POLARIS UNVEILS
2007 MODELS THAT BUILD ON CURRENT SUCCESS
New Products Reflect Recent Innovations and Consumer
Demand
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Minneapolis, MN (8/01/06) - Orlando,
Florida August 1, 2006 - If the key to business success
is giving the customers what they want, then Polaris Industries
is in for another successful year. The powersports industry
frontrunner today unveiled its product offerings for 2007,
delivering a variety of new products including an ATV
engineered and designed through the strategic partnership
between Polaris and KTM, a new class-leading 50 mph speed
for RANGER XP and an exciting new sport-inspired Hammer
S Victory Motorcycle. Polaris shared the new products
with their dealers in Orlando, Fla., while also providing
a peek at a variety of products currently in development
that consumers will be seeing in the future.
"The overwhelming popularity of our latest innovations,
limited-edition models and new product features really
set the stage for the 2007 model year line-up,"
said Bennett Morgan, president and chief operating officer,
Polaris Industries Inc. "Polaris continues to lead
the way with the strongest and most innovative ATV,
RANGER and Victory Motorcycle product lines in the industry
today."
All-Terrain Vehicles
After introducing six new models in
2006, Polaris will continue to lead the way with new
and innovative ATV offerings for 2007. Responding to
rider demand, Polaris poured innovation into the two-up
and youth segments for 2007, and unveiled the first
of many joint projects with Austrian motorcycle manufacturer,
KTM Power Sports AG.
| Sportsman
X2 800 (More
Info) |
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Sportsman
X2 |
The successor and new
titleholder of "The World's Toughest ATVs,"
the Sportsman X2 800 combines the engineering design
of the X2 500 and the muscle of the 800 EFI, making
it extremely versatile. It also represents the convergence
of two of the fastest growing and most profitable
ATV segments - the two-up market and the big-bore
market. The Sportsman X2 800 will come in standard
and deluxe packages as will the rest of the Sportsman
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| Outlaw
525 (More
Info) |
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Outlaw
525 |
The successor and new titleholder
of "The World's Toughest ATVs," the Sportsman
X2 800 combines the engineering design of the X2
500 and the muscle of the 800 EFI, making it extremely
versatile. It also represents the convergence of
two of the fastest growing and most profitable ATV
segments - the two-up market and the big-bore market.
The Sportsman X2 800 will come in standard and deluxe
packages as will the rest of the Sportsman line.
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| New
Youth Models (More
Info) |
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Outlaw
90 |
The best-selling line of youth ATVs
is even better for 2007 with the addition of 4-stroke
engines for a cleaner and quieter ride, and bigger
chassis on the 90 cc models for a better rider fit
and more comfortable ride. Polaris will offer three,
new youth models including the Sportsman 90, Outlaw
90 and Predator 50. |
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Edition Models |
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Pheonix
200 |
For the first time, Polaris is offering
a Pink Predator 50, Predator 90 and Phoenix 200
designed to appeal to the female rider. In addition,
Polaris will offer a Sportsman 800 in a stealth
black finish, a painted sagebrush green Sportsman
500, a red Hawkeye, black and silver Predator, and
a Sportsman X2 500 in the extremely popular sunset
red paint.
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"Polaris continues to lead the way with new
and innovative ATV offerings," said Mike Dougherty,
general manager for the ATV Division at Polaris. "By
constantly re-inventing our product lines, we are able
to bring the toughest ATVs to market year after year."
In Other ATV News
In January of 2006, Polaris announced
the launch of the 'T.R.A.I.L.S.' grant program for ATV
clubs, associations and grassroots groups. The program
makes funds available to national, state and local organizations
in the United States to ensure the future of ATV riding.
The grant program encompasses two main objectives -
promoting safe and responsible riding, and preserving
access. Funds can be used by organizations for trail
development and maintenance projects, safety and education
initiatives, lobbying and other projects to increase
or maintain land access.
To date, Polaris has awarded $380,000 to 47 organizations
in 26 states. Polaris plans to finish out the year by
awarding an additional $200,000. The next deadline for
applications is October 1, 2006. Applications can be
submitted at www.polarisindustries.com,
click on "Our Company" and "News."
"Polaris is committed to promoting safe and
responsible recreational riding," said Bennett
Morgan, president and chief operating officer of Polaris.
"We see the issue of trails and land access
as the lifeblood of our ATV business and the 'T.R.A.I.L.S.'
grant program is one way we can help ensure people always
have a place to ride."
RANGER
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Ranger
6x6 |
In just six years, the Polaris RANGER division has
grown at a compound annual rate of 40 percent. For 2007,
Polaris simplified the RANGER line-up and focused on
specific consumer needs. The line-up consists of four
models, RANGER 2x4, RANGER 4x4 EFI, RANGER XP EFI and
RANGER 6x6 EFI with exciting features customers have
been asking for such as a new top speed of 50 mph on
RANGER XP EFI, dash board instrumentation on the RANGER
XP EFI and RANGER 6x6 EFI, and new color options on
the RANGER 4x4 EFI.
RANGER 4x4 EFI
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Ranger
XP EFI |
Polaris' hardest working, smoothest riding utility
vehicle is back for 2007 with the features that made
it one of the best-selling utility vehicles; a strong
1,000 lb. cargo capacity, class-leading 1,500 lb. payload
and towing, 41 mph top speed, electronic fuel injection
and exclusive, on-demand, true 4-wheel drive. New for
2007, along with the standard green color, RANGER 4x4
EFI also will be available in red and blue.
RANGER XP EFI
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Ranger
XP EFI |
The RANGER XP EFI is dominating
the big-bore utility market and for 2007 Polaris is
offering a speed capability of 50 mph and multi-functional
instrumentation that includes a speedometer, digital
fuel gauge, odometer, EFI diagnostic codes, clock and
indicators for gear selection and all-wheel drive. The
2007 RANGER XP EFI will be offered in Delta Green and
also in various limited-edition models including the
popular midnight red, new turbo silver and black flame
with 14 inch rims and Bounty Hunter tires. For the hunting
enthusiast,
two limited edition RANGER XP EFI models are available;
the RANGER XP Mossy Oak(tm) edition and the highly sought-after
Browning(r) Edition with the new Mossy Oak(tm) Break-Up
pattern, winch, gun scabbard and Browning(r) "Buckmark"
logos.
"We're extremely pleased as the RANGER line
of products continues to
outpace the fast-paced utility vehicle category,"
said Matt Homan, general manager of the RANGER division
at Polaris. "Our simplified product line offers
leadership in each segment while providing options that
cater to the wide range of utility buyer's needs."
About Polaris and Victory
Motorcycles
With annual 2005 sales of $1.9 billion, Polaris
designs, engineers, manufactures and markets snowmobiles,
all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), Victory Motorcycles and
the Polaris RANGER for recreational and utility use.
Polaris is a recognized leader in
the snowmobile industry; and one of the largest manufacturers
of ATVs in the world. Victory motorcycles, established
in 1998 and representing the first all-new American-made
motorcycle from a major company in nearly 60 years,
are rapidly making impressive in-roads into the motorcycle
cruiser marketplace. Polaris also enhances the riding
experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel,
accessories and parts, available at Polaris dealerships.
Polaris Industries Inc. trades on
the New York Stock Exchange and Pacific Stock Exchange
under the symbol "PII," and the Company is
included in the S&P Small-Cap 600 stock price index.
Information about the complete line
of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories
is available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime
from the Polaris homepage at www.polarisindustries.com
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www.polarisindustries.com
2100 Highway 55
Medina, MN 55340
(763) 417-8650
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