ATV News November/December 2014

Volume 14, Issue 6

From 90cc Kid’s Machines to 750cc Brutes PAGE 9

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04 News

06 15 Tips for Hunting with your ATV

14 Marketplace and Calendar

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08 Where to Ride in Pennsylvania 12 Wienen Wins Final Round of AMA ATV Motocross THE ATV NEWS TEAM: Bill Kresnak, Editor • Halley Miller, Designer

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Jeffrey Rastrelli led both Pro-Am motos from start to finish on his Can-Am. He posted his third win of the year at the final round of the of the 2014 Mountain Dew AMA ATV Motocross National Championship Series at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. The victory also gave him the Pro-Am class championship. Photo courtesy of Can-Am.

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at the federal, state and local levels lay the foundation for future laws. If you don’t want lawmakers to pass laws that restrict your riding opportunities, you must vote for those who support ATV riders and vote against those who don’t.

Be prepared before you go into the voting booth on Nov. 4. Consider each candidate’s stand on ATV-related issues as part of the criteria you use in casting your ballot.

See who is running for office at the local, state and federal levels. Review the candidates’ profiles and contact information, look up statewide ballot measures, voter information and more.

It’s easy to do on the Internet by using a search engine such as Yahoo or Google.

You also can get valuable information from the 2014 AMA Voter Guide at www.americanmotorcyclist.com/ votelikeamotorcyclist. From that site, you can contact candidates directly and ask where they stand on ATV-related issues.

If you want to take an extra step in the waning days of the campaign season, you can get involved and help an ATVfriendly candidate’s campaign. Just

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Anyone passionate about ATV riding should pull out a big yellow marker right now and circle Tuesday, Nov. 4, on the calendar.

By Wayne Allard What’s so special AMA vice president for about that day? government relations Nov. 4 is Election Day. That is the day riders can make their voices heard and vote for elected officials who have demonstrated support for responsible off-highway riding, and for those candidates who pledge their support to protect our access to public land.

Don’t just grumble when you see your riding freedoms threatened. Take a stand. Vote so you can oust lawmakers who ban us from public land and who tell us we can’t ride in our own backyards.

Voting is a right. It’s also a way to send elected officials a strong message that we won’t be pushed around.

Remember, the results of the elections

donate a few hours of your time on the campaign. As a campaign volunteer, you choose how you support a candidate and how often.

After all, the best way to influence ATV-related issues is to build positive relationships with elected officials before you need their help. The most effective way to build these relationships is when they are candidates.

Volunteering can be as simple as offering your knowledge and expertise when the candidate wants a rider’s opinion on an issue, educating a candidate on ATV-related issues and the local riding community, or even helping deliver yard signs.

If you are comfortable on the telephone, making calls on behalf of a candidate may be a good campaign job for you. The campaign will provide a short script and a list of contacts to call.

Working on campaigns for ATVfriendly candidates is one way to help protect the future of ATV riding.

Another way is to talk with family and friends abut ATV-friendly candidates.

Explain how important it is for the riding community to have these elected officials in office.

Finally, vote on Election Day. Encourage your fellow riders to do the same.

Your vote really does matter.

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Make A Difference For ATV Riding – Vote!

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NEWS Yamaha Awards Grants For Trails

Polaris Donation To Improve Forest Access In Minnesota Polaris Industries Inc. has donated $62,000 to the National Forest Foundation to improve motorized recreation opportunities on two existing ATV trails in the Superior National Forest in Minnesota.

The first project will expand a current effort to address erosion and the user experience on the 20-year-old Big Aspen ATV Trail. In 2013, the U.S. Forest Service received funding from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, which it combined with funding the NFF received from Polaris, to improve approximately 2 miles of trail. This year, Polaris is again supporting Big Aspen ATV Trail improvements by providing funding to complete the final mile of trail resurfacing.

The Forest Service will add gravel to the trail surface, which will reduce erosion and result in a more sustainable motorized trail system.

The Big Aspen ATV Trail is near the Iron Range OHV Recreation Area, which is managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

The second project will build a mile of new trail connecting a 27-mile loop route on Superior National Forest roads open to ATVs with the popular Stony Spur Trail.

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enthusiasts.”

Funding and equipment were awarded by the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative to the following: Carbon County, Utah; Coos Riders Association, Ore.; the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council; Texas Motorized Trails Coalition; Androscoggin Valley ATV Club in New Hampshire; Field of Dreams Trails Park in New Jersey; Norton Branch Fire & Rescue in Kentucky; and Ride with Respect in Utah.

Riding clubs, outdoor enthusiast associations, land managers and conservationists interested in the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative can submit an online application with the required attachments at www.yamahamotorsports.

The new Jackpot ATV Trail will use 27 miles of Forest roads open to OHVs. The 1-mile connector trail and Jackpot ATV Trail loop were approved in the Superior National Forest Travel Management Plan adopted in 2012.

The new trail will expand OHV opportunities in an area that currently lacks loop trail options. Local ATV enthusiasts have worked with forest officials to maintain trails in the area and will expand their partnership by maintaining the new Jackpot ATV Trail and the 1-mile connector trail.

“Well managed and maintained offhighway vehicle trails are an important recreational asset that provide the public with a way to access and enjoy our national forests—America’s backyard,” says Bill Possiel, NFF president. “We are proud to have Polaris as a partner in supporting the NFF’s work to enhance outdoor experiences within our 193-million-acre national forest system.”

Stacy Bogart, president of the Polaris Foundation, adds: “This partnership is a great way for Polaris to improve the riding experience on our shared public lands, while ensuring that ATV and OHV trails don’t impact forest health.”

This donation marks the second year the NFF and Polaris have worked together to improve national forests.

Chartered by Congress, the National Forest Foundation was created in 1993 to work with the U.S. Forest Service. The NFF

com/oaigrants. The site lists the GRANT cycle calendar and current Outdoor Access Initiative GRANT guidelines for submission.

