DEC 2022. Blues Vol 38 No. 12

5. CAN-AM MAVERICK X3 X RS TURBO RR 72
The Can-Am Maverick X3 lineup includes several versions
suited to your local terrain: RC for rock, MR for
mud, RS for dunes, and DS for desert. The X package
gets you exclusive graphics, seats, top-of-the-line
suspension, and other features. The Turbo RR’s come
in 64- and 72-inch width options and are built with
a 200-horsepower Rotax ACE Turbo RR engine.
Keep one thing in mind: With this powerful turbocharged
mill, objects in the mirror are likely
farther away than they appear.
(Starting at $20,499; can-am.brp.com]
8. YAMAHA YXZ1000R XT-R
With its Warn winch, Special Edition
paint with color-matched wheels, and
998cc inline-triple engine, the YXZ1000R
XT-R is a stylish and high-spec standout
among side-by-side UTVs. Added bonus:
Nothing beats the feeling of blasting
through the gears with Yamaha’s Sport
Shift paddle-operated manual transmission.
[Starting at $23,299; yamahamotorsports.
com]
6. HISUN STRIKE 1000R
The value-oriented Hisun Strike 1000R is built around a 976cc
V-twin motor, and it’s paired with a CVT with two-wheeldrive
and four-wheel-drive modes and a locking rear differential
for extra traction when you need it. In the cockpit,
you get an analog display (with a tachometer) and an
LCD display for additional information. Better yet, a
3,500-pound winch comes standard.
[Starting at $14,599; hisunmotors.com]
9. ARCTIC CAT WILDCAT XX
The new Arctic Cat Wildcat XX SE can handle
just about any terrain thanks to its beefy
130-horsepower engine, CVT, and premium
Fox 2.5 Podium Qs3 shocks. It comes with
a shift-on-the-fly four-wheel-drive system
and a locking front differential for maximum
grip when the trail gets gnarly. And if you get
stuck, you’re in luck: This cat comes with a
3,500-pound winch to pull yourself out of
sticky situations.
[Starting at $22,999; arcticcat.txtsv.com]
7. SEGWAY VILLAIN SX10 H
Segway has come a long way since its original twowheeled
personal transporter arrived on the market two
decades ago. The new Villain SX10 H brings maximum
performance with maximum tech that should give its
driver plenty of confidence for exploring. A 1000cc, fourstroke,
twin-cylinder DOHC motor creates 195 horsepower,
and a unique hybrid powertrain allows the Villain to
deliver instant torque. Villain’s Smart Commanding
System (SCS) connects with an app and an onboard
touchscreen to display real-time vehicle
data and allow you to tweak the settings for
different drivers, terrains, and conditions.
7. Segway Villain SX10 H
10. HONDA TALON 1000R SPECIAL EDITION
You can’t go wrong with any model in Honda’s 1000R lineup,
which includes the Talon 1000R, Talon 1000R Fox Live
Valve, and the Special Edition. These sporty side-by-side
UTVs come in both two- and four-seat versions, and they
all share the same high-output 999cc engine, snappy
dual-clutch automatic transmission, and Honda-exclusive
i-4WD tech. The Special Edition
gets the Fox Live Valve suspension along with
additional popular accessories installed from
the factory.
[Starting at $26,099; powersports.honda.
com]
[Starting at $21,499; powersports.segway.com]
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