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Ride Tested - The Utility Player

Riding KYMCO's Value Priced Workhorse, the MXU 500i IRS 4x4

Written By:

John Arens

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Regardless of the product it’s all about the value these days. Customers are better educated, more adept at comparison shopping, and expect more for their dollar. In the powersports world KYMCO has been building components and even entire machines for some of the other manufacturers and by doing so they’ve learned what customers are looking for, how to maintain world class quality standards, and how to build efficiently; all keystones of value.

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New Product Test - Snow Eagle

Testing American Manufacturing's Generation II Eagle Plow

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One of the best-selling accessories for ATV and Side x Sides is an aftermarket plow. With their maneuverability, 4wd, and ability to work in tight quarters, an ATV or UTV with a plow can get into places a tractor or truck mounted plow can’t reach, and they’re much more cost effective. If you already own an ATV or Side x Side, it’s a no-brainer to turn it into a winter work tool as well.

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Long Term Report - 2012 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i

What We Learned from a Year on the Trail

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It’s our job to let you know exactly what to expect from every vehicle we test. We want you to know what a machine is capable of long before you hand the dealer a check, and that means everything from fit and finish to average maintenance tasks. We use our test ATVs exactly like you do; for work duty, for weekend play, and as hunting buddies. After a year with the Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i here is what we’ve found.

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Day at the Beach, Spring Break - Yamaha Style

We hit the Glamis Dunes on Yamaha's Sport ATVs

Written By:

John Arens

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It all started as a way to escape the daily grind by playing around at the biggest sand box in the country. Way back in 2002, the event was known as “Goons in the Dunes” and was more of an informal gathering of friends and riding buddies than an organized factory outing. But like so many activities that take on a life of their own, the die for a tradition had been cast.