Spec differences between the S and XP

Subject: Spec differences between the S and XP Mon Jan 10, 2011 10:42 pm

RZR XP specs different than RZRS.

The New RZR XP has/is-

- Race Inspired 3-link trailing arm IRS rear suspension
- 1.5" more front suspension travel
- 2" more rear suspension travel
- 4.4" longer wheelbase

Drivetrain
- New Compact, Lightweight, HD Transmission
- Eliminated all 90 degree angles in the drivetrain
- Upgraded front differential with billet cage

Dimensions/Capacities
- 190lbs heavier
- 1" longer bed box
- 4" narrower bed box
- 3.5" deeper bed box
- 2,734 cu. in. bigger bed box overall
- no tow hitch or tow rating
- 4.4" Longer Overall
- 3.5" Wider Overall
- 2.5" Taller Overall

Drive train improvements sound promising. The Billet sprague cage in the front diff, and the advertised HD transmission hopefully will be trouble free for the new owners. I know those items have been a headache for some of the S owners.

Subject: Re: Spec differences between the S and XP Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:10 pm

Great info

Subject: Re: Spec differences between the S and XP Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:37 pm

"New Compact, Lightweight, HD Transmission"

Ah-La Ranger XP, the original XP.............And still #1 for haulin hay............ roflmao

Subject: Re: Spec differences between the S and XP Tue Jan 11, 2011 1:12 am

ridepate wrote:: "New Compact, Lightweight, HD Transmission"

Ah-La Ranger XP, the original XP.............And still #1 for haulin hay............

that right, that is about all you better haul in that, dont be haulin the BIG STONES like the rex can. thatsright

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- 4.4" Longer Overall
- 3.5" Wider Overall
- 2.5" Taller Overall

Not too bad,,, I think the trails can handle that! Cool

Subject: Re: Spec differences between the S and XP Tue Jan 11, 2011 8:02 pm

4x4pac wrote:

ridepate wrote:: "New Compact, Lightweight, HD Transmission"

Ah-La Ranger XP, the original XP.............And still #1 for haulin hay............

that right, that is about all you better haul in that, dont be haulin the BIG STONES like the rex can. thatsright

Ranger bed capacity-1000lbs..
Teryx bed capacity-500lbs...............

Who can haul the most stones??? And I got 2 more H.P.................. ownedsm

Subject: Re: Spec differences between the S and XP Tue Jan 11, 2011 8:42 pm

ridepate wrote:

4x4pac wrote:

ridepate wrote:: "New Compact, Lightweight, HD Transmission"

Ah-La Ranger XP, the original XP.............And still #1 for haulin hay............

that right, that is about all you better haul in that, dont be haulin the BIG STONES like the rex can. thatsright

Ranger bed capicity-1000lbs..
Teryx bed capacity-500lbs...............

Who can haul the most stones??? And I got 2 more H.P.................. ownedsm

Facts are facts.......... pot

Subject: Re: Spec differences between the S and XP Tue Jan 11, 2011 8:45 pm

wvyankee2 wrote:: The Billet sprague cage in the front diff, and the advertised HD transmission hopefully will be trouble free for the new owners. I know those items have been a headache for some of the S owners.

Actually Polaris replaced the plastic cages with metal ones last march, in all 2010 models built after 3-5 10 and in all the 11's.

Subject: Re: Spec differences between the S and XP Tue Jan 11, 2011 9:34 pm

IMo I think all the guys selling their brand new machines to upgrade to the XP are crazy. If I was in the market to buy and had the cash I'd give it a hard look. But All new motor.. All new intake system, new transmission and rear differential new rear suspension setup.. New frame design.. Just a lot of new first year stuff. I'd be a little scared of it

Subject: Re: Spec differences between the S and XP Tue Jan 11, 2011 9:42 pm

8ball_99 wrote:: IMo I think all the guys selling their brand new machines to upgrade to the XP are crazy. If I was in the market to buy and had the cash I'd give it a hard look. But All new motor.. All new intake system, new transmission and rear differential new rear suspension setup.. New frame design.. Just a lot of new first year stuff. I'd be a little scared of it

