2019 ATV BUYERS GUIDE: UNDER 12K!

2019 ATV BUYERS GUIDE: UNDER 12K!

CAN-AM RENEGADE 1000R/850/570

The Renegade gained some upgrades for 2019. The A-arms have been widened by an inch with over an inch more of ground clearance. The rear was widened as well. An all-new front sway bar was installed and a redesigned rear sway bar. The Renegade comes in 1000R, 850 and 570 displacement options.

Engine type Liquid-cooled, V-twin, SOHC
4-stroke
Displacement 976cc/854cc/570cc
Transmission CVT w/ reverse
Final drive Shaft
Fuel capacity 5.4 gal.
Wheelbase 51.0”
Length/width/height 86.0”/48.0”/49.0”
Ground clearance 10.5.0”
Claimed wet weight 710 lb.
Suspension/wheel travel:
Front Dual A-arm/9.2”
Rear IRS/9.9”
Tires: f/r 25×8-12/25×10-12
Retail price $11,249/$10,199/$8,349

CAN-AM OUTLANDER X MR 570

Can-Am’s Outlander X mr 570 keeps the 570cc, liquid-cooled engine cool by locating the radiator where the front rack would go. This hides it from mud. Twenty-eight-inch ITP Mega Mayhem tires and a rugged front bumper come standard. Sunburst Yellow is the only color option.

Engine type Liquid-cooled, SOHC, V-twin,
4-stroke
Displacement 570cc
Transmission CVT w/ reverse
Final drive Shaft
Fuel capacity 5.4 gal
Wheelbase 51.0”
Length/width/height 83.0”/46.0”/49.0”
Ground clearance 11.7”
Claimed wet weight 843 lb.
Suspension/wheel travel:
Front Dual A-arm/9.0”
Rear IRS/8.8”
Tires: f/r 28×8-12/28×10-12
Retail price $8,699

2019 ATV BUYERS GUIDE: UNDER 12K!

TEXTRON ALTERRA MUDPRO 700 LIMITED

Textron’s takeover of Arctic Cat has proven very beneficial for their UTV line and the ATV line is growing. The MudPro 700 transfers over from 2018 in a blue and green color scheme. Snorkels, heavy-duty bumpers, a winch and more are included. Maxxis Zilla tires are mounted on beadlock wheels.

Engine type Liquid-cooled, SOHC, 4-stroke
Displacement 695cc
Transmission CVT w/ reverse
Final drive Shaft
Fuel capacity 5.7 gal.
Wheelbase 50.0”
Length/width/height 86.5”/47.5”/51.8”
Ground clearance 14.0”
Claimed wet weight 851lb.
Suspension/wheel travel:
Front Dual A-arm/10.0”
Rear IRS/10.0”
Tires: f/r 28×9-14/28×11-14
Retail price $9,999

YAMAHA YFZ450R/SE
The YFZ450R remains the only major-manufacturer sport 450 on the market. There were no upgrades for 2019. The engine is a powerful, fuel-injected four-stroke. Travel is 9.8 inches in front and 10 inches in the rear. The Special Edition gets GYTR parts and comes in two different color schemes.

Engine type Liquid-cooled, DOHC 4-stroke
Displacement 449cc
Transmission 5-speed
Final drive Chain
Fuel capacity 2.6 gal.
Wheelbase 50.0”
Length/width/height 70.7”/48.8”/41.9”
Ground clearance 4.5”
Claimed wet weight 405 lb.
Suspension/wheel travel:
Front Dual A-arm/ 9.8”
Rear Single shock/11.0”
Tires: f/r 21×7-10/20×10-9
Retail price $8,999/$9,399

YAMAHA RAPTOR 700

Yamaha’s Raptor 700 has a thrilling 686cc big bore engine. It is the last remaining straight-axle, big bore sport quad. The 700R comes with adjustable piggyback reservoir shocks and a blue color scheme. The Special Edition comes with GYTR accessories and either a red or grey and white scheme.