Yamaha continues to seek qualified projects and applications at local, state and federal levels. For more information, go to www.yamahamotorsports.com/ oaigrants.

brings people together to restore and enhance the193 million acres that make up America’s national forests and grasslands.

As the nonprofit partner of the U.S. Forest Service, the NFF engages America in community-based and national programs that promote the health and public enjoyment of the national forest system.

The NFF also administers private gifts of funds and land for the benefit of the national forests.

Yamaha Official Named Chairman of ATV Industry Group Mike Martinez, vice president of recreation vehicle operations at Yamaha Motor Corp.

U.S.A. was elected as the new chairman of the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America Mike Martinez board of trustees at its most recent board meeting in Irvine, Calif.

Russ Brenan, vice chair of the AMA Board of Directors and senior adviser for government relations and public affairs at Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., will serve as SVIA board secretary/treasurer.

Ken Bush, regulations manager at Suzuki Motor of America Inc., will be the new vice chair at SVIA.

National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council

Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. announced in August that it is contributing more than $65,000 in cash and equipment to eight GRANT (Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation’s Trails) recipients under the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative.

The projects that received GRANT funds support the program’s dedication to safe, responsible riding and open sustainable access to land, trails and riding areas for OHV users.

“The OHV community is embracing the expanded platform of the Outdoor Access Initiative and we encourage all recreationists who rely on OHVs to access the outdoors to keep an eye out for projects that promote and protect that access,” says Mike Martinez, Yamaha’s ATV/SxS group vice president. “We recognize that by broadening the scope of the GRANT program, we increase competition for the funds available but, as a result, we expect to see projects that have a greater benefit to all OHV

Suzuki Manufacturing of America Corp. and Suzuki Motor of America Inc. announced that the SMAC ATV assembly facility in Rome, Ga., began assembling engines for all Suzuki

Think you decide when and who rides on your land? If you live in certain communities, think again. Local councils can outlaw riding on private property.

If you want to protect this freedom, get involved. The AMA fights for your right to ride responsibly, but we can’t be everywhere. Help us help you by keeping us informed, organizing your fellow riders and promoting membership in the association. A stronger AMA can do more to protect your freedom to ride.

Here are just a few recent examples of community councils attacking private property rights.

Anti-ATV Groups Continue To File Lawsuits In Washington State Two groups that filed a lawsuit in August 2013 challenging laws that allow ATVs on roads in Okanogan County in Washington state are back in court this year on the same issue.

The groups—Conservation Northwest and the Methow Valley Citizens’ Council—want to overturn a law approved by the Okanogan County Commission that allows ATVs on hundreds of miles of roads.

The groups say the commissioners didn’t do enough research into ATV use of the roads and possible harm before approving the law.

In response to the groups’ earlier lawsuit, the commission repealed the two laws that allowed ATVs on roads.

But in June 2014 the commission approved a law allowing ATVs on 400 miles of county roads, prompting a new lawsuit in July.

ATV Riding Banned In Ohio Village It’s now illegal to ride off-highway vehicles on property that is an acre in size or smaller under a new law in Northfield Village, Ohio, which has a population of about 3,700.

The new law, approved by the village council on July 9, calls for a fine of at least $50 for a violation.

Proposed Alaska Town ATV Ban Postponed A proposal to ban ATVs from operating within the town limits of Wasilla, Alaska, has been postponed by the City Council for more discussion.

Council members took the action following about two hours of testimony at a public hearing on Aug. 25. Most of those who testified opposed the proposed ban.

Supporters of the proposal say a ban is needed for safety reasons because ATV riders are sometimes on the roads.

But ban opponents say that laws that deal with such behavior already exist.

ATV Use Banned In Pennsylvania Borough

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Suzuki ATV Engine Assembly Moves To Georgia

KingQuad ATVs in June.

The companies say that Suzuki Motor Corp. in Japan is transferring the Suzuki ATV engine assembly work to Georgia to better serve the growing global market.

This growth at SMAC involves an investment of more than $1 million in new equipment or equipment transfer from Japan, officials say.

The Millheim, Pa., Borough Council earlier this year passed a law banning ATV riding in the borough—even on private property—which upset residents.

They launched a petition drive to try to get the law overturned and presented it to the council in August. The council rejected the notion of repealing the law outright but suggested residents come back later with recommendations for changing the law to address the concerns of riders and non-riders.

The ordinance was passed because of noise and dust complaints.

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Martinez says: “It’s an honor to be elected as chair of the SVIA and have the opportunity to lead an esteemed organization that supports the ATV industry. Top initiatives include maintaining standards for ATV equipment, configuration and performance, preserving land access rights, addressing government legislation and guiding public policy, all of which are paramount if our industry is to flourish and grow.”

Martinez replaces Gary Higgins -senior manager of product planning in the motorcycle division at American Honda Motor Co. Inc.-- as SVIA chair.

The 2014 SVIA board of trustees is composed of representatives from the eight major ATV manufacturers and distributors.

Continuing to serve on the board for 2014 are Higgins, Isabelle Bouchard, senior advisor of public affairs and government relations at BRP; Ron Solberg, product manager at Arctic Cat ATV; and Joe Wofford, vice president of product support at Kymco USA. A newly added trustee is Paul Vitrano, vice president of global government relations for Polaris Industries.

Local Communities Attack Private Property Rights

NEWS Trails, Freedoms Added For ATV Riders When ATV riders work with local community councils, state lawmakers and regulatory bodies, new riding opportunities can be created. Here are reports of local efforts to increase options for riding responsibly.

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Southwest Virginia Getting ATV Trails

15 Tips For Hunting With Your ATV With hunting season approaching, it’s a good idea to give a little thought to hunting with your ATV. Using an ATV can make hunting much more fun, but ATV use is not permitted for hunting in every state, so be sure you check local laws before heading out.

Here are some other tips to help make the adventure safer and more enjoyable for you and others.

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Florida Getting New ATV Park Near Fort Meade A public 200-acre ATV park is being developed near Fort Meade, Fla., and may be open by the end of the year.

