POLARIS Sportman XP 850 EFI

A virtually all-new Polaris Sportsman hits the trail for 2009. While a quick glance may have you thinking the 2009 Sportsman doesn’t look all that different, you will be right — and very wrong. There is a new XP series that carries over the look and feel of the previous generation Sportsman that has been an all-time best seller for the Minnesota-based powersports manufacturer. Upon closer inspection you will see major differences between the new Xtreme Performance models and Polaris’ ‘value’ models.

Let’s not even get into the powertrain for now. Just check out where you’ll be conducting business aboard this new-for-2009 Sportsman XP series. Your ‘office’ is narrower and your foot room is greater. You can see the base of the engine looks a bit different as well. That’s because the all-new Polaris Sportsman XP powerplants have been turned about and canted to give you that revised seating position.

All-New 850 But power comes in handy for many ATVers and the all-new, liquid-cooled 850 twin gives it. Expect upwards of 70-hp at 7,200 revs from this Polaris-built motor. Outfitted with electronically regulated fuel injection, this inline twin is the pride of Polaris engine designers. You could hear that pride in the voice of Polaris senior design engineer Ron Danielson as he outlined the specifics of this engine for ATV.com. He was quick to credit the success of this engine to the hard work of Polaris’ joint design team. “Much of the design was done in Polaris in our Osceola (Wisconsin) engine facility,” he stated. Polaris will continue to add maximum versatility in its 2009 line with a choice of dual passenger models. Polaris touts its Sportsman Touring as “The world’s most comfortable 2-up ATV.” Available with a choice of an 800cc or 500cc engine, the Sportsman Touring offers a large passenger backrest, dual cup holders and vibration-absorbing foot wells

POLARIS sportman XP 550 EFI models RANGER 4X4 & 2X4

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INDEPENDENT REAR SUSPENSION (IRS)

Most proven, most adjustable IRS you can buy. Even fully loaded, the suspension keeps the ride smooth.

4X4 ON-DEMAND TRUE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)

Meet unexpected mud or rough terrain on the competition, and you must stop to lock in the front wheels. RANGER does it automatically, so you keep your momentum and make it through.

PUSH-BUTTON LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL

Lock it to optimize traction, or unlock it for easier maneuvering and to minimize damage to grass and sensitive terrain.

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