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Polaris has annouced the recall of 2022 and 2023 RZR Pro R and Pro R 4 models. Below are the details and what to do to fix the problem.

Name of Product: Model Years 2022-2023 RZR Pro R and Pro R 4 Recreational Off-Road Vehicles

Hazard: The alternator can fail during operation, posing a fire hazard.

Can-Am announced the recall of certain Commander, Defender, and Maverick Trail & Sport models due to a defective fuel hose assembly that could cause a fire. Below are the details.

Name of Product: Model Year 2023 Can-Am side-by-side vehicles

Hazard: The recalled vehicles can have a defective fuel hose assembly which could lead to a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.

Of all the side-by-sides that have come out recently none have captured our curiosity like the Polaris Ranger XP Kinetic. We had the opportunity to see the Ranger XP Kinetic in action a year ago at a press event where Polaris "teased" the vehicles, but we couldn't get up close and personally with it or even photograph it. Since it's release we have studied the specs, ask questions, and get an overall feel for the vehicle, but we have had no opporunity to lay hands on it. We have requested one for testing, but it will be a little while before we get one. Our friends over at Dirt Trax TV had an opportunity to do a little test drive of this all-electric vehicle, including making a detailed "walk-through" video. We found it to be very informative of getting into the details of the vehicle. Give it a watch.

We are suckers for watching what a sport side-by-side is capable of when placed in the hands of a really good driver.... which is not us!  When it comes to a really good driver, RJ Anderson truly makes the top of the list. In this video we watch RJ absolutely tear up the track at the famous Mammoth Mountain Motoscross track for our view enjoyment. 

Introduced in 2014 the Yamaha Viking has been Yamaha’s utility workhorse for now 9 years. Does 2023 see any changes or updates to the Viking? Well, simply put the answer is no. Once again the Viking lineup carries over into 2023 with no real changes other than colors. Here is what you need to know.

Since its inception in 2016, the YXZ1000R has embodied what a sport side-by-side should be from its sleek styling to its available manual transmission. It has indeed been one of our absolute favorite sport side-by-sides available. The 2023 model year sees the YXZ1000R continuing to be Yamaha’s pure sport side-by-side. Is there anything new about the YXZ1000R for model year 2023? Nope, there are no new changes or updates on the vehicle other than color changes. Here is what you need to know.

Yamaha introduced the 2023 Yamaha Wolverine RMAX2 1000, RMAX4 1000, X2, and X4 models. What might be new in the lineup for 2023 you might ask? Not to spoil it but other than new colors (and graphics) there is absolutely nothing new (at this point) in the 2023 Yamaha Wolverine lineup compared to the 2022 Wolverine lineup. That is not to say there isn’t anything good in the lineup because there is a lot of great things we love about the Yamaha Wolverines. Below is what you need to know.

Here we are diving headfirst into the 2023 Ranger family lineup trying to find out exactly what is new along with what has been updated or changes that have been made. There are no new Ranger models for 2023, but there are a handful of updates/upgrades in features to the current models. Starting with the flagship Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar Trail Boss & Crew, a rear LED work light and 12V power port are now installed in the cargo bed. In the cab there are now overhead switches for additional lighting and accessory options. These two items can be purchased as an accessory for all other Ranger XP 1000 and Ranger 1000 customers. Ranger Premium trim levels receive LED headlights, and an in-dash USB charging port. Lastly, the 2023 Ranger XP 1000 & Crew and Ranger XP Kinetic come complete with the new RIDE COMMAND+ technology adding features like Find My Vehicle and Bump to locate and monitor when your Ranger moves (more later on this). It is safe to say the biggest updates to the Ranger lineup is on the technology end with RIDE COMMAND+. Here is what you need to know.

What You Need To Know

• Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar Trail Boss & Crew models receive a cargo bed light and 12V cargo bed power port. Both can be added to other Ranger XP 1000 models as an accessory.
• Ranger Models in Premium trim receive an in-dash USB charging port and LED headlights. This includes Ranger SP 570 Premium, Ranger XP 1000 Premium, Ranger 1000 Premium, Ranger NorthStar with corresponding Crew models. 
• RIDE COMMAND+ is available on the Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar & Crew along with the Ranger XP Kinetic. This over-the-air service is an addon to 2023 RIDE COMMAND vehicles which allows you to locate your vehicle, with the Bump feature know when it moves, and generate reports on rides such as logged miles, waypoints, and elevation changes. It will be offered as a service for $99 a year.

Ranger Highlights

• 4 Engines-

Can-Am’s Defender family lineup grows a little bigger (yet again) with the 2023 models. Included in the 2023 Can-Am Defender models is the addition of a Defender and Defender MAX X mr model offering with half doors along with the base Defender and Defender MAX X mr models without half doors. These half doors are also available as an accessory with color accent panels (required but sold separately) that match Defender color options for a great look. 

DPS CAB, Limited, Lone Star, and X mr packages come with an improved suspension design for 2023. These improvements include a new sway bar design with increased diameter, thicker and enclosed upper a-arms, new shock calibration, increased travel from 10” to 12”, and improved overall robustness. These changes allow for up to 30” tires. Speaking of 30” tires, all Defender Limited HD10 and Lone Star HD10 models get 30” tires from the factory. 

What You Need To Know

• New Defender & Defender MAX X mr with Half Door models
• Improved suspension design on DPS CAB, Limited, Lone Star, & X mr packages with increased strength and travel.
• New Desert Tan & Timeless Black color on the Defender Limited HD10

Defender Highlights

• 3 Engines- HD7 Single-Cylinder 52 hp, HD9 V-Twin 65 hp, HD10 V-Twin 82 hp
• Suspension Travel- 10-12 inches
• Ground Clearance- 11-15 inches

Defender Limited in Desert Tan & Timel

What might have changed when it comes to the 2023 Can-Am Commander models? Yes, that seems to be the question many of us have asked with the release of the 2023 Can-Am Off Road models. Well, why wait to tell you that other than a change in the Commander XT-P color scheme, there are no updates to the Commander lineup. Yep, that is the scoop. There are the same 700 and 1000R engine choices available along with the same models as 2022 with the same capabilities. The good news is that the Commander is a very capable side-by-side with lots of great features. Here is what you want to know.