The Polk County park is being built south of County Road 630.

Currently, officials are saying that the facility will be open from Thursday through Monday. Fees have yet to be determined.

11. Cross a stream only at a designated stream crossing. If you cause erosion at other areas of the stream, it could adversely affect the fish habitat downstream.

12. Riding off the trail in wet areas can cause serious damage to sensitive wetlands, so never leave the trail.

13. Don’t disturb archeological, historical or other significant sites.

14. Avoid spooking wildlife with your machine, such as by revving the engine.

15. Pack out what you bring in.

Don’t leave trash in the woods.

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1. Never carry a loaded firearm while riding.

2. Don’t use alcohol or drugs.

3. Don’t hunt alone. If you must go solo, leave a plan with family or friends detailing where you will be hunting and when you will be back.

4. Always think of safety when shooting. Know what you are shooting at and what is behind the target. Don’t shoot across roads and trails.

5. Don’t leave animal remains in wetlands, campgrounds or on roads or trails.

6. Don’t chase game with your ATV. 7. Slow down or stop your ATV when you approach others on the trail.

When meeting people on horseback, approach slowly, pull over and stop, turn off your engine, remove your helmet and ask how best to proceed.

8. When overtaking others, pass in a safe and courteous manner.

9. Be sure your ATV has a spark arrester and muffler. Not only will you help prevent the possibility of starting a fire, but on most public land it is illegal to ride without one.

10. Be sure to get the landowner’s permission before riding on private land. When riding on public land, obtain a copy of the rules governing the land by contacting the public land manager.

Officials are hoping for a fall opening of the new Pocahontas ATV trail just north of Pocahontas, Va. The 50 miles of trail begins at the town of Pocahontas, which is now an ATV-friendly town. Hundreds of signs will mark the trail.

Officials say the trail should be comparable in quality to the famed Hatfield-McCoy Trails in West Virginia.

Minnesota County Wants To Create An ATV Park Renville County, Minn., officials hope to build a 270acre ATV park in Sacred Heart Township.

But the proposal is running into opposition because the park would be near the Minnesota River, and because taxpayer dollars would be used to study and then build the facility. More than $100,000 has already been approved for an engineering study.

Supporters say the county-owned park would bring tourist dollars to the county.

Federal Land Managers Add Five New Motorized Routes In Utah The federal Bureau of Land Management Utah Monticello Field Office this summer issued a decision to amend the Monticello Travel Management Plan by approving the motorized use of five travel routes—Blanding to Bulldog, Jacob’s Chair, Nokai Dome, River House and Woodenshoe.

The five approved routes for offhighway vehicle use add to the more than 2,800 miles of trail currently open and available for OHVs on land managed by the Monticello Field Office in southeastern Utah.

“This extensive trail system offers OHV riders vast and diverse opportunities to ride and recreate on

public lands in southeastern Utah,” says Utah BLM Director Juan Palma. “This expansion adds to more than 2,800 miles of existing trails and will help improve visitor access and safety and boost tourism in the area. I applaud the BLM team and San Juan County officials for studying the routes to ensure that recreation was an appropriate use of these public lands.”

An interdisciplinary team of BLM specialists in the Monticello Field Office worked with San Juan County representatives for more than a year to further support motorized recreation and tourism in the area.

The travel plan amendments are intended to enhance motorized recreation opportunities and visitor experiences in San Juan County by reducing highway safety conflicts and improved access and parking at popular cultural sites. Wildlife needs were also considered, with planned construction

timed to avoid nesting and breeding periods for migratory birds and other animals.

The BLM says it recognizes the positive economic impact that motorized recreation on public lands has on communities throughout Utah and is committed to working with its many partners to support responsible OHVuse on BLM-managed lands.

In recent years, nearly 6 million annual visitors recreating on Utah’s public lands have boosted local economies and community job growth through recreation tourism, officials say. In 2012, recreation on BLM-managed lands in Utah provided $490 million in local and national economic benefits.

The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land, the most of any federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 western states, including Alaska.

ATV Park May Be Created In West Milford, N.J.

at the municipality’s 99-acre Random Woods land.

It’s unknown whether anyone plans to submit a proposal, or if residents will support ATV riding on public property.

boost the local economy.

In July, Ward Township trustees approved a proposal to make the town ATV friendly, which means riders can ride along certain roads to get to town from the national forest and back to the forest trails.

The commissioners approved the plan as a one-year trial.

Riders need to follow certain rules, including wearing helmets and eye protection, having the machine titled and registered, carrying proof of insurance and complying with other Ohio state rules related to ATVs.

West Milford, N.J., officials are hoping that a group will come forward and lease government property to operate an ATV park.

Government officials this summer decided to issue a request for proposals to operate an ATV park, which they hope will alleviate noise complaints related to illegal riding

Ohio Town Becomes ATV Friendly To Boost Economy The town of Carbon Hill in southeastern Ohio hopes to lure ATV riders from the Wayne National Forest to help

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Utah State Parks

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NEWS Pennsylvania There are a variety of state forest ATV riding opportunities in Pennsylvania, including the Maple Run and Burnt Mills ATV trails in Delaware State Forest near the town of Swiftwater.

To get started, try the Maple Run ATV trails in the Delaware State Forest.

These are the easiest of the two trail systems and are in gently rolling forested hills with a few areas of rock. The loop trail system is about 8 miles long and is designated for day use only.

Access is from a parking area on Route 402 about 2 miles north of the village of Pecks Pond.

If Maple Run doesn’t provide enough fun for the day, then head over to the nearby Burnt Mills ATV trails, which are also in the Delaware State Forest. Access is from a parking area on Route 402 one mile south of Porters Lake.

The Burnt Mills ATV trail system is seven miles long. It’s not a loop system but an in-and-out type of trail. You’ll find some scenic forested trails and probably will want to slow down to enjoy it.

For more information on the Maple Run and Burn Mills ATV trails, contact the Delaware State Forest, 2174A Route 611, Swiftwater, PA 18370-7746, telephone (570) 895-4000 or go to www.dcnr.state. pa.us/forestry/atv.

