60-Inch Shootout: RZR S 900 vs Wildcat Sport

[@Maritimer]

you'll never make everyone happy, I think you guys to a great job doing reviews on bikes and I always hold what you say above the rest. Thanks DT !

[@dirttraxtv]

+Maritimer Thank you!

[@jakemj03]

Agree 100%

[@finncallan1087]

Instablaster

[@dicktaterbear4424]

I own a wildcat trail. My father has had the new maverick trail and the new 2019 yxz, he still cant get over how bad ass the little kitty is in all aspects. From drag racing to hill climbing to mudding pound for pound dollar for dollar the cat is a savage. Its not the fastest or best at any given scenario. With some upgrades,tires, reflash,etc. that lil 650 will go anywhere. Im still running stock tires and havent had any issues, hell I've never had to be wenched out of trouble yet.

[@dustinwende1719]

I was already sold on the RZR and plan on getting one this weekend. This really helped ease my mind. Thanks for the review.

[@atvdudes]

Nice comparison, i'm still thinking of getting the Arctic cat trail sport.

[@YOSHI450R]

When I heard the arctic cat was using Elka shocks I figured it would kill the Fox shocks in the Polaris. it's a shame that they under designed the a-arm's. Power to wieght ratio is important but I know from experience with my Kfx450r having a few more ponies and being 20lbs lighter than my brother in laws Predator 500 gearing makes a difference thats more noticeable than power to wieght, when we run down the highway were dead even, on paper i have the advantage in real world conditions it's even. Alot of machines these days are so close it comes down to what you can afford and what you want. We all come together to ride an have fun, out on the trail it doesn't matter what you ride as long as everyone is having fun.

[@Heater509]

Here's an honest review from a current 900s and 2 time rzr owner. I thoroughly test drove both before my 900s purchase and here's my opinion. So yes the Polaris had a nicer ride....when it was new. The stock springs sagged and pounded out in 600km. So almost $1000cdn later for new racertek springs it was good again. Polaris is full of recalls and warranty issues. I've had 2 new fuse blocks and a new ECU, relays failing and fan plug malfunctions until hardwired in. 2 sets of brakes in 850kms. 13 months old and has spent likely 3 months at the dealership. I made a mistake and went against my gut with Polaris. Typical polaris fit and finish is absolutely garbage. I'm a proclimb M8000 sled owner but figured Polaris had the UTV market by the bag. I'm just over 6' and the cockpit comfort is very similar in both. Rzr has slightly more room but barely noticeable. I'm not brand biased but I won't buy junk. Polaris marketing and advertising definitely does wonders for them because honestly they are garbage. DT you are well payed to be Polaris supporters and pretty much anyone can see that, whether it's sleds or ATV/UTV'S. You can say you're not but we know better. I ride with close to a dozen other 1000xp, 900xp, 900s, 800s and even a 570 and other than the 570 all have been problematic. I'd do the sport all over again if I could go back. Good reviews and if you're worried about the extra HP get the Evolution powersports flash and go smoke 1000's. thx

[@CrazyWaffles]

darren mills I work with Polaris Ncs the recalls are just checking for this one part that has gone missing and is seeing if you have it its a tiny hard part

[@CrazyWaffles]

darren mills to find

[@mcgratheh5592]

So you think they are junk and wouldn't buy one again but your a 2 time rzr owner? wtf? Im a Polaris rider and always have been. Some issues... yes. So does every other manufacturer, so I say just buy what you like or can afford.

[@echo2-128]

I have a 2010 800s with close to 7000 miles an never had an issue my 2015 900s has 2300 miles an never had the first issue.. the dealership I use has never had my RZR for more than 3 days for recalls..an as far as the wildcat they are no were near close not saying they are garbage but they don't preform like the RZR head to head or in technical trails .. I do think Polaris cheaped out in some places but at the end of the day my RZRs have came out where other sxs were left sitting

[@liv2fish21]

Never had a problem with my two razors.

[@SouthwestORV]

In my opinion this is one of the best videos you guys have made. Cinematography, categories, comparison, opinions, facts... Perfect, and gives me exactly what I need/want to know.

[@kaptainkechup91]

I just bought a used wildcat sport as my first SxS. I like the dune buggy style looks on the wildcat, but the main reason I went with the cat was because everyone else owns a rzr, I like being different than everyone else.

