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Power Couples

Excluding cobra bites, violations and root canals, many things are better experienced in a combination of both. Think margaritas salt, beer and brats sauerkraut or a rest day outdoors with his wife, children and a good friend. Duality is one of the themes of life everlasting. Let us be brave and ride riding ATVs add to that list. Some might say 2-up ATVs have become obsolete by two people side by side, but I beg to differ. UTVs have their advantages, and are great fun, but two-passenger ATVs are allowed on more roads, occupy less space, usually cost less and can provide leadership more physically attractive which is important for enthusiasts like us.

It is worth noting that 2-ups represent about 6.7 percent of the ATV industry – a profitable segment has grown in recent years, hence the increasing proliferation of options available.

We recently honored the Polaris 2008 Sportsman 800 EFI Touring as our ATV of the year, but some new competition from Max Can-Am Outlander cooled models Arctic Cat Cruiser innovative and set the stage for a full-on comparison test 2-up.

Our test team included three couples – a group of friends, some soon-to-be family (marriage pending) and a married couple is connected many miles aboard the 2-up in the last three years. It was a wide range of ATV experience – the perfect crew to dissect and review three machines unique.

We loaded and headed to the edge of the Great Lakes Minnesota Lake Mille to ride the Red Top ATV Trail – a typical, wooded riding public with varied terrain. With a washboard long old railroad tracks, wide connector trails that wind through the woods and a technical section "High Adventure" Red Top had the range necessary for a thorough investigation.

Third Place – Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Touring

With four different models, Polaris has a wide selection of options 2, serving different audiences. Your X2 has a folding rear seat that transforms into a cargo box, while Touring the models more comfortable, designed for couples looking to seriously with a mile high, luxurious fixed rear seat is a dramatic improvement in the accommodation of passengers in the X2 compromise.

Based in the old Sportsman chassis, as opposed to pride, the new XP introduced last summer, the Sportsman Touring is available as a 500 or 800 one. We wanted to test the best of two-ups available, so we went for the 800 Touring, with its mill powerful 760cc two-cylinder.

Features
As its chassis has been around for years, but constantly updated, the Sportsman Touring has some surprises. That's not to say that, without great features, however, as a drive mode Versatrac Turf discreetly through your yard, storage bins abundant and the exclusive Polaris Active Descent Control, which provides four-wheel engine braking strong enough to stop a fully loaded quad heading for a mountain trail without using the brakes.

passengers centric features include a reclining rear seat that's more than competitors and Arctic Cat Can-Am, incorporates two cupholders, angular vibration isolating "handles height adjustable feet and rubber and plastic rests also seek to minimize vibration.

Other goodies include in the letter wheel drive, fully independent suspension with MacPherson struts up front and dual A-arms in the back, a receiver inch rear, an attractive paint finish Polaris says is nine times more scratch resistant than regular plastic and sharp edges of cast aluminum. Priced at $ 9,699, the Sport was the cheapest machine on test for only $ 230 vs Arctic Cat – but it is the only machine here with no one around.

From the back seat
As mentioned, our group was a diverse group of testers – some 2-up riding for the first time, other very familiar and quad racing in pairs. Each documented their impressions, number of different aspects of comfort, perceived quality, features and performance. All Ratings placed a strong emphasis on passenger comfort and accommodation.

What was the last best 2-up in 2008, has lost its luster, according to our six People team. Each of our testers unanimously rated the Sportsman Touring more uncomfortable as the platform for passengers.

All riders cited feel that economic support is too reclined back and offers little lumbar support. The bottom of the passenger seat is successful but relatively comfortable made it difficult to remain flat over rough terrain, sometimes leaping to get the pilot back in the driver's back – not fun for anyone. The handles make the square-edged trick, but were identified as being too close to the thighs and strong also transmit more shock in the arms and shoulders passenger who grabs the other hand, more indulgent.

The footrest of passengers were also the target of some cramping. Beef? They are too short, with boots hanging from the front, and lack the metal saw the driver pin low. While the rubber reduces vibration, no claws very necessary to keep the back seat driver place.

Speaking of earthquakes, our passengers, said the rear position of Polaris was too bumpy rough trails – even in the mildest Spring configuration, the rear suspension has proved to be too rigid. It is a broad platform, however, and more suited to pace tours slower or shorter, which could be all that some users are looking for.

