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outlandish Admin 
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Polaris Sportsman 800 Touring Named ATV of the Year by Affinity . Powersports Media s ATV Magazine  Powersports Media s ATV Magazine 14/05/2008 18:08:00 Business Wire US38259P5089 Polaris Industries today announced the Sportsman 800 Touring was named "ATV of the Year" by Affinity Powersports Media s ATV Magazine.The ATV also received a "Best in Class" award for being the "Best Two-Passenger ATV." The Sportsman 800 Touring beat out the "Best Mega-Bore Utility" and "Best Open-Class ATV" winners for the prestigious "ATV of the Year" award. ATV Magazine picked the Sportsman 800 Touring due to its innovative Active Descent Control which gives the riders four-wheel engine braking, and a design that puts the passenger first with features such as a large, comfortable backrest; soft, vibration-absorbing hand holds and vibration-absorbing foot rests. ATV Magazine also applauded the Sportsman 800 Touring s beautiful finish that includes automotive-style paint and alloy wheels. The award further validates Polaris claim that the Sportsman 800 Touring is "The World s Most Comfortable ATV." "Polaris two-passenger ATV line-up, which includes the Sportsman Touring and Sportsman X2 models, is the top-selling line of two-passenger ATVs on the market," said Mike Dougherty, VP and GM of the ATV Division for Polaris. "We d like to thank ATV Magazine for recognizing the Sportsman 800 Touring as a premium ATV that leads the way in innovation and consumer appeal." About Polaris With annual 2007 sales of $1.8 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), including the Polaris RANGER(TM), snowmobiles and Victory motorcycles for recreational and utility use. Polaris is a recognized leader in the snowmobile industry; and one of the largest manufacturers of ATVs in the world. Victory motorcycles, established in 1998 and representing the first all-new American-made motorcycle from a major company in nearly 60 years, are rapidly making impressive in-roads into the motorcycle cruiser and touring marketplace. Polaris also enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel, accessories and parts, available at Polaris dealerships. Polaris Industries Inc.trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "PII," and the Company is included in the S&P Small-Cap 600 stock price index. Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories are available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime from the Polaris homepage at http://www.polarisindustries.com.
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GOTTOYS 
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Ahh go ahead admit it! You all think they picked the wrong machine didn't they? I really wonder how much of this is based on an honest comparison and how much is based on how many advertising dollars $$$ did this company spend with us. Seems like every magazine has its' favorite and they're usually not the same brand......GOTT
____________________ 2005 Sportsman 700 "full-dresser" "Strong like Bull, Smart like Tractor" |
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cc1999
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I would say based on what I have seen and read about it, that I would be hard pressed to say they were wrong, at least as far as a 2 up machine goes, polaris seemed to really do there homework, and came out with what lloks to be the best 2 up on the market. The one thing that I think that they should have done is offer a cargo box insert for when you want to ride solo, you are not stuck with the back seat in the way, can-am still has the upper hand in that area, and overall power of course. The back seat does come off on the polaris, they just need to develope a box to pop in place when the seat is not needed.
____________________ Current Quads: 2008 Polaris Sportsman 800 X2 LE Stealth Black 2006 Diamond G Outlander 800XT test mule, DG heads/DG cams, power comander, custom maps, ect. Plus 25" Bighorn Radials and black ITP type 7s. 2006 Outlander 800 RED, Woods pipe, Cowtown Clutch work, Renegade dual brake levers, XT hand guards, 25" Bighorn Radials and Maxis maxlite 8 spoke rims. 2008 Artic Cat Silver Thunder Cat, TRV shocks/springs, 650's seat, swaybar, Black magic pipe, Goodyear 26" Rawhide Radials, AC hand guards. Recent Past Quads: 2008 Honda White Rincon 680 EFI, 2008 Polaris 800 RZR, 2007 Can-am Renegade 800, 2006 Outlander 800 XT , 2006 Outlander MAX 800, 2005 Polaris 800 Sportsman |
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QUADAHOLIC formerly quadzilla 
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Good to hear they finally came up with a better design than the, x-2. When I was comparing 2-ups, it was the first one I crossed of the list, because their passenger amenities were a joke.
____________________ 07-650 Outy Max XT Ricochete ~ Crutchfield 2+1 PRP Stabilizer ~ 25" Bighorn's Kewltek brakes ~ Alumatech Guards Fasst bars ~ Rox risers ~ TC Duel Gasser plus a whole lot of little extra "custom touches" This site is worth a million Please Donate!! |
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bigfoot Member
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I agree.. heheheh, I realy like my new touring, (being a former owner of a renegade and outlander max) I can tell you that exept for the power I´m a satisfied Polaris costumer... this are my machines.. hope you like them Attachment: GEMELAS.JPG (Downloaded 53 times)
____________________ 08 polaris touring black... 28" gorillas, buckshot wheels 4000 lbs winch, ricochet skids... |
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QUADAHOLIC formerly quadzilla
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Lookin good. What are those yellow stickers?
____________________ 07-650 Outy Max XT Ricochete ~ Crutchfield 2+1 PRP Stabilizer ~ 25" Bighorn's Kewltek brakes ~ Alumatech Guards Fasst bars ~ Rox risers ~ TC Duel Gasser plus a whole lot of little extra "custom touches" This site is worth a million Please Donate!! |
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trailrider2 General Maintenance Division 
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bigfoot wrote: I agree.. heheheh, I realy like my new touring, (being a former owner of a renegade and outlander max) I can tell you that exept for the power I´m a satisfied Polaris costumer...I don't get it. Can-Am starts production in your country and you run out and buy an American made product. 
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QUADAHOLIC formerly quadzilla
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trailrider2 wrote: I don't get it. Can-Am starts production in your country and you run out and buy an American made product. Apparently he knows something we don't, (but we all thought it) about MIM(made in mexico).
____________________ 07-650 Outy Max XT Ricochete ~ Crutchfield 2+1 PRP Stabilizer ~ 25" Bighorn's Kewltek brakes ~ Alumatech Guards Fasst bars ~ Rox risers ~ TC Duel Gasser plus a whole lot of little extra "custom touches" This site is worth a million Please Donate!! |
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bigfoot Member
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NO secret at all, and nothing to do with the country, is as simple as a real locker works so much better for me and my type of terrain.....
____________________ 08 polaris touring black... 28" gorillas, buckshot wheels 4000 lbs winch, ricochet skids... |
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