[@eastcoastrebels5882]

How do you like it?

[@killcancersteve]

My buddy bought a wildcat so i bought a rzr. Im the only person i know with one.

[@kaptainkechup91]

@@eastcoastrebels5882 a year late but I love it. Blu complaint is where the radiator is located, gets gunked up with mud and is hard to clean.

[@guuguguguggug]

the cat suspsion looks crazy i didn't expect them to say the rzr was better

[@Scubagerl]

This was excellent. Thank you for helping me buy my new Razor 900 today!

[@264boresteve]

I've been a long time Polaris fan and currently own a Sportsman. While doing real world shopping for a new side by side, something became VERY apparent in the value department. There are dealers here in Kentucky that will discount the Wildcat Sport XT to a price of $10,500! That's over $3000 off MSRP. The most I could get a Polaris dealer to discount was only $500 off MSRP on ANY RZR! Since I am not a man of unlimited funds, I will be buying a Wildcat.

[@gregrowe1168]

+Steve Larkin Its like that here in Illinois too. The Wildcat models are simply priced more competitively than the Rzrs are.

[@dansherwood1043]

And resale???

[@tommyteske4536]

I love the color scheme on the rzr the black blue and yellow just makes it stand out

[@deadly134]

where i live the 2015 wildcat is thousands cheaper than a 2015 rzr900 that alone would make me choose it. yes 800$ isnt a lot but when its 3-4000 cheaper that is.

[@nrgnut9226]

Really appreciate the honest and candid review you guys deliver.....well done, even if some people don't like the answer, that's journalism. As consumer we look around, shop around and watch endless youtube vids prior to the big purchase and I for one say a HUGE THANK YOU. In 2013 I bought a Polaris RZR 900 XP and couldn't be happier, I realize everyone has a personal preference and style likes and dislike and respect that (makes for some great smack talk out on the trails LOL ).

[@eugenelane3291]

What really matters is how they hold up. Im new to sxs, shopping but hvnt bought yet. Seems I keep reading about problems with Polaris. Dont know exact models. So which one of these will last several years and 1000s of miles with no trouble. Durability and Dependability over short term performance. Thats whats important to me....

[@shaunsomma2387]

It's impossible to make everyone happy you guys do a great job I'm going to end up buying a sxs within the next year and I count on your honesty to weed out the options before I test drive

[@mrcat5400]

Bought this machine new in the Wildcat Trail XT version in 2015. No problems. Gets to 110kmh pretty quickly. It has a true locking front diff and a very low range. The Fox shocks were easy to set up and they ride excellent. I did not like the stock tires too much so I changed them ($400). Its not the new XX that is for sure but for this category it is the best by far in my opinion.

[@EricFB]

Great review, now lets see a rzr 570 vs wildcat trail shootout.

[@HHI455]

How about a RZR 900 Trail against the Wildcat trail.

[@TheCamaro5]

Well the RZR certainly wins the looks department.

[@AcidicJO]

I couldn't agree more. For all the awesome features the Cat has, I cannot get over how ugly that front end is. And let's face it a machine can be absolutely incredible, but if doesn't look cool, we ain't interested.

[@WilliamStewart1]

AcidicJO Function over form

[@rugby3874]

Thats opinion

[@AdamTheCanton]

One of the best comparisons you guys have done!

[@Lelandphotography]

Good review. Great editing , really impressed with the shots and use of slow mo.

[@danielguin2135]

I was deciding between the exact same 2 and this coming weekend was going to get one. I was leaning toward the rzr and guess this just pushed me off the fence. Thanks.

[@subl1minal]

Awesome video. Spectacular editing as well. You guys are killing it!

[@dirttraxtv]

+Cody Hooper Thanks Cody!!

[@mrstevek118]

Great review, that’s why I always come back to you guys looking for more

[@dirttraxtv]

Much appreciated!

[@taylerellis378]

I own a wildcat trail 700. Love thr machine its gaster than a rzr 800 all day 900 not sure. But what an awesome machine. Its way lower so it feels way faster and has much more off the line acceleration I beat my buddy off the line every time. Only issue is engine heat the cabin gets very very hot. Its great in the winter its like having a heated cabin but in the summer it sucks!!. I pocked house insulation under all the seats which helped but the heat is intence. The cat is also much louder which I like way more aggressive.

