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Polaris announces RZR 570

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Since 2008, Polaris has introduced a new RANGER RZR model every year and Model Year 2012 will be no different, introducing the new RANGER RZR 570 to the RANGER RZR family. The single-cylinder unit offers a value machine that stays true to the RANGER RZR family promise of being the ultimate combination of power, suspension and agility. "With the success of the RANGER RZR 800, we saw the need for a single –cylinder model at a price point that will allow more customers to enter the Side-by-Side segment." said Peter Harvey – Polaris Australia Country Manager.

At the heart of the RANGER RZR 570 is an all-new ProStar™ 570 single cylinder, DOHC, electronic fuel injected engine. The engine is the second in the ProStar family, made specifi cally for Side-by-Side vehicles, which also includes the ProStar 900 introduced earlier this year in the RANGER RZR XP 900. The ProStar 570 has 650 watts of stator output and features a removable cargo bed fl oor and a wet sump for easy serviceability.

To complement the new engine, Polaris equipped the RANGER RZR 570 with a new transmission that was specifi cally built to optimize the power of the new ProStar engine. Its optimized gear geometry means more power to the ground, less driveline noise and lighter weight. The innovative design, first featured on the RANGER RZR XP 900, features a helical cut final drive with high torque capacity to maximize efficiency.

To tackle rugged terrain, the RANGER RZR 570 features an all-new, ultra smooth Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) with specifi cally-designed geometry that provides 9.5-inches/24.1 centimeters of travel in the rear. The front suspension features Dual A-Arms with 9-inches/22.9- centimeters of suspension travel. Coupling the front and rear suspension with a 77-inch long/195.6-centimeter

wheelbase, pre-load adjustable ZF Sachs Shocks on all four corners and exclusive front and rear anti-sway bars that keep the chassis fl at while cornering, gives the RANGER RZR 570 the ability to soak up anything the trail can throw in its way.

Since the launch of the RANGER RZR 800, Polaris has been the only manufacturer to offer a Sport Side-by-Side capable of squeezing through tight forest trails. The RANGER RZR 570 is also 50 inches/127 centimeters wide, boasting that same advantage, at an entry level price.

Built with the patented design that places the engine behind the seat, the RANGER RZR 570 has a low center of gravity delivering agile, razor-sharp handling. When the terrain gets rough, the vehicle's True All-Wheel Drive (AWD) is the easiest-to-use and fastest responding on-demand system. It automatically engages all four wheels when forward traction is needed and it reverts back to twowheel drive automatically when AWD is no longer needed. The system provides easier steering, less wear and tear on driveline components, and maximum power when you need it most.

For comfort, RANGER RZR 570 also sports comfortable ergonomics with tilt steering offering the widest range of motion, adjustable hand rails and seats. Safety features include a Certified Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and side nets designed for easy in-and-out access. For gear, the unit features a new, rear 300 lb/136 kg capacity, flat cargo box with Lock & Ride® accessory technologyand built-in rack extenders to maximize carrying capacity. Offered in Indy Red, RANGER RZR 570 will be available at Polaris dealerships February 2012.

Phone: 1300 654 142

www.polarisindustries.com.au

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Can Am 2012 Line Up

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BRP have released thier 2012 line up with much emphasis being put on the new 1000cc Rengade and Outlander family's. More than just having shoehorned the new 1000cc Rotax engine into the old Outlander and Renegade 800 chassis the 2012 model's across the 1000 and 800 range have a completely re-designed chassis with improved suspension and steering geometry and new suspension compontentry for the Rengade models (Fox Podium X full adjustable shocks). In an industry first Can Am have also introduced a luxury SxS model in the Commander 1000 Limited (see specs below) with a whole heap of out of the box goodies including a 4 speaker sound system, a Garmin GPS and 14 inch Alloy Wheels.

Don't expect to see the 1000cc Renegade and Outlander models on dealer floors here just yet as they have only just been launched in the US but stay tuned when they do get here for hopefully we will get some test time with some of the new models. To find a Can Am dealer near you hop on to www.brp.com

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2012 Can-Am Renegade 1000 Family Highlights

PERFORMANCE
» New 82-HP Rotax V-Twin 1000
» Redesigned air box
» CVT transmission with improved cover
» New radiator
» New exhaust and silencer

HANDLING
» New from the ground up SST G2 frame
» Redesigned double A-arm front suspension with dive-control geometry
» Redesigned TTI rear suspension
» Visco-Lok front differential
» 214mm disc brakes with twin-piston calipers
» Separate front and rear braking control
» 12-inch (30.5 cm) cast-aluminum wheels with centre-less design
» ITP Holeshot ATR tires (base model)

