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FOCUS PSB UTV-Sport www.PowersportsBusiness.com Powersports Business • July 13, 2014 • 33 UTV list is divided evenly between Yamaha Rhino vehicles and the Polaris Ranger XP series. Interestingly, the Top 10 Most Researched UTVs of the 2014 model year also include vehi- cles from Can-Am and Honda, manufacturers whose products do not appear in the other top 10 lists, as well as Yamaha. The 2014 Polaris RZR XP 1000 EPS LE received 12 percent of all KBB.com web hits for 2014 model-year UTVs. The models on the Top 10 list took 51 percent of all hits for 2014 UTVs since they first appeared on KBB.com at the begin- ning of May. The UTV family receiving the most KBB. com web hits for the 2014 model year was the Polaris RZR series, which received 21 per- cent of total hits. Altogether, Polaris garnered 60 percent of the interest in 2014 UTVs in May 2014. PSB KBB.COM CONTINUED FROM PAGE 32 Change in web hits (3) KBB Suggested Retail Value KBB Trade-In Value 1 2006 Yamaha Rhino 660 4x4 up 6% $3,910 $5,675 2 2010 Polaris Ranger XP 800(2) down <1% $5,330 $7,720 3 2008 Yamaha Rhino 700 4x4 up 18% $4,435 $6,435 4 2007 Polaris Ranger XP down 12% $4,205 $6,105 5 2007 Yamaha Rhino 660 4x4 down 10% $4,230 $6,140 6 2011 Polaris Ranger XP 800(2) up 19% $5,750 $8,315 7 2008 Polaris Ranger XP down 17% $4,550 $6,600 8 2012 Polaris Ranger XP 800(2) up 38% $6,170 $8,825 9 2007 Yamaha Rhino 660 4x4 SE down 17% $4,460 $6,470 10 2005 Yamaha Rhino 660 4x4 down 28% $3,635 $5,280 Year Make Model Percentage of total hits Number of models in family 1 2014 Polaris RZR 21% 14 2 2014 Polaris RZR XP 16% 5 3 2014 Polaris Ranger 14% 6 4 2014 Can-Am Maverick 11% 5 5 2014 Polaris Ranger XP 9% 5 6 2014 Can-Am Commander 8% 4 7 2014 Honda Pioneer 7% 2 8 2014 Kawasaki Teryx 6% 4 9 2014 Yamaha Viking 5% 4 10 2014 Kawasaki Mule 2% 2 Year Make UTV Family TOP 10 MOST RESEARCHED RECREATIONAL UTVS IN 2014 (1) TOP 10 MOST RESEARCHED 2014 UTV FAMILIES IN MAY 2014 (1) Web hits through May 31, 2014 (2) Includes base and EPS model data; values given are for base model (3) Compared to January 1 through May 31, 2013 Polaris Industries in June announced a 13 percent increase in power to its flagship Ranger vehicle, the Ranger XP 900 for the 2015 model year. The power upgrade along with Ranger XP 900's other class-leading features such as payload, towing, ground clearance, suspension travel and torque ensures the vehicle stays the hardest working, smoothest riding side-by-side in the marketplace, the company said. "The Ranger XP 900 is one of the most sought after vehicles in the line due to its wide range of capabilities that benefit recreational riders, hunters and farmers," said Craig Scan- lon, general manager for Polaris Side-by-Side Vehicles. "Adding more power to the 2015 Ranger XP 900 increases the vehicle's versatility so it can not only play harder but work harder." Introduced for model year 2013, the origi- nal Ranger XP 900 defined an all-new class of "Hardest Working, Smoothest Riding" with innovations such as a new ProStar 900 engine, all-new chassis, newly restyled cockpit, more suspension, new flip-up seat storage, industry- exclusive Pro-Fit cab system, larger gas tank, easier serviceability and a quieter ride due to engine repositioning. The Ranger XP 900 became one of the most popular side-by-sides for both recreational and work applications. Hard-working vehicles need power, and the original Ranger XP 900 delivered a new class of power with its purpose-built ProStar 900 engine producing 60 horsepower. The engine was built, tuned and designed alongside the vehicle resulting in an optimal balance of smooth, reliable power. The combination of high power density, excellent fuel efficiency and ease of maintenance made the Ranger XP 900 a top choice for a wide variety of tasks. To ensure the Ranger XP 900 works even harder, Polaris took learnings from developing the high-powered ProStar engines found on the various RZR models and translated it to the power needed for a vehicle that can easily handle even the most challenging applications. For 2015, the Ranger XP 900 will feature a recalibrated, high output ProStar 900 engine that churns out 68 horsepower, a 13 percent increase, and keeps the vehicle as the class- leader in torque. PSB 2015 Ranger XP 900 gets power boost The 2015 Ranger XP 900 has an all-new chassis and more suspen- sion, along with a quieter ride. Source: Kelley Blue Book