[@sideskraft]

I understand that you're trying to portray that you're an independent "testing agency" and that you report your findings in an unbiased way. May I suggest that in the future, make your video introduction narration in a neutral place, such as standing on a trail, leaning on a tree, or standing between the two competing vehicles. By sitting in the RZR, you're making a statement: this is my office chair where I'm most comfortable. You immediately have set the tone for the remainder of the video presentation, clearly giving more credibility to that machine before the actual review even begins. This may not be your intention, but that's how I perceive it, and I'm pretty sure I'm not alone.

[@dansherwood1043]

No, you're alone.

[@Byrdman24v]

There's seat lowering brackets for the rzr to let it set lower like the wildcat does.

[@WBOS72]

Another honest review! keep them coming.

[@bhooge22]

Great video DT! Would love to hear your opinion on the 50 inch wildcat and rzr since these are the only ones that can actually fit on the trails here.

[@ajjacobs1338]

great video as always. looks like I'm buying a RZR

[@justiceedalat7670]

Beautiful review. Nice and clear voice.

[@derektrounce937]

I own a rzr s900 and love it I did consider a trail sport but the fact is the rzr Is better all around and I have lots of seat time on both as I'm a lead tech for a polaris and arctic cat dealer that being said I think cat could have dominated the SXS market with 2 changes .1 put the 1100turbo engine in the sport .2 give the sport at least 16 in of wheel travel front and rear and beef up the suspension mounting points

[@trashbandit2449]

Well how about now, comparing the wildcat 1000 (more travel, bigger engine) and the rzr 900?

[@derektrounce937]

@@trashbandit2449 , Well now it would a RZR S 1000 for trails and a turbo S for dunes, but I will say I have not been around the cats since textron has taken over R&D and production, that being said Textron is a very good company and could definitely give anyone a run for their money if given the same budget and time

[@trashbandit2449]

@@derektrounce937 good to know. Just getting into sxs, thanks for replying even 5 years later. Seems hard to go wrong with either

[@bprguy2003]

Do you have info on the RZR 900 Trail?

[@jboozeify]

I have both, 2016 wild cat trail, 2019 rzr 900 trail, bought both new, this review is almost my take on them but you can get a artic cat a lot cheaper used by many thousands $$$ plus you can find them with very low hours & not beat to hell, I actually like my cat a little better feels more like a sporty buggy, lower to the ground, the rzr first felt like a golf cart on steroids but I got used to it, added larger tires and accessories, rzr does look good all done up, one thing that another post said; the cat is gone but textron will bring out a stronger competitor in the future in which I believe, I would buy another wildcat trail in a heart beat!

[@jeep4low4fun]

what about the awd vs 4x4 diff lock difference? Climbing hills or on the mud I'd rather be locked up then trust an awd system..

[@condition1757]

Yes, I'd also like to see that as we have tight trails where I live and while I did demo both they were on different trails.

[@oo7-ro6bu]

14000 miles on my 2015 wildcat sport xt

[@kirkrollins5591]

ride and handling is a must but what about long time use and reliablity for say 4 yrs n cost to keep it on the trail is a must for me.

[@VooDoo4Life04]

You guys always do the best reviews. Did y’all do a review on the 2019 Polaris High Lifter?

[@BillyBlaze7]

you forgot rzr's are the only ones that burst into flames for no reason... after finding this out I changed mind and am looking at Arctic Cat, even though I really wanted a 900 Ace, I am not taking a chance on by cart burning down and being left out in the cold with nothing but empty pockets

[@mr.ford-man4481]

www.ksl.com/?sid=40791127&nid=148

[@mr.ford-man4481]

Polaris recalled 133,000 2013-2016 RZR 900 and RZR 1000s and you think this problem is taken car of? LOL!!! Fuck, it will never be taken care of. They will likely never even get 1/2 of them back to be fixed and they will keep on catching on fire for years to come. A girl in my area was killed by one of those firetraps and another one just caught on fire a mile from my house 6 days ago. www.ksl.com/?sid=40791127&nid=148 Big problem. I bought an Arctic Cat Sport. Love it! Fuck the RZR!