DESIGN
» Larger fuel tank
» Minor visual updates
» Full floorboards with aggressive foot pegs with kick-ups
Can-Am Renegade 800 X xc package adds:
» Tri-mode Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)
» Visco-Lok QE
» FOX Racing Shox Podium X fully adjustable suspension
» 12-inch (30.5 cm) aluminum beadlock wheels
» Aluminum taper-profile handlebar with square pad
» Aluminum skid plate
» Handlebar wind deflectors with aluminum braces (full wrap)
» 650-watt magneto
» X-Package seat cover
» Renegade 800R X xc-specific graphics

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2012 Can-Am Commander 1000 Limited Package Highlights

» Industry's first luxury, touring side-by-side
» Rotax 1000 EFI V-Twin engine with Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC)
» Front and rear Air Control Suspension (ACS) with Fox Racing Shox
» Two-piece roof
» Half windshield
» Dual-level cargo box with cargo box rails
» Rear net
» Mudguards
» New 14-inch (35.6cm) cast-aluminum wheels
» Removable Limited seats
» Custom steering wheel
» Two premium painted-plastic color options (Pure Magnesium and Orbital Blue)
» Analog / digital gauge
» Garmin GPS
» Sound system with four speakers
» Comes standard with the Can-Am Commander XT package:
- 4,000-pound (1,814 kg) winch kit, 26-inch (66cm) Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 tires, steel bumpers and more

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RZR Dust Mask

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This incredible new product is sure to change your breathing experience. RZ MASKS are made from soft neoprene that fit snugly under helmets and goggles. RZ Masks have a N99 Active Carbon filter, which effectively filters out 99.9% of dust, particulates, pollen and odors in the air. The filters themselves are easily replaceable and can be changed depending on usage. It was designed with a MP3 player holder for added enjoyment.

RZR Dust Masks are available in Australia in Silver, Blue, Red, Pink, Black and Cammo from Australian Shooting, Hunting and Outdoors with a reccomended retail price of $40 for the mask and $15 for replacement set of 3 filters www.asho.com.au

Gav from ASHO has been kind enough to hook us up with one of these masks to try out so keep an eye out for a review soon.

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Striker Light Mine and Light Mine Pro

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The Original Striker Magnetic LED Light
12 Neodymium (Rare Earth) Magnets used to attach and aim light hands-free.
About the size of a golf ball, It is small enough to fit into tight areas and aim a powerful beam of light where it is needed most.
LUMEN TECH™ LED
High output, wide angle, intensely bright
Light Emitting Diode The Striker® Magnetic Light Mine uses a Lumen Tech™ LED and 12 powerful neodymium (rare earth) magnets that allow you to stick it to any steel surface or rest it on any surface as a tripod or quad-pod and aim the light toward the workspace at almost any angle.

The Striker Light Mine Professional

11 Neodymium (Rare Earth) Magnets used to attach and aim light hands-free.

Use posts as tripods/quad-pods creating a freestanding 360 degree aim-able light

4 Electronic Light Functions: low power spot, high output spot, red night vision, blinking red signal.

LUMEN TECH™ LEDs
High output wide angle intensely bright
Light Emitting Diodes

Based on the hugely successful original, the magnetic light mine, Striker has created a bigger, brighter, and more powerful version called the Light Mine Professional. The functionally designed protruding posts give the light an underwater naval mine appearance and can be used as tripods or quad-pods creating a 360 degree freestanding light. Eleven powerful neodymium (rare earth) magnets are located at the end of each post allowing the user to attach and aim the light accurately and securely in any direction. Powerful Lumen Tech™ LEDs are used in the front white lens (8 LEDs) and back red lens (4 LEDs). The Light Mine Professional has four electronic light functions; low power spot, high output flood, red night vision, and a high visibility signal beacon. The Light Mine Professional is about the size of a tennis ball.

The Original Light Mine is $12 inc postage and the Light Mine Pro is $35, both are available in Australia from Australian Shooting, Hunting and Outdoors www.asho.com.au

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Artrax Racing Part MXTRAX Enduro Tyres

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Artrax Racing Parts new range of tyres are now available from Ficeda Accessories. The first of the range here are the MX TRAX cross country enduro tyre, available in two front tyre sizes 21x7-10 or 22x7-10 that retail for $70 each and three rear tyre sizes 20x11-10 20x11-9 and 20x10-9 which are $80 RRP each.

Ficeda Accessories have been kind enough to hook us up with a couple of sets of these tyres to test out at the Thumb Pump 300 so look out for a full review in the near future.

You can contact Ficeda Accessories via www.ficeda.com.au for stockists.