Polaris Sportsman Big Boss 6×6 800 EFI ATV: Review

The Polaris 800 Pro RMK is a universal mountain snowmobile that can not only be ridden, but also perform work tasks, for example, towing loads of up to 500 kg on a sled. The driving performance of this American is excellent - it flies briskly along well-groomed roads, through loose snowdrifts, and on slippery ice. The Polaris Pro RMK 800 power plant has a displacement of 795 cubic meters, which has an excellent effect on movement speed. Long Competition tracks with high lugs provide high flotation and stability.

Design and equipment

The Pro-Ride frame and suspension are lightweight to make the snow machine faster and more maneuverable. Carbon inserts protect internal parts in the event of a collision. The basic package includes the following elements:

• Electric starter;
• Reverse gear;
• Heated steering wheel grips and throttle trigger;
• Windshield;
• Passenger backrest;
• Rear towbar;
• Speedometer;
• Odometer;
• Front reinforced bumper;
• Rear reinforced bumper;

The Polaris 800 RMK is simple and easy to control. The equipment is able to maintain balance even when taking sharp turns. The side steps are made of aluminum. They are wide and your feet won't slip off them.

We meet you by clothes: test drive from the first person

The updated all-terrain vehicle received a nice “face” in the image and likeness of the very successful Polaris Sportsman 800 model. And at the same time, all the options - from a large windshield and heated steering wheel grips to a winch and a front trunk made of durable plastic with a reliable lid. The headlight turns with the steering wheel, which is very convenient on a dark highway; The dashboard is electronic. Against the backdrop of such luxury, the scanty “one and a half” seat is surprising, to put it mildly. You can take a passenger with you, but it’s better not to even dream of any comfort during the trip. A large car could easily be equipped with two full-fledged seats for passengers. It's strange that they didn't do this.

A two-cylinder injection 800 cc water-cooled engine with a power of 64 hp, borrowed from the same “Sportsman 800”, was placed in the FRAME of the front part of the car. It’s even awkward to compare with the previous carburetor “five hundred”, which produced 35 horsepower.

As for the chassis, the suspension - both the McPherson front and the independent rear - have become softer, not as “woody” as on the previous “Big Boss”. But the anti-roll bars are stiffer here.

And most importantly, the headaches caused by the chain drives of the two rear axles are forever a thing of the past. For a vehicle that operates in difficult off-road conditions, these chains were constantly stretched, and therefore could fly off the gears at any moment. Now, having “overturned” the body, you see two powerful cardans: one from the transfer case to the front axle, the second connects this axle to the rear axle. And six more cardans transmit torque to six wheels. This whole enterprise is tied into one iron knot, and, as the chief mechanic of the Brandt, Misha Kufarev, put it, “It turned out to be a terrible hope!”

Specifications

Owner reviews

• It doesn’t matter to him whether it’s a prepared track or impassable snow, he rushes everywhere. Now we go fishing with the men even more often. It has never broken yet, I hope it will continue to do so in the future.
• My friends and I often go out onto steep snow-covered slopes. I have no complaints about this snowfield. The cross-country ability is excellent, the engine is powerful.
• I'm new to this and this is my first purchase. Friends persuaded me to buy this particular model, I liked it, it’s only fast for me for now. And I'm very pleased with the purchase.
• I am a big extreme sports enthusiast, for me safety comes first. I often go out to drive with friends. And I give great preference to this particular model.

Engine

The Polaris RMK 800 snowmobile is equipped with a Liberty brand power unit. This engine has two cylinders, the total displacement of which is 795 cubic meters. The diameter of each cylinder is 85 mm. The piston stroke is 70 mm. The rated output power is 154 horsepower.

The liquid cooling system with bypass allows the machine to be operated at high temperatures. The average fuel consumption for every hundred kilometers is about 16-17 liters. The vehicle is started using an electric starter.

Four-stroke engine with twin cylinders

The four-stroke engine with twin cylinders, electronic multipoint fuel injection and liquid cooling (4-stroke EFI, liquid-cooled twin) has 50 hp. Engine braking and hill descent control are standard, as is an automatic folding cargo box.

When it comes to hauling gear or supplies, the 2014 Sportsman Big Boss 6x6 800 EFI is exceptionally comfortable.

This vehicle has a payload capacity of 490 kg plus can tow up to 680 kg. An extensive list of accessories awaits so customers can turn their Sportsmans into customized vehicles.

In the saddle of this Polaris ATV you can feel confident in the middle of the Siberian taiga or the Amazon jungle, especially in the forests near Moscow. Not so long ago, “Big Boss” received a new chassis, a new engine, and now the six-wheeled all-terrain vehicle is not afraid of the most difficult off-road conditions.

AT THE FIRST presentation of the “Sportsman 800 6×6 Big Boss” in Minneapolis, USA, it was not possible to really test it. Then, about a year ago, we were, as they say, given a ride on an all-terrain vehicle. But it still didn't look weak. Imagine a huge pile of stones, each the size of a horse's head - a six-wheeler climbed onto it and went down as calmly as if he had climbed a slide for the little ones in kindergarten. Then they attached the front blade to it, and we moved a decent mountain of sawdust back and forth. Towards the end, they loaded bags of cement with a total weight of 500 kg into the back, and I took them for a ride over that pile of cobblestones again. All! At this point the presentation ended, and we went to drink coffee.

