Mar 29th 2021
In some cases, bigger is better. But when it comes to the size of your Polaris RZR, it really depends on the applications and intended use. All else being equal, getting a heavy edition of the Polaris RZR fully accelerated and up to speed will take longer. That being said, a lighter and more agile Polaris RZR S 800, S 900, or S 1000 won’t have the same cargo and passenger capacity as a 4-door Polaris RZR model. On top of performance, things like trail width restrictions, trailer size limitations, and fuel efficiency are also important factors to examine. But no matter what your riding style is like and regardless of the terrain preferences you may have, here are some things you should know about the weight, height, width, and length of Polaris' RZR sport UTV lineup!
The dry weight of a stock Polaris RZR can range from 532 pounds -- the weight of the RZR 170 EFI -- to 2,026 pounds -- the weight of the RZR PRO XP 4. The weight of your Polaris RZR will also increase as you start adding aftermarket accessories. In addition to affecting the sag, stiffness, and rebound of your vehicle’s suspension system, the weight of your Polaris RZR will also dictate your recovery options. As a general rule, the winch you use should be capable of pulling at least double the weight of your machine. So for those with, say, a Turbo S 4 Velocity RZR that weighs in at 1,943 pounds, something like a 2,500 Lb Warn winch just isn’t going to cut it. Although a snatch block could be used to augment the power of your off-road winch, with a heavier RZR edition, a winch with at least 4,500 Lbs of pulling power is advised.
Although it is important to understand the implications of weight with regards to stock Polaris RZRs, one thing about the weight of a Razor, is that it usually doesn’t stay the same for long. A majority of riders slap on aftermarket Polaris RZR accessories as soon as they can afford them, with bigger tires and bigger wheels being among the most popular aftermarket accessories for the Polaris RZR.
With bigger tires and larger wheels comes more unsprung weight, and with more unsprung weight comes more rotating mass for the clutch and transmission to deal with. Polaris engineers designed the Polaris RZR clutch for the weight of the stock tires and wheels. So by adding unsprung mass to your rig, you increase the likelihood of clutch issues if you don’t also add a clutch kit or adjust the clutch weights and clutch springs.
When discussing the height of the Polaris RZR, two measurements are important to think about: ground clearance and total height. Regarding the former, things like Polaris RZR bracket lifts, Polaris RZR suspension lifts, and Polaris RZR portal gear lifts are often used to achieve more ground clearance. Add a metal roof, a winch bumper, and a cargo rack to your RZR and you’re sure to experience a loss in ground clearance. But with one of the aforementioned Polaris RZR lift kits, you can counteract, and even reverse the effects that heavy accessories have on your machine's ground clearance.
Tender springs and Polaris RZR Aid Tenders can also be used to recover ground clearance after excessive weight is added to your vehicle. But although RZR Aid Tenders are great for getting the vehicle's stance right, significant ride improvements can be gained from things like SDI crossover rings and true dual-rate springs. Getting the spring rates optimized for your particular setup as well as your riding style is crucial. And while sending your shocks into a place like Walker Evans or Shock Therapy to have them revalved will bring about large performance gains and incredible plushness, at that point, you’re already spending nearly half of the cost of a new set of Fox Shocks. So if you ride fast and over rough terrain, Fox Shocks for both a smooth ride as well as more ground clearance might be the better setup.
If the top of your machine is too tall, you can back off the preload in your shocks to lower the UTV's total height. Your radius rods and axles should have a slight downward angle for maximum travel without bottoming out under throttle, and your Razor should be 13-14” off the ground with stock Bighorn tires installed for an ideal ride quality.
Too low and you’ll see your shocks bottoming out on whoops and rocks before they should, creating a harsh ride with less travel. With some limit straps, however, you can prevent your shocks from bottoming out on full droop, while still lowering the preload enough to achieve the desired height.
After adding bigger tires and a lift kit, you might get tired of your Polaris RZR roof constantly smacking down tree limbs on the trail. Modifying your rig to make it taller might also be problematic if you've got an enclosed trailer or short-ceiling garage / storage shed. So if you want to reduce your RZR’s total height without diminishing its ground clearance, cage chops and aftermarket roll cages might be right for you. With the right reinforcement braces, chopping the stock cage down to size is a viable option. But if you lack the tools, experience, or know-how to conduct metal fab work, companies like UTV Inc., TMW Offroad, and CageWRX offer aftermarket Polaris RZR cages that are considerably shorter than stock.
The Super Shorty or Baja Spec by CageWRX, for example, will not only lower your vehicle’s total hight, but it will also make your bike more sleek, streamlined, and aerodynamic!
According to the laws of physics, the shorter your RZR wheelbase is, the more topheavy it will be. Where stability is concerned, the wider your RZR is, the better. Polaris RZR wheel spacers can be used to widen the stance of your side-by-side, and so too can offset wheels. A Trail & Rock edition of the RZR XP 1000, for example, will be 68” in the front with 5+2 wheels instead of 64”, while wheels with a more aggressive offset can widen Non-Turbo RZRs to over 70 inches.
