The 2008 model year saw the introduction of the RANGER RZR 800, the first Sport Side-by-Side with razor-sharp performance. With its 50-inch, trail-capable width, fastest acceleration, patented design that put the engine behind the seat for the lowest center of gravity and agile handling, the RANGER RZR 800 changed the entire Side-by-Side category.

For 2009, Polaris introduced the pure-sport RANGER RZR S 800 that offered an 800 H.O. engine for more speed and power, and a premium long-travel suspension for the dunes, desert and wide-open spaces.

Model year 2010 saw the first Robby Gordon Edition RANGER RZR 4 800, the world’s only four-seat sport Side-by-Side that offered Razor Sharp Performance for 4.

“Model Year 2011 continues the undisputed leadership with improvements across the RANGER RZR line,” said Matt Homan, president and general manager of Polaris’ Off-Road division. “Polaris was the first manufacturer to offer Side-by-Sides that offered razor-sharp performance and we will continue to innovate and lead the category.”

For 2011, The RANGER RZR family receives aggressive front-end styling that increases cooling airflow area by 29 percent, with new side protection for easier ingress and egress, a new in-cab accessible glove box, High/Low headlights for increased night visibility, and a new fuel management system coupled with a new tank that offers a 30 percent improvement in range with better slow speed drive-ability. Quality improvements include better clutch/belt cooling, improved front and rear drive durability and sealed dash switches. The units also will feature new easier-to-use side nets.

The RANGER RZR 800 will offer more razor sharp trail performance with six percent more power in 2011 with the addition of an 800 H.O. engine giving the RANGER RZR 800 53hp and quicker acceleration corner-to-corner. Built for the trail, the RANGER RZR 800 also will include new trail-friendly rear rack extenders to make it easier and more convenient to carry more gear. For hunters, Polaris also will offer the vehicle in the new Polaris Pursuit Camouflage pattern.

For 2011, the RANGER RZR S 800 will continue to offer all the razor-sharp performance features off-road enthusiasts have come to love: long-travel suspension, the fastest acceleration with a 63 mph/101.4 kph top speed, superior ergonomics and On-Demand True All-Wheel Drive for ultimate traction. Along with the full-line improvements, the RANGER RZR S 800 also will receive new ITP 900 XCT tires, big bore shocks and will be available in two premium painted editions along with a standard edition, which will receive a new lower price.

The RANGER RZR S 800 is the first vehicle to feature the ITP 900 XCT brand tires as standard equipment. ITP is the No. 1 aftermarket tire and wheel brand that is well-respected in the industry. The new tires were built for high-performance, cross country trail riding, and feature a knobby, aggressive tread pattern for even more impressive cornering ability. They’re perfect for rough, rocky desert terrain where the RANGER RZR S 800 thrives. Coupled with the new Sachs shocks that have a 2-inch bore providing greater cooling capacity and improved fade resistance for a smoother, more agile ride, the 2011 RANGER RZR S 800 will continue to be the choice of performance-minded, off-road enthusiasts.

Introduced last model year, the RANGER RZR 4 800 was the first multi-passenger sport Side-by-Side and the industry’s only four-seat, high performance machine. For 2011, the RANGER RZR 4 800 will be available in two Robby Gordon packages, a painted black and red limited edition and a power steering version that includes Robby Gordon-inspired graphics.

Polaris also will offer the following Limited Editions: RANGER RZR 800 EPS Orange Madness, RANGER RZR 800 Indy Red/White, RANGER RZR 800 Sonic Blue/White, RANGER RZR S 800 Gloss Black Carbon Fiber/Orange Madness and RANGER RZR S 800 Gloss Black Carbon/Indy Red.

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2011 Polaris RANGER Utility Side-by-Sides

New Products, More Power and More Features

Polaris RANGER is the leading Side-by-Side brand in the world. Model Year 2011 continues the Hardest Working, Smoothest Riding leadership with incremental new models and improvements across the line.

“Over the past three model years, we have added four new models to our RANGER utility line including the six-passenger RANGER CREW 800 EFI, the heavy-duty RANGER HD 800 EFI, the value-priced Midsize RANGER 400 and the company’s first-ever electric RANGER, the RANGER EV,” said Matt Homan, vice president and general manager of Polaris’ Off-Road division. “Model year 2011 is another exciting year for us with the introduction of three new products to the biggest and best Side-by-Side offering in the industry.”

New for 2011, Polaris is introducing the, Midsize RANGER 500 EFI, a four-person RANGER CREW 500 EFI and first Polaris diesel Side-by-Side, RANGER Diesel.

