JimMorrissey
Veteran Member
Took the Gizz out for a second run the other day before I dropped my cash down. I was convinced the Grizzly 700 was the machine to own (very nice rig indeed), then I figured I might as well take the big Polaris out, just to make absolutely sure. Well........all I can say is I'm sold on the Polaris. That 850 is downright nasty......70hp. It completely and totally blows away the Grizzly. Just the sound of the 2 cylinder 850 is music to the ears....very smooth and different than the usual thump of a big bore single. It really sounds awesome. It is so fast it's scary. I rode it for about 10 minutes and was just laughing at the sheer ability of the machine. The whole area where I test rode was snow covered, so I could grab a small bit of throttle and all fours would break loose in a totally controlled drift at like 20mph in a flash....I'm talking a little bit more throttle. Brakes are outstanding.....Off the throttle and into a bit of the brakes and you're almost over the handlebars, but very controllable. Comfort is also excellent and the cushy seat feels great. I was hitting large frozen piles of snow and ice and it just absorbed them. It didn't even flinch, although I did at first hit. It's a pretty expensive machine, but it seems like it's worth it from what I've seen and read. Very nice workmanship (welds / plastic quality, etc.) and made in the USA (MN). Oh, and the weight....not a factor. It feels more stable and better planted. It's a new model, so I'm going to get the extended factory warranty. What a pleasure ride.....Looking forward to writing the check and buying American. Can't wait 
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