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With the snow conditions being what they were the last few seasons throughout the snowbelt, it's nice to have a sled that doesn't cost over $3,700. The Indy 340 Deluxe has remained largely unchanged from 2000 to 2001, it's still a great value, it's still reliable and it's still red.
The continued appeal of this sled stems from its versatility. It has electric start, so anybody can get this sled running. And it is appealing to the eye. Dressed in Polaris' snocrosser-red paint, a two-tone seat it was awarded last year, and an updated graphics scheme for 2001 make it as easy to look at as it is to ride.
Under the hood of the 2001 Indy 340 Deluxe is the trusty 339cc fan-cooled Fuji twin with two 30mm Mikuni round slide carbs. This engine has been used consistently in rental fleets without regret.
The steel skis stand 41-inches apart; front suspension has a maximum compression of seven inches. There was one change made to the front end, it is now adjustable using the washer-adjustable spring instead of last year's fixed spring. We rated its ease of steering and steering response excellent.
Rear suspension is Polaris' XTRA-Lite with ten inches of available travel.
The Deluxe part of the sled's name comes from the key-start luxury onboard. It also comes equipped with a smoke colored mid-height windshield that looks good and is functional.
This year's Indy 340 Deluxe weighs in at 422 factory pounds, up five pounds from last year. And, like we reported last year, the Indy 340 Deluxe remains as solid a value as its predecessors. AmSnow staffers have called the Indy 340 Deluxe, "a fun little sled for what it is."