The new RANGER 500 EFI, shares the same mid-size, two-seat chassis as the RANGER 400, with the addition of a 498cc EFI engine and full instrumentation, providing consumers two midsize, gas models to choose from for model year 2011. The 500 EFI engine provides 32 horsepower giving the unit a top speed of 44 mph/70.8 kph and benefits of easy, choke-free starting and automatic altitude compensation due to its electronic fuel injection. Although its smaller stature allows it to fit in the back of a pickup truck, the midsize RANGER still boasts the hardest working, smoothest riding features of its full-size counterparts: On-Demand True All-Wheel Drive with VersaTrac, Independent Rear Suspension, heavy duty front end protection, high ground clearance and the longest suspension travel in the mid-size class. The RANGER 500 EFI has a 500 lb./22.68 kg. Lock & Ride cargo box with a gas-assist dumping operation, 1,250 lb./567 kg towing and 1,000 lb./453.6 kg. total payload making hauling hunting gear or working on the farm easier. Along with electronic fuel injection, the RANGER 500 EFI differs from the RANGER 400 due to its standard instrument cluster that includes an odometer, fuel level indicator, and speedometer.

With the addition to the RANGER 500 EFI to Polaris’ midsize Side-by-Side offering, Polaris also is entering the value-priced, multi-passenger vehicle segment with the new RANGER CREW 500 EFI. With all the same hardest working, smoothest riding features as the RANGER 500 EFI, the RANGER CREW 500 EFI provides room for four people with plenty of room to spare. The vehicle features the best room and easy cab slide-through so four adults can get in and out easily.

For 2011 Polaris also is entering the diesel Side-by-Side segment, with the introduction of the new RANGER Diesel. The RANGER Diesel shares the same full-size chassis as the RANGER XP 800 EFI with the same attributes that made the RANGER line the hardest working, smoothest riding vehicles on the market. At the heart of the unit is a 904cc, three-cylinder diesel engine which is rubber mounted to transfer minimal vibration to the operator and a top speed of 35 mph/56.3 kph. The Diesel powertrain also provides better fuel economy over gas vehicles resulting in less time at the pump and more time working the fields. The RANGER Diesel also boasts the biggest fuel tank in its class so it can work harder longer. The fully-sealed, fixed center distance clutch driveline keeps water out of the clutches and provides better performance than competitive models.

RANGER Diesel’s work ethic also includes a 55 amp alternator that gives the operator the ability to run many hard working, higher electrical load accessories, such as plows, extra lights, cab heaters and fans at the same time. It boasts one ton towing, 1500 lbs/ 680.4 kg of total payload and can seat three adults.

Along with introducing three new products, Polaris is making improvements to vehicles in its current RANGER offering that will make them work even harder and ride even smoother.

The 2011 RANGER XP 800 EFI and RANGER XP 800 EPS have 50 horsepower with a new top speed of 55 mph/88.5 kph. Along with the power boost for 2011, the models, along with the RANGER HD 800 EFI, will have new high/low beam selectable headlights which provide more light and improved range. Polaris also will offer the RANGER XP 800 EFI in the new Polaris Pursuit Camouflage pattern.

The RANGER CREW 800 EFI Polaris Pursuit model will feature Electronic Power Steering with Variable Assist for 2011. This system allows for easy operation at low speeds and eliminates excessive feedback at high speeds for easier steering and less fatigue for the operator.

Along with the vehicles mentioned above, Polaris will continue to offer the RANGER 6×6 800 EFI, RANGER 400 and RANGER EV as part of its hardest working, smoothest riding Side-by-Side offering and a variety of Limited Edition models as well. The RANGER XP 800 EFI Limited Editions include Crimson Red, Northwoods Green, and a Browning Edition with the Polaris Pursuit Camouflage pattern. The RANGER 800 XP EPS also is available in Sandstone Metallic. The RANGER CREW 800 will be available in a Super Graphite Limited Edition package with power steering and a carbon fiber accented instrument panel.

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Polaris reserves the right to change specifications at any time without incurring obligations.

Contact: Donna Beadle Polaris Sales Inc. 2100 Highway 55 Medina, MN 55340 Phone: 763.542.2314 donna.beadle@polarisind.com

Polaris 2011 ATV Line Up

The Redesign of a Classic, Updates to Sportsman XP and Added 2-Up Comfort

For model year 2009, Polaris introduced the all-new Sportsman XP and saw the Sportsman XP 850 become the No. 1 Big Bore ATV. Model Year 2010 saw the Sportsman XP features added to the 2-Up line, and a redesigned Scrambler, Trail Blazer and Trail Boss. For 2011, Polaris continues to update models in the Sportsman line and build upon its success of introducing models that are not only innovative, but appeal to a wide variety of ATV enthusiasts.

