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2012 ATV Guide



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BRAND: Can-Am
MODEL: Outlander 1000 XT
MSRP: $11,949
DRY WEIGHT: 747 Pounds
WHEELBASE: 51.0 Inches
FRONT SUSPENSION TRAVEL/STYLE: 9 Inches/Dual A-Arm
REAR SUSPENSION TRAVEL/STYLE: 9.3 Inches/TTI Arms
FUEL CAPACITY: 5.4 Gallons
ENGINE SIZE/TYPE: 97cc/V-Twin
ENGINE COOLING: Liquid
TRANSMISSION: Automatic CVT H/L/P/N/R
2WD/4WD: Selectable 2WD/4WD With Visco-Lock Front Differential
KEY FEATURES: Fuel Injection, Tri-Mode Dynamic Power Steering, 3,000-Pound Warn Winch, Heavy-Duty Front and Rear Bumpers
COLORS AVAILABLE: Black, Yellow, Camo, Pure Magnesium Metallic

2012-atv-buyers-guide-yamaha-rhino-700-se

BRAND: Yamaha
MODEL: Rhino 700 SE
MSRP: $13,399
WET WEIGHT: 1,199 Pounds
WHEELBASE: 75.2 Inches
FRONT SUSPENSION TRAVEL/STYLE: 7.3 Inches/Double A-Arm
REAR SUSPENSION TRAVEL/STYLE: 7.3 Inches/Double A-Arm
FUEL CAPACITY: 7.9 Gallons
ENGINE SIZE/TYPE: 686cc/Four-Valve Single
ENGINE COOLING: Liquid
TRANSMISSION: V-belt H/L/N/R
2WD/4WD: Selectable 2WD/4WD and 4WD With Differential Lock
KEY FEATURES: Fuel Injection, Cast Wheels, SE Silver Seats, Suntop, SE Graphics.
COLORS AVAILABLE: Metallic Sandstone

2012-atv-buyers-guide-yamaha-grizzly-700fi-eps

BRAND: Yamaha
MODEL: Grizzly 700FI EPS
MSRP: $9,499 (Starting Price)
WET WEIGHT: 648 Pounds
WHEELBASE: 49.2 Inches
FRONT SUSPENSION TRAVEL/STYLE: 7.1 Inches/Double A-Arm
REAR SUSPENSION TRAVEL/STYLE: 9.5 Inches/Double A-Arm
FUEL CAPACITY: 5.3 Gallons
ENGINE SIZE/TYPE: 686cc/Four-Valve Single
ENGINE COOLING: Liquid
TRANSMISSION: V-Belt H/L/N/R/P
2WD/4WD: Selectable 2WD/4WD and 4WD With Differential Lock
KEY FEATURES: Fuel Injection, Electronic Power Steering, Engine Braking
COLORS AVAILABLE: Steel Blue, HunterGreen, Real Tree HD Camo

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BRAND: Polaris
MODEL: Sportsman XP 850 H.O. EPS
MSRP: $9,999 (Starting Price)
DRY WEIGHT: 773 Pounds
WHEELBASE: 53.0 Inches
FRONT SUSPENSION TRAVEL/STYLE: 9 Inches/Dual A-arm
REAR SUSPENSION TRAVEL/STYLE: 10.25 Inches/Dual A-Arm Rolled
FUEL CAPACITY: 5.25 Gallons
ENGINE SIZE/TYPE: 850cc/Twin Cylinder
ENGINE COOLING: Liquid
TRANSMISSION: Automatic PVT P/R/N/L/H
2WD/4WD: On-Demand True AWD/2WD
KEY FEATURES: Fuel Injection, Electronic Power Steering, Cast Wheels
COLORS AVAILABLE: Sunset Red, Bronze Mist, Magnetic Metallic, Pursuit Camo, Orange Madness

2012-atv-buyers-guide-kawasaki-bruteforce-750i-eps-se

BRAND: Kawasaki
MODEL: BruteForce 750i EPS SE
MSRP: $10,349
WET WEIGHT: 694.6 Pounds
WHEELBASE: 50.6 Inches
FRONT SUSPENSION TRAVEL/STYLE: 6.7 Inches/ Double Wishbone
REAR SUSPENSION TRAVEL/STYLE: 7.5 Inches/ Fully Independent Dual A-Arm
FUEL CAPACITY: 5.0 Gallons
ENGINE SIZE/TYPE: 749cc/V-twin
ENGINE COOLING: Liquid
TRANSMISSION: CVT With High/Low Range and Reverse
2WD/4WD: Selectable 2WD/4WD WithVariable Front Differential Control
KEY FEATURES: Fuel Injection, Electronic Power Steering, Cast Wheels
COLORS AVAILABLE: Metallic Tungsten Gray

2012-atv-buyers-guide-polaris-ranger-xp-800

BRAND: Polaris
MODEL: Ranger XP 800
MSRP: $11,399 (Starting Price)
DRY WEIGHT: 1,237 Pounds
WHEELBASE: 76.0 Inches
FRONT SUSPENSION TRAVEL/STYLE: 9.6 Inches/Dual A-Arm
REAR SUSPENSION TRAVEL/STYLE: 9 Inches/Dual A-Arm IRS
FUEL CAPACITY: 9.0 Gallons
ENGINE SIZE/TYPE: 760cc/High Output (H.O.) Twin Cylinder
ENGINE COOLING: Liquid
TRANSMISSION: Automatic PVT P/R/N/L/H
2WD/4WD: On-Demand True AWD/2WD/Versa Trac Mode
KEY FEATURES: Fuel Injection, Cast Wheels (LE Models), Automotive Painted Plastic (LE Models)
COLORS AVAILABLE: Solar Red, Sage Green, Polaris Pursuit Camo; LE Colors: Boardwalk Blue, Magnetic
Metallic, Walker Evans, Pearl White

MILSPEC

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The Polaris Sportsman MV 850 is built specifically for military use. It features a powerful 850cc/70hp engine, electronic power steering and rugged metal racks. It also comes standard with military-specific Black-Out Drive and an ample fuel capacity of 11.75 gallons.

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BRAND: Polaris
MODEL: Sportsman MV 850
MSRP: N/A
DRY WEIGHT: 978 Pounds
WHEELBASE: 57 Inches
FRONT SUSPENSION TRAVEL/STYLE: 9 Inches/Dual A-Arm
REAR SUSPENSION TRAVEL/STYLE: 10.25 Inches/Dual A-Arm
FUEL CAPACITY: 11.75 Gallons
ENGINE SIZE/TYPE: 850cc/Four-Stroke SOHC Twin Cylinder
ENGINE COOLING: Liquid
TRANSMISSION: Final Drive Automatic PVT P/R/N/H; Shaft Drive System
2WD/4WD: On-Demand True AWD/2WD
KEY FEATURES: Electronic Power Steering, Black-Out Drive and IR Capable, Rigid Exoskeleton, Front and Rear  Metal Racks, 1,500-Pound Towing Capacity, Full Underbody Skidplate
COLORS: Military Tan

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