2022 Polaris Sportsman 570 Trail and Ride Command Edition Test Review

2022 Polaris Sportsman 570 Trail and Ride Command Edition Test Review. The 570 SP, later the 570 Premium, then the 570 Trail in 2021, Polaris added their Ride Command GPS/infotainment system to their Dual A-Arm-equipped Sportsman 570 trail for 2022, along with a few other added features, creating the new Sportsman 570 Ride Command Edition we’re testing. Ride Command is also available on the 2022 Sportsman XP 1000.
For 2022, all Polaris Sportsman models equipped with electric power steering now feature Polaris’ Multi Select electronic power steering with three modes of assistance from which to choose. The Ride Command edition and Ultimate Trail versions also have three selectable throttle modes.
LED lighting is used at both ends on the Trail, Ultimate Trail, and Ride Command Editions. High and low beam lights are mounted up front with an additional high beam light pod that turns with the handlebars. New LED accent lights are found on both models.
If you’re considering the high-end, McPherson Strut-equipped 570 Premium, you’d be crazy not to spend $700 more and get the dual A-Arm front suspension, upgraded lighting, and factory installed winch on the 570 Trail.
If you tend to ride in smaller ride parks and typically ride 4x4s like sport quads, you’ll currently pay $1,800 more for the Ride Command edition than the Trail edition. Unlike Polaris’ RZR, Ranger, and General side-by-side models, Ride Command isn’t inside a roll cage. One good tip over could easily cost you a couple grand or more in repairs. Of course, for long distance rides at a cruising or touring pace, accidents are far less likely.
For exploring vast trail systems with friends or braving the great outdoors alone is where the capabilities of Ride Command really shine. Add in the ample performance and efficiency of the Pro Star 570 engine, the stable, plush ride we’ve come to love Polaris for, plenty of on-board storage and the Sportsman 570 Ride Command Edition has everything needed for long days and big ride adventures.
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[@ATVonDemand]

Cool but pricy, This quad offered all of the comfort and performance we've come to expect from Polaris' mid-bore machines. The addition of Ride Command could make it the ultimate touring machine. Can't wait to hear everyone's thoughts.

[@ATVonDemand]

@Connor Olson SXS tests are done on our sister channel kzbin.info. I don't think they have reviewed the Ranger 570, although that should be on the list. A few of our favorite 500cc and up 4x4 ATVs include the Sportsman 570 models, Outlander 570, The Outlander 1000 is the most thrilling with the Grizzly 700 as perhaps one of the very best all-around for work, play and reliability.

[@whiterhinooutdoors4572]

I want it

[@fredrikhaugan687]

@@ATVonDemand is it road legal?

[@Zukrider13]

Any shootout for the Cforce 600 vs Alterra 600 vs sportsman 570 coming? @AtvonDemand

[@maraudermitchelli]

Excellent video as usual, I miss my 570 most fun I’ve ever had on an atv 🙂and I’ve owned 4 1000s.

[@ATVonDemand]

Good to see you marauder. Would love to see you do some more 4 Wheeler videos. We know you're loving the new RZR.

[@markcollins5026]

Man, nice I picked up a 2024 Sportsman 570 Ride command yesterday, 2k off retail price !

[@stoondude245]

These aren't 12K USD. I purchased a 2022 570 Trail in Feb 2022 for $11,600 CAN. I loved it so much I added another 2023 570 Trail to the fleet in November for the same price, minus the $500 rebate Polaris was offering in November. They also offered an extra 6 months of Warranty. Pretty good promo. I sold my 2019 Grizzly 700 EPS when I purchased the 2023 570. I've owned many Yamaha powersports toys over the years, unfortunately this 2019 Grizzly wasn't showing the Yamaha reliability, from day 1. We have not had any issues with our Polaris 570's. They have the same mid and hi end power that the Grizzly 700 has, but lacks a little low end torque that the bigger 686cc engine offers. In every other way the Sportsman 570 Trail beats the Grizzly EPS. Better factory tires, factory winch, bumper, better 4x4 system, hill control, turn radius, ride and handling, lighting, guage, sportier exhaust note, better power steering feel, for 3K less money. Added Handwarmers, Moose Windshields, Bison Hunter rear bumpers to protect the rear plastic and LED's. The Duro tires work good for us. We put our machines through everything in Northern Saskatchewan. Hunting, Work, Muskeg (My deep mud bogging days are behind me), Sand, Snow, Ditches, Gravel, etc. Anyone who has ridden these machines have been impressed with the value, comfort and performance.