[@lydiarenae2219]

Let’s hear how your cat is now ?? Right u don’t have it anymore it was a pos !!! Still have my fire trap still eats arctic cats still going strong still looks great !😂

[@graysonlaverdure4209]

I love all of your videos and its true youll never make everyone happy. But keep doing what youre doing, cant find any videos that compare!

[@dirttraxtv]

+Grayson Laverdure Thank you!

[@spooln30]

I agree on the seat comfort being better on the Polaris and yes it has more power but it should it's 200ccs larger. In a straight line race stock to stock the Polaris isn't really that much faster. What I disagree on is the handling. I've driven both for long periods of time on trails that you can learn the true status of a machine. If your a aggressive driver or just a cruiser imo the Wildcat just preformed better. Again IMO. You can go tit or tat all day long and in the end you buy the machine you like better. Is the Polaris a good SxS yes but a couple of minor bolt ons, muffler, Uni w/air box mod and setting the suspension/tire psi's to your preferences the Wildcat will outperform the Polaris 900s everyday of the week. There is a replacement for displacement and it's called power to weight. Off the mods listed above you'll get close to the 900s hp level but with the Wildcat being way lighter it's no competition. I've always hated how high your seated in pretty much every Rzr and like stated in this video they "feel" very tippy, where in the Trail and Sport Wildcats the lower seat position it give you a solid driving feel. Which in turn builds your confidence while driving the Wildcats. Polaris has always produced the lastest and greatest machines but I know Arctic Cat will get off the couch and start stuffing either larger engines in these SxS's or slapping on a turbo. I'll take the second. Great video guys as usual!

[@JebCartyVLOGS]

FUBAR My arctic cat comes tomorrow! This comment was super helpful in deciding what to buy! Thank you! Let’s race!

[@howarddavis8748]

this is easy to settle...the new yxz1000 is all we need.. manual 5spd good looks and quality of Yamaha...the game is on!

[@Nicksterzone]

You'll never have a perfect machine for everyone.

[@Nicksterzone]

My biggest gripe about the wildcat though is the cockpit size. It's definitely for the smaller stature persons. Unless you're okay with putting your arm on the door all the time.

[@AlpineWhitedub]

What about reliability on the wildcat?

[@mag2395]

Have a wildcat x limited and wonder why the sport limited doesn't come with bumpers as well? Weird. Love my wildcat though it may not be the best of the best but you can pick these wildcats up pretty cheap!

[@dre04mach]

I've been watching these for a few years now and I'm still not decided as to which one is better for rock crawling and more technical trails... The 1000 S is looking like the winner, but for bang for the buck, either of these two seem to have it...

[@liquidktm]

Good shoot out and footage, I like them both. would be hard to decide, The sport feels lighter and more nimble, RZR feels Larger out on the trails, Both would be a good choice. Great points on both.Thanks for the review.

[@Ram-re5em]

Do they come with TV

[@CodyDills]

Answered a lot of questions, thanks!

[@srgallimore]

I'd love to see a long term test. my brother has a trail I have a 1000 cat. the trail is amazing in my opinion. me and the rzr guys break often but his never seems to have any issues.

[@michaelmcconnell1629]

Great video. It has aged well also, but now that values have dropped, bang for buck? Rzr holding value around 10k still while cat around 7k average...

[@Driftuner]

great machines! i wouldnt know which one to buy...polaris have some stuff that i like, but the cat also has some other Qualitys..

[@daldrete01]

did the guy who made the intro swallowed the mic or something? or did you used a 1960s mic?

[@gregrowe1168]

If Arctic Cat would simply put the 1000 engine in the Sport, then they would have the power part covered. The 700 twin seems to be no slouch but it was built to outdo the Polaris 800 which it easily has covered. The 900 and now 1000 S models simply have more power than the Cat 700.

[@mikemercier8163]

right on with that assessment. now if artic cat would put this motor in the sport we would be comparing similar power plants. I have very little seat time in the 2, so I really don't know about the tire concerns. I thought the sport limited came with the better idp blackwater tires but not sure of that.

