ATV/UTV Action Magazine

POLARIS RZR XP 4

1000 EPS & HIGH LIFTER SE:

The XP 4 returns with its 110-hp ProStar twin and the third CVT cooling duct and two color choices—Electric Blue or Titanium Metallic. New for 2016, the High Lifter Edition XP 4 has reduced gearing and a larger reverse chain to turn those 29.5-inch Outlaw 2 mud tires, high-clearance lower A-arms and radius rods, Walker Evans shocks with stiffer springs, and CVT/intake snorkels with vent lines integrated into the cab frame.

Motor type999cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve EFI twin
Transmission ........................... Dual-range CVT w/rev.
Drive system ........................................... 2WD/4 WD
Suspension/travel:
Front..............................................Dual A-arm/16”
Rear......................................3-link trailing arm/18”
Brakes: f/r ................................... Dual disc/dual disc
Fuel capacity ................................................ 9. 5 gal.
Towing capacity ................................................ None
Bed capacity .................................................300 lb.
Length/width/height .........................146”/64”/73.75”,
SE 149”/64”/75.25”
Tire sizes f/r:..............................29x9-14/29x12-14,
SE 29.5x9.5-14/29.5x9. 5-14
Claimed dry weight ................ 1,596 lb., SE 1,752 lb.
Colors ............Electric Blue Metallic, Ti Matte Metallic
Price ..................... $22,299; High Lifter SE $25,699

KAWASAKI TERYX- 4 800FI, CAMO & LE:

The T- 4 shares its engine, Double-X chassis, suspension, brakes with the Teryx, so it has the shortest wheelbase ( 85. 6 inches) of any four-seat UTV, and it’s an epic rock crawler with a Kawasaki Strong three-year warranty. It’s got three-tone bucket seats, four auto-style doors and tilt steering for a comfortable ride. Camo and LE T-4s sport a roof, and the LE gets 27-inch Bighorns on trick two-tone aluminum wheels.

Motor type..783cc, 8-valve, liquid-cooled SOHC V-twin
Transmission .................. Dual-range CVT w/rev.& EBS
Drive system.................... 2WD, 4WD, diff-lock 4WD
Suspension/travel:
Front.............................................Dual A-arm/8.0”
Rear..............................................Dual A-arm/8.3”
Brakes: f/r .................................Dual discs/multi-disc
Fuel capacity ................................................ 7. 9 gal.
Towing capacity ..........................................1,300 lb.
Bed capacity .................................................249 lb.
Length/width/height......................125.4”/61.6”/77.8”
Tire sizes: f/r......26x9-12/26x11-12 (LE 27x9/11-14)
Claimed curb weight ...1,593.5 lb., Camo 1,611.1 lb.,
LE 1,617.7 lb.
Colors ..................Bright White, Realtree Xtra Green,
LE Candy Persimmon Red, Candy Lime Green,
Metallic Flat Raw Graystone
Price ............. $15,799; Camo $16,299; LE $16,999
POLARIS RZR XP 4

TURBO EPS:

New for 2016, the 925cc turbocharged ProStar twin makes an incredible 144 hp and 45 percent more torque; it has upgraded cooling system with liquid-charge air cooler, two radiators, turbo inter-cooler and forced-air CVT cooler. To translate all that power to trail speeds, Polaris re-tuned the Fox Internal Bypass (IBP) 2. 5 front and 3.0 rear shocks and gave them larger reservoirs for consistent damping. Wheelbase is 117 inches.

Motor type............925cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve EFI turbocharged twin Transmission ........................... Dual-range CVT w/rev.

Drive system ........................................... 2WD/4 WD Suspension/travel: Front.......................... Dual A-arm w/IBP shocks/16” Rear..................3-link trailing arm w/IBP shocks/18” Brakes: f/r ................................... Dual disc/dual disc Fuel capacity ................................................ 9. 5 gal.

Towing capacity ................................................ None Bed capacity .................................................300 lb.

