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Kawasaki rolls out new Teryx4 LE for 2014
Gear & Tech

Kawasaki rolls out new Teryx4 LE for 2014

The 749-c.c., fuel-injected V-twin that powered the Teryx4 last year has been bumped up to a 783-c.c. engine. With the extra ponies, the Teryx4 is now in the class of 800s. The bigger engine, however, does not…

Kirsten Armleder
July 17, 2013

Classic cars converge on Cranbrook
News & Events

Classic cars converge on Cranbrook

Enthusiasts of all ages flocked to Western Financial Place for the Brothers Insurance Agency Charity Car Show

Kirsten Armleder
July 25, 2013

A new ATV club in Tumbler Ridge is off to a good start
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

A new ATV club in Tumbler Ridge is off to a good start

The Grizzly Valley ATV Club started the season with 57 members—and the club is growing

Kirsten Armleder
July 26, 2013

Bike review: 2013 Beta 250 RR 2-Stroke Enduro
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Bike review: 2013 Beta 250 RR 2-Stroke Enduro

B.C. trials and enduro rider Dave Norona tests and reviews the 2013 Beta 250RR 2-Stroke

Dave Norona
August 9, 2013

2013 Beta 250 RR 2-Stroke Enduro
Gear & Tech

2013 Beta 250 RR 2-Stroke Enduro

Ever since throwing a leg over the 2013 Beta 250 RR, I can’t say enough good things about it. The bike handles super light, turns on a dime and the motor lugs along so well that half the time you think you’re on a fuel…

Dave Norona
August 9, 2013

Two events left for Tucker Hibbert’s motocross season
News & Events

Two events left for Tucker Hibbert’s motocross season

Seven-time National Snocross Champion Tucker Hibbert will be racing the penultimate round of the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship and his season this Saturday, August 17, 2013, in Tooele, Utah. Lining up…

Kirsten Armleder
August 14, 2013

Kids rev up with Red Riders program
British Columbia
Destinations & Trips

Kids rev up with Red Riders program

The Honda Junior Red Riders training program give kids aged six to 12 a chance to learn how to ride a motorcycle

Jessica Kirby
August 15, 2013

Horsepower, boost and braaps
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Horsepower, boost and braaps

ATV, motorcycle or snowmobile—if it’s got a motor, Brandon Heim from Ardmore, Alberta, is into it

Trish Drinkle
August 15, 2013

One-on-one with Ryan Linderman
Riders & Racing

One-on-one with Ryan Linderman

RidersWest talks to Corner Grass Racing Team’s Ryan Linderman about his first year as a pro

Kirsten Armleder
August 21, 2013

inReach 2-Way Satellite Communicator
Gear & Tech

inReach 2-Way Satellite Communicator

Introducing your newest safety friend: the inReach SE 2-Way Satellite Communicator. This little bad boy allows you to contact anyone in the outside world globally from anywhere on the planet.

Dave Norona
August 21, 2013

Five Aces from B.C.
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Five Aces from B.C.

B.C. boys bring home five Championship titles from the Walton Canadian Amateur Nationals in Ontario

Jim Muir
August 28, 2013

Cleaning products for powersports
Gear & Tech

Cleaning products for powersports

Trish Drinkle highlights four of her favourite products for cleaning and maintaining ATVs, motorcycles and snowmobiles

Trish Drinkle
August 28, 2013

2014 Yamaha Viking
Gear & Tech

2014 Yamaha Viking

What Rhino fans will probably notice first is that the 2014 Viking seats three across instead of two. On a bench seat? Nope. Each rider has their own individual bucket seat, which makes the Yamaha Viking the industry’s…

Kirsten Armleder
September 4, 2013

New Arctic Cat Prowlers and Wildcats on the loose for 2014
Gear & Tech

New Arctic Cat Prowlers and Wildcats on the loose for 2014

The HDX is the base model. The HDX seats three and is powered by a 443-cc SOHC, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine with electronic fuel injection for smooth power delivery. It also boasts a fully independent…

Kirsten Armleder
September 5, 2013

2014 Polaris RZR XP 1000
Gear & Tech

2014 Polaris RZR XP 1000

The company’s flagship model for 2014 is the new RZR XP 1000 and it comes with a slew of new features. Probably the most noteworthy is the all-new 107-horsepower Polaris ProStar Engine. The most powerful engine in its…

Kirsten Armleder
September 5, 2013

2014 Honda Pioneer 700-4
Gear & Tech

2014 Honda Pioneer 700-4

This all-new machine, which should be arriving at Honda dealerships in October, comes with two stowable seats in the rear cargo area that allow the unit to seat two, three or four people. Three-point seatbelts are…

Kirsten Armleder
September 9, 2013

Crowsnest Cross Country, Night Rooster, Big Rooster
News & Events

Crowsnest Cross Country, Night Rooster, Big Rooster

Corner Grass Racing Team's Victoria Hett finished in second place at the Night Rooster in Penticton, B.C., on Labour Day weekend. — photo courtesy CGRT

Kyle Born
September 10, 2013

Trials riding in the West Kootenay
Gear & Tech

Trials riding in the West Kootenay

Trish Drinkle discovers the secret sport of motorcycles at the second annual Ymir Trials event

Trish Drinkle
September 30, 2013

UTV market buzz
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

UTV market buzz

Side-by-sides are popular these days, and dealers expect the market for them keep growing

Kirsten Armleder
October 1, 2013

Shane Cuthbertson wraps up another championship
News & Events

Shane Cuthbertson wraps up another championship

The Corner Grass Racing Team’s (CGRT) Shane Cuthbertson took his fifth consecutive overall win at the CMA Alberta Harescramble Championship. — CGRT photo

Kyle Born
October 7, 2013

Moose ATV Club is on a mission to improve an already amazing trail system
British Columbia
Destinations & Trips

Moose ATV Club is on a mission to improve an already amazing trail system

This past summer marked an incredible season for the Moose ATV Club of Fort St. John, B.C. The club, which has about 100 members and is continuing to grow, does a lot for the community. Members also enjoy getting out…

Karen Kornelsen
October 12, 2013

It was a great summer for ATVing in BC
British Columbia
Destinations & Trips

It was a great summer for ATVing in BC

Jeff Mohr, president of ATV/BC, said two of the highlights were definitely the 2013 Jamboree and the 2013 Poker Ride.

Karen Kornelsen
October 14, 2013

On top of Canadian trials
Riders & Racing

On top of Canadian trials

RidersWest catches up with Canada’s top trials rider, Thomas Cordner, after his national champion win

Kirsten Armleder
October 15, 2013

Shane Cuthbertson brings home gold
News & Events

Shane Cuthbertson brings home gold

Corner Grass Racing Team's Shane Cuthbertson brings home a gold medal from the International Six Days of Enduro

Kyle Born
October 16, 2013