Minneapolis, MN (3/1/2017)
- Polaris, the industry leader in youth
off-road vehicles, today announced another first
in the category, the single-seat Polaris ACE™
150 EFI, the industry’s only single-seat youth
model with a protective cab frame.
Modeled after Polaris ACE vehicles, the new
Polaris ACE 150 EFI gives kids 10 years old
and older the single-seat freedom enjoyed by
their adult counterparts. Parents will love
the included safety features and kids will love
how fun it is to drive.
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“Polaris continues to innovate its youth line
up to provide a wide variety of safe, fun options
for kids,” said Craig Scanlon, Polaris Off-Road
Vehicles Chief Retail Officer. “The new Polaris
ACE 150 EFI is another way for families to share
the off-road riding experience together.”
The Polaris ACE 150 EFI has several features
to provide a safe, enjoyable ride. The 150cc,
Electronic Fuel Injected (EFI) engine has four
speed-limit modes. Standard from the factory
the vehicle is limited to 10 mph. Adults are
able to adjust the top speed to 15 mph, 22 mph
or 29 mph, based on the skills of the rider.
Other safety features include LED daytime running
lights, seatbelt, side nets, whip flag and parking
brake. Additionally, the vehicle comes with
a video explaining safe operation and a DOT-approved
helmet to reinforce the importance of wearing
proper safety gear.
The Polaris ACE 150 EFI offers a large ergonomic
range of adjustability to grow with the driver.
This includes ample amounts of headroom, tilt
steering wheel and pedals, and adjustable bucket
seat for growing riders. Likewise, the vehicle
is the most capable youth model, featuring 6-in.
of rear suspension travel, 9-in. of ground clearance,
and large 22-in tires. The features enable easier
maneuverability over obstacles and provide easier
handling for youth riders. For added customization,
the Polaris ACE 150 EFI can be accessorized
with poly roof, half-windshield, and front and
rear bumpers.
The Polaris ACE 150 EFI will be available Indy
Red, retails for $3,799 and is expected in dealerships
end of March. It joins the Phoenix 200, RZR
170 EFI, Outlaw and Sportsman 110 EFI, and Outlaw
50 as part of Polaris youth lineup.
Adult supervision is required
for all riders under 16. Polaris strongly encourages
anyone operating an ORV to take available training.
In the United States, the ATV Safety Institute’s
RiderCourse training is available through the
SVIA, at ATVsafety.org or 800-887-2887. The
ROV E-Course and hands-on DriversCourse (for
SxS vehicles such as the RZR 170 EFI) are available
through ROHVA, at rohva.org or 866-267-2751).
About Polaris
Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) is a global
powersports leader that has been fueling the
passion of riders, workers and outdoor enthusiasts
for more than 60 years. With annual 2016 sales
of $4.5 billion, Polaris’ innovative, high-quality
product line-up includes the RANGER®, RZR® and
Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles;
the Sportsman® and Polaris ACE® all-terrain
off-road vehicles; Indian Motorcycle® midsize
and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters;
and Polaris RMK®, INDY®, Switchback® and RUSH®
snowmobiles. Polaris enhances the riding experience
with parts, garments and accessories, along
with a growing aftermarket portfolio, including
Transamerican Auto Parts. Polaris’ presence
in adjacent markets globally include military
and commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles,
and electric vehicles. Proudly headquartered
in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries
across the globe. Visit www.polaris.com for
more information
