DEC 2022. Blues Vol 38 No. 12

5. CAN-AM MAVERICK X3 X

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 ,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 ,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 ,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 ,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 ,099; powersports.honda. com] [Starting at ,499; powersports.segway.com] 104 The BLUES The BLUES 105