2018 Polaris RZR XP Turbo S Review

Mike Lester gives you THE DIRT on the all-new, 72-inch wide and 168-horsepower 2018 Polaris RZR XP Turbo S with DYNAMIX Active Suspension after recently getting the chance to put this vehicle to the test in the desert surrounding Las Vegas!
As always we'll be awarding one lucky viewer some sweet looking Dirt Trax SWAG, so be sure to watch to find out how you can win!
Stay tuned for a FULL REVIEW of the 2018 Polaris RZR XP Turbo S and a whole lot more coming up on a brand new season of Dirt Trax Television!
*CORRECTION*
The estimated dry weight of the RZR XP Turbo S is 1718-lbs, which is 200 pounds MORE than the RZR XP Turbo Dynamix Edition.
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[@ericmackison9517]

I love your coverage of the latest machines on the market. Now is a great time to be shopping for a new machine. I have an old Yamaha Rhino 660, 2006 to be exact. The factory shocks are ok at first but fade quickly. I ride in WVA on the Hatfield-mccoy trail system and pushed the factory shocks further than they should go. I recently upgraded to a gas charged shock with a heavier spring rate and what a difference. I didn't want to shell out $2000 on a 12 year old machine so big names were out of the question. My rhino still has life in it but I needed something better. I ended up finding a brand called progressive suspension that was the right mix of price and performance. I'm happy with the upgrade! Keep up the good work, Dirt Trax!!!

[@tracyswope2401]

RZR XP 1000 WITH THE STOCK WALKER EVANS SHOCKS THEY WORK VERY WELL AND I LIKE THAT THEY ADJUST FOR SOFTER RIDE .. LOVE YOUR SHOW NEVER MISS AN EPISODE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK..

[@chrisweaver2510]

I have the stock Fox's on my yxz but had my buddy at fox hear in tow re valve and put duel rate springs on.. rides perfect in the desert with confidence in every turn and never let off through the biggest whoops !!!!

[@readmore3634]

I bought mine and dumped $13,000.00 in upgrades in it right off the bat..... $6,000.00 alone in Fox By-Pass Gold series Shocks and Springs.....worth every cent....it's a beast

[@flickingerlaw6272]

I have a 2018 Rzr XP Turbo and to be honest the Walker Evans suspension is really good from the factory and in the setting it comes with stock from the factory. I do a lot Desert trail riding and the suspension isn't to soft or hard. I might upgrade later but as of now, so far so good. Love this channel. Keep up the great videos and work.

[@zachoryjamnik5605]

Wow Polaris is definitely not sleeping in the sxs industry that's sweet

[@GT4JB]

Excellent review with good functional description of features. I love that you stayed away from saying it "it is very cool" Just bought a Turbo and already have RZR envy! Thx guys

[@Armstrong712]

I put a set of FOX 2.0s on my RZR 570. I got them on AJ’s suggestion, from his trail tech build, and what a huge difference it made! The stock setup sagged out pretty quickly, losing me clearance, and was harsh and pogo-y in the back. There was an immediate improvement to trail speed and control. If you’re reading this AJ, thanks!

[@dirttraxtv]

Awesome!!

[@tr3born1tram]

Im running box stock on my 900 trail, but at 67 years old and riding with my wife who has muscular dystrophy, these work just fine.

[@outdoorlife220]

Im big into the Polaris ranger and have quite a few offroad upgrades but love the stock capability for not only riding hard but also working. The stock suspension is amazing for all different things.

[@mikegomez2448]

Walker Evans came stock with my 2014 rzr 800xc im happy with the setup, I’m glad I’ve been waiting all my friends bought the rzr 1000’s some waited for the 1000 turbo now it my turn to get a new rzr and have a bad ass ride for once haha!!

[@leocugliari924]

Me and my family own a Massimo MSU 500 EFI. Now it may not have all the bells and whistles but it gets the job done on the trails and when you need it for work. It has a 4x4 drivetrain with front diff lock and a 1200 pound towing capacity, including a whinch. All for 6500 dollars. Now I can’t beat this for the price and I actually think you guys should make a video of their line up sometime soon. As for the suspension it is a stock Hi Sun suspension with 18 inches of travel. Hope you guys find the time to read this because I think this is a contender for the near future. Love you channel, and keep making good videos!

