TEST RIDE: 2016 Polaris RZR XP Turbo

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Dirt Trax Co-Host AJ Lester blows off some steam aboard the Polaris RZR XP Turbo and unleashes all 144 ponies to highlight this vehicle's dominance.

[@JoshuaGammon]

Every time I watch your vids I just want to go riding! Nice one guys!

[@Superstar-yd3zh]

I dont have a bike or anything sadky

[@upnorthkenny9674]

Great job doing what you do Mang !! Your vids are top notch and I can't get enough.. 2015 RZR 900 4 Ken-e U.P. Michigan

[@stevelager5141]

silver lake dunes, you guys were 20 minutes from my house. would have been more then happy to bring my 1000 h.o. out and try and keep up!

[@mikem7618]

Bad day vent sessions that's why I bought a can am Renagade 800 :)

[@biz4twobiz463]

those jumps looked like fun!

[@VSUPARHAM]

I own a Can-Am DS450X and I want to like the CAN-AM more just so I can keep it in the family when I get my SxS, but there's no denying that the RZR XP is the kind of the castle. For that matter, the RZR dominates the Maverick at every trim level. It's nice that the Can-Am comes with a yoshimura exhaust and 4 point harness, but that doesn't make up for the things that it lacks, like a poor seating position, bad looks, less HP, worse handling.

[@LaBrash88]

Graham is the man!!

[@njm1251]

so true..my therapy is hammering on my 650 xmr.n9 turbo but therapy the same

[@danholden2570]

Everyone fails to talk about the reliability. I bought one and before I even broke it in (25hrs) I popped an EPS fuse and the clutch is failing to disengage when I come to a stop. This is my third RZR and I feel like a fool for spending this kinda money on such a flakey machine.

[@dirttraxtv]

If you have purchased three of them and they've all treated you badly, you kinda have to re-think your purchase strategy.

[@Atvsrawsome]

Did You break it in? They do have break in periods and limits to their abilities. Constant drag launches and redlining within the first 25 hrs is really not good for a machine.

[@AshToxin]

I'm so hype for this thing in FH3

[@chuuurles]

I own this RZR..still going strong :D

[@425j1]

For 25 grand I expect some full doors and a roof at a minimum. Eventually the horsepower wars will be past the point of mattering and itll come down to whos giving you the most extras and build quality. And sorry to say, Polaris is last in both of those.

[@TheMillst0ne]

+425j1 Preach!

[@ISuckAtCOD1]

if your talking who's got the most bang for buck I say Kymco is the way to go

[@TheMillst0ne]

+Kegan Wilson probably more reliable than popo too

[@ISuckAtCOD1]

TheMillst0ne oh most definitely

[@ISuckAtCOD1]

TheMillst0ne my grandpa bought a Kymco MXU 500I LE and gave me his old 00 belt eating 325 popo magnum 1. Clutching is shitty on the magnum 2. Eats alot of belts 3. Way to big for a 325 it's as big as my 500 scrambler which is the only polaris I like 4. It's handling sucks. My grandpa's Kymco has more torque higher top speed with less horse power take in mind and is heavier. And I tell you what it is the most beautiful sport U i have ever seen.

[@barrie3434]

Were the test ride on the 2015 polaris sportsman 570

[@bbreckner9884]

dis is my dream job

[@Infamouscoma885]

It's only a 925cc though why couldn't they get the extra ccs out of it? The canam CDs turbo is almost as fast with 13 less hp maybe they have more displacement the rzr.

[@hammerheartdan6311]

If I'm not mistaken, the reason why the turbo Mav is just as fast it's because of the RZRs beefed up drivetrain which soaks up a lot of horsepower. But still they are turbo'ed powered machines that are just insane and who cares about the Mav or the RZRs drawbacks really. I'm happy where this segment of offroad sport is going : ) I'm sure a beefed up powertrain will give you more confidence on the trails too.

[@shorty4life6]

“Freaking right we do” lol

[@johnc.wunscheljr2873]

good review you hit it on the head on hi's and low's I changed out all low's before I hauled it home. Try a spinning knob to speed up steering box .just a F Y I from me J>-W->

[@derrickhayes.]

im a 11 and i have a 2016 polaris 1000 turbo and go through some nasty terrain and its sill working hard all you here about can am they break or bow up all the time

[@dirttraxtv]

That's a lot of machine fro an 11 year old.

[@medic312]

$25,000 base price? HOLY SHIT! need to win the lottery to buy one of these.

[@Voodoo2066]

Omg stuff with the outtakes, no-one comes here for the line screws from the script.

[@braydenbonnell4999]

Can you guys maybe do a Kawasaki Bayou 220 customization like yall did for the grizzly... just an idea guys...

[@Wild-Wes]

I am going to have my therapist write a prescription for the new polaris rzr turbo. They make over 100 dollars an hour. 25,000 to them should not be that expensive.

[@balzarini51]

I hate how the can am are limited to 12 mph with the seat belt unbuckled. ain't nobody got time fo dat when you have 50 more to put out on the lot.

[@alextorres3248]

I have only put mine up to 85 mph

[@JohnnyRebKy]

Honest question....why is it craigslist full of razr's for sale that are less than a year old, 100 miles on them, and owners state they have replaced all the ball joints are various parts??? Do they wear ball joints out that damn fast???

[@JohnnyRebKy]

Not being smart ass by the way...never owned one or rode in one. Honest question as Craigslist is just full of them. Still virtually brand new with 100 miles yet had all these front end parts replaced. Issues??

