On The Trail

Ranger XP Kinetic Premium

$24,999

Icy White Pearl

RANGER XP Kinetic provides the power to do more with uncompromised capability, unrivaled durability, and the refined performance of an all-electric powertrain.

What You Want To Know

• 110 Horsepower Internal Permanent Magnet AC Motor
• 140 LB Torque
• 45 Mile Range
• 14" Ground Clearance
• 2500LB Towing
• 10" Front & Rear Travel

Package Includes

• 14.9 kWh Lithium-Ion Battery with up to 45 Miles Estimate Range
• Factory-Installed 3 kW On-Board Charger
• 29" Pro Armor X-Terrain Tires and 14" Wheels
• 14” Ground Clearance
• LED Headlights and charge indicating center accent light
• Full-Coverage Front Bumper with integrated winch and plow mounts
• Full-Body Skid Plate
• 12v Cargo Box Power Port with integrated dash switch

Features

Join me in a dreaming moment here and envision this – you’re cruising down backroads caked in red dirt (does Brooks & Dunns “Red Dirt Road” song come to mind here?). You’ve got the tunes on low, your road trip buddy is next to you, some delicious chips and snacks are scattered between you, and wild horses are cruising right next to your vehicle. There is literally NO ONE around for miles, it’s just you, your significant other, your truck and wild horses…. Come out of your dream state now, my friends. Now that is what Utah backroad cruising is all about.

The backroads of central and southern Utah provide a great place to get that “lost” feeling as the long stretches of asphalt wind through small towns, past unnamed trails, and through seemingly endless farms. 

This past spring, we ditched our desks and computers for adventure. The itch was back, and we were ready to scratch it. We packed as much gear as we could into our Toyota 4Runner TRD PRO and made our way through those Utah backroads. We started in the “main” city of Moab then ventured onto some not-so-main highways, such as Highway 24, Highway 12, the ever-popular Highway 89, and, finally, Highway 9 through Zion National Park area. Each road has its twists and turns that make it special, and the endless stretches of highway beg you to stop for a minute (or an hour) to enjoy the beautiful red-rock scenery around you.

A Utah road trip is one of those bucket list things you need to do at least once in your lifetime. For every place we stopped along this route, there are thousands more epic adventures to enjoy in this area. Take an open mind with you, and don’t hesitate to “take the long way home”... Also, plan on purchasing an $80 National Park Pass that will allow you to get into the Nationa

At the far North end of the Grand Canyon, at the place where an unassuming dirt runway and long winding dirt road collide, lies the gateway to an ATV and UTV riders’s dream of adventure and exploration, and views that burn in one’s mind for a lifetime. This place is the land of rugged terrain, vast canyons, raging rivers, and the place outlaws ran for solace from “the law”. This place embodies everything the American West stands for, and to this day appeals to those wishing to experience the adventure and excitement offered by the Old West. This is the Arizona strip and this gateway is named the Bar 10 Ranch.

About Bar 10 Ranch

Bar 10 Ranch was founded in the early 1970’s by retired electrician turned cowboy Tony Heaton. He and his wife Ruby, bought small ranches until they acquired just over 10,000 deeded acres with another 200,000 acres of grazing rights on BLM and Arizona State lands. The Bar 10 not only continues to thrive as a working cattle ranch but also as a place to experience the adventure of old west, whether it be on ATVs or other vehicles, white water rafting, or horseback riding, or just a place to get away from everything (and I mean everything) of the modern day! The Heaton family continues to own the ranch, with Gavin and Kelly Heaton and their families taking the “reins” of the day to day work of running the Bar 10 Ranch. One thing you can expect from each and every encounter had at the Bar 10 Ranch is warm friendly hospitality from the Heaton family that sticks with you long after you leave. 

Experiencing the Ranch

There are so many things the rustic and remote Bar 10 Ranch has to offer, with ATV & UTV riding just the tip of the enormous iceberg. Start with the ranch lodge offering comfortable accommodations, down home old west

In February of 2022 a new undisputed most powerful side-by-side was crowned with the introduction of the Polaris Pro R. At 225 horsepower, 2.0 liter 4-cylinder engine, 24.5-inches of travel, FOX LIVE VALVE shocks, and all kinds of durablilty and technology this RZR is THE beast. If you want the fastest, most capable, and priciest sport side-by-side on the planet then this is your RZR. That said, how is it really, and how does this RZR really perform? Is it worth all the hype? Our friend Luke Lester over at Dirt Trax TV take us down through what it is like to drive this incredible side-by-side, and how it really performs. 

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

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