[@ericlinnell3073]

I had stock shocks on my 16' RZR 570EPS but I just put a full set of King shocks on it. They make a world of difference! The stock ones just don't have the travel and were too stiff.

[@StRiKeR880]

Been watching your videos for quite some time now and your reviews help me decide to get a RZR 900s. Picking it up on Saturday the 31st. So I’ll be running stock shocks for now haha!

[@dirttraxtv]

Awesome!

[@robbyman398]

I'm new to the SXS world... Just picked up a 18 xp 1000. I LOVE IT!. I have nothing else to compare it to though. I still have the walker evan stock shocks, and they handle super well for the riding that I do.

[@Holeintwo360]

Bought my first RZR 2007 800 so far very impressed with just the stock shocks. They do everything I need them for now. One day hoping to upgrade!

[@foxracing16]

On my track prepped YXZ i kept the stock FOX RC2 shocks. Had them resprung and valved by kryptic SxS as well as micropolished with bump springs instead of rubber bump stops. Beautiful setup

[@ShawnTRD]

Thing cost more then the last truck I bought

[@ChetOphus]

I am still running my stocker shocks on my 18' CanAm Defender HD10. I have been happy with them so far and recently cranked up the preload. This summer I'll be towing and hauling larger loads and will see how they perform and may get heavier springs to handle the load but overall I am very impressed with the machine as a whole.

[@jamespitts9402]

Walker evsns on my 2017 rzr 1000 s great for where u live I don't jump so I think they should last awhile. Thanks. Always like your guys thought on the new models and how you guys never leave anything untouched on your reviews.

[@danielkleinrok8850]

I just picked up in January my first sxs a Polaris 900s White lightning when they were having there sale, I adjusted my shocks after a few rides, I am big and my buddies are as well, so i had adjusted them, but i feel i need to get more ride clearance. And I also understand they aren't even broken in yet. I also was wondering if the shorter 79" wheel base is the reason i feel like my rzr is bucking me when go over larger bumps in the trails. What would it take to extend the wheel base, besides trailing arms, do i have to change shocks, axles, etc. This has become an addiction, as you all are well aware of. Thank you, Daniel

[@krishipps3358]

We have a 2014 Polaris RZR 800 and we left them stock for a year and the upgraded the springs. We also have a 2017 Polaris ranger 570 midsize we also left it stock for a year and have put heavier duty springs on it!

[@hummyhero1484]

Thanks I appreciate that info. And thanks for your hard work making these videos

[@taylorhall7181]

I have a 2014 xp900 with factory fox and I may have to adjust them manually but it’s all the fun in the experience. Polaris puts it out and I love every minute of it!!!!!

[@1148bucknasty]

Walker Evans stock on my 17 xp1k. Just adjusted them for my riding style to help.

[@seminaryranger]

I’ve got a Ranger 900 that I use for trail riding and some minor chores. After a few hundred miles and one too many bump stop slapping, bone jarring rides, I replaced the factory Sachs shocks for a set of custom built Elka Stage 4 shocks. The Elka shocks totally transformed the ride and handling of my Ranger 900 XP!

[@dirttraxtv]

Yup! Elka's would totally change the way it rides!!

[@birdatkinson1]

I"m running the stock Can Am Maverick XC 1000R Fox Podium 2.0 shocks and love them. I ride on old logging roads and an old Iron Oar Bed rail road track (tracks have been gone for decades.)

[@skippymcgenkins6808]

2016 rzr 1000s stock fox 2.0s, I would like to upgrade the fronts to a dual rate since they dont come with the top spring in the front. FOX sells the kit for like 300 bucks.

[@scottwilliams2160]

Fox qs3 Polaris general. I love the quick adjust from work to play

[@justicebdone7]

Purchased a 2016 Maverick Max Turbo, came with 2.5 Fox shocks, ride it in the dunes and in hardpack would love to know how to tune the shocks for better performance when riding the different terrain, so for the current settings tend to make it bounce a little too much, need to slow down the shocks to prevent bucking without sacrificing rough road absorption, any assistance with the stock shocks would be appreciated

[@TrajicNicoli]

This does look like a Beast! It's packed with technology. Stock Fox 2.0 shocks on my 2012 JD Rsx850i. Thanks for the review.

