What year did Polaris start the AXYS chassis?

2016
Polaris Moderator/ Polaris Ambassador Axys ProRMK started in 2016. New chassis, new motor. Axys ProRMKs are easier to ride than Pro-Ride ProRMK.

What is a Polaris axys?

AXYS Platform. The raised AXYS platform increase clearance and reduces drag to keep you on top of the snow. It is purpose-built for mountain riding and allows for improved sidehilling, faster and easier climbing, and instantaneous lift allowing the sled to pop onto the snow faster.

What was the first year of the axys?

2015 Polaris – Introducing the AXYS Platform.

When did Polaris make their first snowmobile?

1954
1954. Company renamed Polaris Industries Inc. and first snowmobile built in 1955.

Who made the first Polaris snowmobile?

David Johnson
A co-founder of Polaris Industries and inventor of the first Polaris snowmobile, David Johnson has died at the age of 93.

Which snowmobile is best for deep snow?

Summit snowmobiles deliver an unsurpassed deep snow riding experience with every squeeze of the throttle. Available with the Rotax 850 E-TEC Turbo – the world’s first factory-built 2-stroke turbocharged engine.

What is the lightest Polaris snowmobile?

Polaris 800 PRO-RMK 155 The 800 PRO-RMK 155 is the lightest and one of the strongest and flickable deep snow family on the market. It offers the best mountain snowmobile features with the industry’s quality power to weight ratio providing the rider the instantaneous lift and an immediate response simultaneously.

Should I Fog my snowmobile?

Fog the Engine if Needed If you start your engine up once a month while in storage, fogging the engine isn’t necessary, however if you know your snowmobile will be sitting all summer and you won’t start it up, then it’s a good idea.

Does Polaris own Arctic Cat?

In 1960, Edgar Heteen separated from the company and went on to found Arctic Enterprises, later known as Arctic Cat. Coincidentally, the manufacturer Textron would acquire Polaris in 1968 and later Arctic Cat in 2017. Polaris brought us the first American-made ATV. The original ATV industry was dominated by Honda.

How much does Polaris 800 rush Pro-s weigh?

When developing the AXYS™ platform, Polaris engineers minimized weight throughout the sled without compromising strength. The 800 RUSH PRO-S is more than 30 pounds lighter than the previous chassis and weighs at least 30 lb. less than a competitive trail performance model.

What’s the new seat design on the Polaris 800?

New grooved piston was designed specifically for the new 800 HO Cleanfire® Engine to increase durability and engine life. The new seat utilizes a new high-performance seat foam, and the seat design is narrower in front to provide greater maneuverability.

What kind of engine is used in Polaris sleds?

Designed and engineered specifically for the 800 Cleanfire® H.O. Engine for increased durability, this same lightweight crankshaft is used in Polaris Race sleds, including during the past 2013-14 season, showing it’s proven durability.