[bobx2]

The cheaper 570 has better engine/transmission than the more expensive XP550? Both come with EPS and the difference is 1400 dollars ! Any thoughts ?

I would says lets wait a year or two before we start saying it has a better motor or transmission. One thing I have learned in my years is never buy the first year production run on any vehicle. Can you say guinea pig?

The engine and transmission have been in the 570 RZR for a year now. I would say they have had time to work the bugs out. Not really a first year run per say, just in a different chassis.

 

[veedubshafer]

The cheaper 570 has better engine/transmission than the more expensive XP550? Both come with EPS and the difference is 1400 dollars ! Any thoughts ?

I would says lets wait a year or two before we start saying it has a better motor or transmission. One thing I have learned in my years is never buy the first year production run on any vehicle. Can you say guinea pig?

The engine and transmission have been in the 570 RZR for a year now. I would say they have had time to work the bugs out. Not really a first year run per say, just in a different chassis.

There have been a bunch at the shop with transmission problems though. The motor seems solid though.

 

[5254]

I see the 550 losing sales now. The 570 is going to be faster. The value line suspension is much softer and easier on your back (I have owned both), cost less, now has efi and eps. Now I can see how the 400Ho will make since in their line up. Not so much the 550 now. I will give them a plus on the 550 X2 having power steering standard equipment. Just my thoughts. As a new customer new to atv's what would you buy? A 550 or a 570? The 570 is gonna sell like hot cakes

I agree, with all the XP chassis issues, and the rock solid reliability of the value chassis, these are a better buy. They will sell like hot cakes!!

And after all the years of value Line engineering neglect, it is our turn!!

 

[BugsOnMyTooth]

Would it not make more sense to keep the value line 500 and delete the 550xp and add a 650 xp twin instead.

 

[5254]

Would it not make more sense to keep the value line 500 and delete the 550xp and add a 650 xp twin instead.

Maybe they will replace the 800 with a prostar twin?

Polaris is upgrading the value line, not expanding it.

I expect the 400 will be next.

 

[BugsOnMyTooth]

Would it not make more sense to keep the value line 500 and delete the 550xp and add a 650 xp twin instead.

Maybe they will replace the 800 with a prostar twin?

Polaris is upgrading the value line, not expanding it.

I expect the 400 will be next.

I thought that the 800 is a twin? And what is the Prostar motor?

 

[5254]

Would it not make more sense to keep the value line 500 and delete the 550xp and add a 650 xp twin instead.

Maybe they will replace the 800 with a prostar twin?

Polaris is upgrading the value line, not expanding it.

I expect the 400 will be next.

I thought that the 800 is a twin? And what is the Prostar motor?

The 800 is a twin. But not the new Prostar series of engines. They can easily produce 100HP/litre.

The 570/900 are Prostar engines.

 

[veedubshafer]

Maybe they will replace the 800 with a prostar twin?

Polaris is upgrading the value line, not expanding it.

I expect the 400 will be next.

I thought that the 800 is a twin? And what is the Prostar motor?

The 800 is a twin. But not the new Prostar series of engines. They can easily produce 100HP/litre.

The 570/900 are Prostar engines.

But what IS the Prostar motor? Like what makes it special?

 

[5254]

I thought that the 800 is a twin? And what is the Prostar motor?

The 800 is a twin. But not the new Prostar series of engines. They can easily produce 100HP/litre.

The 570/900 are Prostar engines.

But what IS the Prostar motor? Like what makes it special?

The next logical step, they need to evolve.

Sorta like GM's LS engines, light years better than any of the old engines.

 

[BugsOnMyTooth]

The 800 is a twin. But not the new Prostar series of engines. They can easily produce 100HP/litre.

The 570/900 are Prostar engines.

But what IS the Prostar motor? Like what makes it special?

The next logical step, they need to evolve.

Sorta like GM's LS engines, light years better than any of the old engines.

Thanks Will. Something new for me learn about:cowboy:

 

[5254]

But what IS the Prostar motor? Like what makes it special?

The next logical step, they need to evolve.

