GearCulture

Not only is the new 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe ($63,465 and up) equipped with the company’s 6.2-liter supercharged LSA V8 motor with 556 horsepower, it also has class-leading styling and perforance. Combine that with a low center of gravity, wider wheelbase and stiffer body and you’ve got a machine that offers precission handling that can [...]

If you’re looking to have fun on the water, look no further. The SmartKat Catamaran ($6,000) offers unprecendented over-the-water performance with maneuverability and speed. This inflatable masted vessel comes complete with two inflatable PVC pontoons, modular anodized frame, and Dyneema mast and boom. Because the design is collapsible, the SmartKat is lightweight, portable and perfect [...]

This German beauty represents the revival of the Horex brand, a German motorcycle company. The cool new Horex Roadster ($TBA) offers a smooth performance with a 1218cc triple overhead camshaft supercharged VR6 engine that outputs from 75hp to 200hp at 8500rpm with torque peaking at nearly 110 ft-lb. Along with the unique engine, this roadster [...]

Combine luxury with speed and you get the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera. The Superleggera’s 5.2 liter v10 engine sends 570 hp and 540 Nm to an all-wheel-drive system and lets it run up to 200 mph, with an acceleration of 0 to 62 mph in just 3.4 seconds. The design of this supercar carries [...]

After a year since release in Europe, U.S. riders will finally get their paws on the Harley-Davidson XR1200X ($12,000). This sportster is propelled by a 1200cc fuel-injected, air-cooled V-twin engine that outputs 74 ft-lbs of torque at 4000 rpm. It features a wide flat-track handlebar, Nissin dual 292mm floating rotors, high-volume 2-1-2 straight-shot exhaust, Showa [...]

Riders will appreciate the speed and performance of the TGB Target 525 ($10,000). This road-legal sports ATV is fully equipped with switchable two to four wheel drive, and a slip limited front differential for better traction and handling. Additional features include a powerful 503cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke engine with a max speed of 75 mph, electric [...]

A bigger Mini has finally arrived. The newest member of the Mini family, the Mini Countryman ($24,000 and up), sometimes called the Mini Crossover, is the roomier, beefier and tougher alternative to the Mini Cooper. The Countryman comes standard with ALL4 all-wheel-drive system, more agressive front fascia, five doors, higher ground clearance, an available 41 [...]

Sure, it may not be the best looker in the family, but the Nissan Juke ($TBA) combines SUV toughness with sports car styling. This rugged vehicle will be available with three engine options including a turbo charger, six-speed manual or CVT with sport setting, as well as front-wheel and all-wheel drive configurations.

The all-new HSR-Benelli S4 Jet Ski ($15,000) is built for power and speed. Along with a 4-stroke turbo charged engine at your disposal, the S4 is offers smooth acceleration as well as 110 horses for extra power.  The S4 also features an electric start, hydraulic trim system, aluminum handle pole, aluminum ride plate, and a [...]

Get away from the crowd with the fun Can-Am Renegade 800R EFI ATV ($9,700). This ATV powerhouse can take on some of the roughest terrain the back country can dish out. It’s equipped with a 71-hp Rotax V-Twin EFI engine, RS-type TTI rear suspension for improved traction, and Visco-Lok 4×4 front differential to monitor and [...]