Thanks alot, how am I going to explain this purshase to the wife?

Nice review.

 

ledebuhr1,

I'm not sure how the laws are in other states, but here in MN, they are only allowed to have up to 40hp in the side x side machines. This is a real disappointment now that Polaris has offered this machine that, without a doubt, will change the way alot of people look at these machines.

If you don't need a side x side, and want something to ride in, not on, check out the Redline Revolt. It's been designed around what I believe to be a 750cc version of the Polaris motor. It's a parallel twin with 75 hp and said to top out around 60 mph if I remember right. But the Revolt will command another $5k over the RZR.

 

I forgot to say "THANKS" dbeck for the great write up.

Can the RZR be equipped with other accessories such as plows for those who want a sporty machine, but also be able to clear out the driveway in style?

 

From you pics to me of the rear it looks like the reciver is bolted on so might beable to change it tooo a 2" My problem is I can't figure how to swing the money to get it lol

 

So a side by side can not be over 40hp in MN? What about the other states? Isnt the ranger 700 right at about 40hp. I would hope the RZR is more than that. They need to change that rule.

 

There is already a half and a full polycarbonate windshield available. Both are shown in the interview video. The red machine had the half windshield and the green machine had the full windshield.

A couple days after we tested, Polaris was showing the machine to a large group of aftermarket companies. There will be a wide selection of accessories available for it.

They said that there is already a cab heater developed for it for winter. There is a polycarbonate roof available right now. I suspect a full hard cab will become available down the road.

I would say that the RZR is quieter than the other side-by-sides, but I would not call it quiet. With the RZR having the engine mounted behind the seats, much of the potential for noise is lessoned. There is a cover over the engine compartment and then the seats sit in front of the cover. That blocks the majority of the direct noise. You're not sitting on the engine, which helps. I suppose if noise was a concern, a guy could also apply some dynamat to the inside of the engine cover and that would probably help a lot, too.

I did not find the noise level obtrusive. It was louder outside the cab than inside.

 

this. is. AWESOME!!

its like a souped up Rhino with the capability of a Ranger!

 

I didn't detect any noticeable intake noise. One thing I should mention is that we never drove the RZR without wearing a helmet. Everyone is very safety conscious at the press events. We were the first non-Polaris people to ever drive the RZR. Assessing noise in the cab would be easier without a helmet. But noise is very directional and as I mentioned in my previous post, there was a good amount of shielding to block noise in the cab area.

I would need some more time with the RZR in order to really be able to give the lowdown on the noise topic. At these press events, its really a "first look" for us rather than a full blown review opportunity. We prefer to spend a few days with a new machine before writing about it. For example, there are no woods in Arizona. We drove on trails with very little overhanging brush.

 

When the first Polaris Sportsman came out years ago, it was not legal for the trails in Wisconsin -- due to the weight of the Sportsman. I am sure that if there are issues with taking the RZR on trails in certain States that those rules will be worked on and changed.

 

I am REALLY impressed by the video and specs of the RZR! The engine appears to be laterally mounted (Honda-like). This, and and a host of other radically new features makes me slightly concerned in regard to bugs that will need to be worked out. What will Honda counter with, if anything?