[@gustavocastillo4576]

I have a rzr xp turbo with fox shocks and I wish I could have some revalving and re spring done to them to get rid of the rear end bucking.

[@thezirkman]

Elka stage 5 on my crossed kitty puss ( Wild Cat X 1000). I couldn't be more happy with the set up. I plow the roads here in Kalkaska county, from -14°F to above freezing riding to and fro work, these Elka's performed well . I look forward to your upcoming season.

[@SXSVideos]

I'm currently running the stock Walker Evans on my RZR 2018 XPT. I will eventually upgrade my tender springs but the stock shocks on my XPT is a night and day difference from my RZR 900s shock system.

[@henrytsevis2254]

My family just bought 32 acres, and this would be amazing to have

[@hardwire12]

I still have my factory CFMoto ZFroce shocks. I am mostly happy with them.

[@AllenBrady22]

My '15 RZR XP4 1000 has the factory shocks. I've played around with the adjustment nobs and found that I like them set right in the middle (5 clicks). I've considered doing a Shock Therapy upgrade, but now that a new RZR Turbo S is out, I might just wait until a 4-seat version is available.

[@Kryptkeeper911]

I have elka suspension on my 2016 cfmoto 800 trail and they are surprisingly good, they were a little stiff when I first bought it but adjusting the springs a little fixed that problem. I'm converting the trail with the EX models 59" control arms for better handling and can't decide if I want to stay with elka or search around

[@leonedelman2544]

I have stock shocks on my Honda Pioneer 1000 3 seater but I'm thinking about upgrading my back shocks to load leveling shocks that come on the 5-seater

[@dsjeffress]

I'm still running stock suspension on my 17 XP2, but would like to upgrade with shock therapy.

[@sargil100]

WalkerEvans with duel coil overs. I play with them all the time and do enjoy them. I do enjoy disconnecting my swaybar and doing some crawling!

[@UTVTOTAL]

we have stock fox shocks on our maverick x3 xrs 2018 but I think we need an upgrade

[@dustygood044944g]

I run the factory fox shocks on my 2016 900S EPS with RT pro dual rate medium springs. Works pretty good too.

[@autohog]

Really liked your review of the CanAm Maverick XRC Turbo R, was hoping for the same on this Polaris.

[@SmoothbassmanStudios]

I went with Elka suspension right away. I didn't even drive it 10 miles before I made the swap. Now I'm considering the dynamix standard turbo. The 72 is too wide for riding wooded trails.

[@L.G.productions]

I have a Polaris 900sp and I am happy with the rear adjustable shocks

[@jamesshort292]

iHAVE 2012 XP 900, spent time dialing in shocks just right and love em ,but i never tried upgraded before, my buddy just bought new turbo s cant wait to see the difference!!!just retired dont know if I can afford the turbo s. great job on reviews,thanx

[@drew3406]

Happy with the standard walker evans on my 2018 RZR turbo but I have a set of stage 4 shock therapy springs on the way for them. I am planning on adding a lot of weight this summer during our trips (extra fuel and camping gear) and I want to keep the ride height and have a plush ride while doing so.

[@eliskelton]

I use stock shocks with a 2in lift and a spring spacer because they were a little worn

[@BloodySoup74]

Loving all the competition between these brands in the utv market. Don't have a utv yet (buying soon) but this is easy an easy answer for the swag contest. If I bought the Can-Am X3 I would swap the stock shocks out for Shock Therapy revalve and If I bought the new Polaris' 72" I would leave them alone . That's it kids. I can't wait to buy one!!

[@jackmulcahy5030]

I have an 07 Redline Revolt with fox air 2.0's I love them.

[@ibrahimyousef1234]

Wow I’m a huge fan a channel that giveaway a dirt bike that could never happen in KZbin that is amazing I love this channel cause you guys give so much about dirt bikes and dirt bikes are my favorite thing in the world but just can’t afford them

[@brandonkaufman9307]

Stock shocks on both of my Rzrs but plan to upgrade the springs soon

[@jakethequadrunnersnake642]

I don’t have a side by side but I have showa on my 17 680 rincon so far I haven’t had a reason to upgrade I may in the feature but not for a while I also have a 1984 Honda 200s 3 wheeler with stock showa shocks they r still great yet it’s not a beater it’s only out when it’s dry so it never gets dirty or tore up

[@Jizden_Mipanz]

Stock Walker Evan's ibs on my 2017 xp4 1000 and would love better shocks or a shocktherapy tune, but now I want to wait for the 4 seater version of the turbo s

[@eschenn1]

brady turnblom they always come a few months after in the past, not too much longer I bet!

