2027 Polaris RZR Pro R Boost First Drive Review
October 6, 2026
Our limited Sand Hollow first drive revealed strong, controllable torque, less noise and greatly reduced cab heat in the 275-horsepower Pro R Boost.
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Our limited Sand Hollow first drive revealed strong, controllable torque, less noise and greatly reduced cab heat in the 275-horsepower Pro R Boost.
We tested the 2026 Polaris RZR Pro R Ultra’s DYNAMIX DVS active sway bar links in the rocks and compared Active and Locked modes over rough terrain.
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After years of mowing fields, thick meadow grass, wet vegetation, blackberry bushes and pond banks, here is how our 57-inch Kunz AcrEase rough-cut mower has performed behind eight different utility UTVs.
Improve the ride and performance of your CFMOTO ZFORCE Z10 with Shock Therapy’s complete suspension guide. Learn the recommended STS Tune, plus Dual-Rate Springs, Limit Straps, Ride Improvement System, Sway Bar Links, and Radius Rod upgrades.
A late-season fall-color ride near Duck Creek Village with Cedar Suspension Co. and its Can-Am Defender HD11, equipped with CSC mid-travel suspension and SDi shocks.
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Robby Gordon walks us through three new 2027 Speed UTV special editions built for rock crawling, dune riding and off-road racing.
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The 1,000cc UTV definition created in 2008 still affects California helmet laws, modern vehicles such as the RZR Pro R and Segway Super Villain, and today’s UTV racing classes.
Compare Baja Designs XL Sport, XL Pro, XL80 and XL Racer lights, learn where the moto-only XL40 fits, and choose a lighting setup for your UTV.
Three levels of Shock Therapy FOX shock upgrades for the Can-Am Defender HD11: QS3, 2.5-inch RC2 and RC2 with QSE, for stock or mid-travel suspension.
The new System 3 SB-10 beadlock wheel is now available through Western Powersports dealers nationwide in 15×7 and 15×9 sizes and two finishes.
XTC’s X-LITE Chase Light Bar combines running, brake, turn, reverse, and amber dust-light functions with cage or flat-mount options.
Moto Expo combines CSC mid-travel suspension, SDi springs, SuperATV Rhino 2.0 axles, and DRT accessories in this 2026 Polaris XPEDITION ADV 5 build.
D&P Performance transforms a 2027 Can-Am Defender HD11 with neon paint by Jarred Larsen, HCR mid-travel suspension, SDi shocks and 35-inch Cliffhanger tires.
Dirt Direct Offroad’s Polaris RZR Pro R combines a D&M Racing turbo kit rated at 410 wheel horsepower with Lamborghini orange paint, custom lighting, forged carbon details and a dedicated dune setup.
The UTV Source Copperhead Kawasaki RIDGE Crew combines new DRT cargo and protection products with SuperATV portals and axles, MRT Whiskey Runner tires, XTC lighting, an ICECO powered cooler and solar-supported auxiliary power.
Braden Dalton topped the 2026 Maxxis Roxxzilla UTV Shootout podium at Sand Hollow. Watch our Trail Hero highlights and Shorts featuring all three finishers.
Early UTV short-course racing was defined by heavily modified Kawasaki Teryx teams battling RJ Anderson’s Polaris RZR. Explore the history of CORR, LOORRS, big-power V-twins and a formative era of side-by-side racing.
Wayne Matlock won the 2026 SCORE Baja 400 UTV Overall and Pro UTV Open in his Polaris RZR Pro R Factory, earning the $50,000 Polaris SCORE Challenge prize.
The 1,000cc UTV definition created in 2008 still affects California helmet laws, modern vehicles such as the RZR Pro R and Segway Super Villain, and today’s UTV racing classes.
Camp RZR returns to Glamis October 30–31 with Pro R Boost demos, a new factory race vehicle reveal, Glamis 200 racing and Halloween activities.
Braden Dalton topped the 2026 Maxxis Roxxzilla UTV Shootout podium at Sand Hollow. Watch our Trail Hero highlights and Shorts featuring all three finishers.
Explore nearly two decades of UTVGuide.net coverage from the Sand Sports Super Show, including new UTVs, custom builds, performance products and annual show recaps.
Discover why Utah’s Paiute Trail is home to both the Paiute Trail Jamboree and Rocky Mountain ATV Jamboree. Explore 1,500 miles of world-class UTV trails, scenic mountain riding, and trail-friendly towns.
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Discover Utah’s Arapeen Trail System with over 600 miles of scenic UTV trails, cool mountain temperatures, colorful fall foliage, connected trail towns, and unforgettable loop rides near Ephraim.
How West Virginia transformed former coal roads into the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System, creating 1,200+ miles of off-road trails and generating more than $68 million in annual economic impact.
Discover the excitement of Off-Roading to Kelly Point, one of the Grand Canyon’s most remote adventures from St. George.
Yamaha’s Q2 2026 Outdoor Access Initiative grants provide more than $225,000 for OHV trail maintenance, rehabilitation, safety and youth outdoor programs.
The Forest Service is proposing to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule. Here’s what that could mean for OHV access, road reconstruction, wildfire recovery and local forest management.
NOAA’s review of California’s Coastal Management Program gives OHV enthusiasts an opportunity to comment on coastal access, recreation and adaptive management. Quiet Warrior Racing and Friends of Oceano Dunes are encouraging the off-road community to participate before the August 22 deadline.
Don Amador is alerting OHV stakeholders to potential access and route-connectivity impacts from the proposed Ironwood Transmission Line across California’s Imperial Valley.
Find trails for 50-, 60- and 64-inch UTVs, understand Black Hills’ 62-inch limit, and compare current and earlier models with UTVGuide reviews.
BRP’s new patent application uses camera images and machine learning to select sway bar modes. We compare the concept with Polaris/SDi and Kawasaki/FOX systems, and explain why predictive shock control may offer the bigger opportunity.
The 1,000cc UTV definition created in 2008 still affects California helmet laws, modern vehicles such as the RZR Pro R and Segway Super Villain, and today’s UTV racing classes.
In 2008, the Yamaha Rhino aftermarket matured while the Polaris RZR, RZR S and Kawasaki Teryx shifted UTV performance toward more powerful factory-built sport platforms.