Go too wide with spacers or offset rims, however, and you’ll not only lose the ability to traverse windy wooded trails, but you might also limit your access to width-restricted trail systems. Some trails only allow access to vehicles under 72” wide, while others have max width limits of 68” and even 62”.
Knowing which ORV trails have enforced maximum widths can save you a bunch of hassle. And if you’re right on the cusp, perhaps widening your UTV for better balance isn’t the best idea for where you live.
Polaris RZR 4 models will obviously be longer than their two-door counterparts, but at 122” long, even the two-door Polaris RZR High Lifter is nearly as long as the RZR 4 800 (which measures 130 inches in total length). Aside from passenger capacity and cargo room, the length of your RZR will also affect its turning radius. With things like Polaris RZR steering stops installed, your machine’s turning radius will be horrible, regardless of whether you’ve got a two-door or four-door unit. Remove your steering stops, however, and you increase the likelihood of axle damage -- especially when backing up at full turn.
Unlike width, height, and weight, there are few ways to increase or decrease the length of your Polaris RZR. Forward a-arms and extended trailing arms can move your wheels further forward / backward, and bed extenders / tow hitches can lengthen the vehicle as well.
But as far as the chassis length goes, you’re pretty much stuck with what you’ve got -- so making the right choice from the beginning is crucial!
Amber Dixon
You may be wondering how much a Polaris RZR weighs. You may be looking to tow, store, or move your Polaris and this information could be crucial.
The 2021 Polaris RZR collection features models that weigh 530-2100 pounds. How much your vehicle weighs will depend on several things including aftermarket accessories, features, and options, sport vs non-sport models, etc.
If you’re new to the world of all-terrain vehicles, there are a few common terms that you’ll need to know in order to understand ATV’s.
An ATV is an all-terrain vehicle.
These are usually intended for one passenger, and can also be referred to as a four-wheeler.
UTV stands for a utility vehicle. These vehicles are typically designed to have more than one passenger and include two seats that are side by side. Some models have four seats as well.
This is the total amount of weight that the vehicle can carry. This includes passenger weight and the weight of cargo.
The dry weight of an ATV is the weight of the vehicle before anything is added to it. That means it is how much it weighs before adding extra items to increase the payload capacity of passengers. The dry weight might be called the stock weight too because this is how much it weighs
Some manufacturers use this term to describe a vehicle with standard equipment installed, a full tank of gasoline, and all of the fluids full. This is because this is usually the weight that a vehicle will be when a person is using it.
It’s also common to hear companies use the terms curb weight or ready to ride weight instead of wet weight.
Some people that sell ATVs and UTVs state the gross weight of a vehicle. This is the maximum weight of the vehicle and is calculated by including the weight of all add-ons, passengers, etc.
If you want to make an approximate estimate about how much your ATV weighs, you’ll need to keep these things in mind.
The dimensions of your ATV can help you determine whether it’s in the lighter or heavier range. A bigger ATV will weigh significantly more than a smaller ATV.
The seats themselves only weigh a small amount. However, if an ATV has more seats that means that it will have larger dimensions as the additional passenger capacity requires a larger vehicle.
The year that an ATV was created will also tell you how much it could weigh.
Different years often produce different makes and models, which can easily influence the weight.
There are certain models that are more popular than others in terms of sales. These are some of the most common models you will see, and their dry weight:
In general, most 2 seat UTVs weigh between 1,100 and 1,600 pounds. Youth vehicles weigh less than any other vehicles because they are significantly smaller.
They have less cargo weight capacity and are designed to hold smaller passengers.
Because of this, they generally weigh approximately 400-800 pounds. UTVs with four seats weigh more than any other UTV and can weigh up to 2,000 pounds.
These models are designed to go fast, so things like payload capacity and additional passengers are often not considered. Instead, they are made to be lightweight in order to make them faster.
While it’s important to know how much your Razor weighs, it’s also important to note that the RZR doesn’t usually remain the same weight. It’s common for people to put on new tires as soon as they get their RZR.
Then, with the added weight, you’re going to need to add in a few more accessories, such as a clutch kit, to make sure that you don’t have issues later on down the road. Most after-market accessories add more weight to vehicles.
The Polaris RZR Pro is sold in two different models.
Both are 2 seaters, and they have only one difference: the dry weight. The dry weight of the sports model is only 2,085 pounds while the dry weight of the premium model is 2,144 pounds. The length of both models is 136.5 inches.
ATVs come in a wide range of weights. Youth ATVs typically weigh 400-800 pounds. Two seaters weigh in at 1,100-1,600 pounds. Four seaters weigh more than any other model and can weigh up to 2,000 pounds. Sports models are often lighter than other models to increase their speed.
Polaris is proud to be an American company. Most of the components are manufactured in Wisconsin, and then shipped to a factory where products are put together in Minnesota. They have been an American company since 1954, and are still proud to be an American company.
