When did the Polaris Sportsman 850 XP EPs come out?
In October of 2008, ATV.com writer Jerry Bassett put 800 miles put a pair of brand new Browning Edition Polaris Sportsman XPs. Both machines performed as advertised sporting improved ergonomics, better handling, improved suspension and powerful yet smooth power delivery.
What makes Polaris 850 XP better than other ATVs?
Polaris rotated the engine 90 degrees in the 850 XP, giving the rider a lot more room to move around. Capitalizing on the, “more is better” theory, Polaris calibrated its power steering slightly different then its competitors.
What’s the difference between Polaris Sportsman 550 and 850?
The Browning editions featured tons of goodies such as winches, gun holders and even heated grips! However neither the 550 nor the 850 Browning editions featured the biggest option Polaris added for 2009, electric power steering.
What kind of steering does Polaris XP have?
Polaris’s anti kickback steering makes even the non power steering XP models steer lighter then you would expect. Large 14-inch front wheels allow Polaris to run longer A-arms and move the steering knuckle closer to the center of the front wheels.
In October of 2008, ATV.com writer Jerry Bassett put 800 miles put a pair of brand new Browning Edition Polaris Sportsman XPs. Both machines performed as advertised sporting improved ergonomics, better handling, improved suspension and powerful yet smooth power delivery.
Polaris rotated the engine 90 degrees in the 850 XP, giving the rider a lot more room to move around. Capitalizing on the, “more is better” theory, Polaris calibrated its power steering slightly different then its competitors.
The Browning editions featured tons of goodies such as winches, gun holders and even heated grips! However neither the 550 nor the 850 Browning editions featured the biggest option Polaris added for 2009, electric power steering.
When to change the oil on a Polaris Sportsman?
After that, change the oil and filter every 100 hours, six months or 1,000 miles — whichever comes first. For Phoenix 200 youth models, perform a break-in oil and filter change after 20 hours, one month or 250 miles — whichever comes first.