2012 Polaris ATV Line Up

[4Nines]

For model year 2009, Polaris introduced the all-new Sportsman XP and saw the Sportsman XP 850 become the No. 1 Big Bore ATV winning various accolades throughout the industry. For the past two model years, Polaris has been building on the success of its Sportsman Premium models by continuing to innovate the offering. For model year 2012, Polaris 850 models will have the most power in their class with the introduction of the 850 Twin EFI High Output engine.

All 2012 models featuring the 850 engine receive a new airbox which is combined with new throttle bodies resulting in an approximate nine percent increase in power from prior years. With this new intake package, the 850 engine now delivers delivers 20 percent more acceleration off the line. This combination allows more air to the engine and results in a machine that accelerates faster, provides even more xtreme performance with a clean fuel burn while delivering incredibly smooth power across all RPMs. The power upgrade is available on the Sportsman XP 850 H.O., Sportsman XP 850 H.O. EPS and Sportsman Touring 850 H.O.

All premium ATV models continue to offer hardest working features such as Polaris’ exclusive On-Demand, True All-Wheel Drive with Active Descent Control and high towing and carrying capacity while providing smoothest riding features such as comfortable ergonomics, exclusive anti-kickback steering with a dual A-arm front suspension, Rolled Independent Rear Suspension, high ground clearance and available Electronic Power Steering (EPS).

Colors for 2012 premium models include Indy Red, Green and Polaris® Pursuit Camo for the Sportsman XP 850 H.O. and Sportsman 550. Both models also will feature Maxxis tires and steel wheels The Sportsman XP 850 H.O. EPS and Sportsman 550 EPS models feature automotive- style paint, cast aluminum wheels, 14-inch 489 II tires and will be available in Sunset Red, and two new colors, Magnetic Metallic and Bronze Mist.

Polaris’ value line offers the best features at the best MSRPs. For 2012, Polaris will add more functionality to the line with the addition of integrated storage on the Sportsman 800 EFI, Sportsman 6x6 800 EFI. Sportsman 500 H.O., Sportsman Touring 500 H.O. and Sportsman 400 H.O. The new integrated storage offers 6.5 gallons/24.6 liters of capacity letting the
rider stow loads of gear and still have access to it, even with items tied to the lid. The storage upgrade represents a 21-percent increase in capacity versus the Lock & Ride box that was standard on last year’s Sportsman 500 H.O, Sportsman Touring 500 H.O. and Sportsman Big Boss 6x6 800.

The value line will continue to offer the hardest working, smoothest riding features that set them apart from the competition including On-Demand True All-Wheel Drive, impressive towing and hauling power, Independent Rear Suspension and high ground clearance.

For Model Year 2012, the Sportsman 400 H.O. will be available in Indy Red and new Boardwalk Blue. The best-selling Sportsman 500 H.O. will be available in Indy Red, Green and new, back-by-popular demand, Yellow option, the Sportsman 800 EFI will be offered in Indy Red and Yellow, and the Sportsman Big Boss 6x6 800 will continued to be offered in Green.

The 2-up line will see the changes found on the value line for the Sportsman Touring 500 H.O. The model will be available in Green and Red. The Sportsman Touring 850 H.O. EPS will be offered in Boardwalk Blue and new Solar Red, while the Sportsman Touring 550 EPS is available in Boardwalk Blue and the new Solar Red. The Sportsman X2 550 will be offered in Sage Green and Indy Red with Maxxis tires and steel wheels standard.

Polaris also will offer several limited edition Premium, Value and 2-up models including an Orange Madness Sportsman XP 850 H.O. EPS and Sportsman 550 EPS, Browning Edition Pursuit Sportsman XP 850 H.O. EPS/550 XP EPS, Sportsman Touring 850 H.O. EPS Bronze, and Sportsman 500 H.O. in Polaris Pursuit Camo with Polaris’ Engine Braking System.

Also offered for 2012 will be the Scrambler, Trail Blazer and Phoenix which will sport a new White/Blue plastic and the Trail Boss will be available in Blue.

*Horsepower for theSportsman XP 850 and 850 Touring is 77 horsepower using the SAE 1329 test procedure.

More information about Polaris’ whole line of Off-Road Vehicle offerings can be found online at www.polaris.com.

SPORTSMAN XP 850 H.O.

• NEW! More power from the proven 850 Twin EFI High Output SOHC engine with dual balance shafts
• NEW! 20 percent more power off the line
• Hydraulic brakes with large discs
• Polaris On-Demand True All-Wheel Drive
• Front mount service center for easy access and improved weight bias
• Engine Braking with Active Descent Control
• 1500 lb/680.4 kg towing
• Three 50W Halogen headlights
• Highest rack capacity at 120 lbs./54.4 kg. front and 240 lbs./108.9 kg rear and 100 tie-down points
• Digital/Analog gauge
• Lock & Ride front/rear capable racks
• Rolled IRS rear, Dual A-Arms with exclusive anti- kickback steering in front
• Maxxis® Tires
• Narrower vehicle and seat width
• Highest suspension travel (9.0 in/22.9 cm front, 10.25 in/26 cm rear)
• Highest ground clearance at 12 in/30.5 cm
• 14" Steel Wheels

» Available in Indy Red, Sage Green and Polaris® Pursuit Camo

SPORTSMAN XP 850 H.O. EPS

» All the features of the Sportsman XP 850 H.O. with the addition of the following:

• NEW! More power from the proven 850 Twin EFI High Output SOHC engine with dual balance shafts • NEW! 20 percent more power off the line
• Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
• Carlisle 489 II tires
• Painted
• 14" Cast Aluminum Wheels • Digital gauge

