Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 High Lifter Edition ATV Review
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- Luke searches out some thick muck to see how well the Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 High Lifter Edition lives up to its reputation for dominating the mud.
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Not my particular cup of tea, but I completely respect it's right to exist 🤘.. I can say I would definitely want something I could dismount easily in the deep stuff! ATVs for life!
I have a 2020 model. There are places where I hunt in the upper peninsula of Michigan where you just can't get in and out of without one of these and Polaris does an awesome job with them, in my opinion. Of course, I can understand the want for higher snorkels, but, so far, the stock ones have done just fine for me.
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This video is awesome i’m gonna watch it over and over again
As a 2020 850 owner, I don't find not having power steering to be an issue. In the mud or in the woods.
While it's good advice for you to say it's a very specific ATV, I would beg to differ. I trail ride, plow, and do mud. I've ridden 220kms across NS on it and have 2000kms which is mostly trail. The only time I despised the ride was a 3-4km stretch if the worst logging road washboard bumps I've ever seen. Other than that, it feels like when I put radial big horns on my King Quad. If you've had that setup, this is slightly better because Polaris seats are supper plush.
Excellent honest review though guys.
So you have an 850 highlifter? That doesnt have power steering? I trail rode this one a tiny bit and regretted it. You cant just compare it to itself... you have to compare it to a proper trail ATV on the trail. And when that comparison is made, the highlifter is terrible.
@@pavmentsurfer13 I also have an Alterra 700 XT, had an 18 750 KQ, and before these a small 300cc swing arm. The Alterra is the only power steering ATV I've owned, and my personal opinion, it's not my preference. I feel like I'm missing a connection with what's going on. But in any case. I've put 3000kms in the 300, 5600 on the KQ, 3200 on the Alterra, and I have about 2200 on the HL. And I only started riding in 2018. Most trios are 100kms avg with about 2-3 that are 220+ kms.
And honestly, I don't mind the HL on trails. My biggest grip is being limited to 85-90 kmh, which is probably good for keeping my testosterone in check because AG tires are sketchy at speed. And really, it is very similar to how my KQ was with 26" radial big horns.
Now you guys are used to riding trail Polaris and Can-Am's, so maybe I don't have the experience of plusher rides. How did you find the Alterra 700 XT ride in comparison to a Polaris trail ATV?
@@pavmentsurfer13 and you can go to my channel to see the trails I ride and what the terrain is like. Seriously though, the archilies heal if the HL is washboard bumps.
My modded Yamaha raptor 770cc is my happy place. At 75mph in 4th gear I can pull it up, then shift in 5th and it's stupid fast.
My 2022 Polaris highlifter is my happy place
love my 21 1000 hl just got back from busco absolutely monster as long as it can touch the ground never disappointed and came back in 1 piece
Well you guys ever do a review on the new Polaris sportsman 850. Its been years lol
Do yourself a favor and get a Can-Am!
Great video Luke and that color looks good on it
A ATV IS FREEDOM....
Thank you guys for my drive home from San Diego. Tomorrow it will be from south central
LA
I was waiting for him to get stuck lol
A small lift and bigger tires really makes this a fun machine. Its geared perfect for a 33" tire in my opinion
Yall should buy beater atvs and send them
Dude you have the life I am so jealous 😢
keep in mind when buying one of these that they top out at 50mph/80kmh!!! this is because of the transmission NOT a limiter so a tune will do nothing to raise that number. I see these for sale with under 50 miles on them because people buy them without knowing this and are extremely disappointed!!!!!!!!
People still buy hondas and they don't go any faster then a highlifter
@Jacob Del Bene yep there wicked in the mud till the rear diff blows lol. They just suck if you do a lot of trail and road riding which people do and they still buy these not realizing it’s a mud only quad.
Yup, I screwed up and just got one. Only to find out the speed isn't there and I should have reasearched more.
Outlaw 2 is amazing tire, works on almost any surface.
You guys should do mud build on a honda rubicon, that would be cool.
i wouldlove to see that good ide Kyle
Too bad it wouldn't move because the lack of power
@@dillydilly6430 gear reduction..😊
@@dillydilly6430 love how u automatically go for the lack of power facts but if built right a Honda can out do can am and polaris in the mud all day everyday
@@reidharris1059 oh damn now I'm pissing off the honda boys, wait oh yea I DONT CARE
It would be cool to see a review on the sportsman 850!
Compare the Polaris 1000 highlighter vs canam xmr 1000 outlander
Holy geeze they have been making this model for how long now.... polaris needs to get in the ball and redesign this model it grenades front diffs a arm bushings and cross shafts due to those heavy ass tires. I'm.a polaris guy and have had to work on these so many times it gets old with how quick they come back with loose parts. They aren't on the same level as the can am and they need to get there soon...
Yamaha, Honda, and Suzuki are all far more refined than polaris. Not saying one is better but polaris sucks.
Argo with tracks is the best option.
Nice review Luke - a purpose built machine is big $$, how did it handle going down the trails? noticed the winch cable was at 3 different lengths hanging out of the front - Did you get stuck? Cheers and let AJ try it next
Never... I never get stuck. Lol. Yes, I got stuck. This particular riding area is full of the stickiest, thickest, grassiest mud ever. Still fun though.
Dirt tax TV thank to y all I just order a can am Outlander XT1000
Awesome!
Awesome got a 2021 scrambler 850 on the way cam you guys review it?!
Nah bro, as a landsurvayor, you can definitely walk there. An atv to me is a buddy to get muddy with. To have fun with. But that's just me. Where is this place you shot this video? I could spend a week there just muddin!!!!
