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2006 Polaris Outlaw Review

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Off-Road.com Tests the 2006 Polaris Outlaw

Apr 1, 2006

Not what you're used to seeing on a high-performance sport quad?
When Polaris unveiled the Outlaw last fall, we were immediately intrigued. The first fully-independent rear suspension on a high performance sport quad. The Outlaws of the wild west were very interesting characters. So is the 2006 Polaris Outlaw. While we were intrigued, we were also cautious. We know it took a couple of years refinement on the Predator, but we also knew Polaris had all the pieces required with the end product and many years of experience with rear independent suspension on utility quads. In any case, we knew we needed to get our hands on one for some on the trail and track experience.

The Outlaw will "hook-up" coming out of the corners.
For the past two months we have been putting the Polaris Outlaw through testing with a variety of riders and skill levels, with some very interesting outcomes. We have had first-time ATV riders on it and A level competition riders on it. We have had it on a variety of terrain to see just how it would hold up. ...

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2002 Sportsman 700
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2000 Scrambler 400 2x4
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New Polaris Outlaw 500

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Polaris Introduces Industry’s First Sport Quad with Independent Rear Suspension

New for 2006, the Polaris Outlaw brings unprecedented innovation to the sport ATV. This is the first time a production high performance sport quad has been built with independent rear suspension (IRS) and the difference has surprised even Polaris.

When you witness the 499cc Outlaw race over rough terrain, you begin to understand why independent rear suspension is such an advantage over the standard swing arm design. The independent suspension soaks up the roughest terrain, keeping the rear wheels on the ground; increasing traction and control.

“The improved handling characteristics of this machine translate immediately to better performance,” said Mike Dougherty, general manager of the ATV division. “The high performance suspension translates to greater control and to less rider fatigue, enabling the rider to go faster more of the time.”
The Outlaw PRO (Polaris Rider Optimized) IRS system is uniquely constructed for sport quad riding. It delivers 10 inches of suspension travel, enabling the Outlaw to travel easier over the roughest and toughest terrain such as rocks, stumps and logs. The PRO IRS design improves ground clearance to more than twice that of straight axle sport quads. With 9.5 inches of clearance, the rider experiences fewer hang-ups on rutted trails, sand, and mud and will have a distinct advantage in cross country type riding and racing.

The Outlaw Pro IRS system was designed and engineered with lightweight aluminum components, including the industry’s first single link forged aluminum upper control arm and forged aluminum lower A-arm on a sport ATV. Outlaw comes standard with completely rebuildable aluminum Fox Racing shocks. The piggyback reservoir rear shocks allow preload and compression adjustment. The PRO IRS system on Outlaw provides additional protection to the rear brake caliper and rear sprocket by mounting high in the rear frame rather than close to the ground like a conventional straight axle ATV.
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2002 Sportsman 700
-800 mods
-26" DU Wetlands on Vision 160

2000 Scrambler 400 2x4
-Trail Ported / Moded