EIGHT WAYS TO GO BIG AND DEEP!

Mud enthusiasts have more to be excited about for 2016, although Arctic Cat dropped the Mud Pro 1000 from its lineup. The Mud Pro 700 Limited is back with Matte Black paint and Arctic Green graphics package, and Can-Am more than doubles its Mud Racer menu with the Renegade X mr 1000R and Outlander 850X mr and L 570X mr joining the 1000 and 650. Polaris joins the mud movement with all-new Sportsman XP 1000 and 850 High Lifter Editions, complete with louvered covers for its relocated radiators and dual cooling fans, plus High Lifter’s 29.5-inch Outlaw 2 mud tires!

CAN-AM OUTLANDER X MR 1000R:

The Mud Racer gets the new 89 Hp V-Twin with Maverick heads and pistons, Fox Podium 1.5 RC2 adjustable shocks, 30-inch Gorilla Silverback mud tires on ITP SS312 wheels, 3,000-pound Warn winch and a 59-inch wheelbase with mud-riding serrated foot pegs. The X mr comes in new Hyper Silver/Octane Blue/Black or Black/White/Can-Am Red in addition to Digital-Camo/Manta Green for 2016.

Motor type…976cc Liquid-cooled, 4-VPC, SOHC V-Twin

Transmission… Dual-range CVT w/rev. & EBS

Drive system…2WD/4WD w/Visco-Lok front diff

Front suspension/travel…Dual A-arm w/prel.-adj. shocks/9″

Rear suspension/travel…IRS trailing arm w/prel.-adj. shocks/9.3″

Brakes f/r… Hydraulic discs/disc

Fuel capacity…5.4 gal.

Towing capacity…1,300 lbs.

Rack capacity/f/r…0/200 lbs.

Length/width/height…97″/50″/51.5″

Tire sizes f/r…30×8-14/30×10-14

Claimed dry weight…747 lbs.

Colors…White/Red/Black, Hyper Silver/Octane Blue/Black, Digital Camo/Manta Green

Retail price…$14,299-$14,699, camo $14,799

CAN-AM RENEGADE X MR 1000R:

An 89-Hp V-Twin with extra-Low range CVT and Visco-Lok Quick-Engaging front diff spins monstrous 30-inch Gorilla Silverback tires, and the intake and CVT ducts are snorkeled. Color-matched bumpers, beadlock rings and wind deflectors, aluminum tapered handlebars with grab loop and full skid plate, Fox Podium 1.5 RC2 shocks, over-fenders and a Warn 3,000-pound winch arm the meanest Mud Racer for battle.

Motor type…976cc Liquid-cooled, 4-VPC, SOHC V-Twin

Transmission…Dual-range CVT w/rev. & EBS

Drive system…2WD, 4WD w/Visco-Lok front diff

Front suspension/travel… Dual A-arm w/prel.-adj. shocks/9”

Rear suspension/travel…IRS trailing arm w/prel.-adj. shocks/9.3”

Brakes f/r…Hydraulic discs/discs

Fuel capacity…5.4 gal.

Towing capacity…1,300 lb.

Rack capacity/f/r…0/35 lb.

Length/width/height…83”/50”/56”

Tire sizes f/r…30×9-14/30×9-12

Claimed dry weight…973 lb.

Colors…Hyper Silver/Black/Red, Hyper Silver/Black/Octane Blue

Retail price…$15,249

POLARIS SPORTSMAN XP 1000 HIGH LIFTER EDITION

New for 2016, the High Lifter Stealth Black Edition sports High Lifter’s high-clearance arched A-arms, 29.5-inch Outlaw 2s, EPS, 3,500-pound winch, dual inverted fans on relocated radiator with louvered cover, handlebar-mounted mud loop, and stiffer shock springs. The 85-Hp snorkeled engine has lower gearing to turn those monster High Lifter tires and engine braking. Go deep!

Motor type…952cc, liquid-cooled, I-Twin, 4VPC SOHC 4-stroke

Transmission…Dual-range belt/pulley CVT w/ADC

Drive system…2WD/On-Demand 4WD w/diff lock & EBS

Front suspension/travel…Dual A-arms/7.4″

Rear suspension/travel…Dual A-arms/6″.7

Brakes f/r…Discs/discs

Fuel capacity…5.25 gal.

Towing capacity…1,500 lbs.

Rack capacity f/r…0/75 lbs.

Length/width/height…88″/49″/52″

Tire sizes f/r…29.5×9.5-14/29.5×9.5-14

Claimed dry weight…974 lbs.

Colors…Stealth Black

Retail price…$13,999

CAN-AM OUTLANDER 850R X MR DPS:

Can-Am’s new 850cc V-Twin gets a 7-Hp increase over the 800. Mud Racers sport a relocated radiator, 3,000-pound Warn winch, Visco-Lok QE fast-engaging front diff, 30-inch Silverbacks on SS312 wheels, three twin-puck calipers with 214mm rotors, Fox HPG shocks, and integral front bumper/brush guard/radiator mount. The 850X mr comes only in White/Can-Am Red/Black livery with EPS.

