t have a spare with you,because you’re using that space to carryyour coolers, clothes, and possibly camp-ing gear for your family adventure. Butluckily, you’ve carried along your trustytire repair kit, but unfortunately this timearound, the damage is in the sidewall, andyou don’t have enough plugs to fill in thegaping hole caused by the sharp rock youjust hit. So, now what? Yeah, you coulddrive out and destroy your high dollar, pol-ished aluminum wheel, get towed out,walk out, or maybe even borrow a sparefrom someone else, but none of theseoptions are all that great. To us, knowingyou’re riding on a tough as nails tire, capa-ble of taking a beating, day in and day outis important for an enjoyable trip in thebackwoods. Durability is comprised of thetype of rubber compound used and justhow much of it is there to prevent rocksfrom puncturing them, let alone how longthey will last. For the Pitbull Rocker, webelieve this is one heck of a tough tire,capable of taking anything you throw at it.Of course, proper air pressure for any tireis critical, but outside of that, theseRockers are extremely durable. We nowhave over 450 miles on them, andalthough they obviously show some wear,there are no cuts or tears anywhere.

Ply Rating

This is exactly like the ply ratings onautomobile tires. The more plies, thetougher the tire is. So, what does thismean exactly? Essentially, these are layersof rubber/material that are laid on top ofeach other to form the tread portion of thetire. The less plies the tire has, the moreprone it’s going to be to punctures. It’salso going to be more pliable and have anincreased chance of popping a bead. Thebenefit to a lower ply tire is that it’s lighterin weight. So essentially, the more plies atire has, the more puncture resistant it is,and has less chance of popping a bead,and is usually a little heavier tire. With theRockers being an 8 ply tire, they’re nolightweight, but they are super tough.

Construction

Just as in automobile tires, there aretwo types of tires; radial and bias ply. Intoday’s world, unless you have an off-roaddedicated trail rig that sees little to nopavement, most automobile tires are radi-als. For UTV’s, it has been the opposite,and you can imagine why. Most of thetime, UTV’s are off-road, so it’s normal tosee more bias plies than radials, until

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now. Now, it’s not unusual to see a widevariety of radial tires available for UTVs,primarily because the ride quality is bet-ter. From a construction standpoint, radialtires have steel belts in them that keepthem somewhat more rigid and smootherriding under most conditions. On the otherhand, bias plies will typically conform bet-ter to rocks, because they lack the steelbelts that the radials have. But the down-side is that they don’t ride as smooth. Inaddition to a tire being a radial or bias ply,one of the most popular things starting toemerge in UTV tires is a rim guard. Thishelps to protect the wheel from damage,and most importantly, to prevent pinchflats. The Rockers are a radial tire, so tous they ride surprisingly well on hardpack, yet on uneven terrain they conformvery well. Although we never tried it, we’dsay that with this tire, you should checkwhat kind of weight you carry in yourmachine and gauge your air pressureaccordingly. This way you maximize yourtraction and pliability of the tires anddon’t run too much air pressure. With 8plies and a weight rating that’s out of thisworld, you might find that a lower than rec-ommended air pressure works ever better.

Tire/Wheel Size

Today there’s been a huge emergenceof 2” larger wheels, from 12” to 14” andnow even 15”. If you’re wondering howthis affects performance, we’ll tell you.For the most part, folks have been choos-ing 14” wheels because they look a lotbetter than 12” wheels. For our test, wechose to mount them on our stockwheels, which are 12’s. 14” wheels havea little less sidewall flex when running thesame size tire, meaning your corneringshould be a little more precise. So far,only 26” and larger tires are available for14” wheels. Anything smaller and yourisk hitting the wheels a lot more on rocksbecause of the lack of sidewall height. Iflooks are your thing, run 14’s. If you liketo have as much rubber between yourwheel and the ground as possible to pre-vent damaging your wheels or pinch flat-ting, then we’d recommend running 12’s.

Tread DepthThe tread depth of a tire typically plays

a role in how long the tire will last, thetraction they will provide, and the corner-ing stability; essentially every aspect ofhow a tire performs. Too much treaddepth, and the tire will wallow around likeJell-O. Too little tread depth, and you’relosing traction, so there needs to be ahappy medium between tread depth andrubber compound that produces a greathandling tire. To us, the Rocker’s treaddepth and tire compound are close to per-fect at 1-1/8”.