Engine type Liquid-cooled, SOHC 4-stroke
Displacement 686cc
Transmission 5-speed w/ reverse
Final drive Chain
Fuel capacity 2.9 gal.
Wheelbase 50.4”
Length/width/height 72.6”/46.1”/44.5”
Ground clearance 4.4”
Claimed wet weight 422 lb.
Suspension/wheel travel:
Front Dual A-arm/9.1”
Rear Single shock/10.1”
Tires: f/r 21×7-10/20×10-9
Retail price $7,999/$9,199

2019 ATV BUYERS GUIDE: UNDER 12K!

CAN-AM OUTLANDER XT 570

The Outlander XT 570 comes standard with some good extras. The steering is upgraded to Can-Am’s Tri-Mode Dynamic Power Steering, 12-inch cast-aluminum wheels with 25-inch tires, heavy-duty front and rear bumpers, and a Warn winch with a roller fairlead and handguards come standard. An Intense Red or Hyper Silver are you color options for 2019.

Engine type Liquid-cooled, SOHC, V-twin 4-stroke
Displacement 570cc
Transmission CVT w/ reverse
Final drive Shaft
Fuel capacity 5.4 gal
Wheelbase 51.0”
Length/width/height 83.0”/46.0”/49.0”
Ground clearance 10.5”
Claimed wet weight 704 lb.
Suspension/wheel travel:
Front Dual A-arm/9.0”
Rear IRS/8.8”
Tires: f/r 25×8-12/25×10-12
Retail price $8,799

CAN-AM OUTLANDER MOSSY OAK HUNTING EDITION 570/450

This machine comes with what a hunter needs out of a small-bore machine. The engines are liquid-cooled and fuel-injected. They are paired to an automatic CV-style transmission. Twelve-inch cast-aluminum wheels with 26-inch Carlisle ACT HD tires come standard along with aluminum skid plates, a Warn winch, heavy-duty front and rear bumpers, a Kolpin 6.0 Impact gun boot, and gear grips.

Engine type Liquid-cooled, SOHC, V-twin, 4-stroke
Displacement 570cc
Transmission CVT w/ reverse
Final drive Shaft
Fuel capacity 5.4 gal
Wheelbase 51.0”
Length/width/height 83.0”/46.0”/49.0”
Ground clearance 10.5”
Claimed wet weight 708 lb.
Suspension/wheel travel:
Front Dual A-arm/9.0”
Rear IRS/8.8”
Tires: f/r 26×8-12/26×10-12
Retail price $9,799/$8,999

CAN-AM OUTLANDER 850/650

The Outlander 650 and 850 have dual-A-arm front suspension and torsional trailing arm IRS that help provide a smooth and controllable ride. They also gained the improved suspension package for 2019. These machines are great for recreational or utility usage. Towing capacity is at a substantial 1650 pounds with a total rack capacity of 300 pounds.

Engine type Liquid-cooled, SOHC, 4-stroke V-twin
Displacement 650cc
Transmission CVT w/ reverse
Final drive Shaft
Fuel capacity 4.3 gal.
Wheelbase 51.0”
Length/width/height 86.0”/48.0”/49.5”
Ground clearance 11.0”
Claimed wet weight 749 lb.
Suspension/wheel travel:
Front Dual A-arm/9.2”
Rear IRS/9.9”
Tires: f/r 26×8-12/26×10-12
Retail price $8,999/$8,399

2019 ATV BUYERS GUIDE: UNDER 12K!

CAN-AM RENEGADE X MR 570

Can-Am helps keep the industry healthy by providing terrain-specific machines. The X mr 570 comes with 28-inch ITP Mega Mayhem tires for clawing through deep mud. Tri-mode Dynamic Power Steering comes standard, and Fox HPG shocks help the X mr 570 perform well. The X mr line also has new suspension for this model year.