Other state forest ATV trails in Pennsylvania include: Martin Hill ATV Trails, Bedford County: 18 miles of trail. Access to the trail is from the parking area located on Route 326 2 miles south of Rainsburg.

Trail head GPS location: N 39° 52’ 24.69” W 78° 30’ 34.80” Contact: Buchanan State Forest, 440 Buchanan Trail, McConnellsburg, PA 17233, telephone (717) 485-3148.

Sideling Hill ATV Trails, Fulton County: 15 miles of trail in the Wells Tannery area. Access is from Ray’s Cove Road or Childers Ridge Road.

Trail head GPS location: N 40° 5’ 0.28 W 78° 10’ 12.17” Contact: Buchanan State Forest, 440 Buchanan Trail, McConnellsburg, PA 17233, telephone (717) 485-3148.

Sideling Hill ATV Trails - Fulton County

Potter County ATV Trails, Potter County: 43 miles of trail. A loop trail located south of Denton Hill State Park.

Access to the trail is from Lyman Run State Park, on SR 44 north of Cherry Springs, or the intersection of Rock Run Road and the Ridge Trail (ATV trail). Contact: Susquehannock State Forest, PO Box 673, Coudersport, PA 16915, telephone (814) 274-3600.

Adams Cumberland County ATV Trails, Adams and Cumberland counties: 36 miles of trail. During the winter season the trail system is expanded to 42 miles by using some dirt roads that are gated during the winter. Part of the trail system is shared with snowmobiles when there is sufficient snowfall.

The trail is located between Big Flat and Pine Grove Furnace State Park.

Access is from parking lots at Big Flat along Shippensburg Road about 1.25 miles north of its intersection with Route 233 and on Piney Mountain along Bendersville Road south of Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Contact: Michaux State Forest, 10099 Lincoln Way East, Fayetteville, PA 17222, telephone (717) 352-2211.

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Snyder Union County ATV Trails, Snyder and Union counties : Seven miles of trails. Access is at the Jacks Mountain Trailhead located along Route 235, 3 miles south of Glen Iron. The trail includes the East Kettle Road, which has been closed to other types of motor vehicles. Contact: Bald Eagle State Forest, 18865 Old Turnpike Rd, Millmont, PA 17845, telephone (570) 922-3344.

Bloody Skillet ATV Trails, Centre and Clinton counties: 39 miles of trails.

Access from SR 144 about 19 miles north of the Snow Shoe exit of U.S. Route 80.

Turn right onto De Haas Road and travel 5.3 miles south, to the Northern Terminus Trailhead. Contact: Sproul State Forest, 15187 Renovo Road, Renovo, PA 17764, telephone (570) 923-6011.

Lycoming County ATV Trails, Lycoming County: 17 miles of trail.

Trails are near Haneyville and include the Button Road and a network of wooded trails built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.

Access to the trail is from a parking area located at the former parking area located at the CCC Camp along Route 44, 1 mile south of Haneyville. Contact: Tiadaghton State Forest, 10 Lower Pine Bottom Rd, Waterville, PA 17776, telephone (570) 753-5409.

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WHERE TO RIDE

MORE NEW ATVS HIGHLIGHT 2015 MODEL YEAR

From 90cc Kid’s Machines To 750cc Brutes And More There are a lot of different machines available in the ATV world for 2015. Here’s a quick look at some of them.

The Kawasaki Brute Force Line For 2015

KYMCO USA Offers Power Steering Models, Youth Quads KYMCO USA is offering a variety of machines for 2015, including four models with power steering in its MXU ATV series and two youth machines.

Each series also includes a version that celebrates the company’s 50th anniversary.

MXU 700i and MXU 500i Series: The MXU 500i and 700i ATVs all have an automatic CVT transmission, independent dual A-arm front and rear suspension with a sway bar for over six inches of travel, 100-pound front rack capacity, 187-pound rear rack capacity, a two-inch receiver with a 1,050-pound towing capacity and fender storage compartments.

The 700s include the MXU 700i EPS LE

KYMCO Mongoose 70s

50th ($8,699), MXU 700i EPS CAMO ($9,399) and MXU 700i CAMO ($8,799).

The versions are the same for the 500i series: MXU 500i EPS LE 50th ($8,699), MXU 500i EPS CAMO ($8,299) and MXU 500i CAMO ($7,699).

MXU 450i Series: KYMCO has two versions of the MXU 450i for 2015, including the MXU 450i LE 50th ($6,699) and the MXU 450i CAMO ($6,399). Like the other 50th anniversary ATVs, this one has aluminum alloy wheels—in chrome for the MXU 450i, and in black for the others—along with the winch and anniversary emblems.

Mongoose Series: For 2015, KYMCO will have two four-stroke ATVs available for young riders. The Mongoose 70S ($2,199) is new, and the returning Mongoose 90S ($2,499) has a new body design and graphics. The Mongoose 90S is designed for riders 10 and older, while the 70cc version is for riders 6 and older. Both models have front and rear lights, an auto-stop safety lanyard and color options in red and blue.

Info: Kymcousa.com.

Kawasaki Brute Force 300

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For 2015, Kawasaki is offering its Brute Force 750 4x4i EPS, Brute Force 750 4x4i EPS Camo and Brute Force 750 4x4i.

Kawasaki says its Brute Force 750 4x4i EPS features the company’s high-grade Electric Power Steering system, which enhances handling and ride comfort and reduces rider fatigue. The machine features a fuel-injected 749cc, 90-degree V-twin engine that is tuned for both topend power and low-RPM grunt.

It comes with six-spoke cast aluminum wheels and rugged-designed bodywork that includes the hood, bumper, fenders and headlight surrounds.

Cargo racks feature integrated tie-down hook loops for added convenience. Instrumentation is designed to be easy to read and features a multi-purpose digital display with speedometer, odometer, dual trip meters, fuel gauge, engine temp, clock, hour meter and 2WD/4WD icon, plus indicator lamps for neutral, reverse, belt and oil pressure.

