$45,499 MSRP

• up to 300 hp

• built by Robby gordon himself

• racing-focused designs

Big speed, big price.

It’s almost impossible to exist in the side-by-side world without knowing who Robby Gordon is. The off-road racer-turned-Nascar driver-turned-Speed CEO made a name for himself long before the first Speed UTV rolled off of an assembly line.

Now, he spends his time attempting to build Speed UTV into an actual competitor for the big brands. Lookout Polaris and Can-Am, you’re got a challenger. It helps that the challenger comes in the form of a 300-hp off-road missile.

Despite supply chain issues, broken delivery date promises, and plenty of competition to stunt the company’s growth, Speed UTV has made a name for itself on the trail and in the desert. Robby Gordon’s baby is still going strong, and once he cements himself into his market niche, the sky is the limit with these high-horsepower rigs.

How much power does it make?

Stock, the El Diablo makes 225 hp out of a turbocharged 999cc twin. But the real fun comes when you buy the “Speed Key,” which boosts hp up to 300. That’s a big jump, and might not be best for the engine. That’s why as soon as you purchase the Speed Key, you instantly void the vehicle’s warranty. But that’s just the price you pay for power, right?

There’s a 93-mph speed limiter, but unrestricted race rigs have clocked over 110 mph.

What makes it special?

Racing side-by-sides is fun. That’s why Polaris sells the $140,000 RZR Pro R Factory. If you want to spend about 1/3 the money but still want a rig that’s as ready-to-race as possible at that price point, look no further than the El Diablo. Or any Speed UTV, really.

It’s an honest-to-god trophy truck fit with 30-inch tires (33s optional), 22 inches of travel through speed-sensitive shocks, and five-point harnesses. And if you are a fan of Gordon, every Speed UTV model has a touch of the Gordon design.

Why do I want it?

Do you like to go fast? Yes? Great, you’d love a Speed UTV El Diablo. There’s a reason ol’ RG is already racing them in SCORE races, and that’s because the desert is a Speed UTV’s natural habitat. Can it rock-crawl? Sure, but why would you want to with 300 ponies.

There’s also the “hell yeah effect” when buying a rig like this. If you aren’t familiar, that’s when you pull up to the trailhead in something rad and start getting “hell yeahs” from other enthusiasts. The more you get, the radder your rig is. We’ve had the most success with Pro Rs and Maverick Rs, but an El Diablo might dethrone both of those rigs.

Why don’t I want it?

If you’re looking to hit the trail immediately, you’re better off going down to your local dealer and buying something else. Customers who’ve put down a payment for a Speed UTV hav reported waiting years for their rig to show up. Some to the point where the next model year rolled over and they were still waiting on a year-old side-by-side.

Coming from a small-volume company, parts and service centers are few and far between. Expect to wait for parts to come in and even longer for repairs. That’s another big problem when you look into how many issues Speed UTVs have had. Although some owner report that their Speed UTV is as close to perfect as you can get, others have reported a list of issues and recall-worthy breakdowns. Add that to the aforementioned scare dealers, and you might spend more time looking at your rig than driving it.

A lot of those issues are just things you have to deal with when buying a small company like Speed. Luckily, though, Speed UTV owners can’t say nicer things about the company’s customer service.

What trim do I want?

The 2025 El Diablo comes in three trims, the Rock Edition, the LE, and the RG. If you want the best-of-the-best. the Rock Edition is the rig for you. It comes standard with a spare tire rack with an included tire, a Speed CO2 jack, window nets, 6,000-lb winch, rear-view mirror, front light bar, and two fire extinguishers with mounts. It also comes in a black-and-white colorway which might be one of the coolest paint jobs on the market. The Rock Edition comes with a $49,999 MSRP.

We’d personally go with the LE, which comes in at $45,499. That trim gets 15-inch beadlock wheels, carbon fiber race seats, five-point harnesses, and a Speed roof. The RG gets luxury add-ons like a color-matched ROPS and suspension, suede seats and steering wheel, and a radio intercom kit. It’ll run you $47,999 to roll around in style in the RG.

If I like this… what else should I look at?

For other high-power desert rippers, check out the Polaris RZR Pro R, Can-Am Maverick R, and Kawasaki Teryx H2. All have 225 hp or more, some of the best suspension on the market, and can hit 100 mph. If you don’t need that much power, enthusiast-centered sport rigs like the Pro XP and Maverick XR Turbo RR are great choices.

2025 Speed UTV El Diablo Specs

*Current RG Edition specs shown*

Length: 151 in.

Width: 77 in.

Height: 70 in.

Wheelbase: 110 in.

Claimed Dry Weight: 2,499 lbs

Engine: Turbocharged inline two-cylinder

Displacement: 999cc

Transmission: CVT w/ three-speed dogbox gear selector

Claimed Power: 225 hp (300 hp with Speed Key tune)

Claimed Torque: NA

Fuel System: EFI

Steering: Hydraulic power steering

Drivetrain: Hi/Lo/OD/Reverse

Front Suspension: Proprietary position-senstive internal bypass shocks, 22″ travel

Rear Suspension: Proprietary position-senstive internal bypass shocks, 22″ travel

Front Brakes:  hydraulic disc

Rear Brakes:  hydraulic disc

Wheels F/R:  aluminum beadlock, 15 in.

Tires F/R:  30/9.5/15 or 33/9.5/15

Bed Capacity: 350 lbs

Towing Capacity: 1,500 lbs.

Seating Capacity: 2

Ground Clearance: 15.5 in.

Fuel Capacity: 15 gal