What If Polaris ???

[Spudman49]

Just starting something, what if Polaris or maybe other manufacturers offered a turbo for there 800cc 2 strokes would you buy one. And what price would be a fair one. Would $1,500.00 over the cost of a new machine be in the ball park or maybe $2,500.00. There are a lot of people buying aftermarket turbos and paying big bucks and if manufacturers offered it stock from the factory it would be a major coup. I have a pro and I really don't need anymore power but the young kids love the turbos. Bragging rights on who can climb that impossible chute gets the younger riders a big adrenaline rush. Regards The Spudman
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[skibreeze]

Whoa there cowboy, let's just let them try to make the motors they have now more dependable.

 

[Dizzle]

People had this convo in the "2014 rumors" thread. Look it up and read through it.

 

[dustball27]

It seems that the Polaris 800 liberty is having a tough time getting to 2500 miles in many cases, I think a turbo would hand grenade those engines in no time.

 

[Excalibur]

I believe they would sell a good amount. You made a good point, the aftermarket is selling quite a few. $1500 to $2500 would be a deal. As far as the aftermarket, we do not hear of them all being a hand grenade. But, we will probably see a 4stroke before the turbo 2stroke. Now if that lightweight 4stroke rumor would be true?

 

[jakey-boy]

This wont happen. There was a ton of talk about cat doing this a couple years ago and they actually had a motor that could take it. Then when the proclimb came out the truth was revealed. The only turbo option that is viable for manufacturers is on a 4 stroke. Way too many variables on a 2 stroke for a manufacturer to offer that option and still include a warranty, meet regulations, etc. Just keep planning on dealing with aftermarkets if you want a turbo 2 stroke. As for me I can take my stocker anywhere I want to go and usually have more fun doing it.

 

[mountainhorse]

I would much rather deal with a smaller company... someone that has direct tech service available and has had years of experience developing the kit.

 

[seanc]

if kits are $4500 from the aftermarket an OEM kit is going to be $10k they would never sell enough to justify the r&d for every 1 turbo sled out there, there is probably 1000 non turbo