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Join Date: November 2001
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Yeah, those salesman - you gotta watch them!! LOL!!! I was just curious to see if the 450 engine was really that much lighter than the 660 - my rhino now weighs about 1300 lbs, probably !LOL!!!!
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Join Date: July 2001
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Home: Mesa, Arizona
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The specs also state that the RZR has more ground clearance and more travel than the Rhino.
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2nd Gear
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Join Date: October 2006
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I checked on the ground clearance and travel. The Rhino is 12.1" and the RXR is 10. The RZR does have better travel, with 9" front and 9.5 rear, as opposed to the Rhino at 7.3". The Rhino has a shorter wheelbase. All of the Rhino info came from Yamaha's website, and the RZR info from the article in the first post.
Like I said, Chevy/Ford/Dodge.
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Join Date: May 2005
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Ride: Quad
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Ok, now I'm bummed. Really thought Polaris did their homework and got things in order for this new play toy BUT...just read another ride review and the RZR has NO, I repeat NO engine braking. What? Anyone else see this as a major screw up?
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Join Date: October 2006
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Somebody forgot thier thinking cap the morning they put this together I reckon.
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4th Gear
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Join Date: November 2005
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Home: Arizona
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Roy- They call it the Polaris 2 step. One foot on the gas one on the brake....
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Join Date: July 2002
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I just checked the Polaris web site. Does the regular Ranger have engine braking? I can't find it.
This new machine is made for speed. I don't think it wants to slow down but engine braking would be nice. :D
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5th Gear
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Join Date: February 2005
Posts: 5,296
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Home: Mesa, Arizona
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Brakes? People actually use the other pedal?
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Join Date: May 2005
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It was just one thing that every Polaris owner I know has recoginized and would like to see changed. Maybe dosen't matter if you stay on the flat and only go fast but on steep downhills like you might actually run into in the off road world it makes a huge difference...just amazed they wouldn't take care of it...not like it's rocket science or hasn't been done before.
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Join Date: February 2005
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I understand the use of an engine brake lol. I was just kidding around.
quote:Originally posted by RoyD
It was just one thing that every Polaris owner I know has recoginized and would like to see changed. Maybe dosen't matter if you stay on the flat and only go fast but on steep downhills like you might actually run into in the off road world it makes a huge difference...just amazed they wouldn't take care of it...not like it's rocket science or hasn't been done before.
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Join Date: December 2005
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I wouldn't want engine braking especially if you are duning. I don't use my Ranger like my Sportsman. We use it mostly in the sand and streets in Mex. Never missed it when out in the rock hills either. The brakes work very good and don't seem to slide it sideways going downhill like my quad.
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Join Date: May 2002
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Home: Arizona
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Roy,
It doesn't come stock with engine braking, but engine breaking will be available as an option. The Polaris project managers told us this at the press intro out at 11.5. They are still working on it though and did not have a final price for the option. This is a good thing! Many people who desire more sport performance won't want EB.
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Join Date: May 2002
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A few more things-
The four wheel disc brakes work better than any ATV braking system I've ever experienced. There is an oversized disc at every corner. They also mounted the brake calipers on the backside of the rotor rather than the front. This helps eliminate hopping under heavy braking.
Compared to the 660 Rhino, power to weight ratio is said to be 44% higher on the RZR. I don't know that it feels like 44%, but there is a definite difference.
Fuel Range- It varies greatly. If you are heavy on the pedal, you can expect about 110 miles out of a tank. Polaris claims they cleared 200 miles on a tank though while driving moderately on hardpack.
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2nd Gear
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Join Date: November 2002
Posts: 519
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Home: Mesa, Arizona
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Theres never going to be 1 perfect machine for all. Thats why these custome shops are arround. So you can pay more for your acessories then your machine:D
The only thing I don't think is very good is how low you sit in the RZR. Great for center of gavity. I've been in water up passed the floor board of my Prowler and the bottom of only my feet got wet. In the RZR I think your back side going to get a little wet. That make for a long day.
I like the vid though on how its set up for hunters as well?? I think not. Yeh you can take 2 guy's 2 guns and a cooler. But if you both let say take down a LITTLE mule deer. Hows going to have to walk back to camp.
This I feel is going to make a great day trip runner and duner, Sports and play machine. You know 2 peaple small amount of gear and a CRAO load of power and speed. If I coulsd afford it I'd have both. Just my thoughts. Way to go Polaris 
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Join Date: July 2002
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quote: Originally posted by quadman20
This I feel is going to make a great day trip runner and duner, Sports and play machine. You know 2 peaple small amount of gear and a CRAO load of power and speed. If I coulsd afford it I'd have both. Just my thoughts. Way to go Polaris
I think this is the market they are after. I believe they will sell like hot cakes. :D
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