You’d think a UTV or ATV would have a skid plate included, since they’re built for tough jobs. You’d be wrong. They’re an add-on feature that many people find out they need when it’s too late. A skid plate is a plate that’s permanently attached to the underbelly of a UTV and is used to minimize damage if (or more likely, when) ground contact is made. They’re a must for any off-road or lowered vehicle, but they’re not all created equally. Some people attach faux skid plates to their rides for that off-road look, but they do nothing to prevent...
Kawasaki or Can-Am? ATV or UTV? There are big differences between an all terrain vehicle and a utility vehicle—and there will come a time when you’ll need one or the other. With an ATV, you have to be quick thinking and nimble. These are great machines for sharp, fast turns. This makes them ideal for riding in woods or when you have to haul around small loads (they let you hop in and out quickly). They’re also easy to tow, so it’s simple to get your ATV to the trails. According to ATV Magazine’s Managing Editor Tom Kaiser, “The ATV...
Does your idea of the ultimate winter vacation include heading to a far-off trail with your ATV in tow? From Utah to New York and everywhere in between, there are some fantastic, snow-blanketed trails begging for your weekend warrior prowess. When planning your trailblazing over the river and through the woods to ring out 2014 with a bang, why not look beyond the usual local day trips? America is brimming with once in a lifetime trails. Pack up your Kymco, Kawasaki or Pioneer and prepare for the open road. Just make sure you have all requisite and applicable licensing and...
