2016
Polaris
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Medina, MN (7/27/2015) - Polaris
Sportsman® All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) are
known as the hardest working, smoothest riding
ATVs on the market. For Model Year 2016, the Sportsman
line adds three new models, including two for
the mud lifestyle, in addition to several improvements
and new color choices driven from customer input.
New to the Big Bore line for 2016, Polaris
has partnered with High Lifter to offer two
ATVs made for the mud, the Sportsman XP 1000
Stealth Black High Lifter Edition and Sportsman
850 Orange High Lifter Edition. With 85 horsepower
and 78 horsepower respectively, the vehicles
are not only powerful but the most-affordable
mud units in their classes.
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Polaris has partnered with High Lifter to offer two atvs made for the mud, the Sportsman xp 1000 Stealth Black High Lifter Edition and Sportsman 850 Orange High Lifter Edition |
Both units have been designed from the ground
up to tackle the mud. To ensure the power plants
breathe, the units feature shielded high engine
air and clutch intake/outlets as well as high
mounted vent lines, which are essential for
reliable performance.
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2016 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 High Lifter Edition has a relocated, rack-mounted
radiator with inverted dual fans, an industry-exclusive
design that pulls clean air through the bottom
of the radiator for improved cooling |
For cooling, both vehicles
have been equipped with a relocated, rack-mounted
radiator with inverted dual fans, an industry-exclusive
design that pulls clean air through the bottom
of the radiator for improved cooling and reduced
clogging. For more mud-specific torque, both
units are equipped with a High and Low transmission
with lower gearing.
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The Sportsman XP 1000
Stealth Black High Lifter Edition and Sportsman
850 Orange High Lifter Edition are 85 horsepower
and 78 horsepower respectively |
To put all the power and
torque to the ground, the XP 1000 has the Polaris
High Performance, Close Ratio Front Drive which
provides quicker On-Demand four-wheel drive
engagement to handle the toughest mud holes.
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2016 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 High Lifter Edition features a factory-installed
Polaris 3,500 lb./1587 kg winch with sealed
handlebar switch and front tow hooks |
Riders also will find that both units are designed
to tackle the mud with the standard 29.5 in/74.9
cm High Lifter Outlaw II tires and a redesigned
suspension featuring stiffer springs for higher
ground clearance, exclusive front and rear high-arched,
constant radius dual A-arms, and new articulating
rear suspension designed to maximize traction
in the deepest mud pit.
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2016 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 High Lifter Edition features heavy front & rear bumpers |
Additions found specifically on the Sportsman
XP 1000 High Lifter Edition include custom paint
and graphics, aluminum wheels, Electronic Power
Steering (EPS) and an industry first handlebar-mounted
mud bar to maximize control in the mud. The
vehicle also features custom color matched,
high-mounted front and rear bumpers, factory-installed
Polaris 3,500 lb./1587 kg winch with sealed
handlebar switch and front tow hooks.
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For the entry-level consumer, Polaris is introducing the new Sportsman 450 H.O., which delivers more power & performance for just $5,999 U.S. |
For the entry-level consumer, Polaris also
is introducing the new Sportsman 450 H.O., which
delivers more power and performance for just
$5,999 U.S. The Sportsman 450 H.O. features
the smooth, reliable and proven Prostar engine
delivering 31 horsepower and full-size capability
at a 400cc class price. The vehicle shares many
of the same features found on the Sportsman
570 including Polaris’ On-Demand, True
AWD, proven MacPherson Strut front suspension,
IRS and Lock & Ride accessory integration.
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The Polaris Sportsman 450 H.O. features
the smooth, reliable and proven Prostar engine
delivering 31 horsepower and full-size capability
at a 400cc class price |
Improvements to the existing models for 2016
include 50 percent stronger front half shafts
and improved driveline on all 850cc and 1000cc
models. The Sportsman 850s also will have a
new CST aggressive trail tire that works as
great as it looks. Sportsman 450 H.O. and 570cc
models will feature a new seat with more comfortable
foam, durable seat base, new, morepowerful 660
watt stator to run more accessories, and added
exhaust pipe shielding. The full line of Sportsman
and Scrambler vehicles also receive a new, high
capacity, high-flow air filter for improved
air flow and dust filtration to the engine.
