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Kryptonite Products, a leader in heavy-duty steering and suspension upgrades for off-road vehicles, announces the release of its all-new High Clearance Radius Rod & Toe Link Kit designed specifically for the 2025+ Kawasaki Teryx H2 platform. Built to handle the unprecedented power and aggressive terrain capabilities of Kawasaki’s supercharged H2 side-by-side, Kryptonite’s radius rods address one of the most common failure points observed in real world riding. The stock radius rods on the H2

MRT Tires is proud to announce its 2026 King of the Hammers contingency program, offering more than $50,000 in total payouts to racers running MRT tires at one of the most demanding off-road events in the world. The program includes a massive $25,000 contingency payout for the 4900 UTV Overall Winner, reaffirming MRT’s commitment to supporting racers who rely on the industry’s toughest tires. In addition to the 4900 Overall award of $25,000, MRT is offering thousands in contingency payout

The 2026 Can-Am Maverick R Xrc pushes the high-performance Maverick R platform into new terrain with a dedicated focus on rock-crawling domination. Built from the ground up to tackle the toughest technical trails, this purpose-built machine pairs the Maverick R’s potent turbocharged 240 hp Rotax engine and rugged chassis with rock-ready features like Smart-Lok with Rock mode and oversized 35-inch XPS Hammer King tires, giving drivers unparalleled traction and capability where others stall. With

Yamaha officially closed the book on the YXZ1000R in the most fitting way possible—by winning championships. Debuting in 2016, the YXZ1000R carved out a unique place in the UTV world with its high-revving three-cylinder engine, true manual transmission, and a design that rewarded skilled, engaged drivers rather than casual trail cruising. At the 2025 Championship Off-Road finale at Glen Helen Raceway, Yamaha factory pilot Owen VanEperen delivered a storybook ending, clinching both the Pro SxS a

Honda Base Station Prototype Honda today revealed the Base Station Prototype, an entirely new towable travel trailer from the innovative engineers and designers at the company’s U.S. research and development (R&D) centers in Los Angeles and Ohio. Designed with modularity, integrated smart technology, and clever packaging, the Base Station Prototype brings segment first innovations only Honda can deliver. The Honda Base Station Prototype was conceived to democratize outdoor adventures, with

STRYKER is a new breed of high-performance vehicle: a purpose-built racecar developed from the ground-up for speed and control on any terrain. With a chassis and aero package built around a proven drivetrain, STRYKER represents the cutting edge of off-road capability and accessible motorsport innovation. A completely custom, blank-sheet chassis build is the base of the Rogue Maverick, along with an aero package developed specifically for the demands of Pikes Peak. Powered by a custom-built, c

Segway is also introducing the Xaber 300 (pronounced say-br), an all-new electric dirt bike on display at CES. Inspired by the X1000 prototype which competed in the Future Mission 1000 experimental low-emissions vehicle class of the 2025 Dakar Rally, the all-new Xaber 300 is built from the dirt up to offer high-performance, off-road, electric adrenaline. “This marks another major step forward in Segway’s strategy to broaden its electric mobility portfolio and make high-performance electric tr

Valcourt, Quebec, January 13, 2026 – In his first Dakar Rally campaign, Can-Am Factory racer Kyle Chaney scored a monumental career-first win on stage five of the rally, establishing his position as a front-runner at the pinnacle of Rally Raid. Chaney and his navigator, Jacob Argubright piloted their Can-Am Maverick R to the stage win through sheer pace, clean navigation, tire management, and sharp decision-making, deep into a demanding marathon stage. After nine stages of racing, Chaney’s deter

Valor Offroad, a rapidly growing leader in premium UTV wheels and accessories, proudly announces the release of its latest innovation: the V16 Beadlock Wheel. Purpose-built for aggressive off-road drivers, the V16 delivers a blend of lightweight construction, rugged durability, and modern styling that raises the bar for performance-focused wheel design. Engineered specifically for today’s high-horsepower UTVs, the V16 features a forged-grade beadlock ring, reinforced wheel lip, and optimized lo

In his first Dakar Rally campaign, Can-Am Factory racer Kyle Chaney scored a monumental career-first win on stage five of the rally, establishing his position as a front-runner at the pinnacle of Rally Raid. Chaney and his navigator Jacob Argubright piloted their Can-Am Maverick R to the stage win through sheer pace, clean navigation, tire management, and sharp decision-making, deep into a demanding marathon stage. After nine stages of racing, Chaney’s determination and consistency are paying

MAVERICK R UPPER SHOCK MOUNT GUSSET ASSEMBLY FROM UTV RACE SHOP In race conditions, every Maverick R chassis eventually distorts the front upper shock-mount holes and bends the factory brackets. Hard hits, whoops, and constant load cycles oval the bolt holes and destroy the factory mount over time. With help from Shift Performance Labs and UTV Race Shop you can now reinforce your Maverick R’s front shock mount with this weld-on 4130 chromoly gusset kit. Designed to prevent and stop factory b

Can-Am, an iconic brand of BRP Inc. (TSX/NASDAQ: DOO), has completed the 2026 Dakar Rally with another standout performance, as factory racer Kyle Chaney and his co-driver Jacob Argubright finished second overall in Chaney’s Dakar Rally debut. In addition, Can-Am’s factory-supported drivers secured six of the top ten overall positions and five stage victories. These results reinforce the Can-Am Maverick R as one of the highest performing and most durable racing side-by-side vehicles (SSVs) i

Can-Am once again reinforces Maverick R as a benchmark racing side-by-side with stage wins, and critical development insights across 8,000 kilometers of one of the world’s toughest rallies. Valcourt, Quebec – January 21, 2026 – Can-Am, an iconic brand of BRP Inc. (TSX/NASDAQ: DOO), has completed the 2026 Dakar Rally with another standout performance, as factory racer Kyle Chaney and his co-driver Jacob Argubright finished second overall in Chaney’s Dakar Rally debut. In addition, Can-Am’s fac

