Polaris 2017 Speculation Thread
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Yes. The 16's have that vent
A couple hours ago. HAHA
Christopher is so 12:30.
Shorter track options with multiple belt drive gearing choices. Light weight, geared down, super narrow stance. That'd be cool. Save a guy $700 in aftermarket gearing & $1000-$1600 in front end & shocks. Little narrow sled with lots of track speed. A 174 seems so excessive, but I guess we're getting that option....
Edit: ^^^ in axys RMK form, since it looks like the assault 144 is a start to my thought process
Edit: ^^^ in axys RMK form, since it looks like the assault 144 is a start to my thought process
So the question is....anybody getting a 174?
I won't be checking this year and have a tendency to get the "biggest and baddest" but I don't think I would get a 174. I already cringe every time I jump my 163...
I won't be checking this year and have a tendency to get the "biggest and baddest" but I don't think I would get a 174. I already cringe every time I jump my 163...
144 axys assault
I'm gonna be upset if thats the only 140 something sled we see. I want a mountain specific 144 or 146 not a trail sled with a 144. I shouldnt speak yet but Ill be mind blown if they release the 174 and no 144/146 RMK or SKS, the 174 is a niche market, 144/146 would sell like crazy in the midwest, east, AK, and european countries. The 174 will mostly sell in western Canada... Which is mostly dominated by Doo.yes mine has that vent
At my age and crappy snow years my 800 2014 Pro 155" will have to suffice.
Sure would love a 1000 RZR though.
I agree I would absolutely love a 146 RMK Mtn sled!
Sure would love a 1000 RZR though.
BOOYAW!!!
I don't think they trust the strength of quick drive on a 3 inch let alone a 174x3
Polaris needs a few things to remain a top competitor: 174, new 4stroke, and a 140 series AXYS mountain or crossover. Doo sells a ton of 146 freerides and summits.
Polaris needs a few things to remain a top competitor: 174, new 4stroke, and a 140 series AXYS mountain or crossover. Doo sells a ton of 146 freerides and summits.
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I hope they come out with a skinny, light sled that's a cross between a sled and snowbike. They need to take the lead in bringing out this kind of machine to keep up their momentum sales-wise. It seems like both Polaris and Ski-Doo are dead set on being #1, so things are likely to evolve pretty rapidly in the years to come.
In the "dream" category is a replacement for the CVT system. You'd have to think they're researching stuff like this. Clutches are the bane of snowmobiling. 30% power loss. One of these years, they'll do something new instead.
In the "dream" category is a replacement for the CVT system. You'd have to think they're researching stuff like this. Clutches are the bane of snowmobiling. 30% power loss. One of these years, they'll do something new instead.
Fully electric motor and appropriate drive train that sheds weight from current 2-stroke chassis and engine.
Ride it like a golf cart.
Guaranteed to last 16 hours of riding between charges.
Fully charges like a Tesla...in less than two hours.
Silent would be FUN!!!
I disagree. I don't think strength has anything to do with it. Have you seen a single belt failure of an axys belt drive? 900 hard miles on mine and the belt looks PERFECT
I've got 2400+ miles on my original OEM QD drive belt.
Only 1100 was on the stock track.
I agree on the drive system. As far as rideability goes, sleds have come a long way over the last 10 years, but the drive system has been the same for decades (with the exception of the belt drive). I think eliminating/replacing the cvt would be a HUGE advancement in the industry.
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