What motor is in a Polaris snowmobile?
The 600 Cleanfire engine is part of the Polaris family of Liberty® engines built in the USA. This engine is a 600cc, liquid-cooled, SDI engine that provides proven reliable performance, instant acceleration, easy starting and great response.
What does Triple mean in snowmobiles?
the triple has more hp, faster responding engine, better hole shot, better mpg, better mph in short and long runs. by far easier to start, sounds better, over all just made the sled so much better to ride.
What kind of engine is in a snowmobile?
Most modern snowmobiles are powered by either a four- or two-stroke internal combustion engine, with the exception of the Taiga TS2. Historically, snowmobiles have always used two-stroke engines because of their reduced complexity, weight and cost, compared to a similarly powered four-stroke.
What is the most powerful snowmobile?
Arctic Cat ZR Thundercat
The most powerful stock snowmobile currently available is the Arctic Cat ZR Thundercat which has an impressive 211 horsepower.
Did Polaris make a 500 triple?
The XLT, of course, was a legendary triple that propelled Polaris past 40 percent in marketshare in the mid 1990s. In spring 1988, Polaris introduced the new 1989 Indy 500 twin with the 488 Fuji that would go on to become one of the most successful snowmobile models of all time.
What did the Indy 500 do for Polaris?
As a result, the Indy 500 had helped pull Polaris into first place in the brand share-of-market race. The foundation of Polaris sales leadership for well over a decade, the Indy 500 twin was one of the most successful snowmobiles of all time.
What was the new engine in the Indy 500?
The new 488cc liquid-cooled engine was the real news. Offering the lighter weight, easier throttle pull and nicer price of a twin with enough power to keep all but the most aggressive trail riders happy, the new engine was an instant hit because it was a superb match for the Indy chassis.
When did the Polaris 500 XC come out?
In production through 2006 for a total run of 18 years, it was one of the longest lived Polaris models ever. Selling in huge numbers through its first decade before making way for other models, it hung on as a liquid-cooled price leader even after the debut of the 500 XC in 1999.
When was the Rocky Mountain King added to the Indy 500?
A Rocky Mountain King (RMK) deep snow version was added in 1997. At $4,999 in 1998, the base Indy 500 was now a screaming bargain compared to the Polaris triples, and the 500 had settled into a niche as one of the absolute best values in the entire snowmobile marketplace.