You know 8ball......It's mostly about keeping up with the Joneses, a West-Coast thing. Us easterners, well most, have come to the realization that the machine, really don't matter. It's the ass on the seat and the hands on the wheel that counts. It's called skill........... Laughing

Subject: Re: Spec differences between the S and XP Tue Jan 11, 2011 9:42 pm

8ball_99 wrote:: IMo I think all the guys selling their brand new machines to upgrade to the XP are crazy. If I was in the market to buy and had the cash I'd give it a hard look. But All new motor.. All new intake system, new transmission and rear differential new rear suspension setup.. New frame design.. Just a lot of new first year stuff. I'd be a little scared of it

Epically being a Polaris roflmao

Subject: Re: Spec differences between the S and XP Tue Jan 11, 2011 9:45 pm

Subject: Re: Spec differences between the S and XP Wed Jan 12, 2011 1:47 am

Big-R wrote:

8ball_99 wrote:: IMo I think all the guys selling their brand new machines to upgrade to the XP are crazy. If I was in the market to buy and had the cash I'd give it a hard look. But All new motor.. All new intake system, new transmission and rear differential new rear suspension setup.. New frame design.. Just a lot of new first year stuff. I'd be a little scared of it

Epically being a Polaris roflmao

LoL well I didn't want to single out polaris, But yeah exactly.. Several issues with the first 08s.. Then when they changed the Transmission in 2010 they just made it worse. To the point they started putting 09 parts back in them. So latest greatest might only be half right flameing

On paper The XP looks great though minus the extra width and maybe the wheel base. Wheel base will help sometimes but will also make its turning radius wider.. Might not be a big deal or it might be a pain on tighter trails.

Subject: Re: Spec differences between the S and XP Wed Jan 12, 2011 7:43 am

I think I will go overseas for a year to resist the temptation of buying one lol!

I hope it is a solid machine. I am pretty happy with what I have so I am not in a rush to go throw more money at a dealer. However, I will be watching closely over the next 12-15 months to see how this thing performs.

Subject: Re: Spec differences between the S and XP Wed Jan 12, 2011 8:20 am

8ball_99 wrote:

Big-R wrote:

8ball_99 wrote:: IMo I think all the guys selling their brand new machines to upgrade to the XP are crazy. If I was in the market to buy and had the cash I'd give it a hard look. But All new motor.. All new intake system, new transmission and rear differential new rear suspension setup.. New frame design.. Just a lot of new first year stuff. I'd be a little scared of it

Epically being a Polaris roflmao

LoL well I didn't want to single out polaris, But yeah exactly.. Several issues with the first 08s.. Then when they changed the Transmission in 2010 they just made it worse. To the point they started putting 09 parts back in them. So latest greatest might only be half right flameing

On paper The XP looks great though minus the extra width and maybe the wheel base. Wheel base will help sometimes but will also make its turning radius wider.. Might not be a big deal or it might be a pain on tighter trails.

Going on track record I would say buy a 2012 XP. IMO the 09 RZR and RZRS was a decent built machine. No burning oil, good clutch, good transmission, rear down tubs and a clock Spec differences between the S and XP 13435

Spec differences between the S and XP 13435

However, we have not heard about to many problems with the 11 either.

Subject: Re: Spec differences between the S and XP Wed Jan 12, 2011 1:29 pm

I would consider getting one (S-800)...but I wish they would make the bed a little bigger.

Subject: Re: Spec differences between the S and XP Wed Jan 12, 2011 8:56 pm

Have you seen the new Polaris commercial with RZR XP. You can see how the rear suspension works. Looks cool.

Subject: Re: Spec differences between the S and XP Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:18 pm

Goose wrote:: Have you seen the new Polaris commercial with RZR XP. You can see how the rear suspension works. Looks cool.

You seen the vid in the woops vs. the Commander???? It kills it, no doubt. Trailing arms have been a standard in off-roading for years. For slow techinical stuff, maybe not the best, but it's all in the set-up. The Commanders Trailing-arms are a little short, IMO.

Subject: Re: Spec differences between the S and XP Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:27 pm

ridepate wrote:: The Commanders Trailing-arms are a little short, IMO.

Yeah I think so too. I like the Commanders set up. The arm is more out of the way then the trailing arm of the XP. But 14" of wheel travel is all the difference in the world.