24 • March 2025 • Powersports Business

Polaris Off Road has announced the availability of the RZR Pro R Factory – a raceready platform developed by the RZR Racing division . As the only OEM-produced raceprepared UTV , the RZR Pro R Factory most recently won the SSV class at the 2025 Dakar Rally for the second consecutive year and dominated the SCORE Pro UTV Open class with back-to-back championships . This machine is now available for purchase in limited quantities , with only 30 units being offered in 2025 .

Polaris will produce the RZR Pro R Factory units in partnership with Scanlon Clarke Industries ( SCi ), leveraging years of collaboration with the RZR Factory Racing team . SCi will manage all sales and postsale support , including technical assistance and parts supply , ensuring racers have the necessary resources to maintain peak performance and reliability in the most demanding conditions .

“ The RZR Pro R Factory represents the pinnacle of Polaris ’ off-road innovation , offering off-road racers and teams a unique opportunity to own a purpose-built machine designed to win ,” says Reid Wilson , president of Polaris Off Road . “ Since its debut , we ’ ve received incredible interest and demand for the vehicle from other teams , fueled by its unmatched track record . By making this vehicle available , we ’ re empowering more teams to elevate competition and set a new standard for off-road racing , further reinforcing Polaris ’ leadership in the industry .”

Engineered by the RZR Racing division , its core is an optional 255−horsepower , racetuned ProStar Fury HO 2.0 engine paired with a rear-mounted radiator , integrated transmission oil cooler , and dual 500w fans to maintain peak performance under extreme conditions . Race-spec MaxLink suspension , FOX Live Valve X2 shocks , and a DYNA MIX DV semi-active system ensure precise

The RZR Pro R Factory touts race-winning performance , desert-racing design , and race-optimized technology , making it the ultimate machine for hardcore off-road racers . Photo courtesy of Polaris

control , while Alcon brakes with adjustable in-cab bias deliver the stopping power . Meanwhile , 35� BFGoodrich KR2 tires and Method 407 bead-grip wheels provide durability and traction across demanding terrain .

The RZR Pro R Factory features a onepiece high-strength steel chassis for lightweight durability to withstand the most grueling races worldwide , complemented by carbon fiber body panels and components that optimize the power-to-weight ratio . A 130−L fuel cell with a dry break also allows extended range and quick refueling , while carbon Kevlar Sparco seats and an integrated steering wheel provides comfort . With streamlined spare tire and tool storage , the RZR Pro R Factory helps minimize downtime during competition .

Advanced race-ready technology further sets the RZR Pro R Factory apart . A MoTeC system offers real-time control and performance data logging , while the race-tuned DYNAMIX DV suspension with Baja Mode delivers bump absorption and handling . Finally , military-spec wiring and a lightweight lithium battery enhance the integration of accessories . The RZR Pro R Factory will have a starting MSRP of $ 139,999 .

Can-Am made history at the 2025 King of the Hammers in Johnson Valley , California , as Kyle Chaney became the first driver to win the 4400 Unlimited class in a modified UTV . Chaney and his co-driver , Terry Madden , navigated the treacherous terrain in their Can-Am Maverick R , crossing the finish line more than 30 minutes ahead of their closest competitor . This is a milestone win in Can-Am ’ s history , as the 4400 Unlimited class has historically been won only by custom-built trucks and buggies with high-horsepower engines .

“ We are immensely proud of Kyle ’ s achievement and the effort our team put into this race ,” comments Jean-Francois Leclerc , BRP race manager . “ King of the Hammers is unlike any other race with the mix of highspeed desert terrain and technical , rocky canyons . We knew it would be difficult , but we put some of our best racers in the pack to go for the win . To see the Maverick R prevail against vehicles from major automotive manufacturers with three times the horsepower is very gratifying to say the least .”

Considered the crown jewel of the King of the Hammers week of races , the 4400 Unlimited race consisted of three different laps , each presenting its own unique challenge to test the driver ’ s skills and the capabilities of their machines .

Kyle Chaney , Cody Miller and Hunter Miller were the only drivers to contest the 4400 Unlimited race in UTVs . Can-Am partnered with CT Race Worx to modify the Maverick R to meet the specifications of the 4400 Unlimited race . The vehicles maintained the powertrain and geometry of a stock Maverick R , except for the chassis adjustments needed to fit 37−inch tires .

In addition to Chaney ’ s success in the 4400 Unlimited race , Can-Am drivers swept the podium in the Pro Mod class of the UTV Hammers Championship race .

Can-Am made history at the 2025 King of the Hammers in Johnson Valley , California , as Kyle Chaney became the first driver to win the 4400 Unlimited class in a modified UTV . Photo courtesy of BRP Inc .

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