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Rzr S comes stock with Maxxis Bighorn
tires mounted on 12" aluminum wheels
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The look of the new Polaris Rzr S model is
so distinct; you would think it was someone’s
custom machine. 8 spoke 12 inch polished aluminum
rims are holding Maxxis Bighorn tires that seem
to work well in both form and function. The
Rzr S boasts the lowest center of gravity in
its class and this is apparent when you send
her into a corner. Rider protection is enhanced
by extended rear roll cage supports and added
fender flares help keep some of the muck from
the driver and co-pilot. Side nets are of new
design and allow one handed operation, a huge
plus from the original design. One nice change
was in the way of a heel pocket molded into
the drivers’ floorboard, which really
helps keep your foot planted and not skating
around when the terrain gets rough or driving
slow. Both the standard Rzr and S model have
this new addition as well as the Ranger Utility
line.
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For 2009,
Polaris has changed the netting on the
Rzr, which is a great added safety feature
because it will help keep your body
and especially your arms in the vehicle
in case of a roll-over
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Rzr S features compression & preload
adjustable Fox Podium shocks front and
rear with 12" of travel |
With such a bold statement, the plain looking
Rzr base model was looking like it had been
overlooked; however that’s not the case.
Changes to low speed driving was improved and
shifting was noticeably smoother. The exhaust
was changed to provide a quieter voice (I like
to call it stealth mode) and features a turn
down so you’re not blowing exhaust in
the vehicle behind you. And now there is even
under seat storage to allow some needed items
to be taken on the trail that doubles as a stool
for reaching items mounted on top of the roll
cage. While the S model might get the glory,
the nimble Rzr will still shine on the trails
where the narrower platform will dance between
the trails with ease. Two distinct models with
their sights set on capturing the market from
wooded trails to berm shredding dunes!
New colors of course are available, but not
your typical colors. The special edition Rzr
is available in Nuclear Orange with all the
trimmings as the colors are coordinated throughout
the machine. Mossy Oak Break Up camo colors
are now available on the Rzr and man does it
look sharp, talk about stealth! You can get
to your tree stand at mach 2 and no one will
see you do it!
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Mossy Oak
Camo Rzr with some of the many accessories
offered by Polaris
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The new color, Nuclear Orange,
looks great & really makes the Rzr
stand out |
Operating the two models is where the wider
stance of the Rzr S explodes. The extra width
and power offer an unmatched level of fun as
going harder into turns and exiting under more
power sure can make for an exhilarating ride!
While you still have to use common sense, the
S model will be just up your alley of you like
the wide open terrain and live for high speed
runs. The power difference between the standard
and H.O. engine was not noticeable until you
had a chance to stay on the gas longer. It is
no wonder; the standard Rzr still has the title
of fastest accelerating UTV on the market and
it did not relent on this fact even on its own
bigger brother! Weather prevented us from riding
the machine on the larger motocross tracks that
would have really added to the review of the
model, but maybe not letting us hit those doubles
was nature’s way of making sure we made
it home as safely as we had arrived! (not to
mention a few less gray hairs on the Polaris
employees)
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If you plan
on riding with tight trails with your
buddies on ATVs, the the Polaris Rzr
at 50" is the perfect choice, but
if you have wide open space and want
the ultimate performance, the Rzr S
is calling your name because it has
plenty of power, handles great, and
can soak up nearly everything in its
path
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