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Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS  & 525 S ATV Test Ride Review

2009 Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS, 525 S & 450MXR ATV Review

2009 Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS  & 525S ATV
2009 Polaris Outlaw ATV
Millville, MN - In 2008, Polaris introduced two new versions of the Outlaw ATV with the addition of the 450MXR and 525S. With three different Outlaw models, Polaris had something for every type of sport rider, whether they were a weekend warrior, sand enthusiast, XC or MX track racer Polaris had them covered. No one would have blamed Polaris for being conservative in model changes for 2009 with the slowing US economy and lower consumer spending, especially since Polaris just released the Outlaw 450MXR and 525S the year prior.

Instead, Polaris went well beyond bold new graphics and responded to racers and enthusiast to make significant changes to all their 2009 Outlaw ATV models, and we are talking real racer / consumer inspired updates as Polaris continues to seek a larger market share in the ATV & UTV market. The Polaris Outlaw 450MXR, 525S and 525IRS return for 2009 with their high revving KTM engines, Keihen 39mm FCR carburetors, Douglas rolled edge rims, Maxxis tires, Steel braided brake lines and hydraulic clutch, but these are some of the few features that remain the same.

2009 Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS  & 525S ATV
2009 Polaris Outlaw ATVs feature and all new look along with numerous updates as Polaris responds to consumer demand
At first glance of the 2009 Outlaws most consumers won't even know they are looking at a Polaris Outlaw because the 2009 Outlaw sport ATV line-up has gone through a number of changes all of which make them even more worthy of your consideration for your next high performance ATV purchase.

The first thing you will notice about the 2009 Outlaw line-up is that they look completely different from the Outlaw models of old. Polaris received a lot of feed back from racers and consumers about the high profile plastic and perception that the Outlaws felt big compared to the competition. Polaris completely reworked the look of the Outlaw with much lower plastic profile and a single headlight, a smaller more compact fuel tank and redesigned seat.

2009 Polaris Outlaw 450MXR, 525 IRS  & 525S ATV
2008 Polaris Outlaw 450MXR, 525 IRS  & 525S ATV
The 2009 Polaris Outlaw new styling dramatically changes the look of Outlaw model, which not only improves it appearance, but it also improves rider comfort and allows enhances rider maneuverability with is redesigned fenders and seat

In an effort to reduce weight Polaris equipped the Outlaws with sturdy aluminum heel pockets eliminating the heavy more complex steel wire baskets need to support prior years plastic heel pockets. The steel front bumper has also been replaced by a lighter redesigned aluminum bumper. Six pounds doesn't seem like much of a weight savings but when you subtract that from last years class leading weights of the Outlaws you can imagine that the ’09 Outlaws are very agile. All of these updates to the 2009 Outlaws make them some of the best performing and most capable sport quads on the market today.

2009 Polaris Outlaw 450MXR, 525 IRS  & 525S ATV
2009 Polaris Outlaw 450MXR, 525 IRS  & 525S ATV
New Aluminum Heel Guards
New Aluminum Front Bumper

The weight savings was accomplished not only by the addition of the new aluminum front bumper, aluminum heel pockets, but also elimination of the PRO Steering system. Although the PRO steering system worked well, it was complicated and required more maintenance than a conventional steering stem design. So, for 2009 Polaris has changed the Outlaws to a conventional straight steering stem design. This conventional steering system appears to be well designed. It uses thick, high strength tie rods, tie rod ends and has the same tight steering radius as the PRO steering system.

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