The double-cradle frame features reinforcement at critical points for ride comfort and the ability to absorb shocks when sport riding on rough terrain.

MSRP: $9,999-$10,599.

For 2015, the Kawasaki Brute Force 300 brings together a practical price ($4,299), performance and dependability, the company says.

The Kawasaki Brute Force 300 features a liquid-cooled, 271cc single-cylinder four-stroke engine that offers improved low-RPM power, the company says.

It also has a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with centrifugal clutch for easy operation and a smooth transfer of torque. Optimized CVT ratios provide tuned engine braking, which takes some stress out of riding the Brute Force 300 in tricky situations.

The styling reflects that of the Brute Force 750 4x4i EPS. Plus, it has a heavyduty steel-tube frame for strength and improved handling characteristics. The triple-disc brakes should be easy to service and offer power and feel at the levers.

Racks in front and back hold 44 pounds and 66 pounds, respectively, and a front storage compartment is large enough to hold four 16-ounce bottles.

In addition, the 500-pound towing capacity means this ATV can even be used to move equipment around the ranch or haul a prized buck home.

Info: www.kawasaki.com.

2015 ATVs Polaris Sportsman Touring 1000

Polaris Expands Sportsman Line For 2015 Polaris reports that for 2015 it is adding six new members to its Sportsman ATV line, and the Sportsman Ace line expands by one.

New to the Sportsman Premium Line for 2015 are the Sportsman XP 1000 and Sportsman Touring XP 1000. Based on the XP chassis, the Sportsman XP 1000 and Sportsman Touring XP 1000 offer smooth, refined rides.

The company says the vehicles’ 88-horsepower ProStar single-overhead cam, 1,000cc twin engine is based on the proven 850 twin. A new highperformance close-ratio, on-demand, true all-wheel-drive system provides improved traction while the EPS makes it easier to muscle over anything that stands in the way.

For more controlled descents, the units also feature Polaris’ Engine Braking System with Active Descent Control to control downhill braking for optimal control and smooth, even deceleration to all four wheels. For a smoother ride on the Sportsman Touring XP 1000, the unit features an improved driver and passenger seat with more contour and bolstering for increased passenger comfort and security.

To work harder, the units feature pulling and towing power at 1,500 pounds and rack capacities of 120 pounds front and 240 pounds rear with a total of 100 built-in tie-down points to ensure plenty of room to carry extra cargo.

The units also feature a Polaris HD 2,500-pound winch and plow accessory integration and a new headlight pod with improved visibility.

For Model Year 2015, Polaris

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expands the 500 class by adding two premium models, the Sportsman 570 SP and Sportsman Touring 570 SP. Based on the same Sportsman platform as the Sportsman 570 and Sportsman Touring 570, the Sportsman 570 SP and Sportsman Touring 570 SP feature several upgraded refinements found on premium model ATVs. The model’s double A-arm front suspension has optimized geometry for the vehicles’ standard electronic power steering and feature 8.25 inches of travel to reduce rider fatigue even in the harshest trail conditions. To maneuver the toughest of terrain, the high-performance, close-ratio, on-demand, true all-wheel drive system provides improved traction by engaging faster than ever when power to all four wheels is needed.

To look good while cruising down the trail or working on the farm, the Sportsman 570 SP and Touring 570 SP feature durable, automotive-style paint, cast aluminum 14-inch rims with 26-inch Maxxis tires.

Polaris says the new Sportsman X2 570 features the same chassis as the Sportsman Touring 570 EPS with a versatile, flip-up second seat that doubles as a 400-pound dump box. To maneuver tough terrain, the close-ratio, on-demand AWD provides improved traction. The unit features EBS with ADC to control downhill braking and provide even deceleration to all four wheels during descents. The unit also features EPS. Also new to the Value Line for 2015 is the Sportsman ETX, the first Sportsman with EFI retailing under $6,000. The Sportsman ETX also sports the Sportsman 570 chassis but with a smaller and lower profile for improved ease of mount and dismount, and improved ergonomics for additional comfort when riding.

At the heart of the Sportsman ETX is a 30-horsepower, electronic fuel-injected engine featuring an internal counterbalance shaft for smooth, vibration-free power. The dual overhead camshafts and a four-valve cylinder head work with the advanced engine management system to deliver the fuel charge.

The addition of EFI on this entry-level model should allow for easy starting, improved run quality and elevation compensation to ensure reliability normally found on more expensive models. The unit also features winch and plow integration making it easier to add these accessories when needed.

The Sportsman ACE, launched in January 2014, features a sit-in chassis designed to be nimble and comfortable to operate. The Sportsman ACE should provide a confidence-inspired ride, all while being trail-capable.

For 2015, Polaris is offering the ACE in White Lightning and Sage Green, and is rolling out a new model, the Sportsman

Polaris Sportsman X2 570 EPS

ACE 570.

The Sportsman ACE 570 has all the features of the original Sportsman ACE with the addition of more power provided by a 45-horsepower, liquidcooled, single-cylinder 570cc engine delivering smooth, efficient power. The Sportsman ACE 570 has on-demand all-wheel-drive, high/low transmission, 360-pound payload capacity and 1,500-pound towing capacity.

Polaris’ Youth line up will include two 2015 ATV youth models, the Phoenix 200 and Outlaw 50, and two 2014 Youth ATV models, the Outlaw 90 and Sportsman 90.

Info: www.polaris.com.

Suzuki KingQuad and QuadSport

without power steering at a suggested retail price of $8,899 (Red, Green) and $9,299 (True Timber XD3 Camo).

Suzuki says the 2015 Suzuki KingQuad 400ASi and FSi deliver improvements over previous design, including the new ECU with Slip-Control Logic technology for improved traction and grip. The utility-sport 400cc KingQuads also receive iridium spark plugs for better combustion and cleaner emissions.