Meanwhile, the new “Big Boss” is clearly aiming to become a top seller. And, of course, I did not miss the opportunity to get to know him better in Russia. For our test, an ATV was specially delivered to the Brandt motorcycle dealership in St. Petersburg.

Price

RMK 800 Pro in Russia can be purchased through official dealers of the American company Polaris. There are offices and warehouses in all major cities of the Russian Federation. Delivery is carried out throughout the CIS. The price of the new Polaris 800 RMK 155 is RUB 1,170,000.

A used snowmobile is sold, for example, on Avito and will cost much less - 790,000 - 925,000 rubles. In this case, not only the year of production, equipment, mileage, but also the general technical condition of the car are important. Here are approximate prices for some spare parts for Polaris 800 RMK :

Polaris ProRMK 800 snowmobile decal prices
When purchasing a new Polaris 800 RMK, the buyer is given a one year warranty. If during this period any malfunctions occur in the equipment, the official dealer provides free repairs and service.

Let's go quickly, but carefully!

A disgusting rain was falling. It was just right to suspect that the Polaris company ordered it - so that the track would be properly wet and the Sportsman X-2 with a new engine could more clearly demonstrate its talents in the role of an all-weather all-terrain vehicle. To the accompaniment of drops knocking on the motocross helmet, the muffled voice of an instructor from the Brand company (distributor of Polaris equipment in Russia) was heard through the visor, giving the last instructions before the test:

- Let's go quickly. On short straights, if you feel confident, you can disable the front axle to increase speed. This does not apply to inexperienced people - the road is damp! As soon as the ups and downs begin, those who were driving rear wheel drive, do not forget to turn on the full one. Let me remind you that to do this you need to move the yellow button on the right handlebar to the “AWD” position. I especially ask you not to forget to do this when we cross the ford..

And he added very quietly (I only heard because I was standing next to him) and, it seemed to me, a little tiredly:

- ... so as not to pull anyone out of the river anymore.

It is always useful to listen to an experienced person, even if you are sure that you know all his advice in advance. But our photographer Alexey Barashkov was excited by only one thing in this parting speech:

- You heard? He said “let’s go quickly”! And I have equipment...

Knowing from experience that the transfer of cosmic figures in dollars x will now begin: for the camera, for the lens, for the second camera... - I consoled him as best I could, paraphrasing the famous line of Lelik (performed by Anatoly Papanov) from “The Diamond Arm”:

– I will drive quickly, but carefully!

Polaris 800 for extreme riding

The Polaris brand took care of a lot, so it released a special configuration with the ability to ride an extreme snowmobile. In particular, it can withstand jumps from considerable heights. This was achieved thanks to the improved front suspension, which now does not have a stabilizer. If you want to seriously test your snowmobile in extreme riding, adjust the ski base for maximum performance. Of course, the shock absorbers are adjustable. The model described above also received lugs and high rigidity for better grip. All the described characteristics make the snowmobile one of the most rigid and stable, so the price is quite justified.

Polaris 800 Indy SP

Indy is a budget destination. Initially, the snowmobile was conceived as a simple retro-style option for older snowmobilers who remember the distant days of the old Indy and who now have nowhere to rush. But over time, it turned out that the concept of a light, attractive and inexpensive snowmobile needed some adjustment. Because its excellent handling is sorely lacking in a powerful engine. Therefore, the price tag was sacrificed a little to radically improve the dynamics and they installed a top-end 800 cc two-stroke on Indy. As a result, today for half a million rubles you can get a fast and thoroughbred snowmobile that will last for many years of riding.

The most interesting thing while driving was finding the catch. Well, equipment can’t cost so much less than everything else and still drive the same. The Indy SP has a modest appearance, with model and manufacturer names and simple geometric shapes in different colors. The Americans initially declared this kind of minimalism. Their concept is the simplest appearance without the slightest extra costs. At one time, they carried out more radical experiments, producing snowmobiles without stickers at all, but here they still moved away from this. The stickers don't affect the driving performance, but the suspension does. Expensive “shorty” ones are made on the Rush chassis with a characteristic lever system at the rear, while the Indy has a traditional system without any special frills. However, it copes well with lumpy groomed trails that don't have too much snow on them.

The earthen hummocks hardened by the cold do not penetrate the suspension, although they can be felt. If you are aiming at big sports, it makes sense to take Rush, which is already much more expensive. But for driving on regular roads, the Indy chassis is more than enough. Its very important feature is low weight. The snowmobile is so easy to control that you don’t have to put any effort into it at all. It seems that even a child can handle it. But if you suddenly want to hurry up, Indy fires like a cannon. For that we have to thank the engine. It is installed on top sports snowmobiles and has a power of around 150 horsepower. New snowmobiles are now equipped with a newer version, but the old one also perfectly satisfies the need for fast driving. It’s hard to call the 800 Indy SP budget. It has simple looks and ergonomics, but is a very fast and easy to ride sled. The scope of application is mainly limited to compacted tracks; on virgin soil with a short track you need to get out very carefully. But this track length is one of the main links in the chain of excellent handling that Indy is so loved for.