[@dirttraxtv]

Dunno.

[@bobbyharvill4225]

Rich kids running huge mud tires. They stress everything out and sell before they have major problems.

[@JohnnyRebKy]

+bobby harvill sounds legit to me. I'm starting to think we have hit the point where machines are getting to powerful and heavy to the point they are capable of destroying themselves ( with a little help). Maybe that's why Kawasaki hasn't went above the 750 brute force for example or jumped on the 1000cc SS bandwagon.

[@gracilism]

I think Bobby is right. To me, a side by side should be bought new. Many people run these things at redline constantly. Saving two grand on a used one isn't worth the risk of that kind of abuse.

[@baudibonilla524]

that thing bottom out big time

[@alvinromo]

I heard these overheat. Would that be true?

[@the_mystery9803]

Music at the start?

[@TheMonster5550]

0-60 mph????

[@Atvsrawsome]

Shortly

[@Malice6.9]

Fast

[@andrewwillis8018]

y can't we put them on the road

[@thatgtguy6729]

looking to buy new is it worth the money over the xp1k? its a lot of cash more is it really worth it?

[@WilleJamesHuff]

thatgtguy ! Yes. It's not just the turbo your getting. It's better shocks, brakes, front diff, gear driven reverse.

[@joshhulboy9832]

What is the best sport bike for trailing? Im thinkin a 89-90 warrior

[@JohnnyRebKy]

400ex hands down no debate. Bulletproof and can't tear one up

[@jakeoffroad5803]

What do you guys edit with

[@ragingmcqueen]

does this damn channel ever show videos of just driving instead of babbling on about driving it.

[@bluepawn]

It 's really big for small mazes roads inside cities in Asia and inside the forest/jungle... And what a pity it 's not as reliable as Honda... Something that all reviews never get in... Probably paid by the company to show their products only?

[@khemdawg7195]

actually dirt traks reviews many companies and in the sxs world honda falls behind behemoths like can-am and polaris plus these vehicles are made for sport and use in deserts,rocks and mud. honda has yet to make a sport sxs and at this moment only make utility sxs... but i still love honda for there on-road vehicles actually my main ride is a honda cbr1000rr. in the motorcycle world honda dominates but in the off-road sxs world they lack in many catagories. in the end comparing honda with polaris or cam-am is like apples and oranges.

[@khemdawg7195]

plus im pretty sure everyone wants a sport sxs from honda that competes with other sxs in its class its just a pity we dont have one yet

[@collinmorgan20]

and the maverick can still drag this poor popo all over the trails lol, I don't care about horsepower, it's torque that makes it work, and the maverick turbo has obviously more twist, how else can 131 hp beat 144?

[@dirttraxtv]

+Collin Morgan This vehicle does not compare directly to a Maverick, it compares to a Commander. The RZR XP1K is the Maverick's direct competition.

[@collinmorgan20]

+Dirt Trax Television wow now I'm confused, Polaris released this pure sport turbo 1000 just to compete with the pure sport turbo 1000 maverick, it's not even in the same class as the commander, how can it be comparable to the commander???? I don't get what you guys are saying.

[@suicidalfailure1]

+Collin Morgan blah blah blah

[@frodotbaggins88]

+Dirt Trax Television I love you guys' channel but that makes no sense. How does this compare directly to the Commander and not the Maverick X ds/rs Turbo?

[@tylernorton583]

man I couldn't baer this,i hate listening to someone who has a dip in talk. if he doesn't then oh boy.

[@fawcems]

+tyler norton The worst part of that is smelling their breath and watching them stop to spit in a cup or on my garage floor. That is just too ridgerunner for me...

[@izom]

...wouldnt buy it- but would like to drive it...;-)

[@balzarini51]

I drive all of them every day for work, but it's a shame I can't crack them open past about 15-20 mph :(

[@porschelove4390]

It costs more then a porsche litterly

[@juicyjayjayjay]

push kawi for a new Kfx 700

[@themfknightrider420]

25k lol.i could build a decent egine for my truck

[@gtporsche-fh1wh]

yxz1000r=rzr killer

[@TangledSplash012]

good joke

[@alexpeetroons3899]

The yxz isn't the same type of utv

[@andresesmeralda6587]

your should give me a can am you got like 50

[@DUNEATV]

Buy the Yamaha 1000 if you want a better built machine...

[@TheCsixer66]

Too bad Polaris decided to cheap out and go back to the WE shocks. They are trash and always have been trash. My 17 RZR turbo rode and handled twice as well as my 2021 RZR turbo. Not sure why they just dont go Fox across the board like Can am and Kaw.

[@swgg654]

Lol I flipped 1 on a drift

[@porkchop803scwilliams9]

Is everyone rich as hell, did I miss a seminar, toys cost 25k 4x4 trucks cost 50k,,,,, rich man killing all the country boy fun

[@tsd852]

Yamaha Yxz 1000R over this anyday

[@ISuckAtCOD1]

I agree although this rzr has more power and higher top speed as well as an auto transmission. but still love the yamaha

[@ISuckAtCOD1]

CakeTheMoonMan 1234 well seeing that your cover photo is "FORD" you only like things that are American. Get outta here until you learn what true engineering is. I'm American to but ford sucks and polaris is over rated not everything here is great. Chevy is the best though a vortec chevy versus a shitty powerstroke haha no comp the vortec has twice the power and torque and is engineered so much better.

[@maximumoverdrive1417]

arctic cat is best

[@andresesmeralda6587]

your should give me a can am you got like 50