UTV windshields are usually made from a special material called Lexan, and a few are made of acrylic. Regular windshields for cars are made from safety glass. Ask whether your UTV windshield is Lexan or acrylic when shopping, and do your research so you know the pros and cons of each. Also known as sheet-grade polycarbonate, Lexan is quicker to scratch than acrylic, but it’s also much more resistant to impact — a must for many UTV riders. Both materials are tough, but Lexan is a little stronger — in fact, it’s 200 times stronger than glass. However, acrylic has...
The right UTV accessories can prevent serious injury from UTV rollovers, but the best plan of attack is to prevent a rollover in the first place. A knowledgeable and safety-minded UTV owner/rider will have rollover protection in place and make sure to practice common sense. Unfortunately, “common sense is not so common,” said French philosopher Voltaire, and he remains correct to this day. One of the biggest causes of UTV rollovers is operating them on public roads. UTVs are designed exclusively for off-road usage, which is why driving them on public roads is illegal in the vast majority of the...
Load up your KYMCO or Kawasaki and join one of the best UTV off-roading tours around the country. Even for the weekend warrior, joining a tour brings an unprecedented sense of adventure and camaraderie. It can be dangerous to learn all the bends and valleys of a brand-new trail on your own, but with local guides and fellow riders, you can turn an exploration into an adventure for the record books. Incredible tours can be found around the country and the world, but what you need is a list of the cream of the crop. 1. Red River Off-Road: Red...