Engine type Liquid-cooled, SOHC, V-twin,
4-stroke
Displacement 570cc
Transmission CVT w/ reverse
Final drive Shaft
Fuel capacity 5.4 gal
Wheelbase 51.0”
Length/width/height 83.0”/50.0”/56.0”
Ground clearance 12.0”
Claimed wet weight 852 lb.
Suspension/wheel travel:
Front Dual A-arm/9.2”
Rear IRS/9.9”
Tires: f/r 28×8-12/28×10-12
Retail price $10,899

POLARIS SCRAMBLER XP 1000/850

The Polaris Scrambler is considered to be a new-age sport ATV. The XP 1000’s 952cc, liquid-cooled, EFI, twin, four-stroke engine makes 90 horsepower, and the similar 850cc twin makes 78 ponies. 14-inch aluminum wheels, electronic power steering and bumpers come standard on these quads.

Engine type Liquid-cooled, SOHC, 4-strokeTwin
Displacement 952cc/850cc
Transmission CVT w/ reverse
Final drive Shaft
Fuel capacity 5.3 gal.
Wheelbase 53.0”
Length/width/height 83.3”/47.6”/50.8”
Ground clearance 12.0”
Claimed wet weight 759 lb.
Suspension/wheel travel:
Front Dual A-arm/9.0”
Rear IRS/10.3”
Tires: f/r 26×8-14/26×10-14
Retail price $13,299/$9,799

2019 ATV BUYERS GUIDE: UNDER 12K!

POLARIS SPORTSMAN XP 1000/850 HIGH LIFTER EDITION

Polaris teamed with High Lifter on these two full-on deep mud divers. They both have lower gearing, snorkel kits and front- rack-relocated radiators to reduce debris getting lodged in them to keep engine temps down. The XP 1000 has front and rear bumpers, high-clearance suspension and a winch.

Engine type Liquid-cooled, SOHC, V-twin, 4-stroke
Displacement 952cc/850cc
Transmission CVT w/ reverse
Final drive Shaft
Fuel capacity 5.3 gal
Wheelbase 53.0”
Length/width/height 88.0”/49.0”/52.0”
Ground clearance 13.5”
Claimed wet weight 974 lb.
Suspension/wheel travel:
Front Dual A-arm/7.4”
Rear Dual A-arm/6.7”
Tires: f/r 29.5×9.5-14/29.5×9.5-14
Retail price $13,299/$10,099

CAN-AM OUTLANDER DPS 1000R/850/650

When you upgrade to the DPS version of the Can-Am Outlander, you can choose between the 91 horsepower 1000r, 78 horsepower 850 or 62 horsepower 650 Rotax engines. Can-Am’s Tri-Mode DPS allows changing the steering system’s input on the fly. You can get an XT version with HD bumpers with new steel ends, a winch and handguards.

Engine type Liquid-cooled, SOHC, V-twin 4-stroke
Displacement 976cc/854cc/650cc
Transmission CVT w/ reverse
Final drive Shaft
Fuel capacity 5.4 gal.
Wheelbase 51.0”
Length/width/height 86.0”/48.0”/49.5”
Ground clearance 11.0”
Claimed wet weight 749 lb.
Suspension/wheel travel:
Front Dual A-arm/9.2”
Rear IRS/9.9”
Tires: f/r 26×8-12, 26×10-12
Retail price $11,699/$9,899/$9,299

CAN-AM OUTLANDER NORTH EDITION (850/650)

The Outlander North Edition is designed for dwindling temperatures where snow is a constant. The Can-Am has heated grips, a large windscreen with handguards, 14-inch aluminum wheels wrapped with ITP tires and mud guards on the fenders. There are two engine options650 or 850cc liquid-cooled and fuel-injected four-strokes. The color option remains white for 2019.

