Hello every-one. I just sold my 2011 850 xp and I can`t wait to make a trip down to my dealer to look at the new 77hp 850 XP EPS! Does anyone have the new beast and how do you like the new machine with 10% more power! I am also going to put 27" swamplite reptiles on it! I'm looking forward to anyone's comments on the 2012 Polaris!

 

I dont have the EPS model but I do have the 2012 850 HO. I rode it this weekend for the first time and put 4hrs on it. Seems pretty good so far. I've never owned a 4x4 wheeler before so it seems kinda bulky to me.

The breaks seemed weak. I'd prefer to have a lever on the right for front only but i'll have to get use to it.

Dont get me wrong I like it I just need to get used to it. It handled really well for what it is.

 

I feel the same way about the brakes on my 2012 550 Touring.

1000 miles later and I'm still grabbing for the right brake lever.

 

My 09 550XP is the same, but you get used to it. 409 trouble free hrs of use.

 

The only issue I have had is the ADC seldom works on the front wheels.

IMHO not bad for 1000 miles on a Polaris.