2024 Polaris RZR XP 1000, unit comes with Ride Command, 4 speakers, roof and 4 point harness system front and back, 114HP
Polaris created the performance side-by-side category with the launch of the original back in 2014. The RZR XP had a powerful 999cc engine, a race-inspired suspension, loads of wheel travel, aggressive tires, and a sporty yet comfortable interior. Gone were the days of needing to upfit farm equipment, as a side-by-side specifically built for backcountry exploration had finally arrived.
As we climbed steep and twisty trails and blasted along graded mountain roads, we appreciated the smooth and linear power application. It was easy to keep the vehicle under control and avoid excessive tire spinning. We also found clutch engagement to be superb. We needed just a minimal amount of engine RPM to get the RZR moving, and there were no concerning clunks or excessive drivetrain slop along the lines of what we’ve experienced at times in previous models.
Engine braking proved to be almost nonexistent in high range, with the vehicle requiring a fair bit of friction brake application to prevent it from running away on steep inclines. That said, everything changed when the gearbox shifted into low range.
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It is brought to life by a forward-inclined two-stroke, liquid-cooled dual-cylinder Yamaha Banshee 350 twin turbo engine. It has a bore-stroke ratio of 64 x 54 mm (2.52 x 2.13 inches). The engine displacement is 347 cm3 (21.17 in3) delivered by a dual 26-mm VM26SS Mikuni carburetor with a compression ratio of 6.5:1.
The Banshee YFZ350 has a premix lubrication system and a wet-type air filtration system. The advertised power output of a stock Banshee is 34 hp/34.47 PS (25.35 kW), while its claimed maximum torque is 54 Nm (39.83 ft-lb/5.51 kgf-m).
It is brought to life by a forward-inclined two-stroke, liquid-cooled dual-cylinder Yamaha Banshee 350 twin turbo engine. It has a bore-stroke ratio of 64 x 54 mm (2.52 x 2.13 inches). The engine displacement is 347 cm3 (21.17 in3) delivered by a dual 26-mm VM26SS Mikuni carburetor with a compression ratio of 6.5:1.
The Banshee YFZ350 has a premix lubrication system and a wet-type air filtration system. The advertised power output of a stock Banshee is 34 hp/34.47 PS (25.35 kW), while its claimed maximum torque is 54 Nm (39.83 ft-lb/5.51 kgf-m).
The quad’s TRX450R-inspired bodywork could be among the reasons for receiving such reverence (although I find that amusing since the Honda 300EX entered the ATV landscape way ahead of the well-renowned racer). If you are wondering, (yes!) you read that right — the Honda TRX300EX debuted in 1993 and stayed in production until 2012.
Now to the machine’s fine qualities. The Honda TRX300EX boasts a powerful 282-cc SOHC engine that delivers impressive performance throughout the entire RPM range. Engine smoothness is greatly improved — thanks to its gear-driven counterbalancer reducing vibrations for a smoother ride. Furthermore, its automatic cam-chain tensioner eliminates the need for manual adjustments, ensuring hassle-free maintenance.
A CDI system with electronic advance guarantees reliable starts, while an electric starter makes it easy to get the engine up and running.
As for breathability, the quad’s snorkel-type air intake is cleverly positioned high in the frame, minimizing the risk of water and dirt contamination — thus ensuring uninterrupted performance.
The Honda TRX300EX’s carburetion and powertrain systems and throttle responsiveness are also pretty impressive, as you will later discover in the next section.
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