[@smokeyhunterparrot]

I've ridden 570's and they do have decent power, and ride well, but 12 grand??!! Ouch. Way too much. The new screen, and all its do-dads add up. One rollover and here comes a hefty repair bill. Its also a very fat, heavy machine. I've never been a fan of single lever braking, or plastic racks. The racks don't hold a candle to steel ones. The front one especially flexes, and moves around on that hinge system. I've helped load Polaris's on trailers, and when you man handle the quad in place, I've had the racks pop open. That does not happen on my steel rack Grizzly. Also seeing that quad puke out its rear end doesn't do well for Polaris, and their reputation for being somewhat unreliable. This review almost glossed over this major problem. Wouldn't want that happening on the trail. I'll stick to my Yamaha all day long. You can beat on it, and it will ask for more with no issues.

[@ATVonDemand]

We feel we were pretty detailed in reporting on our mechanical issue. We would rather report the experience and let you react to it. We greatly appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@jbrap7198]

$12k for a 570 Lmaooo your dreaming take the iPad off the dash and it’s 2k less 🤣

[@rzl07375]

Agreed

[@ATVonDemand]

🤣

[@lorijohnson9417]

Also have to remember it’s 850 suspension

[@voytron1]

Do they come with roadside assistance ?

[@ATVonDemand]

Don't think so. 🤣

[@rzl07375]

I think a cool shootout would be the single cylinder wars. Polaris 570, vs Grizzly 700,vs Kingquad 750.

[@ATVonDemand]

Yes

[@EC_ATV_Outdoors]

I feel the KQ 750 is just a little further ahead in engine performance to be a fair competitor in the engine category. However, I think the Polaris would win in most other categories like rack capacity, suspension, etc. Never ridden a Grizzly before. But I do love seeing shootouts, which seem to be non existent these days. Especially ones that pit many brands against each other. Not just Can-Am vs Polaris

[@gregrowe1168]

Throw in the outlander 570 and new arctic cat 600 too. I’m probably a bit biased but the KQ should win that contest. It would have the most power and overall I think is a better machine than the similarly powered Grizzly.

[@FOGELL_TheGreat]

I have the 21 570 eps and having owned it for a year I have to say I’m disappointed that Polaris didn’t fix some issues the 21 had especially with the venting for the cvt, I already had to replace my belt , and I don’t understand why they go with “automotive style” bushings that you can’t grease I already had to replace my control arm bushing all around at 1400km and they squeak so much cause water gets in and washes away the grease, also the winch from Polaris is junk not even a year and it crapped out on me in the bush pulling a buddy out , I feel like Polaris goes backwards when they design things, if it isn’t broken and works great then why change it , why do you think Honda and Yamaha have long lasting products cause they don’t try to keep changing things that work ,

[@ATVonDemand]

Always good to hear from viewers who have only machine for a period of time. Sorry to hear you've had issues. We agree, the CVT venting should be rerouted.

[@FOGELL_TheGreat]

@@ATVonDemand yeah I reported all my issues to Polaris directly, and they said the more people that report the problems the more Polaris engineers with help fix the issues with the bike , so it’s up to the community to step up to help report the problems so we can get them fixed

[@TwinTurboToyota]

You’re a fool if you pay 11k for a 570

[@bwhittaker3658]

Get what you pay for I’ve rolled mine 9 times and tan it into a tree at 30 mph and that think still runs like a brand new one

[@michaelbrastad9473]

I got my 2022 570 Trail Edition with a plow on December 2021. Paid $12, 000 for it. The thing is a little beast. Then paid $9,000 for a 2022 450 with EPS for my wife. Also a ripper . I found the 570's Tipping Point the other weekend 😬 Nothing got broken. It just got scratched up. Super fun units.

[@EC_ATV_Outdoors]

When is Polaris going to listen to the 1000's of complaints on the small receiver and finally make it a 2"? Seriously, they've redesigned the lineup across the board now and all still have that stupid small receiver. I have a perfect example, I have a blackboar implement that my Polaris is the only ATV Ive owned that I can't use it with. Good thing I have the AC too to do the farm work with.

[@ATVonDemand]

I'm not sure what it will take but we will keep asking.

[@jeffsmith1830]

I agree a 2 inch would be better. But I've hauled multiple cords of firewood out of the woods and river beds with no damage. 500 h.o. and my 22 570.

