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More Polaris News

Sources inside Polaris tell us that the company is planning on releasing ever more new models in the not-too-distant future. The American ATV company has been very aggressive in building new machinery and although information on what new models they plan to build is still a bit sketchy, we have heard that an expansion of the highy successful RZR UTV line is planned. We can also look for new and improved sport quads and a revamped 4x4 lineup. Daryl Rath is back helping with development of their Outlaw sport quads and we expect a lot of good stuff to be headed our way from this Minnesota-base manufacturer.

 

Dont look for anything new that will be better than your 400.
New doesnt mean better

 

I like my xplorer 400. But what your option?


Dont look for anything new that will be better than your 400.
New doesnt mean better

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2002 500 Scrambler w/ITP wheels,Polaris yellow primary spring with a TEAM roller secodary ,White Bros pipe,K&N filter,HPD shock covers HPD chain tensioner.HPD airbox mod 2003 330 Trailboss EPI pink primary spring,Aaen blue secdary spring (wifes) 2001 250 Trailblazer-HPD pipe&clutch kit,ported and chain tensioner,K&N filter, ported with wiseco piston. 2001 Yamaha Warrior- WB pipe,K&N filter,Dynojet kit. (sons)

 

I m hoping for something sweet in the sportsman department, like power steering and better fit and finish of the plastic, to much vibrations in plastic. Hop polaris keeps getting better and not worse.

 

they need to make a 800cc scrambler type quad.

 

I check some info from quadsports forum.

Rumor is polaris has designed a horizontal opposed twin for the 2009 sportsman. I know BMW used an opposed engine on the GS1150 and 1200 that was a remarkable engine. It's the smoothest of twins, but how does it's power stack up to the parallel and V twins? It is a very efficient engine so that should help with the gas guzzling big bores. What's everyones thoughts on this?

 

Sounds awesome to me. A smother more efficient engine sounds good not every one needs tons of power with these high gas prices.

 

The Honda Gold Wing uses a horizontally opposed 6 cylender engine. I don't think I have ever heard any complaints from their owners.

Whats my wife going to say when I need another new ATV?

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: trailbound

The Honda Gold Wing uses a horizontally opposed 6 cylender engine. I don't think I have ever heard any complaints from their owners.



Whats my wife going to say when I need another new ATV?</end quote></div>

thats my next bike. a couch w/ wheels. i heard from a friend who gets dealer news that artic cat and polaris werent doing very well so they need to do something to compete, i love my sportsman but its time to step up a couple notches for sure.

 

I agree with that sten. If you look at atv market, polaris is droppin and can-am is rising. Cat might have something with that new 950 and I got to believe that those mud racers in the south are going to love putting a 10" lift on that thing. Power to turn 35s"?

Living in Minnestoa I'm still a believer in Polaris. I'll give them another chance after my 800. Its been a great machine.

Looking forward to whats arond the corner.