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8 • July 13, 2014 • Powersports Business NEWS www.PowersportsBusiness.com Taiwanese manufacturer unveils $7,999 UXV 450i at Big Buck GNCC site KYMCO brought the off-road press to its U.S. operations headquarters of Spartanburg-Green- ville, S.C., to show off its 2015 lineup of ATVs and side-by-sides. And as a hole, the enthusiast media once again came away impressed with the offerings. Celebrating its 50th year of manufactur- ing, the lineup of new machines welcomed the media to Big Buck Farm in nearby Union, S.C. In 1997, the sprawling acreage hosted the first Big Buck Grand National Cross Country race. The 18th running of the event occurred earlier this year. In that time span, more than 18,000 riders from all over the world have competed in the Big Buck GNCC.\ The all-new UXV 450i side-by-side checks in with an MSRP of $7,999, and KYMCO unveiled its innovative UXV 500i G side-by- side, which features a built-in 5 kilowatt gen- erator, with full panel GFCI protection that is OSHA and NEC 2011 compliant. It also includes a soft top, full windshield, winch mounting plate, tilting cargo bed and dual beverage holder. It's an ideal machine for those who need power where power is otherwise non-existent. KYMCO also added Electric Power Steering to its MXU 700i and 500i models, an enhance- ment that was welcomed by the riding experts on hand. The Limited Edition models feature the Tai- wanese brand's 50th anniversary logo. The 2015 KYMCO side-by-side models (with pricing) include: UXV 700i LE 50th / UXV 500i LE 50th ($10,699 / $10,199) UXV 700i CAMO / UXV 500i CAMO ($10,499 / $9,999) UXV 500i G ($12,999) UXV 450i LE 50th ($8,699) UXV 450i TURF ($8,499) UXV 450i / UXV 450i CAMO ($7,999 / $8,499) The 2015 KYMCO ATV models (with pricing) include: MXU 700i LE EPS 50TH / MXU 500i LE EPS 50TH ($9,799 / $8,699) MXU 700i EPS CAMO / MXU 500i EPS CAMO ($9,399 / $8,299) MXU 700i CAMO / MXU 500i CAMO ($8,799 / $7,699) MXU 450i LE ($6,699) MXU 450i CAMO ($6,399) MONGOOSE 90S / MONGOOSE 70S ($2,499 / $2,199) TURF SERIES UPGRADES The KYMCO UXV TURF Series side-by-sides come loaded with all the features of the KYM- CO's Recreational Series side-by-sides, includ- ing a flawless automatic CVT transmission that makes them fun and easy to drive. A maintenance-free shaft drive, inde- pendent dual A-arm suspension and hydraulic disc front and rear brakes deliver a smooth, comfortable ride with confident stopping power under any load. Their workhorse 420-pound payload, smooth operating hydraulic dumping cargo bed, standard 2-inch receiver hitch with 1,200-pound towing capacity handles any work needs. Automotive-quality fit and fin- ish include features like a locking glove box, underseat and under hood storage, multi-func- tion digital instrument display, 12V accessory outlet and dual beverage holder. KYMCO TURF Series is the perfect choice for anyone that loves the outdoors or makes a living off the land — from weekend campers, home builders, landscapers and golf course New 450-class side-by-side, ATV EPS from KYMCO See Kymco, Page 10 Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., revealed its new utility side-by-side vehicle at a press event in Austin, Texas. The all-new six-person side-by- side extended cab 2015 Viking VI EPS com- bines Yamaha performance and durability with the comfort and convenience of a Viking. The latest Viking offers maximum headroom, legroom and shoulder room for six occupants. Every Yamaha Viking and Viking VI is being assembled in the U.S. at Yamaha's factory in Newnan, Ga., for worldwide distribution. Similar to the three-seat Viking intro- duced last summer, the new Viking VI is made for tough off-road duty boasting Yama- ha's Ultramatic fully automatic transmis- sion, On-Command four-wheel drive system, Electric Power Steering (EPS) and Yamaha's 700cc-class engine. With 600-pounds haul- ing and 1,500 pounds towing, Viking VI is made to be the toughest, hardest working and most off-road capable six-person side- by-side ever, the company said. "Yamaha's latest all-new side-by-side, the Viking VI, is a comfortable, convenient, tough and off-road capable vehicle, and we expect to see it working ranches and hauling hunters from Texas to California, Oregon to Pennsylvania and everywhere in between," said Steve Nessl, Yamaha's ATV/SxS group marketing manager. "The Viking VI is the natural evolution of a platform and concept that has captured awards, praise and market share since we launched the initial Viking last summer. Yamaha customers are excited and dealers are primed — we're on the gas and expanding our side-by-side line today and for years to come." The Viking VI configuration makes it the most comfortable and convenient six-person side-by-side in the industry, the company said. The Viking VI was designed with more cab room for all occupants than any compet- ing vehicle. CLASS-LEADING COMFORT Built on a new frame, the Viking VI chassis fea- tures six comfortable and secure bucket seats — each with 3-point seat belts and headrests — set within a walk-through cab design. Similar to the original Viking, the middle seats are pur- posefully reclined five degrees providing more shoulder room for all occupants. Dedicated passenger handholds and foot rests add to the comfort and long list of features. Viking operators will appreciate the auto- motive-style driver position with simple and intuitive access to dash-mounted controls, an adjustable driver seat and a full digital dis- play panel with speedometer, odometer, trip meters and fuel level. Conveniences for all occupants include eight cup holders through- out the cab, a sealed storage container under the center front seat, additional storage under the remaining front seats, a large glove box on the front panel, and two DC power out- lets — one in front and another in back. The cab is all wrapped within a ROPS US OSHA/ ISO3471 certified enclosure. Complementing cab comfort is the ride itself, which is smooth and predictable with an extended wheelbase that helps smooth out bumps, optimized all-wheel independent suspension with 8.1 inches of travel to absorb rough terrain, and strong and natural feeling hydraulic disc brakes all around that provide solid and secure stopping power. OFF-ROAD TERRAIN CAPABLE Yamaha gets consistently high marks for its 4x4 vehicles' off-road capabilities and handling in large part to industry-exclusive and leading technologies like Ultramatic transmission, On- Command four-wheel drive and EPS. Yamaha's Ultramatic fully automatic trans- mission incorporates a CVT system with cen- trifugal clutch that has been proven to be the industry's most durable by maintaining con- stant belt tension (no slamming belts or jerky Yamaha targets more utility buyers with Viking VI Travis Hollins, product planning manager; Karl Scott, Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America; Sarah Tway, marketing coordinator; Patrick Biolsi, testing supervisor; Steve Nessl, marketing manager and Van Holmes, public relations got the Viking VI off to an impres- sive start at a press launch in Austin, Texas. The 2015 Yamaha Viking VI configuration makes it the most comfortable and convenient six-person side-by-side in the industry, company officials said. mission incorporates a CVT system with cen- See Viking, Page10 The 2015 UXV 450i 4x4 handled all of the extreme trail challenges presented at the Big Buck GNCC course during the KYMCO press launch.