For Drivers
From the driver's seat is difficult to say that there is even a passenger on board as Athlete easily has enough power and capacity of the suspension to handle the additional load to full serenity.

From the driver's perspective, sport is fun to drive and completely predictable. Active Descent Control makes it especially easy to control the speed judiciously for passenger comfort, which is a great quality in mountainous terrain or forest trails close to the constant changes in vehicle speed. A meter said the engine braking was too strong for his taste, but can be turned off with the flip of a switch. A spacious platform allows plenty of room for both riders to stretch without being too close for comfort.

As most Sportsman models, the Touring is mounted without problems, provides the direction of low stress, a seat soft shell and all sorts of fun once you start exploring the capabilities of the burly engine – although it was hard enough that the passenger was not sharing in the fun. A quick slap on the back of the helmet of things clear.

A passenger willing to switch rides summarizes the experience of the rear seats Touring clearer: "I did not enjoy it. I was struggling to keep the whole trip." As any parent who reluctantly leads a grocery getter know, passenger comfort and safety is their top priority in the exercise of human cargo. We look forward to an improvement in 2-up Polaris XP based on the chassis.

Second Place – Arctic Cat TRV 700 H1 EFI Cruiser

Everyone was excited to test the imagination Arctic Cat 700 Cruiser, with its high-end steel blue metallic paint, attractive aluminum wheels, rear trunk storage of large capacity and color-matched, heated driver and passenger grips and windshield with integrated mirrors Side-view that gave the appearance of a tour of high-end motorcycles. In fact, with its standard winch, this may be one of the most luxurious SUVs on the market.

We had hoped to test the Cruiser model 1000, driven by the motor 951cc Thundercat H2 heavy traffic, but we had to take what was available – 700, with a powerful single-cylinder engine that has previously been praised for its smooth and progressive power. The Cruiser 700 also costs $ 2,500 less than the model 1000, what is likely to attract a wider audience.

Features
Based on the largest Arctic Cat TRV (two-rider vehicle) chassis, cruise ships have a longer wheelbase that has spread over 8 inches of his comrades from a single passenger. This gives the best characteristics Cruisers management and a sense of stability in corners or on rough terrain – which will undoubtedly find in any track. "Cat's ride-on" the suspension reduced the center of gravity over previous models, while maintaining 11 inches of ground clearance, second at the foot of Can-Am for the removal.

Also of the benefits mentioned above, Key features include durable automotive paint style, an electronic differential lock, a built-2 receptor inches, the cup holder of a driver and four-wheel dual A-arm independent suspension.

From the back seat
handles curves and a rear seat luxury Arctic Cat made a popular choice for passengers, with one tester to call the best seat in the test. Mangos are less rigid than others, a nice quality that allows the seat and handholds to absorb some shock from a trip less stressful.

One of the problems identified by all was that the handles curves toward the bow of passengers too far in front, allowing beaten thighs. A simple solution would seat design rear cat is almost perfect. The rear seat bottom is curved upward slightly, enough to keep everyone in place. It is also good, footrests were large and good grip, which is crucial to allow passengers to stay in place and prevent it shook the back of the driver.

For the driver
Hauling around a passenger is of little consequence to the powerful Cruiser. There is more body roll than the other machines in the corners but high ground clearance, a stable platform and smooth engine braking make this machine easy for drivers to supply a quiet walk. With Peppi engines, Can-Am and Polaris are a little more fun for pilot aggressively through the woods and long straightaways, but the Arctic Cat is on target budget: two people comfortably. The 1000 Cruiser undoubtedly has plenty of power for all conditions.

By the first path, everyone wanted to check out the sleek look lock box it's cavernous rear cargo storage standards for the ATV. Their operation was no expectations, with one calling it "weak." Mastering proper closure and block was a team effort, but we have discovered and used the space to carry the drinks, pens, notebooks, a tire repair kit and extra layers of clothing. All trademarks Arctic Cat was discharged for storage so abundant, useful in almost any trip, but the picture could use some refinement.

The cool thing is the windshield and side mirrors were also betrayed by poor execution. The plastic windshield vibrated loose several times over our test, while the mirrors are also released and generally difficult to adjust in a position. Above all, we look at a reflection of ourselves vibrant.