[@EC_ATV_Outdoors]

@@jeffsmith1830 it's not about capability, it's about what is available. Both on the market and already owned. Everything is 2", including the hitches 99% of Polaris owners already own. Who wants to buy a 1 1/4 hitch and a 2nd 2"ball because after decades of complaints to Polaris that we already own a 2" hitch with 2" ball. Now I have 2 hitches laying around.

[@MrTJohnston]

Just when you think, oh I might check out a Polaris end of video reassures you Polaris are junk

[@mattiaradin9424]

Very beautiful model. In my opinion, Polaris have to increase the power in the model 570. It should have at least 50-55 hp. If you increase the hp in this model you will see the results in the commercial department. Many people will buy it! I had a Polaris sportsman 570 and now I have sportsman 1000 s. The aestetichs is very good in the new model but the way is increase the power! Best regards

[@gregrowe1168]

They could offer a model in the 700cc range. They used to have a lot more models. I think a new 650-700 cc twin making about 60 hp would sell very well. The 850 is very powerful but a lot more expensive than the 570. The 570 would still sell well because of its lower price and those wanting extreme performance would still pay the premium price for the 850 and 1000.

[@coolman96343]

A arms say A arms one more time

[@libertyv5426]

My 2022 Polaris Sportsman 1000 XP Touring Trail just came in.... LOVE IT!!!!!

[@ATVonDemand]

Congratulations that's quite a machine.

[@rzl07375]

$12k for a 570? Wowsers.

[@ATVonDemand]

Inflation and gadgetry.

[@rzl07375]

@@ATVonDemand I'd just get the 570 trail I think.

[@Swindy1794]

@@rzl07375 the ride command screen is about $2000.. don’t really need it.

[@jwkaman]

That's too much for a 570. I'd rather have a 1000 with EPS for that kind of money

[@ATVonDemand]

We would all like to be able to buy a 1000 for that type of money today but that is not possible unless it's used or from China. New one thousands are starting out around $15000

[@LSDdreams808]

My brother has the 2021 570 very nice machine very comfortable especially compared to my raptor 700

[@ATVonDemand]

It is definitely comfortable.

[@mikeruffo6462]

Pretty high price for a 570......also no rear storage trunk?

[@ATVonDemand]

No rear storage Box. A removable hard storage bag under the seat.

[@MatthewSmith-to1hz]

Sounds cool, but I don't see that touch screen lasting long, unless the onwer babies his bike

[@ATVonDemand]

Wouldn't want to roll it.

[@MatthewSmith-to1hz]

@ATVonDemand getting wet is what I was getting at

[@BrickyardPowerMan]

I have a Can-Am Outlander Max 1000 XT-P. It is a beast but I am ready for a simpler machine. Having so much machine under the plastic is a pain to clean and service. Definitely want less gadgetry and increased reliability.

[@ATVonDemand]

You my friend sound like a potential sport ATV owner.

[@EC_ATV_Outdoors]

It's a matter of testosterone lol. I've always said nobody really needs more than a 450/570 class machine, but the dang testosterone makes us lean to raw power every time. I tried a friend's Sportsman 450 and it was a blast. Very light and could whip the rear out easy. The only minor downside was it is governed a little low.

[@LSDdreams808]

@@EC_ATV_Outdoors you could allways get a raptor 700. Very low maintenance machines .

[@ihatemyjob9880]

looking forward to picking up a 2023 next year after im done paying off and sell my current dirtbike. i keep going threw my options and always come back to the sportsman 570

[@getlosttoday4045]

That's pretty cool feature for plowing, just saying. That would be something for me.

[@biodot88]

⁠love the video and review. So many great shots of the suspension doing its thing. The trail is the sweet spot for me. I have the 23 and am enjoying it and feel it is well designed for the all around experience. It is also tossable moving up from a Honda recon it is great step up. It was expensive but the trail with its leds and beefed up suspension sold me.

[@narutoguy345]

Love to see kingquad 500 vs polaris 450 a d can am 450. Or polaris 570 and can am 570 vs suzuki kingquad 750

[@tommymanyard3183]

Please beef up the front rack on all models

[@ATVonDemand]

AGREED!

[@soyerplumpton]

Pls do a vintage review on an lt250r build

[@ATVonDemand]

We have no idea when but it will happen.

[@BrickyardPowerMan]

Agree with the others about the cost. Way too much money for a 570, gadgetry or not.

[@ATVonDemand]

It's quite a pile of cash.

[@gregrowe1168]

The prices are all inflated now. 5 years ago, you could get a 1000 for that price.

