Yes, at first it sounds too good to be true, then you find it is a 650 engine with a rubber band automatic like the others. Cant tell you how much I am impressed.
Sounds like a soggy bowl of corn flakes.
Time will tell.
This is the news this AM from a dealer who seems as disapointed as I over the rubber band. Is the rubber band what alot of you really want?
Guess Im too old for this weak link.
Enjoy

 

SprintPusher -

Did you find out from the dealer when this 650 would be available?
And, what do you mean by 'rubber band' transmission? A belt?? (Hope not...)

I'm still looking to get my Traxter XT this coming spring...

- Tim

 

Is that the same rubber band that drives the Bombardier MachZ 800cc 120 something Horse power sled well over a 100 MPH through snow? If it is do not worry the belt will feel like it is on vacation when driving a 650 4stroke 40 something Horse Power thumper of a quad.

 

Tim1,
VERY nice response,I have NOTHING further to add on the rubber band subject,well said!
Bill

 

Must be people want the "rubberband" transmission, Polaris sure sells a ton of Sportsman 500's. Besides, whats wrong with a manufacturer offering different types of tranny's for different types of people?

 

is this engine the same that is in the ds650??
how many horsepower is it??


later
jon

 

No idea WHEN its going to make the dealers.
Im hopeful the rubberband works,

Also no idea of the engine if its a whole new Rotax or a refit of earlier model engine.

Im from an old school that prefers REAL gears, my lack of education I guess.

Every rubber band model we went up against nose to nose, never did find one that came close to a match, between belts squealing, smoking and chattering, it was funny for the Traxter crew and sad for the others.

I hope its a step up from the 500 model, and for now Ill stick with my ole muddy trusty Traxter.

Heres hoping for the best.