 “We have made significant changes to more than 90 percent of our ATV line up during the last two model years,” said Matt Homan, vice president and general manager of Polaris’ Off-Road Division. “For Model Year 2011, we’ll continue the trend of redesigning our product line to ensure we have the hardest working, smoothest riding ATVs in the industry.”

The Sportsman 500 H.O. continues to be the best-selling automatic 4×4 ATV of all time and for 2011, along with Sportsman 800 EFI, Sportsman Big Boss 6×6 800 and Sportsman Touring 500 H.O., Polaris is updating both the style and functionality. The models will feature an aggressive new front end style that raises the front radiator, gives a smaller appearance, is less-bulky, and improves handling and sight lines for the driver. As part of the redesign, the Sportsman 400 H.O. will rejoin the rest of the value line in the restyled chassis.

The Sportsman 800 EFI, Sportsman 500 H.O., Sportsman Touring 500 H.O. and Sportsman 400 H.O. also have an improved drive train with a quieter, more efficient transmission for smoother operation. The Sportsman 800 EFI will see an improved weight bias due to the engine being moved rearward more than three inches. The new engine placement results in a lighter steering effort and better handling.

These models include a new Lock & Ride front rack that can be replaced with a Lock & Ride accessory box for additional storage (the box is standard on the Sportsman 500 H.O. , Sportsman 500 H.O. Touring and Sportsman 800 6×6). A new Lock & Ride-ready rear rack, a raised and angled radiator for improved mud protection, new front lights, and a lower winch mount for better self extraction also increase the functionality of these hard working ATVs.

The Sportsman XP 850 and 550 took the industry by storm in 2009 as machines built for Xtreme Performance, and Polaris continues to add features that make the Sportsman XP 850 and 550 models even better. For 2011, the Sportsman XP 850, Sportsman 550, Sportsman Touring 850, Sportsman Touring 550 and Sportsman X2 550 will have improved engine braking with more user-friendly engagement, improved splash protection and a new vinyl seat for less slip. All 850cc models also will receive a new engine coupler for added durability. The Sportsman XP 850 and 550 will see an approximate 12-pound weight reduction, feature in-mold plastic and camouflage models will have the new Polaris Pursuit pattern developed with hunters in mind. The Sportsman XP 850 EPS/550 EPS and Touring models also will feature paint and have 16-percent more fuel capacity for longer range.

For the 2010 Model Year, Polaris used the Sportsman XP chassis for its 2-Up line for added comfort, a smoother ride and superior performance. For 2011, Polaris has a new rear suspension on both the Touring and X2 models for increased rear travel (10.25 in/26 cm) and new features for better passenger comfort. The Sportsman Touring 850 EPS and 550 EPS models are equipped with an improved and removable passenger seat with additional stability and security, a new rear seat comfort ride system with improved shock and spring control, and standard, removable Lock & Ride passenger hand guards. For the occasional one-up rider who wants additional hard working capability from their ATV, both the passenger seat and lock & ride hand grips can be removed and replaced with a PURE Polaris storage box that takes the place of the removable passenger seat for added rack capacity when riding 1-Up. The versatile Sportsman X2 550, with its 400-pound capacity rear dump box that goes from 1-Up work mode to 2-Up play mode in three easy steps, also receives a new, more comfortable passenger seat design with almost 21 percent  more foam for added comfort and durability. To work harder, the unit has improved box latching that was redesigned with a pull-strap for easier dumping.

All Sportsman XP 850 and 550 models will continue to offer the features that made them award-winning including an 850cc, twin EFI engine, a 549cc single EFI engine, both longitudinally-mounted engines for improved ergonomics, exclusive anti-kickback steering with a dual A-arm front suspension, Rolled Independent Rear Suspension and On-Demand True All-Wheel Drive.

Along with the models mentioned above, Polaris will continue to offer the Outlaw 525 IRS, Outlaw 525 S, Scrambler 500 4×4, Trail Blazer 330 and the Trail Boss 330. The Phoenix 200 has been upgraded to a transitional youth model for ages 14 and up. This includes speed limiting to 20 mph/32.2 kph as delivered, 30 mph/48.3 kph intermediate, 38 mph/61.2 kph unrestricted. 

Limited Edition models include an Orange Madness Sportsman XP 850 EPS, Browning Edition Pursuit Sportsman XP 850 EPS and Sportsman 550 EPS, Sportsman Touring 850 EPS Super Graphite Metallic, and a Sportsman X2 850 with VersaTrac.

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Polaris reserves the right to change specifications at any time without incurring obligations.

