2007 Polaris Ranger RZR - First Impression

[administrator]

I think the Polaris Ranger is a great design. I personally like the seated position of the quad.

It’s been a few days since we returned from Arizona and our first ride of the incredible Polaris RANGER RZR. Now that we’ve thawed, here’s the quick look. Polaris has designed a Side-by-Side for play first, work second with a 50 inches width to fit on trails (odd how concerned everyone was about Suzuki’s LT-R450 50 inch width fitting), a light weight of 945 lbs and a low center of gravity and a patented engine design that puts the 800 Twin EFI engine behind the seats which puts riders at least seven inches lower than they would be in other side-by-side vehicles. The machine also touts an all-wheel drive (AWD) system that automatically engages when the rider needs more forward traction and reverts back to 2WD automatically when AWD is no longer needed. Speaking of handling, the RZR has 9 inches of travel in the front, 9.5 inches in the rear and 10 inches of ground clearance due to its double A-arm front suspension with an exclusive, front anti-sway bar and a rolled independent rear suspension (IRS). For comfort the engineers threw in tilt steering, adjustable seats and passenger hand rail.
Yeah, it’s pretty radical departure in design and appears to be exactly what consumers have been clamoring for. Offered in green and red, the early release 2008 RANGER RZR will retail for $9,999. We will have the full story and what we really thought of the RZR in our May issue. In the meantime, here are few photos to whet your appetite.

[Shearer]

My Uncle has one now, I have been in it a few times, it's quite cool, and a smooth rider.

[dave.s3693]

Those is a sweet looking sideXside!!!

[saber6]

Check out the military version!

[dave.s3693]

That is VERY sweet and probably pretty much invincible but you gotta love the RZR styling!!!

[saber6]

They got one down at bearpaw in ricelake it pretty cool looking.

[dave.s3693]

Cool! Does bearpaw have a website?

[saber6]

I Did a search and didnt come up with anything.

[1985 yamaha moto 4]

Does anyone know what the polaris ranger razor top speed is?I was disapointed when i tried my buddies reguler ranger last year.It topped out at 42mph.And was rather tippy.

[saber6]

Top speed for the ranger rzr is about 55-60mph. This model has more of a sport suspension so it shouldnt be that tippy.