The Sportsman 850 XP has won “European ATV of the Year” from France’s Quad Passion Magazine. The quads were ranked in five categories; Design, Fit and Finish, Ergonomics; Technical Tracks; Baroud Conditions; and Cross Country Ride. The Sportsman 850 XP took first in all but one of the categories, Design, Fit and Finish, Ergonomics where it took second. The win continues the Sportsman 850 XP’s accolades which also includes All-Terrain Vehicle Magazine’s “Best Big Bore ATV.”

About Polaris
With annual 2007 sales of $1.8 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), including 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 ATVs 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 motorcycle cruiser and touring 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 are available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime from the Polaris homepage at www.polarisindustries.com.