For model year 2009, Polaris introduced the all-new Sportsman XP and saw the Sportsman XP 850 become the No. 1 Big Bore ATV. Model Year 2010 saw the Sportsman XP features added to the 2-Up line, and a redesigned Scrambler, Trail Blazer and Trail Boss. For 2011, Polaris continues to update models in the Sportsman line and build upon its success of introducing models that are not only innovative, but appeal to a wide variety of ATV enthusiasts.

“We have made significant changes to more than 90 percent of our ATV line up during the last two model years,” said Matt Homan, vice president and general manager of Polaris’ Off-Road Division. “For Model Year 2011, we’ll continue the trend of redesigning our product line to ensure we have the hardest working, smoothest riding ATVs in the industry.”

The Sportsman 500 H.O. continues to be the best-selling automatic 4×4 ATV of all time and for 2011, along with Sportsman 800 EFI, Sportsman Big Boss 6×6 800 and Sportsman Touring 500 H.O., Polaris is updating both the style and functionality. The models will feature an aggressive new front end style that raises the front radiator, gives a smaller appearance, is less-bulky, and improves handling and sight lines for the driver. As part of the redesign, the Sportsman 400 H.O. will rejoin the rest of the value line in the restyled chassis.

The Sportsman 800 EFI, Sportsman 500 H.O., Sportsman Touring 500 H.O. and Sportsman 400 H.O. also have an improved drive train with a quieter, more efficient transmission for smoother operation. The Sportsman 800 EFI will see an improved weight bias due to the engine being moved rearward more than three inches. The new engine placement results in a lighter steering effort and better handling.

These models include a new Lock & Ride front rack that can be replaced with a Lock & Ride accessory box for additional storage (the box is standard on the Sportsman 500 H.O. , Sportsman 500 H.O. Touring and Sportsman 800 6×6). A new Lock & Ride-ready rear rack, a raised and angled radiator for improved mud protection, new front lights, and a lower winch mount for better self extraction also increase the functionality of these hard working ATVs.

The Sportsman XP 850 and 550 took the industry by storm in 2009 as machines built for Xtreme Performance, and Polaris continues to add features that make the Sportsman XP 850 and 550 models even better. For 2011, the Sportsman XP 850, Sportsman 550, Sportsman Touring 850, Sportsman Touring 550 and Sportsman X2 550 will have improved engine braking with more user-friendly engagement, improved splash protection and a new vinyl seat for less slip. All 850cc models also will receive a new engine coupler for added durability. The Sportsman XP 850 and 550 will see an approximate 12-pound weight reduction, feature in-mold plastic and camouflage models will have the new Polaris Pursuit pattern developed with hunters in mind. The Sportsman XP 850 EPS/550 EPS and Touring models also will feature paint and have 16-percent more fuel capacity for longer range.

For the 2010 Model Year, Polaris used the Sportsman XP chassis for its 2-Up line for added comfort, a smoother ride and superior performance. For 2011, Polaris has a new rear suspension on both the Touring and X2 models for increased rear travel (10.25 in/26 cm) and new features for better passenger comfort. The Sportsman Touring 850 EPS and 550 EPS models are equipped with an improved and removable passenger seat with additional stability and security, a new rear seat comfort ride system with improved shock and spring control, and standard, removable Lock & Ride passenger hand guards. For the occasional one-up rider who wants additional hard working capability from their ATV, both the passenger seat and lock & ride hand grips can be removed and replaced with a PURE Polaris storage box that takes the place of the removable passenger seat for added rack capacity when riding 1-Up. The versatile Sportsman X2 550, with its 400-pound capacity rear dump box that goes from 1-Up work mode to 2-Up play mode in three easy steps, also receives a new, more comfortable passenger seat design with almost 21 percent more foam for added comfort and durability. To work harder, the unit has improved box latching that was redesigned with a pull-strap for easier dumping.

All Sportsman XP 850 and 550 models will continue to offer the features that made them award-winning including an 850cc, twin EFI engine, a 549cc single EFI engine, both longitudinally-mounted engines for improved ergonomics, exclusive anti-kickback steering with a dual A-arm front suspension, Rolled Independent Rear Suspension and On-Demand True All-Wheel Drive.

Along with the models mentioned above, Polaris will continue to offer the Outlaw 525 IRS, Outlaw 525 S, Scrambler 500 4×4, Trail Blazer 330 and the Trail Boss 330. The Phoenix 200 has been upgraded to a transitional youth model for ages 14 and up. This includes speed limiting to 20 mph/32.2 kph as delivered, 30 mph/48.3 kph intermediate, 38 mph/61.2 kph unrestricted.

Limited Edition models include an Orange Madness Sportsman XP 850 EPS, Browning Edition Pursuit Sportsman XP 850 EPS and Sportsman 550 EPS, Sportsman Touring 850 EPS Super Graphite Metallic, and a Sportsman X2 850 with VersaTrac.

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