Ranger 1500 XD. Another Polaris over the "accepted" engine size for ATV's/UTV's

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Back when I was shopping SxS and was a newbie here, one of the first questions I asked was about the relatively low HP output of the SxS market (vs the high-output rocket engines we're stuffing under snowmobile hoods.)

It looks like we'll be seeing a new power competition in the category.
 
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Back when I was shopping SxS and was a newbie here, one of the first questions I asked was about the relatively low HP output of the SxS market (vs the high-output rocket engines we're stuffing under snowmobile hoods.)

It looks like we'll be seeing a new power competition in the category.
Sleds are alot lighter and the drive is a different demon compared to a SXS or a Quad. No comparison
 
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It's only a general statement about HP in sleds vs. SxS, not a comparison.

I'm just saying that in the sled world, HPs rule. They've been going up over the years. In the SxS market, it hasn't generally been a focus. Looks like Polaris is going to kick off a trend upward.
 
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It looks like we'll be seeing a new power competition in the category.

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... Looks like Polaris is going to kick off a trend upward.
And that trend is going to run prices UP, off the charts compared to today's covid prices. Along with rising prices, stupid people with more money than brains will start crashing them bigley, calling attention to the sport and regulations will soon follow. Areas that are now welcoming SxSs will close down like Silverton, Colorado and now Moab is seeing our darkside. This isn't going to be a good thing for us. #olecynic
 
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Way, way, way back in the day Honda was the trend setter. What happen? I mean, Honda makes cars and trucks. They're light years in tech above others, or should be. Why don't they use it. It's just like when they sat on the side lines and watched Gators and Mules sell for years before they jumped in the game. Honda should go back to the way they were in the 70's. They where king back then. They always kept exploring and building bikes with features that the public wanted. And the quality, it was top notch, they were tough as nails. It all starts at the top. Management. Whoever's running the operation has been tip toeing instead of plowing to the front.
I like the new Polaris. I know it will be more that I want or will spend but many will buy it. I think Honda has focused on recreation and bit much and should have be looking at utility much, much, harder. Rigs for working on farms and industries like lawncare and others. Instead, they went the other way and plan on stopping production of lawn mowers. I just don't understand.
 
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Way, way, way back in the day Honda was the trend setter. What happen? I mean, Honda makes cars and trucks. They're light years in tech above others, or should be. Why don't they use it. It's just like when they sat on the side lines and watched Gators and Mules sell for years before they jumped in the game. Honda should go back to the way they were in the 70's. They where king back then. They always kept exploring and building bikes with features that the public wanted. And the quality, it was top notch, they were tough as nails. It all starts at the top. Management. Whoever's running the operation has been tip toeing instead of plowing to the front.
I like the new Polaris. I know it will be more that I want or will spend but many will buy it. I think Honda has focused on recreation and bit much and should have be looking at utility much, much, harder. Rigs for working on farms and industries like lawncare and others. Instead, they went the other way and plan on stopping production of lawn mowers. I just don't understand.

You can thank the commies in California for the lawnmowers.
 
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Way, way, way back in the day Honda was the trend setter. What happen? I mean, Honda makes cars and trucks. They're light years in tech above others, or should be. Why don't they use it. It's just like when they sat on the side lines and watched Gators and Mules sell for years before they jumped in the game. Honda should go back to the way they were in the 70's. They where king back then. They always kept exploring and building bikes with features that the public wanted. And the quality, it was top notch, they were tough as nails. It all starts at the top. Management. Whoever's running the operation has been tip toeing instead of plowing to the front.
I like the new Polaris. I know it will be more that I want or will spend but many will buy it. I think Honda has focused on recreation and bit much and should have be looking at utility much, much, harder. Rigs for working on farms and industries like lawncare and others. Instead, they went the other way and plan on stopping production of lawn mowers. I just don't understand.
They realized that cutting grass is over rated.
 

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