The inner structure of the exhaust muffler is redesigned for stronger feel in the low-to-mid RPM range. Along with cleaner emissions, these changes are intended to help the KingQuad 400cc ATVs deliver better fuel consumption: 15 percent for the ASi and 17 percent for the FSi. The improvements for 2015 to both the 750cc and 400cc engine help Suzuki KingQuad ATVs meet strict EPA regulations for cleaner emissions, the company says.

The KingQuad 400ASi uses Suzuki’s QuadMatic full automatic continuously variable transmission, and is available in red and in green bodywork for a suggested retail price of $6,499, and in a True Timber XD3 Camo version at a retail price of $6,899. The KingQuad 400FSi features a five-speed

transmission with semi-automatic clutch, and it’s also available in red and green bodywork for a suggested retail price of $6,499, and in a True Timber XD3 Camo version at a retail price of $6,899.

For ATV riders age 12 and older, the Suzuki QuadSport Z90 is back for 2015.

The ATV features a smooth-running fourstroke engine and predictable automatic transmission. Electric start fires up this ATV, and a recoil starter is there for back-up. With full floorboards, riders have a secure platform for their feet, and Suzuki’s signature T-shaped seat is a comfortable perch that allows freedom of movement for active riding.

Independent front suspension and a single-shock rear suspension provide long wheel travel. The child-sized controls and the screw-type throttle limiter allow graduated learning for new riders.

The QuadSport Z90 is available in white at a suggested retail price of $2,899.

Info: www.suzukicycles.com.

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Suzuki says that the 2015 Suzuki KingQuad 750AXi, KingQuad 400ASi and 400FSi utility-sport ATVs return with important improvements over previous designs to deliver improved power feel, better fuel economy and easier cold starting.

The 2015 Suzuki KingQuad 750AXi is equipped with a newly designed twin-spark-plug cylinder head for improved combustion and power feeling. The ATV also uses new multihole fuel injectors for finer injection spray as well as projection-type spark plugs. The engine’s intake and exhaust cam profiles are modified for improved power feeling, and the exhaust system is updated for cleaner emissions. With these revisions, Suzuki says the 750AXi’s engine delivers smoother operation throughout the rev range, plus quicker response and stronger feel at the midto-high rpm range. Fuel consumption is reportedly improved by 10 percent.

The KingQuad 750AXi is available with electric power steering in red and green versions at a suggested retail price of $9,499, and in True Timber XD3 Camo for $9,999. It’s also available

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Chad Wienen Wins Final Round Of AMA ATV Motocross Series Walsh Yamaha’s Chad Wienen claimed his seventh win in nine rounds of Mountain Dew AMA ATV Motocross National Championship Series competition at Loretta Lynn’s in Hurricane Mills, Tenn., on Aug. 9.

The event marked the final round of the 2014 series. Wienen had clinched the title earlier.

Upperman Racing Honda’s Josh Upperman proved early he is a force to be reckoned with when he claimed the ATVRiders.com Top Qualifier Award for the first time this season, the fourth rider to do so.

In the first moto, Wienen took control early, grabbing the SSi Decals Holeshot Award over Walsh Honda’s John Natalie.

Moments later Natalie made contact with Wienen while going for the lead, which forced his quad to flip. Wienen emerged from the incident unscathed and just ahead of his Walsh Yamaha teammate Thomas Brown.

Once out front, the Yamaha duo never looked back and maintained about a twosecond gap over the field.

Upperman was able to parlay his top qualifying time into a third-place start, but he came under fire from Can-Am’s Joel Hetrick and BCS Performance Can-Am’s Josh Creamer. Hetrick put the pressure on Upperman throughout the first four laps and on the fourth lap forced a mistake by the Honda rider that allowed Hetrick and Creamer to make the pass.

Hetrick was able to keep Creamer at bay.

Wienen took the win by a little more

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than a half second over Brown, with Hetrick a couple of seconds back in third.

Creamer finished fourth, while Upperman held on for fifth.

Wet track conditions for the second moto were the toughest they had been all afternoon and would prove to be the defining factor in the moto.

Creamer was able to put his Can-Am into the lead out of the gate with the SSi Decals Holeshot Award, bringing Cheerwine Can-Am’s Jeffrey Rastrelli with him. Creamer opened a multiple-second lead on the opening lap and as he looked to solidify himself into second, Rastrelli became one of the first victims of the muddy track, dropping to the end of the field.

Rastrelli’s misfortune allowed Wienen to assume second ahead of Brown, but neither had anything for Creamer. Behind the podium players, Natalie rebounded from his first-moto incident to battle Upperman for fourth.

Creamer cruised to his first moto win in his final attempt, finishing more than eight seconds ahead of Wienen and Brown. Natalie got the best of Upperman for fourth, making the pass with two laps remaining.

Wienen’s 1-2 results were enough to ensure him the overall win. The champ closed out the season with a five-race winning streak en route to the title and finished no worse than third in a single moto the entire season.

Wienen finished the 2014 season with a 91-point advantage over the AMA Pro ATV field. Despite a tough eighth-place

AMA Pro ATV MX Overall Results, Hurricane Mills, Tenn., (Moto Finishes) 1. Chad Wienen, Galena, Ill., Yamaha, 1-2 2. Josh Creamer, North Stonington, Conn., Can-Am, 4-1 3. Thomas Brown, Sanger, Texas, Yamaha, 2-3 4. Joel Hetrick, Seneca, Pa., CanAm, 3-8 5. Josh Upperman, Louisville, Ohio, Honda, 5-5 6. Sean Taylor, Montezuma, Iowa, Honda, 9-6 7. Vital Cazenave, Union City, Tenn., Honda, 8-7 8. John Natalie, Warriors Mark, Pa., Honda, 15-4 9. Jeffrey Rastrelli, Palm City, Fla., Can-Am, 6-12 10. Joe Byrd, Union City, Tenn., Honda, 7-13 2014 AMA Pro ATV MX Championship Final Standings 1. Chad Wienen, Yamaha, 430 points 2. Joel Hetrick, Can-Am, 339 3. Thomas Brown, Yamaha, 337 4. John Natalie, Honda, 314 5. Josh Upperman, Honda, 298 6. Josh Creamer, Can-Am, 285 7. Jeffrey Rastrelli, Can-Am, 244 8. Tyler Hamrick, Honda, 183 9. Sean Taylor, Honda, 176 10. Ronnie Higgerson, Can-Am, 174 finish in the final moto, Hetrick was able to hold on to second over Brown, who missed putting Wienen Motorsports 1-2 in the final standings for the second straight season by only two points.

