February 25th, 2008
2005 Polaris 600 Switchback
If you’re looking for a sled that is a joy to ride in all conditions, then you can’t go wrong with the Switchback. It is a very comfortable ride with lots of power for the hills, the trails and in the deep powder. The thing can go up to 105 mph if you push it, but it’s also one really steady sled that’s easy to handle. The suspension is excellent and makes it very comfortable. It also seems to get about 10 mpg which is pretty good for the speed you can squeeze from it. There’s an option for an 800 Switchback, but my opinion is that you won’t need all that power. The 600 has plenty of it and I’m pretty sure you’ll love it. Here are the specifications:
MODEL 600 Switchback
M.S.R.P. * $7,799.00
ENGINE Liberty, Liquid-cooled, 2-cylinder
DISPLACEMENT 599cc
BORE X STROKE 77.24 x 64
CARBURETION 2-TM38
IGNITION Digital CDI w/TPS, WTS, Fuel Octane Switch
CLUTCH P-85/TEAM
SUSPENSION Front: Adjustable Width, CRC, Ryde FX, HPG, IFP shocks, 7.6/7.2 in. travel
Rear: Dual Purpose Rail, 17 in. travel
BRAKES Phantom, Hydraulic Disc
EXHAUST VES, Single
SKIS Composite Dual Runner
LENGTH 124 in.
WIDTH 47 in.
HEIGHT 48 in.
TRACK LXWXH 144 x 15 x 1.25 in.
SKI STANCE 42.5/41 in.
DRY WEIGHT 488 lbs.
FUEL CAPACITY 11.8 gal.
There’s really nothing to be pointed out as a flow for this machine. It’s a beautiful ride that performs flawlessly all the time. It’s also probably the cheapest Polaris sled to be reviewed till now and to tell you the truth I’ll pay even more money for this sled. It’s really something you won’t regret buying.