The Polaris RZR is a wonderful vehicle that remains one of the most popular American-made vehicles in the country.
The weight of your vehicle will depend on several factors but is usually between 530-2100 pounds. Check out the rest of our blogs for more information about your favorite ATVs!
Here are some other articles to read:
What Does ATV Stand For?
How Much Is A Sherp ATV?
What Year Is My Arctic Cat ATV? (VIN Lookup Chart)
ATV
Saltreador
Yamaha YFM 350 R aka Raptor is an evil adrenaline rush toy. This sports ATV, despite the modest engine size, is able to Read more Yamaha YFM 350 R review →
ATVYamahaReviewsATV
Saltreador
ATV Honda TRX 650 Rinkon is devoid of any aggressiveness, both in appearance and in character. This is not a sports equipment and not a monstrously powerful "rogue" like a liter Renegade or Read more Honda TRX 650 review →
ATVHondaReviewsATV
Saltreador
Injection ATV Stels ATV 700 H is a solid, weighty utility vehicle.
Of course, only cubic capacity makes it related to more expensive competitors, while Read more Stels ATV 700 review →
The John Deere Gator XUV 855D S4 is a four-seat UTV from a notorious manufacturer that can go almost anywhere you want, and[...]
Many ATV enthusiasts don't mind their kids following in their footsteps. Models like[...]
The heavy ATV Arctic Cat 1000 Mud Pro is a real leviathan for small ATVs. He is able to wade through any, the most difficult terrain, with a roar[...]
The Honda Pioneer 700-4 utility buggy is not the only ATV that can take four people on board, but it is quite strong different[...]
Few people know that the world famous manufacturer KTM also produces ATVs, or ATVs. True, the line of four-wheeled friends at[.
..]
All-wheel drive sports ATV Yamaha Wolverine 450 fully justifies its name. The predatory appearance of this ATV really makes it look like a grouped[...]
The Stels UTV 800 Dominator all-terrain vehicle is the flagship of the Velomotors company of Russian-Chinese origin, the heaviest and most powerful of all ATVs and buggies[...]
Looking at the Arctic Cat TRV 700 utility ATV, you realize that you have already seen it somewhere. At least if you have ever[...]
The Stels ATV 600 Russian-Chinese utility ATV is aimed at those who want a powerful all-terrain vehicle, but do not want to overpay for a more famous brand.[... ]
Stels Wolverine S800 is an example of a domestic-made snowmobile, albeit with Chinese roots, which is quite capable of competing on equal terms with [.
..] 94 Review list is empty
Avantis Patriot Lux is an improved model, made in the style of timeless classics. The device fits perfectly into fashion and is equally well suited for both teenagers and adults who value performance and affordability in technology. Lightweight steel frame and independent 2-link suspension on ball bearings with two shock absorbers have excellent strength, so you can ride even on very "killed" roads. The automatic transmission is responsible for timely gear changes. It is enough to add gas, and the engine will increase the gear itself. It is convenient and safe if a beginner is driving.
The stylish appearance of the device instantly attracts attention, so be prepared, envious glances of passers-by are guaranteed. What is important, all nodes are reliably worked out, while driving nothing cracks and does not give signals of concern.
In the Lux version, the ATV has received additional tuning elements, such as hand protection from wind and dirt, heated handles, mirrors, front and rear turn signals for driving on public roads, wheel arch extensions that contain mud flows from under the wheels, passenger backrest, LED headlights, additional LED lighting and speedometer. Of the useful upgrades - a tow bar, a cigarette lighter socket and auto start with a D / U key fob and a full-fledged alarm system.
Thanks to this combination, the movement on Avantis Patriot Lux 150 cubes becomes the most comfortable.
150cc 4-stroke engine runs smoothly and quietly. The power of 13 hp is enough to roll on in the forest or slip through where even tracked vehicles get stuck in the mud. This is also facilitated by the drive to the rear axle and the relatively low weight of the device. The ATV quickly responds to the wishes of the helmsman and smoothly "screws" into the turn. On a smooth road, a skilled driver can drive with a breeze, reaching a top speed of up to 60 km / h.
The dampers on this model are not adjustable, but the design reliably absorbs vibration from bumps. An additional safety feature is wide wheels and a soft seat. The driving position is correct and comfortable, thanks to which the back and arms do not get tired during long races.
Precise braking is achieved by hydraulic discs on both axles. The Avantis Patriot Lux 150cc ATV has good weight distribution and a low center of gravity. Driving down the slope, you can not be afraid that the car will tip over. Of course, this largely depends on the experience of the pilot, but the frame geometry is suitable for children, so safety is given special attention here. When cornering, the quad does not roll over on its side, but for more stability, you can use the rear brake.
This model is ideal for young drivers, adults and the elderly. Everyone will be satisfied with the choice and get a lot of vivid impressions from a relaxed ride. You can buy an Avantis Patriot Lux 150cc ATV in our online store at a bargain price with home delivery.
