Does anyone have the polaris 800 X2 or the 500 x2? If so, how do you like it? Based on what I have read, the X2 has the best configuration b/c the back seat can store in seconds and you always have it with you. On the other 2 up quads that I know about, the back seat comes completely off. I don't like that b/c if you are some where and you need that extra seat, it is back at the truck. Anyway, this 800 X2 really has my curiosity up. I was also wondering about the 500 X2 if it would be under powered with a passenger? Thanks for the information.

 

The 500 has lots of power, but the 800 has a lot more. I don't have the X2 but I'm very pleased with the power available from my 500 EFI but in hind sight I would have gone with the 800. Buy the bike you want otherwise you will always regret it.

 

Wait for the 800.

 

I have the 06 500EFI x2, and believe me it's the way to go. Prior to purchasing it I did a lot of research and hands down it's the best value for the money. I also owned two 05 800EFI sportsmans so I can do a direct comparison between the 500 and 800. Basically the 800 has more power than you will ever need - almost too much power. Where as the 500 has more than ample power (even with a 230lb passenger on the back). I've yet to complain I don't have enough power on the 500. You get way better gas miliage on the 500 and it generates a lot less heat (off the exhaust pipe, on the right hand side) than the 800 did.

Also, the price is right. The 800 (delux) was about 4K more than what I paid for the 500. Go with the 500 you won't be sorry.

 

Thanks for the good info. What is a good price for the 500 X2?

 

Ensell,

How do you like the X2 ride? The cargo box?

How do the passenger like the seat?

How do you utilize the box when you are carrying a passenger?

I know it's a great machine, but I was hoping Polaris would offer a seat/rack combo like the outlander.

Thanks

Ebel

 

The one thing that I like about the polaris X2 is the fact that the back seat is always with you. Of the outlander and arctic cat 2-up machines, the back seat comes off and is not carried on the quad. To me, having the option to always convert is a nice set up.

 

700vtwinman, Before I settled for the 500 I would think about the weight of yourself, your passenger and any other cargo or accesories you might add on later and the effect that the extra weight has on power. I ride a 700 which is enough power for me in most situations, but if I was going to carry a passenger I wouldn't even consider going any smaller. The machine size and weights are pretty close between the 500 and the 800. The power to weight ratio is going to be much better on the 800. The 500 is by no means a slouch and may very well fit your needs, but I would rather have the power and not need it than to need it and not have it. Just something to think about. I'm with Cormacs and Sheepdog on this one.

 

The things I have noticed is that there is no protection on the rear end from somone running into you. Polaris does not at present make a bumper for the rear.
Also there is not much area you can fit any type of bag on the rear rack once the rear seat is up for someone to sit in.
Otherwise great bike

 

Most people drive cars and trucks that have more power than they'll need 90% of the time, but it's during the 10% times that they might need or appreciate the extra power. For instance, look at all those guys that drive 3/4 or 1 ton 300+ Hp pickups to commute to and from work, get three 2x4's from the lumber yard, or haul a charcoal grill to camp. As if they need THAT much truck to do those things. Most people don't have a small vehicle that gets great mileage to use during the 90% time and a strong truck for the 10%, so they have one vehicle that does it all. During the 10% time the 3/4 ton guy probably tows a travel trailer or large boat, or hauls a cord of wood while towing a loaded 4-place snowmobile trailer with wife, two kids and dog in the cab and needs to climb a steep grade while holding 55 mph.

In other words, one might occasionally need and most likely appreciate the extra power of the 800 X2.

Good luck in your decision!