Baltimore, MD (7/6/2017) - Once
upon a time, parents who wanted to get their
kids into off roading had very few options.
With the outstanding growth in the UTV industry,
Polaris has changed that with the introduction
of the Polaris Ace 150, which has a long list
of features that will make it an attractive
ride for any youth wheeler aged 10 an up.
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2017
Polaris ACE 150 |
Safety isn’t just a buzzword when it comes
to young riders. It’s imperative and the Polaris
Ace 150 has it in spades. The machine has
a host of features that help protect young
riders as they head off road. Firstly, it
has a full roll cage, safety belts and window
nets. While any off road vehicle must be respected
and proper riding gear including a helmet
are must, things can go wrong and we applaud
Polaris for bringing these safety features
into this machine from their larger UTVs.
The Ace 150 features a unique speed control
system that allows parents to adjust the top
speed of the vehicle as their young rider
gets more familiar with it. Using jumpers
situated behind the seat, top speed can be
limited to the default 10 mph all the way
up to 15, 22, and 29 mph. This allows the
machine to grow with the child, ensuring more
than one season before having to go shopping
again.
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The
speed limit on the Polaris ACE comes
factory set at 10 MPH, but as the driver
becomes more comfortable, the speed
can be increased by sliding the seat
forward to reveal the fuse box that
is protected by a bar held down with
two push pins, which easily accessible
by a parent |
The single seater cannot be started until
the brake pedal is fully depressed. In fact,
this is where we ran into problems when the
sensor stopped working. Hanover Motorsports
in Hanover, PA, came to the rescue and quickly
replaced the sensor. We also learned that
bleeding the brakes can sometimes fix this
problem without a visit to the dealership.
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The
Polaris ACE 150 features Dual Front
LED Running Lights |
Like a motorcycle, the front LED headlights
and single LED taillight are always on when
it’s running, making it more visible to others,
which is a great added safety feature for
young drivers.
So it’s safe, but can it perform? We employed
12-year-old Faith Foley to put the ride through
its paces, and Don’s in York, PA allowed us
to pickup the first unit they received. After
several hours in the seat, Faith gave a huge
thumbs to the Polaris ACE 150.
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We
picked up our Polaris ACE 150 review
unit from Don's
in York, PA |
Along with its 4-stroke, 149cc fuel injected
single cylinder engine, the Ace 150 includes
suspension, wheels and tires and the power
to keep any young offroad enthusiast interested
and Faith had a blast.
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Faith
Foley really enjoys driving the Polaris
ACE 150, and while she started out riding
an ATV, she now prefers a roll cage
for the added safety |