So besides snow and mud. All I have to do it’s change the tires for a smoother ride??
You might as well just get a regular sportsman because it’s purpose built for mud and if you get a smoother ride type of tire you won’t do well in the mud at all
How many times can dirt Trax review this same model lol
The only thing the highlifter has better than the XMR is tires
They are not the same. The HL is better at mud. Can-Am has the longer wheelbase, which is more drag, which equals more trouble. The XMR'S tires are better on trails and the suspension isnt as hard. The XMR' also has a rad that could get coated in mud flinging in the air.
The HL should have had a soft setting on the shocks imo. No need for throttle select as yes, you just need to go. Lastly, I know more than 5 Can-Am guys who get milky rear diff oil often from simple water crossings. You can't trust the XMR won't get water in the rear oil.
@@EC_ATV_Outdoors yea the HL has better tires but that’s it every thing else canam does better
@@outdoors-rm4jb I can only speak to my experience, and I ride with a lot of people, about 70% run Can-Am. But I'm the only Polaris and AC owner. But I can tell you this. They have water in diffs from trail riding, bad bearings and bushings fast. And you can't buy shock bushings, only a full shock. The snorkelling isn't as high as you think, Polaris is actually higher. The clearance, the advertising is a lie. The airbox, isn't air tight. The rad, doesn't come with a junk catcher, and on the Renegade it's not even relocated.
So believe what you like, these are realities that I've come across. I'd like to like a Canadian company's product, but I just can't. What I can say though is, I've never seen someone have an engine issue with a Can-Am.
Lastly, why do you suppose every Can-Am UA-camr has a couple $k of mods to their Can-Am's? Like a clutch kit, lifts, extra snorkelling, etc etc? Polaris's, they might extend the snorkels and put an offensive but awesome sounding exaust on.
@@EC_ATV_Outdoors I have a 2017 1000 highlifter And the only thing I would say that should be factory that is not is upgraded axles because I have snapped an axle in minde before. And then after that I started customizing my machine.
@@Diehard-ex8gn I had a bad starter, Polaris replaced out of warranty and it's slightly different looking than the original.
Music volume is too loud, it's hard to hear you speaking in some spots.
Holy mods
Is the battery in the same place as the 2019 if so it hard to get to
I like polaris for a lot of reasons. But I find it funny that when you try to watch the video it throws two polaris law suit adds. Darn shame you don’t have control over add content.
Everytime we go out, both of the highlighters in our group overheat, or break something.
do they drive them hard?im debating whether to buy a high lifter or a rzr
@@noeorozco5054 constant rpm, 25-30 mph to the next trail head. My grizzly 700, the Honda bikes and suzukis have no problems.
Only one thing… it’s a Polaris.
I want an highlifer "S" like the sportsman 1000 s
I agree wider s model = more GC and less tippy it rutted holes
It dont like creek rock..ask me how i know..
Had a 2021 high lifter 1000 for a week and was absoulote garbage very sharp looking quad and rides nice but not its all cracked up to be
What was wrong with it
What was the problem
What good is a machine if it breaks down often? Polaris is the absolute worst machine you could spend your hard earned money on. Its outright dangerous here in Alaska, where theres little to no help heading out miles into the wild.
Everybody i know who buys one, buys one only once after they learn their lesson up here. Pure garbage.
A little over a year with it and timing gear on the crankshaft spun.
It is a known issue up until 2015 when they finally fixed it. I would go Can-Am with my next machine.
@@JimmySeahawk My neighbor just bought a sportsman 570 after we all tried to talk him out of it. 200 miles in the clutch almost fell off. A week later got a recall for the clutches coming loose 😂
ive always had Honda Rubicons. This year i bought a Yamaha grizzly after the pandemic shortage with hondas. The Ultramatic belt clutch is pretty incredible.
Honda can't break because you can't ride them fast enough they slow af
My new RZR broke the teeth off of the starter gear at 214km. Junk is right, nothing worse then having to pull your engine apart after 1 ride
Lol man this is making me sick having given Polaris a second try since 98, a 2019 sportsman xp 1000 premium . I barely ride it and the 550 ish miles on it are 99% babied miles and I can hear an odd whining spooling from the belt housing when lightly pressing the throttle to accelerate . Hoping not the secondary . Have owned tons of atvs , last three were brutes , all fantastic . Just wish any Japanese company would build a 1k. We have a Can am Maverick trail 1000 DPS side by side . It has pretty good build quality , except lots of drive train clunk in the front end , and non sealed compressed bushings ugh .
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Looks sure are deceiving. I hope you like waiting for it to be repaired.
Weve had no issues with any of our polaris units. But due to the nature of our business, we cant test units long term. I dont believe that Polaris is any better or worse than any other brand. They just sell a massive amount more units so you hear about problems more often.
Regardless of the number of units sold I still believe that polaris and can am's break down more often than yamaha and honda. I also think it's because they need to strengthen certain parts when they get over a certain horsepower/torque number. Don't get me wrong I love the looks and power and variety of models both companies offer but when a parts manager from a local polaris dealer tells me polaris = bearings etc. And he tells me he use to work at a can am dealer and can am = differentials it's time for both companies to take the time to get it right. Full disclosure, my fuel pump on my 2021 yamaha grizzly just quit so anything can happen. 🥴
I'm not brand loyal at all. But this PoPo is just ugly. Can-am is a way better looking mud machine.
Looks are %100 subjective. You are correct for you. Which is all that matters.