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August 2026
Aug 12, 2026Model Year Reveal
CFMoto reveals its 2027 lineup: a 154 hp turbocharged XFORCE, lower-priced UFORCE U10 models, and a new CFORCE ATV family
CFMoto’s 2027 U.S. model pages are live: the all-new XFORCE X10 and X10-4 adventure side-by-sides lead the range with a 154 hp turbocharged triple (pricing not yet published — CFMoto lists it as "Coming Soon"), a three-seat UFORCE U10 EPS arrives from $14,499 with a six-seat XL from $16,499, and the CFORCE ATV line is restructured around new C4, C5, and C6 models.
Honda’s first fully enclosed side-by-side, the Pioneer 1000 Elite, arrives late 2026
A factory-enclosed cab with heating and air conditioning is new territory for Honda’s UTV lineup. Pricing is not yet published — Honda’s own page lists MSRP as TBD.
Kawasaki’s 2027 lineup: narrower Teryx KRX TR trail models, a lifted Ridge mud package, and a $39,999 Ridge flagship
Two new 64-inch-class KRX trail models arrive $1,000 below their standard-width counterparts, the Ridge gains its first factory mud package (Lifted Edition, from $25,999) plus a Crew Platinum Sport HVAC flagship, and the MULE utility line largely carries over.
Kawasaki adds a two-seat Teryx H2: 250 hp, supercharged, $32,899
The supercharged H2 family gains a two-seat sport model alongside the existing four- and five-seat versions — at a starting price $4,300 below the Teryx4 H2.
Future Yamaha side-by-sides will be built by an outside manufacturing partner. Yamaha is not exiting the segment — current models remain on sale, and parts and service continue.
Arctic Cat’s 2027 lineup: a youth ATV and mid-size Prowler arrive; the Wildcat XX quietly departs
The new Alterra 110 ($3,399) and Prowler 500 ($10,799) join the range, the full-size Prowler becomes the Prowler 800, and three models — Wildcat XX, Bearcat 600 EPS, and Alterra 90 — are absent from the 2027 lineup.
Polaris reveals its 2027 lineup: 275 hp RZR flagship, a $6,999 Sportsman, and a longer standard warranty
Announced August 3: the turbocharged RZR Pro R Boost, a value-priced Sportsman 500, the 570 name retired into a new 600 family — and the factory warranty doubles to 12 months on non-youth models.
A June recall covering about 3,585 supercharged Teryx4 H2 and Teryx5 H2 models (clutch failure hazard, 19 incidents, no injuries) has a free dealer repair — replacement clutch sheave, cover guard, and ECU update.
BRP reinstates the financial guidance it suspended over U.S. tariffs
In its May 28 quarterly results, Can-Am’s parent issued a revised fiscal-2027 outlook — revenue of CA$9.1–9.4 billion, incorporating tariff costs net of mitigation measures — ending the guidance suspension announced in April, when it pegged the potential tariff impact at more than $500 million.
Can-Am Outlander Pro speed-limiter recall: free dealer software fix for about 2,820 ATVs
A May recall covers about 2,820 Outlander Pro and Max Pro models (model years 2023–2026) whose Speed Limiter Mode can malfunction and cause unexpected acceleration; one incident is reported. The remedy is a free dealer software update — CPSC advises not using Speed Limiter Mode until it is installed.
BRP suspends financial guidance over new U.S. tariffs; expect it to shape 2027 Can-Am pricing
An April tariff action placed a 25% duty on the full value of most imported off-road vehicles. BRP — Can-Am’s parent — estimates an impact above $500 million before mitigation, per its SEC filing.
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