[@gregrowe1168]

The Sport does cost much less than the Rzr 900S though. I have seen the base model without eps for right around 10K at my local dealer. Honestly the 700 twin would probably be more than sufficient power for me if I wanted to buy one. 60 hp and a top speed of about 70 mph is still pretty impressive, especially if it costs 2-3 grand less than the 900. Most of the trails around here would never allow you run anywhere near top speed anyway. Even the atv riding parks don't give you the chance to run wide open. You'd need to get on a gravel road or wide open field to ever get it up to anywhere close to top speed. I was following a rzr 1000 xp at a local riding park and because the trails were so tight, they were limited to about 15-20 mph to keep on the trail and not slam into the trees on each side. I could have kept up with a Honda Recon.

[@MrPixelous]

+Greg Rowe not to mention you can take that 3grand you saved and dump it into the motor of the Cat and get yourself another 20 HP, and end up with a machine that would be infinitely more fun with a power to weight ratio similar to a turbo 1k... With a better tranny and suspension.

[@dansloan4242]

I have that same 2015 rzr S!!! Love it!

[@andrewwestbrook5359]

kinda disappointed you never mentioned the 4 wheel drive system. lockers vs open. this is a good review if you live in the desert but put em in the rocks and a little desert. I'll be waiting ;)

[@dr187mx]

They both lock

[@harrylloyd8774]

Polaris does not have anything with diff lock...

[@upstatearms4]

At the end it was almost sounding like he dealt guilty for the wildcat and went from it was a tie to nope it's the rzr... sure the far is going to have a party 7hp difference. It's a 900 twin against the 700 twin. But this was already covered. Bottom line and I will be 100% brutally honest- I love both dirt and snow trax but it is hard to openly accept they constant leaning towards Polaris against every other manufacture... not to mention the wildcat trail in the 50" class is.running same fox shocks as this far 900. But apples to apples and to each their own. We all ride 😎

[@goflylow]

You've got to test the maverick trail Vs wildcat trail!! :) thanks great videos

[@HHI455]

And the Polaris 900 EPS Trail

[@MIIIOO111]

perfect test drive

[@danlarson4423]

Great video. I have the cat and I am not mad at all. you guys do good work.

[@17madracki17]

What do you think about your cat like to hear from someone that's owned for a while and used it. Has anything really broke or need improved. I've been looking at them for a week now and about to pick something up. Thanks.

[@aarong2789]

+17madracki17 I have one as well, run 29' big horns on it and its been an awesome machine, ive had it for 14 months and it gets driven a lot with zero issues.

[@17madracki17]

+Aaron G thanks for your time and info. Glad your enjoying it.

[@dragnflygroomer]

I have a 2017 wild cat sport SE its been great so far.

[@GhostSuccessKingdom]

We're here for the Truth, and that's why I respect this

[@JordiEnTRAPeneur]

name of the intro song?

[@landyn4272]

I simply do not agree with this, The wildcat delivers way more speed. The power is basically the same because it is so light. And in my opinion, that tires on the wildcat are just fine.

[@davidgustin3552]

Have to disagree on this review. Over the past few years that the Wildcat Sport has been out I have watched them take over in the TORN series here in Texas. This last race even though they were in different classes I watched a Wildcat Sport run down a Polaris 1000 turbo. If the race had been a few more seconds longer he would have passed him. I myself ride neither I am on Kawasaki. Just throwing it out there. Plus as someone else noted the recalls are unbelievable with Polaris. I guess one thing you were right on is you were able to put Arctic Cat out of its misery. It is forever gone but out of its ashes will rise a very powerful company. If I was Polaris and Can Am I would get ready Textron Offroad is fixing to change the game. I hope Dirt Traxs likes Textron Offroad?

[@bigty4725]

I really like my 900s but i think the wildcat looks good too

[@muckle111]

Is there a 50 inch side by side verison on this head to head?

[@HHI455]

Yes the Rzr 900 Trail

[@asafshtiglitz9966]

great vid guys as always! and the rzr wins again! :)

[@landyn4272]

wrong

[@wilfwilliams5780]

should have thrown in the workmanship and also the service each dealer gives. I know I love the rzr, but the service at the dealer here locally sucks. That alone is making people purchase the wildcat here over the rzr. Also another factor, accessories and availability. rzr got that stitched up as far as I'm concerned. That's my opinion and my opinion only. Another great videos guys. God Bless and Cheers!

[@dirttraxtv]

+wilf williams Service will vary from dealer to dealer regardless of the brand. It is such an important relationship to consider when purchasing an off-road vehicle.

[@liuses5gaming205]

Song at the beginning???

