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www.PowersportsBusiness.com SNOWMOBILE Powersports Business • April 4, 2016 • 37 Switchback Assault among sleds getting patented chassis Polaris Industries introduced its 2017 Polaris snowmobile lineup in February at the com- pany's dealer meeting in Sandy, Utah. The 2017 lineup features industry-leading innovation and ultimate performance from an expanded selection of models built on the patented Axys chassis to suit every type of rider's performance demands and riding style. New models in the 2017 Polaris lineup are as follows. Polaris mountain sleds are the definitive choice among Deep Snow riders as well as the top professional hillclimbers and backcountry experts. Deep Snow models built on the Axys chassis are the industry's lightest, strongest and most flickable. The superior Axys platform and powerful, quick-revving Cleanfire engines pro- vide instantaneous lift, so the sleds get on top of the snow, and riders experience rider-balanced control and immediate response. There's a 2017 Polaris Deep Snow model for every mountain rider, including: 800 PRO-RMK 155: The most agile moun- tain sled, it excels in the tightest trees and on the steepest slopes and is the industry's lightest mountain sled at 408 pounds. 800 PRO-RMK 163: Delivers outstanding flotation in trees and on sidehills. 800 SKS 155: This versatile model pro- vides outstanding performance in powder and on trails. 800 RMK Assault 155: This backcountry original is at home on cliffs and jumps. Plus, the Deep Snow lineup is enhanced for 2017 with the addition of two purpose- built new models and two new limited edition models: 800 PRO-RMK 174 3" LE: A premium, limited-edition sled, it is the industry's ultimate 174-inch-track model, a sled purpose-built for climbing and flotation in the deepest powder. 600 RMK 144: Built on the new Axys 144 chassis, it has an impressive list of standard fea- tures that make this sled an outstanding value. 800 PRO-RMK 155 LE and 800 PRO-RMK 163 LE: Limited-edition models with a special Titanium appearance package, colored com- ponents for full-on custom style, integrated cargo solutions, Walker Evans Piggyback Clicker shocks and the Polaris Interactive Digital Display (PIDD). Switchback models are the choice of on- or off-trail crossover riders who demand out- standing, versatile performance. Three new 2017 50/50 crossover mod- els are built on the new Axys 144 Chassis, which features the new IGX (Ideal Geometry Xover) 144 Rear Suspension, new Powder- Trac Hybrid Running Boards, proven Clean- fire engines, the new Polaris MessageCenter gauge with a larger LCD screen and more. These new models are the: 800 Switchback Assault 144, 600 Switchback Assault 144 and 600 Switchback SP 144. The Switchback Assault 144 models are the original, ultimate high-performance cross- over sleds. They are lightweight yet extremely strong, feature outstanding acceleration and have the ride, handling and agility riders need to explore the backcountry. Plus, they have confidence-inspiring superior handling on the trails leading to the deeper snow. The 600 Switchback SP 144 is a versatile 50/50 crossover model with outstanding trail and off-trail performance and features including the all new Axys 144 platform, along with FOX shocks, the proven 600 Cleanfire Engine and the Cobra 1.35-inch track, all making this sled an outstanding value for crossover riders. The Switchback lineup also includes the powerful, versatile 600 and 800 Switchback PRO-S, the 800 Switchback PRO-X and the 600 and 800 Switchback Adventure models. Polaris RUSH models are the sharpest han- dling, quickest accelerating sleds on the trails. They ride on the Axys platform, which pro- vides rider balanced control, unrivaled accel- eration and rider-centric comfort. The 600 and 800 RUSH PRO-S models are for riders who set the pace on every run down the trail, and the 800 RUSH PRO-X is for per- formance riders who crave ditch-banging and powering across rough terrain. Polaris racing continues to inspire and influ- ence innovation and design, which is show- cased in two limited-edition, race-ready 2017 RUSH models, the 600 and 800 RUSH XCR LE. Along with classic, race-inspired paint, graph- ics and decals, these XCR LE models feature premium Walker Evans shocks and race-ready components that deliver ultimate durability, strength and performance. Several of these high-performance components will also be available as Polaris Engineered Accessories for RUSH and Switchback models. The most legendary name in snowmo- bile history — Polaris INDY — is featured on a broad selection of 2017 Polaris mod- els, including INDY performance sleds and INDY Adventure models that are at home on- and off-trail. INDY performance models provide the best blend of trail performance and pure fun. Built on the proven PRO-RIDE chassis, the 600 INDY SP delivers sporty trail performance, as does the 600 INDY and the 550 INDY, which is available with a 121-inch or 144-inch track. The 550 INDY Adventure is the do-it-all sled, available with a 144-inch or 155-inch track, and it features the Polaris-exclusive Adventure Cargo Rack, which let one or two riders pack everything needed for a days-long adventure trip. The 550 INDY LXT is a versa- tile touring model that delivers a smooth ride and easy handling on the trail. Standard on all model year '17 models, except WideTrak and Youth 120 models, is the new Polaris Message- Center gauge with a larger LCD screen. Versatile Polaris recreational-utility models are engineered and equipped for riders who ride for work and play. The 2017 lineup features the all-new 600 Voyageur 144, which is built on the Axys platform and is the segment's most agile 50/50 sport utility sled. It offers excellent off-trail agil- ity and confidence-inspiring, rider balanced control on the trail. Along with the new IGX 144 Rear Suspension, it has a rear cargo rack, underseat storage and tow hitch. For riders whose work requires the ulti- mate in professional-grade versatility, Polaris offers the 600 IQ WideTrak and the 550 WideTrak LX. PSB Polaris expands Axys models with 2017 lineup The 2017 Polaris 600 Switchback SP 144 is a versatile 50/50 crossover model with outstanding trail and off-trail performance.