50" side by side (ROV) width regulation

As has been mentioned, a lot of the nicer ATV trails in Utah have 50 inch restrictions, which is why we decided to stick to the 50 inch model. That said, the bulk of our riding is on trails that you could even take a jeep on. I used to figure at least 1000 bucks worth of damage on any good day of trail riding when I was using jeeps. The same trails with the RZR rarely do any damage other than maybe a cut tire. They also do remarkably well as multipurpose vehicles, be it rock crawling or just blasting through sand dunes, or flying down desert dirt roads.

We are seeing more and more 50" trails around us and the FS plans on changing more to 50" every year. What we have seen this year are trails that are NOT marked 50" at the trail head, but are listed on the motorized trail map as 50" trails and people are being cited with oversized vehicles. If you plan on riding on all 2 track trails that allow motorized vehicles, then IMO, 50" SxS is the only machine to buy. My neighbor down the street, who purchased a Rzr 900 last year is trading it for a Rzr 800 50" this year, because he has been restricted from many trails he wants to ride.

Around us close the only place is Gorman that has resrictions, Spangler Dove Springs, Jawbone are all open on any trail a quad can go on.

Around here "trails" are limited to 50 inches. But there are still plenty of gravel/dirt roads you can drive on.

The Paiute Trail in Utah has a lot of 50" or less and Mammoth has some-
However, in both spots there are literally hundreds if not thousands of miles you can travel over with something wider.

I think you have to ask yourself what type of trails you like to ride and what speed you typically run. If you are more out to enjoy the scenery and get into slower more technical type trails- get a 50" or less UTV. If on the other hand you typically ride hard and fast- you need something wider and with better suspension.

I know there are a few trails up in Big Bear with metal poles set at 50" apart for just this reason. Also was on a trail last weekend in Mammoth with similar restrictions (although the trail was a POS and all whooped out).

It all depends on where you ride and where you plan on riding. Where we live there is only one place that we used to ride at that we cannot anymore. All of the other trips we have planned width restriction has not been an issue. We have been all over. This year Ozark National Forest. Last year North and South Carolina and PA on several occasions. I have read that out west there are several popular trails systems that have the restriction and I suppose that could sway your decision.

I bought the RZR S and have never looked back. The suspension with the Fox shocks is no comparison to the 50" model. The ride and handling is that much better. Everyone I know that has bought the 50" has added $$$$ of dollars in aftermarket suspension such as Elka shocks and springs etc.....