[@RTOutdoors]

I’m so old that I remember when Honda’s GPScape was considered revolutionary.

[@ATVonDemand]

"We'll that makes two of us!

[@jerrybriggs3233]

Them things are so awesome 👏 .

[@ATVonDemand]

They are a lot of fun.

[@knightimusprime25]

it has some features i like and would want and others i dont

[@ATVonDemand]

We think the biggest thing missing from the dual a arm equipped 570 is a base model at a lower retail price.

[@knightimusprime25]

@@ATVonDemand it also needs seperate brake levers too and the ability to choose when to put it and take it out of 4wd oh and steel racks too it needs those

[@cjk247]

you know i am looking at big bore atvs for plowing and some how i keep coming back to the sportsman 570

[@bradtoepfer289]

I've plowed with both the 550 and 570. They can push alot. Helps they are just as heavy as the big bores. Impressive machines. For really deep snow, I added sand bags to front and rear racks. No problems!

[@EC_ATV_Outdoors]

Excellent review. My only thing is always hearing people say plastic racks limit strapping. I totally disagree. Steel racks lack any real flat surfaces to get a good footing. Tie down typically can wiggle loose, and always scuff the rack paint. That's about as breif as I can put that. Plastic racks give a good flat surface that allows a solid tie down. And a since plastic racks, and more so Polaris ones, they have enough notches for hooks that I've never experienced a tie down issue. Add that you can get some lock and ride D rings, there are more options there too.

[@ATVonDemand]

We really appreciate you sharing an opposing opinion.

[@knightimusprime25]

plastic racks wouldnt last near as long as steel ones would

[@ATVonDemand]

@@knightimusprime25 On a project vehicle we have considered having steel racks sprayed with rhino lining or or Linex as a higher traction longer lasting finish.

[@EC_ATV_Outdoors]

@@knightimusprime25 this isn't plastics from the 80's. Being from automotive, these plastics are designed to not crack or even become brittle in the cold. And if you hit them hard enough too, then if you had steel , it would have been bent a ruined too. Steel will eventually rust, and I've found sooner than later if you do use tiediwns. But plastic ones will fade, so both have the looks con.

[@knightimusprime25]

@@ATVonDemand that would work

[@whiterhinooutdoors4572]

I want it

[@doc_teamwaxoffroad]

👍👍👍

[@EC_ATV_Outdoors]

What are you guys thoughts on the sportsman's having CVT exausts that seem designed to easily take in water? Do you experience water getting in?

[@ihatemyjob9880]

good question

[@JeremiahFlashx]

I used spa hose with an adapter and ran the spa hose up through under the seat next to the frame and ran up by air intake. First thing I did before riding

[@EC_ATV_Outdoors]

@@JeremiahFlashx on my 850 touring the CVT exaust is rubber, I used PVC and adapters to move it up under the passenger seat for $18. Zero dirt now. And it ends up only being about 2-3" higher but in a spot with no splashing. Also, I was able to do this with no OEM mods that would void the warranty. I have a video up on it. But really, if I had to give Polaris 1 complaint, it's how they locate the CVT exausts, 100% fail.

[@joshpassarge9035]

I put the vent off of the 450 on mine works great

[@utahwanderlust700]

12k for a 570 that won't last more than 5000 miles before it's in the scrap pile.....no thanks!

[@alessiolucchini6767]

which quad do you suggest to buy?

[@utahwanderlust700]

@@alessiolucchini6767 Anything other than Polaris.

[@mikeruffo6462]

......was this a review or a Polaris commercial?

[@ATVonDemand]

You did not watch the entire video or you would know.

[@mikeruffo6462]

@@ATVonDemand i did watch....other than the last 5-10 seconds about the problem it just seemed like spouting out specs

[@ATVonDemand]

@@mikeruffo6462 We talked about the fact that it's heavy, we talked about the fact that the brakes need a little time to break in, we talked about the fact that the brake pedal is too high, We talked about the fact that the ride commander dish is a bit intrusive for aggressive riding. We mentioned that the footpegs were too low, we noted that it is wider through the middle of the XP chassi which makes it less comfortable, We noted that rocket capacity is low in its class And we noted reliability issues. Yes we covered specifications and reviewed its performances well but to say we weren't critical... We're not offended, just surprised.

[@blakeledbetter7682]

BEFORE YOU BIY THE MAYBE A CODE ON THE COMPUTER DONT FREAK OUT THE DEALER WILM FIX IT

[@circumcisionismurder7415]

850 ?