Minneapolis, April 1, 2009 – Polaris Industries today announced the Sportsman 850 XP has been awarded “ATV of the Year” by Affinity Publishing. The award is the fourth recognition by an industry publication for the big bore quad.
“Polaris would like to thank Affinity Publishing for recognizing the effort that went into creating the next-generation Sportsman,” said Jan Rintamaki, marketing director of the Off-Road Division for Polaris. “It is an honor to have a leading publisher of powersports publications award the Sportsman 850 XP ‘ATV of the Year.’”
The 99 percent new Sportsman 850 XP takes the Sportsman’s power and ride to the next level. The ATV features a more-powerful 850cc, twin EFI engine that churns out 70 horsepower. Its upgraded suspension, including Dual A-Arm front suspension and Rolled IRS in the rear, makes the Sportsman 850 XP’s ride smoother and more controlled, with the highest suspension travel and ground clearance. To further enhance the ride, the Sportsman 850 XP has a patented, anti-kickback steering to decrease rider fatigue. In addition, a power steering model is available with the most powerful, variable assist electronic power steering. The model also features better clutching, highest pulling and towing, and biggest rack capacity. Along with more power and a better ride, the Sportsman 850 XP has an updated look that includes better ergonomics, new wheels, and a better fit and finish.
Off-road enthusiasts can watch the award video at www.atvmagonline.com or read about the Sportsman 850 XP in the May issue of ATV Magazine.
About Polaris
With annual 2008 sales of $1.9 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets off-road vehicles (ORVs), including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris RANGER™, snowmobiles and Victory motorcycles for recreational and utility use.
Polaris is a recognized leader in the snowmobile industry; and one of the largest manufacturers of ORVs in the world. Victory motorcycles, established in 1998 and representing the first all-new American-made motorcycle from a major company in nearly 60 years, are rapidly making impressive in-roads into the cruiser and touring motorcycle marketplace. Polaris also enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel, accessories and parts, available at Polaris dealerships. Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PII,” and the Company is included in the S&P Small-Cap 600 stock price index.
Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories is available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime from the Polaris homepage at www.polarisindustries.com.