Engine type Liquid-cooled, SOHC, V-twin, 4-stroke
Displacement 854cc/650cc
Transmission CVT w/ reverse
Final drive Shaft
Fuel capacity 5.4 gal.
Wheelbase 51.0”
Length/width/height 86.0”/48.0”/61.4”
Ground clearance 11.0”
Claimed wet weight 800 lb.
Suspension/wheel travel:
Front Dual A-arm/9.2”
Rear IRS/9.9”
Tires: f/r 26×8-14/26×10-14
Retail price $10,899/$10,299

2019 ATV BUYERS GUIDE: UNDER 12K!

HONDA FOURTRAX FOREMAN RUBICON 4X4

The Foreman Rubicon holds the same 475cc engine as the base Foreman, but it comes with independent rear suspension as a standard feature. The 4×4 system has a front-locking differential at the push of a button. You can upgrade to an auto dual-clutch transmission and electronic power steering. The Deluxe model can be purchase in Phantom Camo.

Engine type Liquid-cooled, OHV, 4-stroke
Displacement 475cc
Transmission Automatic/push-button w/ Reverse
Final drive Shaft
Fuel capacity 4.0 gal.
Wheelbase 50.6”
Length/width/height 83.0”/46.8”/46.4”
Ground clearance 7.5”
Claimed wet weight 661 lb.
Suspension/wheel travel:
Front Dual A-arm/6.7”
Rear Straight-axle, 2-shock/6.7”
Tires: f/r 25×8-12/25×10-12
Retail price $8,599–$9,799

HONDA FOURTRAX RINCON

Honda’s Rincon is their old dog that still has some pretty good tricks. We do believe this long-selling big bore needs some upgrading, like EPS and the ability to tow. It is, however, a very capable trail quad with a healthy 4×4 system. The transmission can be switched from a three-speed auto or shifted electronically.

Engine type Liquid-cooled, OHV, 4-stroke
Displacement 675cc
Transmission 3-speed automatic or electronic manual
Final drive Shaft
Fuel capacity 4.3 gal
Wheelbase 50.8”
Length/width/height 83.2”/46.8”/47.5”
Ground clearance 10.0”
Claimed wet weight 648 l
Suspension/wheel travel:
Front Dual A-arm/ 6.9”
Rear IRS/8.0”
Tires: f/r 25×8-12/25×10-12
Retail price $9,399

KAWASAKI BRUTE FORCE 750i

The Brute Force 750 4x4i is Kawasaki’s big-bore ATV that comes in three model choices. There are three models: base, the electronic power steering model or the EPS Camo model. These machines have a 749cc, EFI, V-twin, four-stroke engine with an auto CVT. There is independent suspension on the front and rear for a smooth ride.

Engine type Liquid-cooled, SOHC, 4-stroke V-twin
Displacement 749cc
Transmission CVT w/ reverse
Final drive Shaft
Fuel capacity 5.0 gal.
Wheelbase 50.6”
Length/width/height 86.4”/45.9”/48.5”
Ground clearance 9.7”
Claimed wet weight 653 lb.
Suspension/wheel travel:
Front Dual A-arm/6.7”
Rear IRS/7.9”
Tires: f/r 25×8-12, 25×10-12
Retail price $8,999–$10,599

POLARIS SPORTSMAN 850/850 SP

The Sportsman 850 and 850 SP provide a lot of power and performance in a 4×4. The engine is a 78-horsepower single-cylinder that is fuel-injected and mated to a CV-style transmission. The suspension on both versions utilizes high-clearance arched A-arms on the front and rear. You can upgrade to three different SP versions, one being a camouflage-colored machine.

Engine type Liquid-cooled, SOHC, 4-stroke twin cylinder
Displacement 850cc
Transmission CVT w/ reverse
Final drive Shaft
Fuel capacity 5.3/4.5 gal.
Wheelbase 53.0”
Length/width/height 83.3”/47.6”/50.8”
Ground clearance 12.0”
Claimed wet weight 773 lb./786 lb.
Suspension/wheel travel:
Front Dual A-arm/9.0”
Rear IRS/10.3”
Tires: f/r 26×8-14, 26×10-14
Retail price $8,899/$10,399

POLARIS SPORTSMAN XP 1000

If you are feeling a little slow in life, the Sportsman’s hearty XP 1000 engine will easily help you pick up the pace. The engine has three power modes to go from easy utility power to a punch of performance in its highest mode. The LE version comes with a front bumper and a 3500-pound Polaris winch. EPS comes standard.

