As ive said before. If someone comes out with a turbo for the AC, i think they will sell more, and you will see them in pulling challenges

 

If you check the spec on the MV8 Polaris is making for the Mil you will see it will run JP8 full witch is a type of diesel so I think they like there stuff to run an alot of differnt fuels. As far as other making a SxS to compete with the RZR being Polaris patended the mid engine setup they are using will that cause the other brands to find an new way to put there motor?

 

Essentially. there are two types of patents. A Utility patent and a design patent. I just can't see the placement itself receiving a utility patent, which is what carries more weight (tougher to get around). If it's a design patent, others will find a way - trust me.

 

exactly, Polaris is just trying to be fancy. That patend is just a gimic.

 

Sure hope Honda come out with a 2-seater, not single! However, even a single seater machine would be nice, with roll bars, etc. For this over-the-hill rider the helment is a big nuisance for just putting around the back country doing photography and locating old mines. Now if somebody would integrate a GPS and mapping system into the dash. Hey, it WILL happen, but the manufacturer's marketing stragedy is to release just enough features year-by-year to achive sales goals. for the time being will use my PDA or laptop with USGS maps and GPS. Don't want to get lost, it's usually a LONG walk back to the truck for this senior citizen!

As far as the Polaris laterally-mounted mid-engine being "patented", some particular part of the design might be, but not the bigger picture of a sideways mounted center engine. This is essentially what Honda does now in their ATV's. If this was possible, there would be only one automobile manufacturer out there with a sideways engine and front-wheel drive.

I am REALLY looking forward to this revolution in side-by-side design! Can't wait to see what others are coming out with. Rhino look out! Hey, maybe Honda will do a 48" wide machine, making it trail legal in many states that the current crop of machines are not.

 

actually the patent is more on the style and placement of the engine and transmission

 

Still no video? Or, did I miss it in the long thread somewhere? Nice review Dbeck!

 

Really? Can you provide me a link to the patent? I searched, but couldn't find it. I did find something else just issued to them a few days ago, so the database is current. So, if there was something issued with regard to engine placement, I must have missed it.