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Yamaha Motor USA Producing Additional 2013 Utility ATV Models in Red

Late Season “Assembled in USA” Production to Meet Demand for Popular 4x4 ATVs

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CYPRESS, Calif. – December 13, 2012 – Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., is rounding out its utility ATV line with the addition of 2013 red utility ATVs produced at its Newnan, Georgia, manufacturing facility. Red versions of Yamaha’s popular utility ATV models should start arriving at dealers before the end of the year and include the Grizzly 700 FI EPS, Grizzly 550 FI EPS and Grizzly 450 EPS. “Yamaha has strong demand from a variety of customer groups – including farmers and recreational users alike – for the red utility models, and we’ve seen our dealer partners ask for them this fall,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha ATV/SxS group marketing manager. “All of Yamaha’s 4x4 ATVs now come from its U.S. manufacturing facility in Georgia, which allows the company to respond more quickly to customer demands while also streamlining distribution. It’s exciting to see that process in place.”

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First Ride - Rock Stars

KYMCO Introduces Two New ATVs and a Special Edition UTV

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John Arens

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A few months ago, we tested a KYMCO UXV 500i Side x Side in the rocks of Moab, Utah. Recently we had a chance to try an all-new 2013 MOAB Special Edition UXV 500i across the road from Charlotte Motor Speedway. KYMCO had a big surprise waiting for us with the Moab Special Edition UXV 500i, but it wasn’t their only new model. They’re also introducing two new ATVs, including one with their biggest engine yet.

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Motoworks / Can-Am DS 450 Team Wins 2012 Baja 1000

Valcourt, Québec, November 26, 2012 – After a 27-hour battle with the most brutal racing terrain the Baja Peninsula of Mexico has to offer, the Motoworks / Can-Am DS 450 team of Josh Frederick, Jeremie Warnia, Collins Webster and Jarrod McClure crossed the finish line ahead of 297 other starters and 1121 miles away from the start line of the Baja 1000 in Ensenada, Mexico. Once across the line, the team was officially declared the Pro ATV-class winner of the 45th running of the Baja 1000.“This team was prepared to deliver BRP its first Pro ATV-class victory in over a decade and the first for the DS 450 ATV,” said Jimmie O’Dell, Can-Am off-road race manager. “The dedication by the entire Motoworks team was evident from pre-running to the finish; I am proud that they are an important partner with BRP.”

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Ride Tested - The Polaris Sportsman 550

Weekend in the Woods

Written By:

John Arens

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It takes more than a few laps around the track or a quick ride through the dunes to truly get the feel for a machine. We like to ride it, use it for work, maintain it, and live with it on our turf before we write any review. It also helps to let many different riders try it as well, and although most machines hit the mark for some riders, there is one machine that is almost universally loved. Welcome to the Polaris Sportsman 550.