[@jngau6]

I've had fox shocks, which I miss but my stock pioneer shocks feel alright. I like the load leveling as my commander with fox shocks, when loaded up, would bottom out on any bump in the road. I do miss the sporty ride quality of the fox though.

[@austindecker1419]

I kept the stock shocks for my ranger when I get a new lift I’ll get new ones

[@jctjh]

Stuck with the Stock YXZ SS SE set up Fox X2's. They are awesome out of the box.

[@jessewarren2689]

Fox 2.0s that came on my 2013 800 s le. They have worked great with over 5000km on them. The compression dampening let's them be as stiff or as plush as I need them to be.

[@Adrenalinerushrcmotorsports]

i decided to keep the stock fox 2.0 piggie backs. when the rzr s 900 came out i wasnt sure about them at first. But one ride out on the rough trailers of north florida and i was sold. the orginals stayed and have stayed ever since

[@bikernut1969]

Rough trails of Florida lol. Florida is as flat as a pancake or piss on a platter.

[@gslife1]

I had a 2013 RZR XP 900 4 seater with the Walker Evans, they worked good for the 3 years I had them, the last 2 years they were horrible. I just sold my RZR now I’m debating 2018 Turbo 4 seater or should I wait for the 2019 4 seat turbos to come out. The waaaaiting game ugh..

[@kellyst4]

I'm still rocking stock shocks on my 2015 RZR 4 900.

[@jfro1963]

Stock Polaris shocks on my 2016 900 XP Ranger Highlifter, have been shopping around trying to find the best performance versus cost for aftermarket shocks.

[@ericsmallwoodd3977]

Fox podium 2.5's, absolutely love them, but had to adjust from factory.

[@SledgeHammer43]

Don't have one yet was looking at a John Deere RSX 860I. Or a Polaris General 1000. But yes I would be upgrading the shocks the day I got it home.

[@ftorvideo]

My cousin and I did a full in depth breakdown on our KZbin channel about the process and before and after results of Shock Therapy Suspension tuning. It wasn't our first modification, but looking back - IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN! We did the full RIS package with springs, valving, and internal bypass tubes. You can check out Part 1 (removal) Part 2 (Install and config) and Part 3 (Before and after) on our channel if interested.

[@gaatvr]

Great job on the review Mike!

[@dirttraxtv]

Thanks Rick!!!!!

[@bradycole5850]

Highlifter shocks I love them

[@rcsofthe6036]

I have the stock shocks on my Polaris ranger they work good for normal use and trail riding

[@GENESISDRIVEN]

Before I purchased my 2016 Rzr Turbo I was skeptical about the suspension compared to the Canam. Figured a simple revalve and new springs will do the job, surely enough it did. As of now I’m looking at new long travel kits to push my rzr to the limits!

[@imbobby74]

FOX 2.0 Podium X Shocks on my 2016 Rzr XC. Nice shocks

[@tlo1001]

I this anyway you guys can do a can am x3 xrs v polaris turbo s shootout. Simular to how you guys did the atv version years ago the top end models and how they compare

[@codym4452]

Factory Shocks on my 900 for now, have been thinking about upgrading but it’s not a top priority for my riding style

[@graysonedgman1152]

I like the stock shocks on any side by side

[@walkerthomas8440]

I have kyb's on my rzr 800 rides like a dream

[@vf12497439]

Looking at a 2021 turbo s thats $19k on the showroom floor. I wonder if I saw a stripped down model without the dynamics suspension? It didn't have the display screen in the middle of the dash. Really worth the extra cash? I'm retiring my yxz and looking for turbo and a car that can handle technical mountain trails. My yxz couldn't go slow gracefully... im mostly on the dunes. Suspention there needs to soak up rough chop and huge hits from faster speeds. From everything I've seen polaris suspension is a huge improvement over the yamaha pogo sticks...