[@EastCoastATV]

How about a 50" RZR 900 vs 50" Wildcat Trail 700 shoot out???

[@dirttraxtv]

+PC MR See last season's episode vs. the RZR 800.

[@derekfraser6992]

Your answer at the end can you spend 800$ on wildcat to perform better sure you can a dulton clutch kit alone will make it perform better 300$. Also add on how much Polaris doors cost than your looking at 1500$ more. So add that into wildcat sport complete performance kit with clutch kit. I am a owner of a wildcat sport and all my friends run Rzr900xp and 900s real world comparison I get by both of them and top end is about same, as for handling elka tuned to your driving style perform just as well if not better oh and I also get almost twice the gas mileage as my brothers rzr900xp and reliability on the trail miles from civilization not even going to go there.

[@RossWheniFloss]

Derek Fraser Man I'm torn between the two honestly, my buddy just bought a brand new 900s and I fell in love, but everything I read I'm leaning towards the wildcat sport. just wish I could ride one and I read scary things on the wildcat forums too.

[@jreed10291974]

Juast call fo a price usally around the end of july you will get 6k of msrp

[@hooty6699]

Great video. MORE OF THIS.

[@thesavage8059]

also add a turbo to it beats a Polaris 1000 turbo razor

[@valentinh961]

Like the new Mevrik from Can-AM tire no good you shold c the tires on new wild cat.

[@johnnywishbone932]

570 for life!

[@luisgarcia-ps5kr]

From the jump it sounds like a typical rzr lover.

[@Wolf9326]

Hey I live in thief river! Sick!

[@xanderbrown8913]

that's fine arctic cat will improve

[@jreed10291974]

900s with eps $12,456 here in arkansas thats ovr 4k of msrp.

[@brandonhamilton6000]

where's this at? I may need to take a drive!

[@DustinRZR]

It’s actually called a Rzr S 900 Not a 900 S

[@catjackoff-road855]

I’m a can am guy but this one goes to the Polaris

[@xtidnab]

your opinion may be based on the truth & experience, but it is still your opinion

[@TheMaverick613]

The money saved buying a wildcat can go to performance mods. 1500$ and you can embarrass 900's

[@CTD03]

1000s vs 900s

[@asymptoticsingularity9281]

tighten up on your reigns

[@westonhurst8697]

The attic cat is a 700 the rzr is a 900

[@xanderbrown8913]

*arctic

[@CrazyWaffles]

Weston Hurst true I never knew there was a attic cat but I knew there was an artic cat lol

[@kylefitzgerald4419]

There really was no point to the video, everyone know's rzr is better then wild cats. I mean it was great thing to bring it out and prove the fact true. But people that have actually been in a rzr will know what I'm talking about.

[@atlnative8222]

Can am just looks to be a higher build quality than both of these and I have a Polaris

[@davidc4233]

All these guys do is test Po Po vs……very bias…sponsors pay for what u say….Tons of happy AC Sport and Trail owners…..tons of unhappy Po Po owners, good lord look at all their recalls…I know more unhappy po po riders than u can shake a stick at. Keep watching soon another po po vs…..coming soon and the clear winner will be po po $$$$.

[@ryanstansel832]

When your paying that much for something it's more of what you prefer. I would pay the extra 800 for the Rzr any day. Rzrs have been proven since 2008 to be dependable and fun. Wildcat has only been at this a couple years. There is no machine like a Rzr. They designed these things way to well to be out performed

[@mr.ford-man4481]

So which one catches on fire and burns to the ground on a regular basis? Oh yeah your obvious winner. Your reviews do seem very biased.

[@luisgarcia-ps5kr]

It’s comparable to dry snitching

[@maximumoverdrive1417]

wild cat is way better in my opinion

[@terryjohnson5534]

good try arctic cat close but no cigar !

[@maximumoverdrive1417]

Wild cat is the best

[@maximumoverdrive1417]

kim glen you make a mistake

[@merza16465]

Im frommiraq i drive my wildcat 1000 the wild cat better than polaris ... i

[@valentinh961]

But more fire accidents for Polaries. For the money and hiden fees I stay Arctic Cat Besides Bass Pro Shops they all crooks. I woul'd not trust Polaris Can-am or Yamaha.

[@SALTLICKOUTDOORS]

here, kitty kitty, kitty!