Trail TestingSo to begin, we headed out to Moab, UT

for some of the most amazing trail ridingyou could ever imagine. Moab is known fortheir slickrock trails, but we’re not surehow they came up with that name becausethe PitBull Rockers stuck to this rock likeglue. We believe Moab refers to its rock asslickrock because it appears like big sheetsof rock, rather than little individual rockspiled up together to make a trail intermin-gled with dirt. You can literally ride formiles without ever hitting dirt; 100% ofthe time on solid slabs of rock! If you’refamiliar with Moab, you’ve probably heardof the trails like Hell’s Revenge, PoisonSpider Mesa, Steel Bender, Cliffhanger,Behind the Rocks, and many more. InMoab, traction is king, but because of theharshness of the sandpaper - like rock,having a tough tire is critical. In the end,the PitBull Rocker is the best tire we’veever tested in Moab. Whether the rock wasdry and normal, or wet as we came out ofsome water holes on Poison Spider Mesa,they stuck to the rock with little to no tireslippage. And although it’s a radial tire, ithad no problems conforming to the rocksand clawing its way up any rock face weput it up against. It’s freaky to think howwell the combination of extra length of theRZR 4 and these tires work together. Webelieve that with the right driver; someonecrazier than us, it would climb out of allthe hot tubs and conquer any trail in Moab.The only harder trail we’ve yet to do in theRZR 4 is Pritchett Canyon, but our hunchis the extra length and these tires in a larg-er size would be the ticket to a successfulrun on Pritchett.

While Moab is known for its hardcorerock crawling trails mentioned above,Fin’s N’ Things and Chicken Corners aretwo great places to test the high-speedmaneuverability of a UTV in the soft sand.While it’s not sand dunes, you can get agood feel as to how a tire handles super

soft sand on sections of both of thesetrails. Unfortunately, we were having waytoo much fun carving the banked turns,launching the RZR 4 over jumps, andblasting through the whoops to take anydecent pictures. But even with a fullyloaded RZR 4 with 4 adults, the PitBullRockers did a great job in the sand. Wedid notice a couple of things about theRockers in the sand though, that need tobe conveyed before you plan to bank a bigturn at high speed. In a nutshell, it isobvious PitBull intended these tires tohave maximum traction, because pitchingyour UTV in the soft sand is next toimpossible. While this is great for main-taining forward momentum, our recom-mendation is to experiment with the levelof traction these tires provide, becauseyou might find yourself on the high sideof a berm on your lid if you’re not careful.We’re fans of lots of traction, but we’veheard of others doing this exact thingwhen they hit a corner and tried to powerout like they had with their older worn outtires. So, just be careful till you get thefeel for how the tires react.

With the trails at Moab chewed up andspit out by the PitBull Rockers, we’vesince been doing most of our testing backeast at Windrock OHV and HarlanCounty’s Black Mountain OHV areas.Both of these areas are famous for exten-sive and diverse trail systems, rated fromeasy to difficult and beyond. The differ-ence between these places and out westis moisture and the rocks are loose, oftentimes covered in moss or water or mud.And over the years of wheeling in placesall over the country, we’ve come to theconclusion that riding back east is themost difficult place to ride and the hard-est on equipment. The reason is you needmore momentum and really great tires,not only with great traction but that arealso as tough as nails.

In regards to muddy, slimy rock crawl-ing and/or trails, we’d put the PitBullRockers up against any tire on the mar-ket. One thing you normally need in theseconditions is tire speed, because tractionis virtually non-existent. Just try walkingup some of the trails back east, and you’llknow exactly what we’re talking about.But aside from getting the tires movingover the rocks and up steep slick hills,you need a tire that conforms well to therocks at proper air pressure, withoutbeing so flexible when bouncing up andover them that you get a pinch flat. To us,this is where the PitBull Rocker excels.The heavy duty 8-ply rating, combinedwith a thick rim guard has proven to usthat this is one tough tire. We’ve yet to


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have a flat tire, and we’ve bounced, beat-en, and thrashed our RZR 4 up and downsome of the toughest trails these areashave to offer. And another thing to keepin mind is that a RZR 4 is considerablyheavier than a typical 2-seat UTV, so theweight rating on these tires is somethingelse to take note of. They’re rated from410lbs at the lowest tire pressure of 7psito 1120lbs/tire at the highest pressure of14 psi. And interestingly enough, weexperimented at various pressures withthese tires and found that the upper psi’sthese tires are rated for are beyondoverkill for a UTV. We’ve run them contin-ually between 7-8psi the entire time in allconditions, and to us they’re super stoutand do a great job withstanding the bighits at higher speeds, all while providinga smooth and supple ride.