[@David-ef5us]

Running stock Walker Evens on my new 2018 XP 1000 they work good so far going to trail them a lot this weekend will be a good test. They have to be better then the shock on my 2007 Rhino I've been duneing for years.

[@383Hauto]

Im still running the stock Walker Evans on my 2016 rzr xp 4 1000

[@oscarfinnegan4186]

2017 RZR 900 trail. Still running stock shocks however they aren't very good. Larger tires or increased weight compromises them quickly. RC or Bandits in the future.

[@aksu775]

Fox Performance Series 2.0 Podium X on the Polaris General. The three position adjustment works great for me.

[@dirttraxtv]

Love QS3 shocks!

[@corycruzan9177]

Added some fox 2.0 shocks but Thier just not beefy enough if I had the money Ide add some of those puppy's to my whip or some 2.5 or 3.0 fox shocks if that's even possible. Love the show been a serious game changer in the off road world you guys rock✌👊💪

[@dirttraxtv]

Thank you!

[@Evangreen84095]

kept mine stock. Seems to be great

[@darrengreen8701]

I have a wildcat sport with factory jri shocks. They work good but a little stiff.

[@JPS1990]

I use stock shocks but upgraded to shock therapy springs!

[@cdnjumper50]

Walker Evans on my '16 xp1K. No budget for anything else, so that makes them the best suspension package for me.

[@sugarfree850]

I have the stock Fox Podiums that came on my RZR-S.

[@dennisstapley1357]

Just got 2019 Turbo S. I’ve had 800S and XP1000, This thing kills those on Rocky trail riding I do. Dynamix suspension is instantly noticeable when you change the settings . Nothing’s like blowing by jeeps on trails !

[@dirttraxtv]

DYNAMIX is awesome.

[@allonm5968]

love your show.. I am an OG subscriber and use stock shocks on my Outlander 800. Would love to switch to elka shocks, but I would definitely settle for a free t-shirt :-)

[@MrBhowren]

I just have stock shocks on my Commander. Would love to have aftermarket, but may upgrade to an X3 first! ;)

[@MagnumIndustries]

Happy with my rs1 shocks

[@hummyhero1484]

Ive been wondering what the suspension travel is. Ive heard different numbers. Ive also heard mixed numbers for how much it weighs 🤷‍♂️

[@dirttraxtv]

I made an error in my delivery. Its estimated published dry weight is 1718 pounds which is actually heavier than the RZR XP Turbo Dynamix Edition. In the presentation, Polaris said travel was 25-inches. Published travel is 24.8-inches front and back.

[@TheMatrixcube]

Does it have a radio/speakers?

[@jayp9299]

I have stock on my hisun rs8 and they are rough but doing ok. I will hopefully upgrade soon but not with a kid going to college soon :)

[@sba548]

I’m happy with the stock suspension. 😏

[@thatgtguy6729]

I’m running my factory Fox live valve shocks that came on my dynamix xpt

[@eschenn1]

thatgtguy ! Such a nice set up, congrats and jealous

[@thatgtguy6729]

SCHEND0 thanks man I bought it at the end of January I’ve been dying to get a xp1k rig since 2013 dunefest at the announcement. Never dreamed back then I’d have this monster I’m so happy and the wait was worth it! Keep at it bud you’ll have one soon too!

[@johnsjesse]

Stock walker Evans. Great vid

[@vincedaugherty9687]

I like to ride tight nasty trails so the stock set up on my 17 Pioneer 1000-5 deluxe do what i need em to. However I would love a set of the fox units on the LE model but not in my budget at the moment. Thumbs up to you guys tho, love to watch the show

[@dirttraxtv]

Thank you!

[@birdinwithblue]

stock Fox shocks are still doing the job for me .

[@kyleziolkowski684]

I don't have a side-by-side trying to watch videos on to see which side by side is better the Can-Am turbo 1000 or the Polaris RZR 1000 Turbo and I like how the Polaris has are priced better than the Can-Am but trying to watch as many videos as possible to see which the better one

[@frankybarrera1567]

Still have the stock shocks not bad but would like an upgrade but don't know what shocks are good for mudding

[@nathanhite4328]

Franky Barrera Elka stage 1 in the front and Elka stage 2 in the back

[@frankybarrera1567]

Thanks I'll try them. I been looking for good ones for a while now