sounds like the x2 550 touring (extra 4hp?) with a dump box is calling you. It weighs less as well.

Looking at the new X2's, it seems polaris is changing just enough so that you cannot interchange between the years. This also blows as they dont want the used market to detract from new sales/parts. This actually detracts from value and brand loyalty. This approach also hurts the companies bottom line as they have to change manufacturing. Might be that they are keeping certain value lines around to use up inventory. .02

 

Thats the point, the 500 H.O cost $2000 less then the 550XP the XP better look more exspensive in some way.

 

I like being able to get the 850 if wanted but it would be nice with a machine that can carry so much weight to have power steering, especially on downhills. The real values in my mind are the Ranger line. Some of the Rangers are cheaper than the quads.

 

Oddly, only the 500 HO gets a standard front box????

 

I hope they update the website soon and make the pics a little bigger and clearer... Is it just me or did the site look VERY VERY minnimal on the pics and information??? I wanted to look at the Orange Madness 850 but the pic is so small you can't get a good look at it

 

Polaris still uses struts because they are cheaper than shocks, not better. That's whay they still use them on their "value line".

 

It's their value line, they are cheap and mechanically unchanged.

 

This where the first 2011 took place, June 21st 2011 in Great Falls MT.

We had to sign an agreement with Polaris not to talk about or post any pictures until today, July 27th.


This was the first day riding/driving the 2011s.


They had well over 50 2011 machines there for us to ride.

Polaris introduced the 2011 line up to it's dealers yesterday.

 

AWESOME!!! I wish I was there... I would love to get a chance to ride the new wheelers!!! I really wanna see the new RZR4 in black

 

Was this a Dealer invite only???