Length/width/height ..........................146”/64”/73.75” Tire sizes f/r:...............................29x9-14/29x12-14

Claimed dry weight .....................................1,691 lb.

Colors .................... Spectra Orange, Graphite Crystal Price ......................................................... $27,499

POLARIS RZR 4

900 EPS:

Powered by the 75-hp ProStar twin engine, the RZR 4 900 has the 1000’s high-flow CVT clutch intake system, and low range is good for 40 mph. Wheelbase is 106.5 inches, twin-puck brake calipers are on all four corners, and 27-inch GBC Dirt Commanders provide excellent traction in a variety of conditions. Variable-assist EPS makes it easy to flick the RZR 4 on tight, twisty trails.

Motor type875cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve EFI twin Transmission ........................... Dual-range CVT w/rev. Drive system...........................................4WD/2WD Suspension/travel: Front......................................... Dual A-arm/12.25” Rear............................................ Dual A-arm/13.2” Brakes: f/r ................................... Dual disc/dual disc Fuel capacity ................................................ 9. 5 gal. Towing capacity ..........................................1,500 lb. Bed capacity .................................................300 lb. Length/width/height .........................138.1”/60”/71.7” Tire sizes f/r:...............................27x9-12/27x11-12 Claimed dry weight .....................................1,476 lb. Colors ............................ Blue Fire, Havasu Red Pearl Price ......................................................... $18,299

HONDA PIONEER

1000, PIONEER 1000-5 & 1000-5 DELUXE

All new for 2016, the Pioneer 1000 sports a 999cc inline twin with 92mm pistons, 75.15mm stroke, 10:1 compression, and a 44mm EFI throttle body. It has a six-speed transmission with paddle shifters and automatic Dual-Clutch Transmission, so there’s no belt to break, and there are three shift modes: STD, Sport and manual. The P- 5 has a full cage and convertible rear seats that keep the bed from tilting when up.

Motor type.........999cc liquid-cooled, Unicam/8v I-twin
Transmission..... Automatic Dual-Clutch 6-speed w/rev.
Drive system.......................1WD/2WD/4WD/diff-lock
Suspension/travel:
Front.........................................Dual A-arm/10.55”
Rear............................................... Dual A-arm/10”
Brakes: f/r ......................... Hydraulic discs/dual discs
Fuel capacity ................................................ 7. 9 gal.
Towing capacity .......................................... 2,000 lb.
Bed capacity ..............................................1,000 lb.
Length/width/height................116.8”/62.9”/76.4” P- 5
Tire sizes f/r:............................... 27x9-12/27x11-12
Claimed curb weight .............1,709 lb., P- 5 1,396 lb.
Colors ......... Red, silver, white, Honda Phantom Camo;
P- 5 Red, olive; Deluxe Red, white, silver,
Honda Phantom Camo
Price ................................... $13,999; P- 5 $16,199;
P- 5 Deluxe $17,199–$17,999
ARCTIC CAT
PROWLER XT 1000 EPS:

The H2 EFI V-twin engine was the starting point for Wildcats, and this muscle car has two-tone aluminum wheels with Bighorn 2.0 tires, tilt steering and EPS, 22.4-gallon under-hood storage, aggressive styling with Surlyn body panels, halogen headlights with LED light bars, rear-view mirror and bucket seats. The tilt bed holds 600 pounds, and it tows 11,500 pounds via the 2-inch receiver.

Motor type...951cc 8-valve, liquid-cooled SOHC V-twin Transmission .................................. CVT w/EBS & rev. Drive system................. 2WD, 4WD, 4WD w/diff-lock Suspension/travel: Front.............................................. Dual A-arm/10” Rear............................................... Dual A-arm/10” Brakes: f/r .......................................... Hydraulic disc Fuel capacity ................................................ 8. 2 gal. Towing capacity ..........................................1,500 lb. Bed capacity .................................................600 lb. Length/width/height..........................119.25”/61”/79” Tire sizes f/r:.............................27x9R14/27x11R14 Claimed dry weight ......................................... 1,315 Colors ................................................... Black/Green