Hey be nice they aren't so bad. I like mine.

 

Sorry, But I have hated Polaris since the early 70s. It may noy be a good opinion or even right for that matter, but as lame as it is it's mine and I'll cherish it forever. lol. =]

 

You are intitled to your opinion no matter how wrong it is.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] But I do respect that.

 

LOL, atta girl. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

thanks. =]

 

I think it would be stupid of Polaris not to put the 525 engine in there predator frame and maybe next year we wont see the 500s anymore and it will just be the 525 engines in both the preds and outlaws...because who is going to buy a 500 instead of the 525ktm? not to many people i would think. That engine in a predator frame would be very cool also with that nice suspension travel and that cool motor i think it would go a ways in performing with the up to date new sport quads.

 

/outlaw 525 ktm engine

In my thread name i said release....im pretty sure it isnt released yet what i meant was its for real and its comming in 07...

 

I think right now there marketing idea is move the Predator against the 400's. They downgraded the front shocks and lowered the price to the same as a 400ex for 07.

Then use the Outlaw with the new motor to go against the 450's, Raptor and DS that are above 7k range.

How well this works will, I think determine if the Predator ever sees the 525.

 

Heres the engine specs.
Displacement: 510.40 ccm (31.14 cubic inches)
Engine type: Single cylinder
Stroke: 4
Compression: 11.0:1
Bore x stroke: 95.0 x 72.0 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel system: Carburettor. Keihin MX FCR 39
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel control: OHC
Ignition: Kokusan digital 4K-3B
Starter: Electric & kick
Lubrication system: Pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type
final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically

Take in mind these specs are for the dirtbike...who knows what and if detuned how much it will be for the quad. Oh yea and a couple websites claim 56 hp outta the bike engine.

 

new 2007 outlaw lost 44 lbs too. 439 Vs 395 now. interesting.