» Available in Painted Sunset Red, NEW! Bronze Mist and NEW! Magnetic Metallic » Limited Editions: NEW! Orange Madness, Browning® Edition Pursuit

SPORTSMAN 550

• Improved splash protection
• Digital/analog gauge
• 550cc, single EFI, SOHC engine
• Front mount service center for easy access and improved weight bias
• Hydraulic brakes with large discs
• Polaris On-Demand True All-Wheel Drive
• Engine Braking with Active Descent Control
• Highest rack capacity at 120 lbs./54.4 kg. front and 240 lbs./108.9 kg rear and 100 tie-down points
• 1500 lb/680.4 kg towing
• Three 50W Halogen headlights
• NEW! Lower idle RPM (1425) for smoother drive-away and operation
• Narrower vehicle width and seat
• Rolled IRS rear, Dual A-Arms with exclusive anti- kickback steering in front
• Maxxis® Tires
• 14" steel wheels
• Highest suspension travel (9.0 in/22.9 cm front,10.25 in/26 cm rear)
• Highest ground clearance at 12 in/30.5 cm

» Available in Indy Red, Sage Green and Polaris Pursuit Camo

SPORTSMAN 550 EPS

» All the features of the Sportsman XP 550 with the addition of the following:

• Electronic Power Steering • 14" cast aluminum wheels • Digital gauge
• Carlisle 489 II tires
• Painted

» Available in Painted Sunset Red, NEW! Bronze Mist and NEW! Magnetic Metallic
» Limited Editions: NEW! Orange Madness and Browning® Edition Polaris® Pursuit

SPORTSMAN X2 550

• 550cc, single EFI, SOHC engine
• 400 lb/181.4 kg dump box that transforms into second seat
• 1500 lb/680.4 kg towing
• Maxxis® Tires
• Front mount service center for easy access and improved weight bias
• Polaris On-Demand True All-Wheel Drive with exclusive VersaTrac locking rear differential
• Engine Braking with Active Descent Control
• Huge Lock & Ride® front storage box that holds 8.2 gal/31 ltr.
• Digital/analog gauge
• NEW! Lower idle RPM (1425) for smoother drive-away and operation
• Rear Suspension (10.25 in/26 cm travel)
• Thick 4 in/10.2 cm passenger seat for improved comfort & durability
• Rolled IRS rear, Dual A-Arms with exclusive anti-kickback steering in front provide 9 in/22.9 cm of travel
• High ground clearance at 11.25 in/28.6 cm
• 14” steel wheels • Maxxis tires

» Available in Indy Red and Sage Green

SPORTSMAN 800 EFI

• NEW! Integrated front storage with 6.5 gal/24.6 liter capacity
• 760cc, twin EFI engine
• Aggressive design with enhanced sight lines
• Polaris On-Demand True All-Wheel Drive
• 1500 lb/680.4 kg towing
• 200 lb/90.7 kg rear rack capacity, 100 lb/45.4 kg front rack capacity
• Improved radiator location-raised up more than 3-inches/7.6 cm and angled forward for better mud protection
• Lock & Ride® rear rack
• Lower winch mount
• Sportsman XP-styled bumper headlights
• Analog/digital gauge
• NEW! Kenda K590 tires
• Improved drive train- transmission is quieter, smoother operation
• Improved weight bias- engine moved rearward 3.1 in/7.9 cm, lighter steering effort, improved handling
• IRS with 9.5 in/24.1 cm rear travel
• MacPherson strut front suspension with 8.2 in/ 20.8 cm travel
• 11.25 in/28.6 cm ground clearance

Specs and features on the rest of the Polaris 2012 line up can be found here: 2012 Polaris ATV Specs and Features Continued

[blueline15]

No surprises here. They dumped all their R&D money on the RZR 900 XP.

I think next year they will have to do something with the XP's if they want to maintain the market share they have now.

[archer]

Originally Posted by blueline15

No surprises here. They dumped all their R&D money on the RZR 900 XP.

I think next year they will have to do something with the XP's if they want to maintain the market share they have now.

If my math is right they do have a 9% HP increase puts them at 76 from 70. That will be very noticeable but not Can Am power of 82.

[sporty]

I wonder it they changed the clutch set up on the 550 so it's not so jumpy!!! on starting out!

[WilliamBos]

EBS is standard on the 500 again, only on the LE.

With the blue back on the 400, and hoping the prices do not change up here, Polaris is making it so hard for me to NOT buy a 400!!

[4Nines]

The horsepower information for the Sportsman XP 850 and 850 Touring was not available at the time of print but it is 77 horsepower using the SAE 1329 test procedure.

[archer]

Thanks 4Nines 77 sounds better.

[blueline15]

Originally Posted by archer

If my math is right they do have a 9% HP increase puts them at 76 from 70. That will be very noticeable but not Can Am power of 82.

Yeah, it will be noticeable! But I think they are going to need to update the platform by next year. Just like how they had the Sportsmans the same basically from 2005-2010 before updating the platform, this is going to be the 4th year for the XP.

And since the XP was released, they have updated the Rangers, RZR's, and their snowmobile line-up all changing the platform each was on. The XP's should be next in line again.

[archer]

The best thing I see there was no weight gain and 7 HP increase. Should be able to take a 800 71 HP Outlander no problem.

[cc1999]

Did I mis it or is there not an EPS 850 x2 again this year?

Polaris is getting pretty sneaky when they go ahead and rate there 2012 line up on CARB then later come back and change it. At least this indicates they will be changing there ratings. They rated a 2012 850 the same as there 2011 850s. This iindicates they will be now rerating them to reflect the new HO 9% bump in power.

What would be cool to know, is if these intake and airbox changes can be retrofited to a 2009-11s to give them the same power bump.