We’re thrilled to have onX Offroad back as the Official GPS Mapping Partner for the 2026 Griffin King of the Hammers powered by OPTIMA Batteries. The official 2026 King of the Hammers race course is now live on the onX Offroad app and has been added to the app’s Basemaps for the Johnson Valley area. Participants will be able to use this as a tool to navigate around the lakebed and through Hammertown and find the best spectator locations on race day. After downloading onX Offroad, users can sea

What the Cliffhanger Sticky is The Cliffhanger line from SuperATV is marketed as a rock-crawling UTV/ATV tire, with a choice of two compounds: a standard durable compound and a “Sticky” compound for maximum rock grip.  Key highlights: 8-ply radial construction.   Tread depth: approx. 15 mm (0.59″) lug height.   Side lug depth: ~1.25″ for added sidewall bite.   Standard durometer (hardness) rubber: ~65 A; Sticky compound: ~52 A (softer = more “grip”).   Directional tread pattern with a hi

Here are the top qualifiers for Thursday’s Can-Am Hammers Championship rock race at King Of The Hammers   Brock Heger, Polaris RZR Ronnie Anderson, Polaris RZR Kyle Chaney, Can-Am Mav R CJ Greaves, Polaris RZR Paul Wolf, Can-Am Mav R Cole Clark, Can-Am Mav R Max Gordon, Speed Phil Blurton Can-Am Mav R Hunter Miller, Can-Am Mav R Dustin Robbins, Can-Am Mav R Robert Liebel, Can-A Mav R Cody Willenborg, Polaris RZR             The post KIng Of The Hammers UTV Class Qualifying

PREMIUM SIDE X SIDES: PERFORMANCE UTILITY FOR TOUGH JOBS Kawasaki RIDGE® side x sides deliver premium solutions for hardworking people who need dependable performance, versatility, and exceptional comfort on the move. Full-cab versions with HVAC highlight everything that sets the RIDGE apart, offering true all-season comfort. The Kawasaki-built 999cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line 4-Cylinder engine delivers precise, powerful performance. Whether you’re transporting friends and family to a sp

Privateer Jeff Martin takes his Can-Am Maverick X3 shoed with Maxxis tires to victory at KOH. Renowned as one of the toughest off-road races in the world, the 2026 Can-Am UTV Hammers Championship course raised the bar once again. The unforgiving rock trails of Johnson Valley took out several front-runners and caused lead-swapping chaos. Through the carnage, Martin preserved his machine and made his move late in the race, climbing to the front and never relinquishing the lead. After ten hours

King of the Hammers is always one of the most exciting few weeks of the off-road season, and Polaris is coming in strong with multiple storylines worth watching. Following the RZR Factory Racing team’s run in the Desert Challenge this past Saturday where Brock Heger once again took the UTV overall win, Polaris will continue its King of the Hammers push by fielding two purpose-built RZR XP S machines in the UTV Hammers Championship Rock Race on Thursday, February 5th. The all-new 72-inch wide

February 10, 2026 — ALPHARETTA, Georgia Larger tires further enhance performance over rough terrain Talon 1000X trim levels retain 28-inch tires to prioritize nimble handling American Honda has confirmed the return of its Talon sport side by side lineup for the 2026 model year, featuring six purpose-built configurations across both two-seat and four-seat platforms. Building on its reputation for high-performance off-road capability and driver-focused engineering, the Talon family delivers

Huntington Beach, CA — February 12, 2026 — MRT Tires delivered a major statement on one of off-road racing’s biggest stages at the King of the Hammers 2026, one of the toughest races in event history, as Cole Clark (#24) drove his Single Seat Polaris RZR Pro R on 37” MRT Rocky RX tires to a 2nd place class finish and 2nd Overall in the UTV Hammers Championship. Tackling one of the most brutal off-road races in the world, Clark’s podium result — achieved with Zero Flats — underscores not only dri

POLARIS’ RZR FACTORY RACING DRIVER BROCK HEGER DOMINATES AT KING OF THE HAMMERS® TOYO DESERT CHALLENGE FOR THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR, SECURING UTV OVERALL WIN      Carrying his momentum straight from another victorious Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, RZR Factory Racing’s Brock Heger opened the 2026 UTV season in dominant fashion by once again conquering the King of the Hammers (KOH)® Desert Challenge. At the 7th annual Desert Challenge this past Saturday in Johnson Valley, Heger delivered a flawless p

American Honda has confirmed the return of its Talon sport side by side lineup for the 2026 model year, featuring six purpose-built configurations across both two-seat and four-seat platforms. Building on its reputation for high-performance off-road capability and driver-focused engineering, the Talon family delivers renowned versatility for weekend trail riders, serious enthusiasts and anyone in between. This year, the two “R” trim levels receive factory-equipped 30-inch tires to increase groun

By Jon Crowley King of the Hammers celebrated its’ 20th year with some incredible racing. Ending the week with the Race of Kings was an epic race that will inspire many new racers to suit up and head to Johnson Valley to take on the toughest “one-day race in the world”. I have been on the lakebed every year since UTVs were involved in 2009 – as a racer, a co-dog, a media guy or a live show commentator.  The UTV Hammers Championship was a quick sprint in the desert with a few rocks tossed in un

Here are the official results from Saturday’s Toyo Desert Challenge race, kicking off the 2026 King Of The Hammers 4-wheel events.         The post KOH DESERT RACE UTV CLASS RESULTS appeared first on UTV Action Magazine. View the full article