So, you’re probably thinking, whywouldn’t you buy these tires for your UTV,right? Well, it’s easy to review a greatproduct and rave on about it to our read-ers, while it’s much harder to write abouta product that sucks, as you can imagine.In this case, we believe the PitBull Rockeris one of, if not the best tire someone can

buy for all around trail riding with yourUTV. Now, if you were a short course racer,it probably wouldn’t be your first choice,only because it’s not the lightest tire onthe planet and the amount of traction itprovides at high speeds while powerslid-ing around a corner might be a tad exces-sive. But, if you’re a desert racer, this tirehas already proven its name in many ofthe largest UTV desert races around thecountry. So, in the end, although it’s a lit-tle heavier than say, a factory equippedtire or even the popular Maxis Bighorns,it’s our recommendation to take intoaccount its durability, traction, and resist-ance to punctures, first and foremost.Overall, the PitBull Rockers are an out-standing all around UTV tire that evenafter 450 miles of severe torture testinghave visible wear, but probably haveanother 1000 miles in them. Now, we’dsay that if you spend a ton of time on thepavement, they might wear out a lotquicker than that, but that’s probably thecase for most UTV tires available today. Inthe end, we rated these tires a 4.6 out of5 overall with the following breakdown ineach category: (See sidebar) ✪

Overall RatingsMud – 4/5Slickrock Rock Crawling – 5/5Muddy Wet Rock Crawling – 5/5Desert/Hard Pack Dirt – 5/5Soft Sand – 4/5Cornering – 4/5Dry & Wet Conditions – 5/5Appearance – 5/5Weight – 3/5Durability – 5/5Ply Rating – 5/5Construction – 5/5Tread Depth – 5/5Overall Rating – 4.6/5

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Rachel Chisholm wrotein to ATV WORLDMagazine. This is herson on his Honda 400EXout in Merigomish,Pictou County, NovaScotia, Canada.

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Ingredients:

2-3 Italian plum tomatoes - cut into wedges1/4 lb. sliced mushrooms1/2 cup mixed olives1 medium clove garlic1 large shallot - peeled and sliced1 tbsp. rinsed capers2 spicy Italian sausages - removed from casing & cut into 1 inch pieces2 slices prosciutto - cut into 1 inch pieces1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1 tsp. dried oregano1/4 tsp. salt & pepper4-6 fresh basil leaves - chopped1/2 cup grated parmesean/romano mix -I like about 50/501/2 lb. dried pasta - spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine, or your favorite cut

Method:

Pre heat oven to 350 F.

Place the tomatoes, mushrooms, olives, garlic, shallot, capers, sausage, andprosciutto in a large, oiled pan. Drizzle with the balsamic and the olive oil, andadd salt, pepper, and oregano. Roast for 45 min. to an hour, until everythingis lightly browned.

While everything is roasting, get the pasta boiling so that the roasting finishesjust before the pasta is done. Drain the pasta and add it back to the pot. Tosswith some olive oil, the fresh basil, and the cheese. Add the roastedingredients to the pasta, scraping out the pan as you go. You can evendeglaze the roasting pan with a little red or white wine for added flavor. Gentlyblend all the ingredients and plate with tongs. This dish goes well with anyrough and ready red wine...Cheers!

With most of the recipe columnsthat I write, I like to show thereader a new method ortechnique that they can useto create new dishes ontheir own. Sure, itʼs great tooffer you some of myfavorite recipes, with thehope that they becomesome of your favorites too.But I believe itʼs more

important to show you the how and the why of creating adish so that you can apply that knowledge to your own creations. Like thesaying goes; “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a manto fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.”

