Polaris Introduces 2008 ATV
and RANGER Line Up
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Polaris
All-New Outlaw 450MXR |
Minneapolis, MN (7/23/2007) - After an
exciting year of introducing the fastest accelerating
ATV, the Outlaw 525, and a side-by-side that changes the
game, the 2008 RANGER RZR, Polaris continues to re-invent
its ATV and RANGER product lines by creating vehicles
that expand the company’s current offerings and
meets the needs of power sports enthusiasts.
“Polaris is more than an ATV manufacturer; our
employees love the outdoors as much as the consumers
that ride our products. We are able to continually enhance
our ATV product line because we understand the riding
experience first hand,” said Mike Dougherty, general
manager for the ATV Division at Polaris. “For
2008, you’ll see a simplified and more compelling
Polaris ATV product offering that caters to a wider
variety of customers.”
Recreational and utility riders will continue to enjoy
the Sportsman line with its legendary ride and handling.
For Polaris’ one-up Rec./Ut. offering, the legendary
Sportsman line has been improved and simplified. All fuel
injected Sportsman models come standard with engine breaking
(EBS), Active Descent Control (ADC), and some are painted
in a variety of new and appealing colors. The Sportsman
800 EFI returns with 10 percent more power, standard dual
exhaust, improved throttle and clutching response, and
are painted. The Sportsman 500 H.O. is back for 2008 as
the best-value 500 on the market at $5,999, $500 less
than its 1996 introductory MSRP.
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For the customer that wants the Sportsman legendary
ride and handling in a mid-size package, Polaris is
introducing the Sportsman 400 H.O. and the Sportsman
300 (formerly Hawkeye). Polaris also will offer the
Sportsman 500 6x6 and Trail Boss 330.
With the 2-Up market continuing to grow, Polaris is
introducing a touring line of ATVs with the Sportsman
800 EFI Touring and Sportsman 500 EFI Touring. The Sportsman
Touring models offer more passenger room, better ergonomics
and value than the competition, and are destined to
be known as “The World’s Most Comfortable
ATVs.” For the rider that has the occasional passenger
but wants versatility, Polaris will continue to offer
the Sportsman 500 X2 and the new Sportsman 700 X2, the
best-value, big-bore 2-Up on the market.
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Polaris
Sportsman Touring 500 & 800 EFI Models offer more
passenger room, better ergonomics and value than
the competition, and are destined to be known
as “The World’s Most Comfortable ATVs.”
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In 2007, Polaris introduced the fastest accelerating
stock sport ATV, the Outlaw 525. The quad was powered
by a 510cc KTM engine which increased the power and
made the machine lighter. For 2008, Polaris has focused
on offering purpose-built, high performance sport quads,
so whether you are a trail rider, sand enthusiast or
MX fan, there will be an Outlaw to fit your riding style.
Polaris will continue to offer the Outlaw 525 with independent
rear suspension, now called the Outlaw 525 IRS, for
trail and cross country riding; and has added a lighter
and faster straight axle version, the Outlaw 525 S,
that will scream in the dunes and on the track. Also
added to the sport line-up is a limited-edition Outlaw
450 MXR for MX enthusiasts.
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Polaris
expands the Outlaw ATV Line-up with the Outlaw
525 S & Outlaw 450 MXR, which are equipped
with lighter straight axle rear ends (More
Info)
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For the consumer that prefers a sportier ATV at a
great value, Polaris will offer the Scrambler 500 4x4,
Phoenix 200, and brought back by popular demand, the
Trail Blazer, now available with a 330cc, 4-stroke engine.
Youth riders can choose from three different, 4-stroke
models from Polaris’ best-selling line of youth
ATVs, the Sportsman 90, Outlaw 90 and new Outlaw 50. Due
to the incredible response to the limited edition pink
youth models, Polaris will offer it as a standard color
on the Outlaw 90 and 50. Also for 2008, all youth models
come with a matching jersey and helmet to help promote
safe riding.
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Announced earlier this year, the RANGER RZR, with its
razor-sharp, side-by-side performance, will be available
in full production quantities.
Powered by Polaris 800 Twin EFI engine, RANGER RZR
is the fastest accelerating side-by-side with the highest
horsepower in its class; accelerating to 35 MPH in four
seconds, and topping out at 55 MPH. At 50 inches wide,
it also is the only trail capable side-by-side in its
class. At 945 lbs, it is the lightest side-by-side with
the lowest cage height, compared to its competitors.
RANGER RZR’s design places the engine behind the
seat giving it the lowest center of gravity of all the
sport side-by-sides for unmatched off-road responsiveness.
For comfort, RANGER RZR also sports the best ergonomics
in its class, including tilt steering, and adjustable
hand rails and seats.
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Ranger
RZR fully Accessorized UTV |
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Six-Passenger
Ranger Crew UTV |
Also new for 2008 is the six-passenger RANGER CREW,
the hardest working, smoothest riding, multi-passenger
utility vehicle in the industry. RANGER CREW is powered
by a Polaris 700 Twin EFI engine and boasts a 44 MPH
top speed. Along with providing massive, dual, under-seat
storage, the RANGER CREW has all the features that made
the RANGER line one of the best-selling lines of utility
vehicles including Independent Rear Suspension (IRS),
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) and the Polaris true
Polaris will continue to offer the RANGER 2x4, RANGER
4x4 EFI, RANGER XP and RANGER 6x6 EFI for 2008. Improvements
to these vehicles include new, dual piston front caliber
disk brakes with 30 percent more braking force, a dash-mounted
parking brake and 40 percent brighter headlights. RANGER
XP and RANGER 6x6 EFI now also boast a huge, 1-ton hauling
capacity.
“2008 will be an exciting year in RANGER country,”
said Matt Homan, general manager of the Side-by-Side
Division for Polaris. “With the hardest working,
smoothest riding RANGER, the introduction of the RANGER
RZR and the RANGER CREW, we have the dominant work vehicle,
dominant play vehicle and dominant multi-passenger utility
vehicle.”
Polaris also has new accessory offerings for 2007 to
make “The World’s Toughest ATVs” even
tougher and ensure the Polaris RANGER Side-by-Side Vehicles
play hard and work harder. New accessories include an
FMF Silencer for Outlaw, heated seats for Sportsman,
deluxe seating by Flexsteel for RANGER and a wide variety
of new accessory offerings such as cargo boxes and brush
guards for RANGER RZR.
About Polaris:
With annual 2005 sales of $1.9 billion, Polaris
designs, engineers, manufactures and markets snowmobiles,
all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), Victory motorcycles
and the Polaris RANGER for recreational and utility
use.
Polaris is a recognized leader
in the snowmobile industry; and one of the largest
manufacturers of ATVs in the world. Victory motorcycles,
established in 1998 and representing the first all-new
American-made motorcycle from a major company in
nearly 60 years, are rapidly making impressive in-roads
into the motorcycle cruiser marketplace. Polaris
also enhances the riding experience with a complete
line of Pure Polaris apparel, accessories and parts,
available at Polaris dealerships.
Polaris Industries Inc. trades
on the New York Stock Exchange and Pacific Stock
Exchange under the symbol "PII," and the
Company is included in the S&P Small-Cap 600
stock price index.
Information about the complete
line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories
is available from authorized Polaris dealers or
anytime from the Polaris homepage at
www.polarisindustries.com .
www.polarisindustries.com
2100 Highway 55
Medina, MN 55340
(763) 417-8650
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