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The next 4 stroke Polaris sled we’re gonna review is the FS Touring. Overall the 2006 4-stroke engine Polaris sleds haven’t been a charm, and unfortunately this one’s no different. When it comes to comfort the sled is pretty much all you can get, but everything else, especially the reliability is totally failing it. The thing is certainly heavy with its 628 lbs. but still has some power in it. Don’t think you can use it for jumps, though. Just like with the previous two 4-stroke engine sleds reviewed, the electronics of this one are crazy…in the bad way, meaning that nothing works as it’s supposed to. Then there are the engine troubles, the belts troubles and the chain ones, too. I’ll keep going after you see the specifications:

MODEL    FS Touring
M.S.R.P. *    $8,899.00
ENGINE    Four-stroke, Liquid-cooled, 2-Cylinder
DISPLACEMENT    750 cc
BORE X STROKE    85 x 66 mm
CARBURETION    EFI
IGNITION    Bosch - Closed Loop
CLUTCH    P-85/TEAM
SUSPENSION    Front: IQ; Nitrex Select shocks; Fox, HPG, IFP Track shocks; 10 in. travel
Rear: Fast M-10 136; Fox, HPG, IFP (Nitrex third shock) Track shocks; 14 in. travel
BRAKES    Phantom, Hydraulic Disc
EXHAUST    Single
SKIS    Composite
LENGTH    129 in.
WIDTH    48.0 in.
HEIGHT    53.0 in.
TRACK LXWXH    136 x 15 x 1.0 in.
SKI STANCE    42.5 in.
DRY WEIGHT    628 lbs.
FUEL CAPACITY    9.2 gal.

If Polaris really get rid of the problems what you’re left with is one really good sled. As I already said it’s really one comfortable piece of work – heavy, but comfortable. It’s a big sled so you know the handling is gonna take some time to get used to, but you’ll be ok once you get some practice with it. Mileage is also pretty good which is important since it’s a touring sled, right? If only it was flawless. Well, hopefully they’ll have those problems all solved out pretty soon, but until then I suggest go check some of the better sleds they’re offering.