I talked to the guys at Gene's Polaris in Baytown, Tx and they have the top selling record and are suppose to be the best in the USA. Or so the p[lack on there wall says. But they say it will be in a sportsman first, released as a late 01' model. With a sport bike following.

 

Wish that "Polcat2" guy was here. He seems to have the "inside word" on the sp700. it should be released soon. i think March is when the kawie650 is at the dealers, and the sp700 should be out by then.


later
jon

 

LOL, If Santa told you what was under the tree,, it wouldn't seem like XMAS! Ride'em hard Polcat

 

oh i see,so this is going to be like Christmas in febuary or March??or maybee january.

i need to know in advance polcat so that i can start saving the $$$$$, cause i know it will cost alot.


later
jon

 

Just my opinion, I wouldn't be surprised to see it in the Sportsman form first, as they sell 2 or 3 Sportsmans for every Scrambler right now. Just simple economics.

As for the weight, I doubt that a 700 twin would be any heavier than a 500 single. It would have more moving parts, but shouldn't be heavier.

 

Polaris will stay competitive, they are a smart company. Look at there sleds they competete well in all classes if not the best than top 3 easily. There atv's are the same the SP rules its class with an iron fist. the only place they lack is the true sports machine. They ought to take the XCR 800 engine and put it in a lightweight fully independent suspended frame with a 6 speed tranny.
but it probably will not be a 2 stroke. 2001 or 2002 I bet we will see some cool stuff they need all new machines to liven things up.