Engine type Liquid-cooled SOHC, twin cylinder
Displacement 952cc
Transmission CVT w/ reverse
Final drive Shaft
Fuel capacity 5.3 gal
Wheelbase 53.0”
Length/width/height 83.3”/47.6”/50.8”
Ground clearance 11.5”
Claimed wet weight 822 lb.
Suspension/wheel travel:
Front Dual A-arm/9.0”
Rear Dual A-arm/10.3”
Tires: f/r 26×8-14/26×11-14
Retail price $11,999–$12,799

2019 ATV BUYERS GUIDE: UNDER 12K!

SUZUKI KINGQUAD 750AXi

The 2019 KingQuad 750AXi shares all the new qualities of the all-new 500AXi, except a larger engine rests in the frame. The fuel-injection system on the 722cc, four-stroke twin-cylinder engine has been revised to release smoother power. There are four editions of this model, including an EPS, Camo, SE and SE+ models. The SE versions come with aluminum wheels.

Engine type Liquid-cooled, SOHC, 4-stroke twin
Displacement 722cc
Transmission CVT w/ reverse
Final drive Shaft
Fuel capacity 4.6 gal.
Wheelbase 50.6”
Length/width/height 84.6”/47.8”/50.6”
Ground clearance 10.2”
Claimed wet weight 706 lb.
Suspension/wheel travel:
Front Dual A-arm/N/A
Rear IRS/N/A
Tires: f/r 25×8-12/25×10-12
Retail price $8,799–$10,299

TEXTRON TBX 700

The TBX 700 is a utility ATV with a rear cargo bed that can hold 300 pounds and has a dump function. It is powered by a 695cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder motor with electronic fuel injection. It’s towing capacity is 1050 pounds through a standard 2-inch rear receiver. Electron power steering comes equipped on the TBX.

Engine type Liquid-cooled, SOHC, 4-stroke
Displacement 695cc
Transmission CVT w/ reverse
Final drive Shaft
Fuel capacity 5.8 gal.
Wheelbase 58.0”
Length/width/height 98.0”/47.5”/48.0”
Ground clearance 11.0”
Claimed wet weight 788 lb.
Suspension/wheel travel:
Front Dual A-arm/10.0”
Rear IRS/10.0”
Tires: f/r 25×8-12/25×10-12
Retail price $9,999

YAMAHA GRIZZLY 700

The Grizzly line is the most powerful and sporty 4×4 ATV on Yamaha’s 2019 lineup. All Grizzlies come with electronic power steering and a front-locking differential in the 4×4 system. The engine is a 686cc, liquid-cooled four-stroke that is mated to an automatic CV-style transmission. It is clutched for sport performance.

Engine type Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-stroke
Displacement 708cc
Transmission CVT w/ reverse
Final drive Shaft
Fuel capacity 4.7 gal.
Wheelbase 49.2”
Length/width/height 81.5”/48.4”/49.3”
Ground clearance 11.3”
Claimed wet weight 679 lb.
Suspension/wheel travel:
Front Dual A-arm/7.6”
Rear Dual A-arm/9.1”
Tires: f/r 26×8-12/26×10-12
Retail price $9,899–$10,499

For More Info Check Out These Contacts:
Apex: www.apexatv.com, (480) 507-5050
Argo: www.argoxtv.com
Can-Am: www.can-am.brp.com, (715) 848-4957
CFMoto: www.cfmotousa.com, (888) 823-6686
Hisun: www.hisunmotors.com, (972) 446-0760
Honda: www.powersports.honda.com, (310) 783-2000
Kawasaki: www.kawasaki.com, (949) 770-0400
Kymco: www.kymcousa.com, (864) 327-4744
Odes: www.odesindustries.com
Polaris: www.polarisindustries.com, (888) 704-5290
Suzuki: www.suzuki-cycles.com, (714) 996-7040
Textron: www.textronoffroad.com, (800) 774-3946
Yamaha: www.yamahamotorsports.com, (714) 761-7300

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