I just hope polaris sportsmans have the same comfort and smooth ride

 

If in fact they do introduce a machine with the KTM engine, I think that's when we would see a cc increase for the Scrambler. But I also see them dropping the Scrambler name. That would be an ideal competitor for the new Renegade, and a new name would help them in sales. (not for the knowing buyer, but the new guy not familiar with the different brands and history of their models)

 

well they have the Outlaw, i would assume that they would do something based around that.

 

Anyone know how the Phoenix sales are doing? I ask because I have considered how I would change the Polaris line up. (not that they'll ever ask)

Phoenix: Keep the supsension, but move it up to a 250 4 stroke. Too many Chinese and other cheap imitators in the 200cc range. Can't compete with their prices. (let's not argue quality)

Trail Blazer: 2 strokes to be phased out. Since this model shares a majority of parts as the Scrambler, make this the new 500cc 2wd model. Possibly share the Sportsman 500EFI power plant. This would be their automatic sport quad.

Scrambler: Bump engine size to 700-800 cc range and rename it.Possibly add EFI too. New big bore 4x4 sport quad.

Predator: Have two models, 450 and 525cc, both powered with KTM power plant.

Outlaw: Also use KTM 525cc power plant.

The ute division would just get a few minor upgrades, for now. More EFI models and a needed body style change.

Just my ramblings. They haven't called and asked my opinion yet, so no promises on any of this coming to life.

 

i would trade my predator in a second for a scrambler with a renegade stomping 800cc motor, same height tires front and rear, Pro-IRS, Shaft drive, polaris' nifty boot setup on the Outlaw, 4x4, and either a manual or automatic tranny. preferably manual

 

They'd sell at least two of those. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

Doubt any of manufacturers will ever put a manual on their big bores. Excluding Raptor, which I don't include because it's 2wd. Can only imagine how many would flip over due to popping the clutch. (unintentionally)

 

I had four polarsis and liked all of them but will not buy another one until they put engine braking on the front wheels.They where to hard to control down hill. I went brp and got the 800 two up xt. What a ride.

 

But if polaris makes the 450 and the 525 I just hope the quad is light and finally be in the compete with the other 450s

 

I'll bet if KTM let's them use their engine, they might also have a few pointers on weight loss too.

 

Yep all polaris needs is a good engine like ktm and the weight loss to and they will beat the trx and yfz and ltr. But make it wide