With that in mind, this recipe uses a roasting technique to give amazingtaste and texture to the ingredients in a classic Italian pasta dish. Ofcourse, you can add and subtract ingredients to suit your own taste,(eggplant, peppers, onions, pancetta are also good) but this is a favoritecombination of mine. Whatʼs important is the roasting of the ingredients tocaramelize, reduce moisture, and increase flavor. You can also use thismethod to pre-roast the ingredients of soups or stews that you make. Ithink youʼll love the end result!

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Once again, JamieBurr, and his team atYork University’s PhysicalActivity and ChronicDisease Unit, Faculty of

Health, has confirmed, through the Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Health Benefitstudy, what ORV riders have been sayingfor years! That off-road riding is not onlyphysically demanding but enriches theirquality of life!

In the health benefit study’s secondpublication entitled “Health-relatedQuality of Life of Habitual RecreationalOff-Road Vehicle Riders” (Health &Fitness Journal of Canada, June 2010)it was determined through scientificdata, that overall, habitual off-road rid-ers had “higher levels of physical func-tioning than Canadian populationnorms” and that it was possible thatthe higher levels of vitality, generalhappiness and quality of life of recre-ational off-road vehicle riders is a con-sequence of participation in the sport.

It’s a well-known fact that participa-tion in traditional forms of physicalactivities (i.e.: jogging, swimming,resistance training) has the ability toincrease health-related quality of life.Now, through the data derived from thisin-depth study, ORV riding can beadded to the list of activities that cancontribute to a person’s health-relatedquality of life. These published conclu-sions support York University’s earlierfindings that off-road vehicle riding isconsidered similar in aerobic demandto many other recreational, self-paced,sporting activities such as golf, rockclimbing and alpine skiing.

We all recognize and agree that exer-cise and stress relief are key to our gen-eral health. We also know that noteveryone likes going to a gym, runningor an indoor environment of physicalfitness. There are so many people whoget their energy from the outdoors andwe need to recognize that what one per-son enjoys should not be discountedbecause it doesn’t fit into another per-son’s definition of physical activity.

This certainly applies to recreational

ATV and off-road motorcycle riding. Thereality is, non-traditional forms of phys-ical activity such as ORV riding arebecoming more popular and those liv-ing in rural and northern Canada arechoosing ORV riding as an alternatechoice because traditional forms ofphysical activity might be impractical,unavailable or just plain unappealing.

The social aspect to ORV riding is theother part of the equation. Most recre-ational ORV riders join local clubs andbecome involved in community activi-ties, club activities, charity events andORV safety education programs. Thesesame people also become involved intrail development and refurbishmentbecause they recognize that well main-tained recreational trails are vital to thesafe enjoyment of outdoor activities.

As trail use popularity increases sodoes the demand for trails that canaccommodate the many different uses.Collaboration rather than exclusionarypractices is where the future of traildevelopment is headed.

The National Trails Coalition (NTC)made up of motorized and non-motor-ized trail groups recognized the impor-tance of bringing the broad spectrum oftrail-users together and were successfulin implementing a cooperative modelfor nation-wide trail development.

The NTC model to strategically plantrail projects in a coordinated mannerwas used when allocating the FederalGovernment’s EAP/NTC funding sup-port of 25 million dollars for trail devel-opment. The final results translatedinto over 474 recreational trail projectsthat were completed across Canada inthe allocated one year timeframe.

Further proof that the NTC model fortrail development is a success shows inthe numbers. The federal governmentinitial $25 million investment in theseprojects amounted to a $58 millioninvestment in trails and this unprece-dented level of investment built,upgraded or rehabilitated 20,128 kmof trails including 766 bridges.

Not bad for a year’s work! The NTCand trails communities across Canada

are committed to building on this col-laborative model. As Canadians whovalue trails for supporting economicgrowth and encouraging active living,the NTC through its membership lookforward to developing a common long-term vision that will allow Canada’strail systems to become a key interna-tional tourism attraction.

