Ups Tried and true—the General is the granddaddy of the modern rec-ute rig. Playful handling. Affordable price. A wonderful 999cc parallel twin. Good ergonomics. Does everything well, nothing poorly.

I was pretty sure I didn’t need a side-by-side, until I got my first. Now, I don’t know how I hunted, fixed fence, hauled firewood, and tackled a dozen other chores on my prairie ranch without one.