Motor type…854cc liquid-cooled, V-twin, 4VPC SOHC

Transmission…Dual-range belt/pulley CVT w/EBS

Drive system…2WD/4WD Limited slip Visco-Lok

Front suspension/travel…Dual A-arm/9″

Rear suspension/travel…IRS trailing arms/9.3″

Brakes f/r…Discs/disc

Fuel capacity…5.4 gal.

Towing capacity…1300 lb.

Rack capacity f/r…0/200 lb.

Length/width/height…88″/50″/51.5″

Tire sizes f/r…30×9-14/30×9-14

Claimed dry weight…963 lb.

Colors…White/Red/Black

Retail price…$12,549

POLARIS SPORTSMAN 850 HIGH LIFTER EDITION:

New for 2016, the High Lifter Orange Madness Edition sports the Scrambler’s 78-Hp twin but with mud-specific lower gearing, a close-ratio On-Demand front diff, laid-down radiator with dual inverted fans and louvered cover, stiffer shock springs, High Lifter arched A-arms and Outlaw 2 29.5-inch tires, fast-cleaning foot wells, and 53-inch wheelbase.

Motor type…850cc, liquid-cooled, I-Twin, 4VPC SOHC 4-stroke

Transmission…Dual-range belt/pulley CVT w/EBS

Drive system…2WD/On-Demand 4WD w/diff lock

Front suspension/travel…Dual A-arms/7.4″

Rear suspension/travel…Dual A-arms/6.7″

Brakes f/r…Discs/discs

Fuel capacity…5.25 gal.

Towing capacity…1500 lb.

Rack capacity f/r…0/75 lb.

Length/width/height…83″/49″/52″

Tire sizes f/r…29.5×9.5-14/29.5×9.5-14

Claimed dry weight…921 lb.

Colors…Orange Madness

Retail price…$9,999

ARCTIC CAT 700 MUD PRO LTD EPS:

The Mud Pro 700 has high-breathing CVT and engine intake snorkels, H-D front and rear bumpers, 3,000-pound Warn winch, 28-inch Maxxis Zilla mud radials on beadlock aluminum wheels. The new Matte Black Paint is highlighted with Arctic Green paint on the bumpers, beadlock rings and custom spider-web graphics that match the beadlock rings.

Motor type…695cc liquid-cooled, 4-valve, SOHC

Transmission…Dual-range belt/pulley CVT

Drive system…2WD/4WD/4WD diff lock

Front suspension/travel…Double A-arms/10″

Rear suspension/travel…Double A-arms/10″

Brakes f/r…Discs/disc

Fuel capacity…5.7 gal.

Towing capacity…1050 lb.

Rack capacity f/r…100 lb./200 lb.

Length/width/height…86.5″/47.5″/51.8″

Tire sizes f/r…28x9R14/28x11R14

Claimed dry weight…800 lb.

Colors…Matte Black Paint

Retail price…$11,599

CAN-AM OUTLANDER 650 X MR:

The 650’s 62-Hp V-Twin is the only unchanged Rotax motor for ’16. The 650X mr gets a relocated radiator and snorkel package with integral front bumper/brush/guard/mount, 28-inch Maxxis Mudzilla tires on 12-inch wheels, quick-engaging Visco-Lok QE front diff and white and black plastic with red painted shock springs, bumper, seat accents and graphics.

Motor type…650cc liquid-cooled, V-Twin, SOHC 4VPC

Transmission…Dual-range belt/pulley CVT w/EBS

Drive system…2WD, Limited-slip Visco-Lok 4WD

Front suspension/travel…Double A-arm/9.0″

Rear suspension/travel…Independent trailing arms/9.3″

Brakes f/r…Discs/disc

Fuel capacity…5.4 gal.

Towing capacity…1,300 lb.

Rack capacity f/r…0/200 lb.

Length/width/height…88″/46.5″/50.5″

Tire sizes f/r…28×8-12/28×10-12

Claimed dry weight…614 lb.

Colors…White/black/red

Retail price…$10,549

CAN-AM OUTLANDER L X MR 570:

The 48-Hp V-Twin is snorkeled and has a relocated radiator with cover and integrated mount/bumper/brush guard. Maxxis Mudzilla 28-inch tires ride on 12-inch, two-tone cast-aluminum rims, and the Visco-Lok QE front diff offers limited-slip 4WD and no rev limiters. The 570X mr has Can-Am’s DPS, which is an EPS unit with three levels of assist.

Motor type…570cc liquid-cooled, V-twin, 4VPC SOHC

Transmission…Dual-range belt/pulley CVT w/EBS

Drive system…2WD, Limited slip Visco Lok 4WD

Front suspension/travel…Dual A-arm/9″

Rear suspension/travel…IRS trailing arms/8.8″

Brakes f/r…Discs/disc

Fuel capacity…5.4 gal.

Towing capacity…1300 lb.

Rack capacity f/r…0/240 lb.

Length/width/height…86″/46″/49″

Tire sizes f/r…28×8-12/28×10-12

Claimed dry weight…843 lb.

Colors…White/red/black

Retail price…$8,549