Jo-Anne Farquhar is the Director ofCommunications & Public Affairs forthe Motorcycle & Moped IndustryCouncil (MMIC) and the Canadian Off-Highway Vehicle Distributors Council(COHV) and can be reached at 416-491-4449 or toll-free at877.470.2288 or by email at [email protected] or [email protected] COHV and its member companies:Arctic Cat, BRP (Can-Am), Honda,Kawasaki, KTM, Polaris, Suzuki andYamaha are committed to family recre-ation and healthy, active life styles.www.cohv.ca

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Igave the typical head nod to theoncoming rider as our paths met amidthe swirling dust of the desert trail. The

rock-strewn path was just over 60” wide,save stretches of sand wash and dry creekbeds, just barely enough latitude to allowour buggies to pass. As a vast tract ofmulti-use BLM land (Bureau of LandManagement), we were forewarned thattravel beyond the edges of the well-worntrail was strictly off-limits. The protectionof natural vegetation, creepy crawlers, andprehistoric rock was well and good, but thelimitations required opportunistic meet-ings at best of oncoming users.

Fortunately, I happened upon an off-roader of the two-wheeled variety, and hesimply blipped the throttle, lifted his fronttire up and over to the far berm, and accel-erated by in a swirl of dust. The exchang-ing of pleasantries via the mutual head nodwas over in a blink of an eye, but duringthat moment, plenty of information wasexchanged.

As fellow off-roaders, we both appreciat-ed the very trail we were on. The gorgeousriding area was less than an hour from theheart of downtown Phoenix, and despiteongoing pressure from groups who wouldlike to see motorized use eliminated from

areas such as this, we were enjoying ourpassion. But perhaps more importantly, Irecognized him as friendly face, one whoflashed a smile, gave a wave, and saidthanks for sharing the trail all in one quickbob of his head.

No doubt, shared recreation betweenboth motorized and non-motorized users inareas such as the one I was riding will con-tinue to become a larger part of the off-road landscape. The days of every uniquetrail user having their own unique areaand/or experience are slowly coming to anend. Dwindling funds, increased liabilityand easement issues, and an ever chang-ing political landscape will surely alterareas currently designated for one or twotypes of trail use. Therefore, usage willbecome broader in scope, while welcomingseveral differing users to share the land.

Examples of this are happening every-where, including my backyard ofMinnesota where snowmobile trails arenow shared in certain areas with dog sled-ders and cross country skiers; and ATV andsingle track motorcycle trails are now alsoenjoyed by mountain bike enthusiasts andhorseback riders.

Along with increased trail sharing, moreand more riding areas are feeling the pres-

sure of urban sprawl. Trails that were oncehidden from highways and communitiesare now just a few hundred feet from backyards and busy highways. In parts ofManitoba, Ontario and here in Minnesota,several snowmobile and ATV trails makeuse of road right-a-ways, creating roadsideor ditchline trails that run parallel withbusy roadways, less than 100-feet fromthe watchful eye of commuters.

In many respects, the off-road commu-nity is a faceless nation to those outsideour world. Wearing protective gear fromhead to toe and helmets with mirrored ortinted goggles, we look more like StormTroopers from Star Wars versus just anoth-er friendly face at the office water cooler.Within our community we know we are; nodifferent than the hiker or backpacker wesometimes meet on the trail, other thanour preferred choice of recreation is differ-ent. However, they’ve never seen what liesbehind the mask, and we have.

We’ve seen the faces of off-road enthu-siasts at trailside gatherings, gas stations,restaurants, and in parking lots. We’vegeared up together in the early morninglight, anxious with anticipation for theday’s ride ahead, shook hands as we’veloaded up at days end, and shared a fewtall cold soldiers when we arrive home.

The public eye is increasingly moreprevalent, and its time to make eye contact.

This past fall while riding in northernWisconsin I came upon a family enjoyingan afternoon of horseback riding. Standingjust off the trail in the cool shade of the for-est, they obviously heard the roar of mysport quad well in advance of my arrival, asthey waited for me to pass. Typically, Iwould have simply done just that, doing mybest not to startle their horses, but this timeI let them pass. I killed my engine, pulledoff the trail, AND took off my helmet.Suddenly, I was no longer a maskedmarauder, looking as if I was from somepost-apocalyptic world. Instead I wasanother smiling face, and in the silence ofthe forest we exchanged a brief hello and anod of the head as they continued on.

I saw that smiling, friendly face in theArizona desert because I knew it was there.It’s time to let others know too. ✪

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