ATV Long Term Ride Test - Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS with Video (Page 1)

POLARIS OUTLAW 525
Long Term Test
Words: Joe Tolle
Test Riders: Robbie Fredde, Billy Maddox, Brandon Smith and Chris Earlywine
Photos: Joe Tolle
Video: Joe Tolle and Byron Goggin of Wild Weekend TV



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Polaris has jumped into the high performance ranks head first offering not one but three high performance machines in their impressive 2008 line up, including the all new Outlaw 450MX, the Outlaw 525S and returning for the second year, the original Outlaw 525 now dubbed the Outlaw 525IRS. The Outlaw 525 came about last year when Polaris took their original Outlaw 500, the first production sport ATV with independent rear suspension, ditched its mellow 500cc Fuji motor and added a fire-breathing KTM 525 power plant.

Not only did the motor swap pump some serious power into the Outlaw, it also shaved off quite a bit of weight, with the new 525 weighting in at a claimed 395 pounds. The reduction in weight and increase in horsepower were so significant that it elevated the Outlaw 525 from an ordinary sport quad, to a true high performance machine. With a win and several strong finishes in the WORCS Series, Doug Eichner and his new Polaris Outlaw have pretty much confirmed the performance capabilities of the Outlaw 525.

With its super powerful motor and independent rear suspension, the Outlaw 525 is a trail rider’s dream machine.

After learning about this machine we talked Polaris into providing us with a long term unit. During the last six months, several test riders and a handful of skilled racers have punished our 525 in both woods and motocross environments while we kept a detailed log of notes. Besides the test riders used in this feature, we acquired the services of CT Racing’s Allen Knowles. "Knowles It-All", Knowles has a lifetime of ATV knowledge under his belt so we were anxious to hear what he suggests is needed to improve this already steller quad. What's more Knowles raced an Outlaw 525 at the recent GNCC in Unadilla, NY. We're excited to be able to offer his valuable expertise so make sure you check out the included video in this article for all of Allen’s trick setup tips.

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