Hi all,it’s probably been asked here before I just don’t feel like searching for it,so I’ve been looking at this 2014 scrambler and was wondering if there any good,what to look for or listen to,any pros and cons on them,I’m not a hot dogger or racer,just trails and a few mud puddles nothing extreme.

 

My son has a Scrambler XP1000. It's a hoot to ride. Will pull up the front end with little to no effort. Very comfortable ride too. Absorbs bumps like they aren't there. With the screw type adjustable shocks you can dial in the ride like you like it. Even the small racks are usable though they aren't as big as a comparable Sportsman 1000. I've drag raced my son with my Can-Am 1000r and they launch pretty evenly. Around 55-60 he started to slowly pull away. This was on a wide open, smooth dirt road where you could see for miles out in Utah. Top speed is in the high 80's for those that are crazy enough. Goes over and through everything a regular utility 4x4 does. It has been very reliable with no issues since he bought it. It's been out to Utah 2 times and has tons of usable power even at elevations pushing 11,000 ft.

I don't personally care for the power steering as it's not adjustable like the Can-Ams. It gives more boost at low speeds and less at higher speeds. It works but I find it makes the steering almost too light. No arm fatigue riding all day. The thing I hate is the clutch engagement. I prefer it to engage as low as possible in the RPM ranges. The power comes on higher up in the RPM's with the Scrambler but it's very usable and still delivers all the power to the ground well.

 

I thought about buying one myself, just didn't want to spend that much money. I haven't really heard anything negative about them. They look to be a fun machine and have a rear rack big enough to secure a small cooler so they're at least functional. Tons of power, even if its the 850. I think Polaris should have made one with the 570 single as more of an entry level model, I think they would have sold very well. Hopefully it was maintained well and not abused, that would be the only concern I would have with buying one but that goes for any used machine.