Sorta like GM's LS engines, light years better than any of the old engines.

Thanks Will. Something new for me learn about:cowboy:

No worries!! I am so glad they are doing this to the value line, they will be around for tears to come.

I do not want an XP.

 

[veedubshafer]

The next logical step, they need to evolve.

Sorta like GM's LS engines, light years better than any of the old engines.

Thanks Will. Something new for me learn about:cowboy:

No worries!! I am so glad they are doing this to the value line, they will be around for tears to come.

I do not want an XP.

Yes you do. You're just being cheap. LOL J/K

 

[5254]

Thanks Will. Something new for me learn about:cowboy:

No worries!! I am so glad they are doing this to the value line, they will be around for tears to come.

I do not want an XP.

Yes you do. You're just being cheap. LOL J/K

But I can have a NON EPS Sportsman 570 instead!!

 

[veedubshafer]

Maybe some day they'll dump both lines and come up with the best of both worlds.

 

[Madman33]

Popo SM 570 vs 550

I've been researching the popo Sportsman 550 and 570 for months. I currently own a 2000 popo sm 500 and I like the ride, but wish it had more power and power steering. I've seen YouTube vids of guys driving the value 570 sportsman and can hang wheelies on it very easily. My old 500 barely can lift the front wheels from a stand still. I am pondering buying the touring model 2up bike. I am 6'-5" and hate feeling cramped riding double on my 1up sportsman 500. Here's the kicker, the 1up 570 sportsman comes with or without PS, but the 570 touring 2up bike doesn't offer PS. What's up with that? I have to buy the 550 EPS touring bike if I want PS. I can live without it but my current 500 is so hard to steer at low speeds tight turns, so it's a PITA. Should I just bite the bullet and get the 550 eps touring or save my money and snag a 570 touring? The value 570 touring bike has ONE seat that is molded for two riders (double hump). The 550 touring bike has a single flat seat with a removable 2up seat in back. WHich is more comfortable, pros and cons of each? I like my leg room and I typically sit very far back on seat because my legs are so long.

 

[xOUTLAWx]

I see the 550 losing sales now. The 570 is going to be faster. The value line suspension is much softer and easier on your back (I have owned both), cost less, now has efi and eps. Now I can see how the 400Ho will make since in their line up. Not so much the 550 now. I will give them a plus on the 550 X2 having power steering standard equipment. Just my thoughts. As a new customer new to atv's what would you buy? A 550 or a 570? The 570 is gonna sell like hot cakes

Old thread but if that's true It will sway a lot of peoples toward the value model.

 

[Madman33]

EPS reliability

I can understand why ppl are fans of EPS, but how well is the power steering motor built? I hear tales of riders (of various brand ATVs) having them die on them after some time of us. Not sure is this is strictly driving thru wet condition like riding thru deep water. I don't plan on using my bike as a mini submarine but I do cross some streams and they can get deep. At a minimum the power steering motor will get splashed. I assume Polaris has them sealed up for all weather conditions but any one have any problems with their power steering failing on them on their ATV that has some age on it? I like the idea of EPS but I dont wanna pay $800 for something that might break on me. Reminds me of my friends cheap off brand winch he bought. After a few dunks in water from it being installed very low in the frame of his bike the motor was dead.
I'd like to hear comments on your EPS experiences, good or bad.
Thanx.:chairfall:

 

[xOUTLAWx]

I see the 550 losing sales now. The 570 is going to be faster. The value line suspension is much softer and easier on your back (I have owned both), cost less, now has efi and eps. Now I can see how the 400Ho will make since in their line up. Not so much the 550 now. I will give them a plus on the 550 X2 having power steering standard equipment. Just my thoughts. As a new customer new to atv's what would you buy? A 550 or a 570? The 570 is gonna sell like hot cakes

I agree, with all the XP chassis issues, and the rock solid reliability of the value chassis, these are a better buy. They will sell like hot cakes!!

And after all the years of value Line engineering neglect, it is our turn!!

this post and thread aged bad. My 550 is still going strong. No regrets.