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Adam McGill Takes Win AT ATV GNCC Round In West Virginia

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issues just before the halfway mark, dropping him from podium contention.

Borich maintains the points lead after nine rounds of racing.

In the XC2 Pro-Am division, it was N-Fab AmPro Yamaha’s Cole Richardson who secured the win, along with ninth overall for the day. Richardson topped his biggest competitor, Marshal Goings, to take over the XC2 Pro Am points lead after nine rounds of racing.

Maxxis Tires-backed Goings finished second for the day in XC2, while JMC Racing’s Randy Hamilton rounded out the XC2 podium with third place.

AMA ATV GNCC XC1 Pro Results, Snowshoe, W.Va. 1. Adam McGill, Honda 2. Brian Wolf, Honda 3. Jarrod McClure, Honda 4. Chris Bithell, Suzuki 5. Chris Borich, Suzuki 6. Brent Sturdivant, Suzuki 7. Jay Shadron, Yamaha 8. Kevin Yoho, Yamaha 9. Landon Wolfe, Suzuki 10. Braden Henthorn, Honda AMA GNCC Pro ATV Championship Standings After 9 Of 13 Rounds 1. Chris Borich, Suzuki, 212 points 2. Walker Fowler, Yamaha, 188 3. Adam McGill, Honda, 183 4. Jarrod McClure, Honda, 144 5. Chris Bithell, Suzuki, 121 6. Cole Richardson,Yamaha, 115 7. Brycen Neal, Honda, 108 8. Brian Wolf, Honda, 96 9. Marshal Goings, Honda, 90 10. Braden Henthorn, Honda, 85

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his head down and finished out strong, capturing his first win of the season and his third career win at Snowshoe.

Wolf finished a respectable second overall for the day, finishing just under a minute behind McGill.

DWT Racing’s Jarrod McClure made his second straight appearance atop the podium with a hard-charging performance. McClure began the day just outside of the top 10, but the Pennsylvania native made his way into podium contention just after the halfway mark, where he turned it up in the final moments to secure third place overall.

Precision/Maxxis Tires Chris Bithell ran into some issues at the beginning of the race where he fell just outside of the top 10 early on. However, Bithell pushed his way back through the pack to finish fourth overall for the day.

XC1 Pro points leader Chris Borich got off to a good start, running inside the top three for the first three laps of the race. The five-time champ ran into some

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Adam McGill and Brian Wolf engaged in a two-hour battle for the overall win at the ninth round of the 2014 AMA AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series presented by Maxxis on June 21 in Snowshoe, W.Va., with McGill emerging as the victor.

One unique feature of the Snowshoe GNCC is the starting procedure.

Based on the overall championship point standings, riders are placed in rows of five for a live engine “grand prix” style start, with 10 seconds between each row. Snowshoe GNCC winner GT Thunder-backed Brian Wolf was a heavy favorite heading into this year’s race and the Ohio native proved exactly why as he jumped into the early lead on the adjusted time clock.

However, it didn’t take long for N-Fab AmPro Yamaha’s Walker Fowler to regain the lead by lap two.

Reigning champion and current XC1 points leader Chris Borich held the second place position behind Fowler and rookie Jay Shadron was in third.

As the group checked in for lap three of six, Fowler did not surface. Fowler snapped his chain and had to be towed into his pits. From there, McGill and Wolf continued to trade the lead back and forth all afternoon.

Heading into the final lap, the duo was neck-and-neck on the adjusted time clock and it all came down to the final moments of the two-hour race. Since they weren’t physically battling, Wolf admittedly stopped pushing as hard near the end and that’s when McGill put

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ITP’s New Baja Cross Sport Tire ITP has unveiled its new Baja Cross Sport tire. The company says the new Baja Cross Sport delivers the same quickfooted performance as ITP’s Baja Cross tire but in a lighter-weight package. The all-new, six-ply ITP Baja Cross Sport tire, which offers a special tread compound for additional wear resistance, currently comes in 27-inch front offerings and 29-inch rear sizes: 27x9R-14, 27x11Rx14, 29x9R-14, 29x11R-14.

MSRP: $195-$228 Info: www.itptires.com

Brad Riley Wins Fifth and Sixth Rounds of AMA ATV Extreme Dirt Track Series Houser Racing/PEP/DASA’s Brad Riley continued his winning ways in the Pro class of the AMA ATV Extreme Dirt Track National Championship Series by winning the sixth round of the series in Busco Beach, N.C., on Aug. 23.

He was also victorious in the fifth round two weeks earlier in Sturgis, S.D. The North Carolina win was his fourth in a row.

In the North Carolina round, Riley got off the line ahead of

AMA ATV EDT Pro Results, Busco Beach, N.C. 1. Brad Riley, Honda 2. Chuckie Creech, Honda 3. Aaron Medlin, Honda 4. Andrew Evanyke, Honda 5. Michael Coburn, Honda 6. Kristopher Bures, Honda 7. Nathan Wolff, Honda 8. Brian Ace, Honda 9. Michael Houghton, Honda 10. Garrett Ryckman, Honda

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Michael Coburn, Chuckie Creech and Aaron Medlin. He eventually broke away to win the 20-lap main event, his fourth victory this year.

Maxxis Tire’s Creech followed Coburn and Riley then dropped back to fourth place behind Medlin. The trio tussled throughout the race with Coburn taking second place and Creech third.

Medlin finished fourth and AE3 Motorsports’ Andrew Evanyke finished fifth.

