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Yamaha Introduces New Tactical Black Special Edition Grizzly 700 and Rhino 700 Vehicles

All of Yamaha’s 4x4 ATV and Side-by-Side Vehicles are Assembled in USA
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CYPRESS, Calif. – June 6, 2012 – Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., is producing new Tactical Black Grizzly 700 4x4 and Rhino 700 4x4 Special Edition (SE) models at its U.S. manufacturing facility, Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America (YMMC), in Newnan, Georgia.Yamaha’s new SE Grizzly 700 4x4 ATV with Electric Power Steering (EPS) (MSRP $10,999) and Rhino 700 4x4 Side-by-Side vehicle (SxS) (MSRP $12,999) are both assembled at Yamaha’s U.S. factory and feature an all-new matte black body and cast aluminum wheels for tactical design and durability.

Yamaha’s New Raptor 700 and Raptor 700R are Assembled in U.S.A.

2013 Model Year Raptors Get New Design and Performance Features
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CYPRESS, Calif. – June 6, 2012 – Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., is producing a new Raptor 700 and Raptor 700R for 2013 at its U.S. manufacturing facility, Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America (YMMC), in Newnan, Georgia. The new “Assembled in U.S.A.” Raptor has aggressive new styling and performance features that reinforce its position as the highest performance big bore sport ATV.  It is the first of Yamaha’s sport ATVs to be transferred to its state-of-the-art factory in Georgia from overseas facilities and is rolling out to Yamaha dealers across the country immediately.

EMP Introduces the White Polyethylene RZR Top

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Fits: RZR 800, RZR-S, RZR 570, and XP900 (will not fit four seaters)P/N: EMP-11650Thermoformed from 3/16 inch thick White Polyethylene insure a very strong and durable top.   Attaches to the stock cage with rubber coated straps provided.  The sides are straight giving more coverage than the stock tops.Polyethylene is the same material ATV fenders are made of.  It will not easily crack or break like ABS and other plastics.

RZR Report Card - Passed!

2011 Polaris RZR 4 LE Long Term Review
Written By: 
Wayne Davis
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The RZR 4 is one of the most fun, all-purpose side by side vehicles we have ever driven.  When given the chance to put some miles on it and really see what the RZR 4 LE is capable of, we couldn’t get it on the trail fast enough.  With just over 4000 trouble free miles logged on our 2011 RZR 4 LE, you can bet we had a chance to ride in many different conditions, and it met or exceeded our expectations every time.

Ride Tested - Polaris RZR 800 Suspension Upgrade

We Install a Set of Walker Evans Shocks on our RZR 800
Written By: 
Pete Bengel
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SXS vehicles are like dandelions… new models are popping up all over the place.  Almost every major manufacturer now has at least one model on the market, each with its own design, style, features, and level of performance.  But even bigger than the explosion of SXS vehicles into the off-road market is the explosion of OEM and aftermarket performance parts and accessories.  From the off-road parks to the trails or the sand dunes, it’s hard to find a SXS out there that hasn’t been modified in some way.

Accessory Items - Trick Kitty

Parts Ready To Go from Arctic Cat
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One of the most popular vehicles ever for customization is the modern Side x Side.  Not since the 60’s have people so willingly applied parts and paint to their vehicle, creating machines that reflect their personal taste while increasing functionality, and in some cases ending up with  rolling works of modern art.  Visit any dune riding area and you’ll quickly see what we mean.  It won’t take you long to find an owner who has given their vehicle a name, and to him - or often her -  it’s more than a simple sand toy; it’s part of who they are.

First Ride - The John Deere Gator XUV 550

A Look Under the Hood and a Quick Spin on Deere's Newest Gator
Written By: 
John Arens
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In every manufacturer’s lineup, there are models that mark watershed moments of major change.  In the hardworking utility vehicle market, John Deere first found success with the five wheeled AMT, then enjoyed an even greater following with their next generation Gator.  Last year they celebrated a huge milestone when the 500,000th Gator rolled off the line at their Horicon, Wisconsin plant, but other companies took notice of the Gator as well.

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.

Can-Am Commander Side-By-Sides take 1st and 2nd place at the 2012 Mint 400

The Can-Am Commander Side-by-Sides of Murray Motorsports and Desert Toyz took 1st and 2nd respectively at the 2012 Mint 400 in Las Vegas. Racers Jason and Derek Murray drove their Murray Motorsports Commander to 1st place while Cory Sappington brought home the Desert Toyz Commander in 2nd. Watch their awesome run to the finish line!

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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