Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S specifications
Polaris · Sport
Dirt Wheels tested it as Polaris' 90-horsepower sport 4x4 where lightweight sport quads usually rule. It says fatigue is minimal thanks to plush, well-damped suspension and an exceptionally comfortable seat that makes all-day rides feel nearly effortless.
The write-up says the throttle-by-wire system works almost perfectly, and it describes one situation in a tall sand bowl, where the tester braked to avoid a slower rider and then immediately stabbed the throttle to drive back up, that it singles out.
Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | ProStar 4-stroke SOHC twin cylinder, 89 hp |
| Displacement | 952cc |
| Bore x stroke | 90.5x74 mm |
| Transmission | Automatic PVT, P/R/N/L/H in-line shifting |
| Drive system | One-touch on-demand AWD/2WD, not equipped with EBS or ADC |
| Front suspension | Sealed high-clearance arched dual A-arm, Walker Evans 3-way adjustable shocks |
| Rear suspension | Sealed dual A-arms, rolled IRS, Walker Evans 3-way adjustable shocks |
| Rear suspension travel | 14 in |
| Front brake | Single-lever 4-wheel hydraulic disc, hydraulic rear foot brake |
| Front tire | 27x9-12, Duro |
| Wheels | 12 in aluminum |
| Seat height | 37 in |
| Wheelbase | 57.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 14.5 in |
| Starting MSRP | $16,499 |
| Destination charge | $700 |
| Class | Sport |
| Compression ratio | 11:1 |
| Fuel capacity | 5.25 gal |
| Fuel system | Electronic fuel injection |
| Front suspension travel | 12.5 in |
| Curb weight | 952 lb |
| Front rack capacity | 25 lb |
| Rear rack capacity | 50 lb |
Polaris lists a 952cc engine, a 37 in seat, 14.5 in of ground clearance and a 5.25 gal tank. The tall ground clearance suits sand, rocks and desert. At $16,499 plus $700 destination it costs $4,500 more than the Scrambler 850.
Test the throttle-by-wire response on and off the brake. Check the cooling, the belt and the CV boots. Look at the shocks for leaks.
Ask if it has been used in sand bowls, which are hard on belts. A tall bike with a 37 in seat needs a rider of adequate height.
Fit, weight and what a tall sport quad asks
So recovering it from a tip-over needs strength or a second rider. Sand bowls and dunes suit the tall clearance, but they load the belt and the cooling system, so check the belt and the radiator before a long day. Add a helmet, goggles, boots and a flag for dune use, and check local rules on flags and spark arresters for public riding areas.
The XP 1000 S suits a strong, experienced rider who wants a big, comfortable, fast sport 4x4 for sand and open terrain.
XP 1000 S against the Scrambler 850 and Renegade
Polaris's Scrambler 850 is the smaller sibling, and Can-Am's Renegade X xc 1000R is the direct rival.
Polaris · Sport
The Scrambler XP 1000 S is Polaris's 90-horsepower sport 4x4, tested by Dirt Wheels in a class where lightweight sport quads usually rule. It praises plush damping and an exceptionally comfortable seat, and Polaris asks $16,499; 2027 Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S specifications and price.
2027 Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S questions
How much power does the Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S make?
Dirt Wheels calls it Polaris' 90-horsepower sport 4x4. Polaris lists a 952cc engine in a heavy sport chassis.
Is the Scrambler XP 1000 S comfortable?
Dirt Wheels says the plush, well-damped suspension and an exceptionally comfortable seat make all-day rides feel nearly effortless.
How tall is the Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S?
Polaris lists a 37 in seat and 14.5 in of ground clearance, which is tall and suits open terrain such as sand and desert.
Auto Made Simply , a spec site, says the 1000 S has a better power-to-weight ratio than ever before with its ample power and feels planted and secure at speeds up to 50 mph or more.
A 37 in seat is a demanding height. The rider needs enough leg length to stand on the pegs and hold the bike upright when stopped. The quad is also heavy for a sport machine. So recovering it from a tip-over needs strength or a second rider.
Sand bowls and dunes suit the tall clearance, but they load the belt and the cooling system, so check the belt and the radiator before a long day. Add a helmet, goggles, boots and a flag for dune use, and check local rules on flags and spark arresters for public riding areas.
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