AMA ATV EDT Pro Standings After 6 of 8 Rounds 1. Brad A. Riley, Honda, 145 points 2. Michael Coburn, Honda, 121 3. Chuckie Creech, Honda, 101 4. Michael Houghton, Honda, 73 5. Nathan Wolff, Honda, 70 6. Andrew Evanyke, Honda, 64 7. Daryl Rath, Yamaha, 55 8. Jared Hulliung, Honda, 55 9. Brooks Williams, Honda, 50 10. Garrett Ryckman, Honda, 49

CALENDAR The following is a listing of events sanctioned by the AMA. To find the events nearest you, locate your state and contact the promoter for complete details.

CALIFORNIA

DESERT SCRAMBLES NOV 8: LUCERNE VALLEY: DESERT DAISIES MOTORCYCLE CLUB, INC., (626) 483-5164, HILLTOPPERSMC.COM NOV 16: IMPERIAL : TOP NOTCH RACING, (619) 840-5477, AMADISTRICT38RACING.COM NOV 23: BARSTOW: ROVERS MC, (661) 350-2721, ROVERSMC.ORG ENDURO NOV 16: RIDEGECREST: TRAINING WHEELS MC, (760) 995-6107 EUROPEAN SCRAMBLES NOV 22: BARSTOW: ROVERS MC, (661) 3502721, ROVERSMC.ORG

STI Offers Pro-Lite Aluminum Wheels STI says it’s offering sport riders an affordable choice in a performance ATV wheel with its Pro-Lite spun aluminum wheel line. The company says Pro-Lite wheels are manufactured with the latest high-tech production equipment. This lightweight, rugged wheel is then polished to a mirror-like finish or topped with a satin black powdercoat.

MSRP: $62.94-$227.54 Info: www.stitireandwheel.com

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Moose Utilities Front Storage Trunk Moose Utilities is offering the Moose Tracker Front Storage Trunk to help turn an ATV into a real workhorse.

It fits most utility ATVs to provide a large, easy-to-clean storage bay.

Accessed by a large single lid and formed from impact-resistant, UVstabilized polyethylene, the trunk measures 32 inches long by 18 inches wide and 9.5 inches tall.

MSRP: $129.95 Info: www.mooseutilities.com

GRAND PRIX NOV 1: GORMON: 2 DAY EVENT, PROSPECTORS MC, (562) 243-4833, PROSPECTORSMC.ORG HARE & HOUND OCT 25: LUCERNE VALLEY: 2 DAY EVENT, 100’S MC, (714) 863-7170, 100SMC.ORG TTS OCT 18: LODI: LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-7182, LODICYCLEBOWL.COM OCT 25: LODI: LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-7182, LODICYCLEBOWL.COM OCT 26: LODI: LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-7182, LODICYCLEBOWL.COM

ILLINOIS

TRAIL RIDE - RECREATIONAL OCT 19: OTTAWA: VARIETY RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (815) 434-3669, VARIETYRIDERS.COM 1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK OCT 18: CASEY: MID AMERICA XC RACING, (317) 418-6084, THEMAXC.COM MOTOCROSS NOV 1: PORT BYRON: 2 DAY EVENT, MUDDY WATERS MOTORSPORTS PARK, (309) 9481560, MUDDYWATERSMX.COM

INDIANA

CROSS COUNTRY OCT 25: CRAWFORDSVILLE: 2 DAY EVENT, RACER PRODUCTIONS INC, (304) 284-0084, GNCCRACING.COM HARE SCRAMBLES NOV 1: GOSPORT: MID AMERICA XC RACING, (317) 418-6084, THEMAXC.COM NOV 9: CULVER: PLYMOUTH BLACKHAWKS MC, INC., (574) 259-0103, PLYMOUTHBLACKHAWKSMC.COM MOTOCROSS NOV 1: WABASH: WABASH CANNONBALL MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (260) 571-6622, RIDEWABASHCANNONBALLMX.COM

MARYLAND

MOTOCROSS NOV 16: MECHANICSVILLE: BUDDS CREEK MOTOCROSS PARK, (301) 475-2000, BUDDSCREEK.COM

NEW JERSEY

MOTOCROSS NOV 9: ENGLISHTOWN: RACEWAY PARK, (732) 446-7800, RACEWAYPARK.COM

NEW YORK

MOTOCROSS OCT 26: WALKILL: WALDEN MX, (845) 895-2537, WALDENMX.COM

OKLAHOMA

MOTOCROSS OCT 19: THREE SPRINGS: ROCKET RACEWAY, (717) 574-6590, ROCKETRACEWAY.COM

TENNESSEE

MOTOCROSS OCT 18: BLOUNTVILLE: VICTORY SPORTS INC, (423) 323-5497, VICTORY-SPORTS.COM OCT 19: BLOUNTVILLE: VICTORY SPORTS INC, (423) 323-5497, VICTORY-SPORTS.COM

VIRGINIA

MOTOCROSS NOV 1: DILLWYN: 2 DAY EVENT, MOTOPROMO, LLC, (434) 548-6043, ACTIONTOWNMX.COM NOV 8: SUTHERLIN: 2 DAY EVENT, BIRCH CREEK PROMOTIONS, LLC, (434) 489-2992, BIRCHCREEKMXPARK.COM

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Chad Wienen AMA Member

Where Riders Belong W

hat do Chad Wienen, Thomas Brown and Josh Creamer have in common? They’re members of the American Motorcyclist Association. You don’t need to be an AMA Pro ATVMX super star to be an ATV rider of the AMA. You can join just to support the sport and be a part of a national grassroots movement of riders who fight anti-ATVing forces to protect your freedom to ride and race. It’s where riders belong.

With an AMA membership you get a special ATV affinity card, ATV News and American Motorcyclist magazine, hundreds of dollars in discounts, and AMA Roadside Assistance at no cost*. Most of all, you’ll stand with Chad, Thomas and Josh to protect the sport we all love and safeguard it for future generations. AMA is where you belong.

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