Finally, the speedometer Cruiser also indicated EFI diagnostic difficulty, and the machine failed to start shortly. It can be a failure at one time, but it was well received by the gallery. We are still awaiting word from distributors in question.

You can always save some money with the TRV 700 H1, which comes without the windshield, heated grips and crafts storage box bed possible a load of plastic, but the cruise would be better in climates cold driving conditions, with large shield and heated grips. To navigate in the summer, we remove the noise, dirt collection of windshields and mirrors.

Even with a few bit disconcerting as the EFI / topic speedometer, clunky cargo box and removable windshield, annoyed, Arctic Cat TRV 700 H1 EFI Cruiser is a machine nice that is comfortable for the driver and passenger, photogenic looks good and sufficient storage to actually travel out of the ordinary.

First Place – Can-Am Outlander Max 800R EFI XT

Since the change to deter the theft of the key for digital meters of luxury, the seats comfortable handles to the top the exhaust note sound intoxicating power that planted them all back in their seats, the Can-Am Outlander Max 800R exudes quality and fun. It is motivated by the most powerful engine in the test, and one of the strongest in the ATV market, and all but one of the members of our test team of six people voted in the Can-Am more attractive platform in the group – drivers and passengers.

Features
Its price as tested just under 11 is the highest in the group queue, but ours was a mid-level XT model (as opposed to the opulent LTD), which remains covered "by most anyone's standards. Less well-equipped models are available for less, just that it comes without the wheel and the wheels of fantasy. But as stylish aluminum wheels and always want a lathe in a machine that's too heavy to maltreat.

Most of what is good about the Can-Am also makes it unique – a pole "around" framework that helps to balance the Outlander a little less than others, TTI rear suspension that reduces wheel brush still provides a sporty and smooth running, hassle an automatic locking front differential, a digital security system and engine wildly explosive V-twin.

The internal hydraulic discs, while unique, are the major shortcomings of the machine the rustling sounds cheap when pulling hard on the brakes. Previous experience with four-wheel Can-Am of similar design have shown these brakes to be highly susceptible to water – a call questionable design an all-terrain vehicle, they say.

The model 2010 dual-mode steering was not available for our test, but only sweeten the deal for us, as the handle low and high steering effort is light Outlander demerits.

From the back seat
For passengers, the Can-Am has few obvious flaws. The grips are not heated as the lush Arctic Cat, but are curved away from the driver, causing no marks black and blue on the legs of our passengers. The rear seat bottom is curved upward to keep the passenger in place, that great works, but one woman said this tester hump seat was a bit intrusive. This makes the back an uncomfortable place for men.

The full foot of ground clearance on this computer shows you can have the best of both worlds: a chassis that prevents rocks sporty handling with minimal body roll. For a couple, at least, seemed Can-Am encourage occasional power button the great outdoors, trails smooth. In the harder, rocky sections, the Can-Am provides a smooth ride for both drivers, although slightly less tolerant than the Arctic Cat "I could ride in this machine all day smooth roads or rough terrain," said a happy camper. "A As a passenger, I liked this machine to the fullest. "

Driver
Behind the bars of the Outlander is difficult to say that there is even a passenger hanging there. Outside the camber sections, rapid braking, rough trails, steep hills and hairpin bends all not interfere with the stable chassis, and suspension and were easily able to match. If you're looking to scare the departure of a passenger go to god, this machine has the speed to do so. It also has the poise and polish to bring to any passenger on a casual stroll, nice, but the quick power band makes high impact the machine a little nervous.

As we know many owners of 2-only travel with a passenger part of the time, we like the back of the Can-Am is removable and may be replaced by a small storage box. Make the exchange could not be easier or faster, in contrast to Jack fussy accessories. Both lock with a reassuring clicking, so you can be sure everything is properly secured.

At the end of the day, all but one rated the Can-Am Outlander 800R Max as your favorite ride. As to the facts is easy to see why: the quality evident, comprises a chassis, exceeding motor, a comfortable seat, right hand and grab the foot and the ability to transfigure quickly between one-and two-person machine.

If you are riding solo or with a co-pilot on the Can-Am meet expectations, and looks great doing it. We suspect that the addition of power steering and a slightly downgraded graphics only enhance Max, 2010 – our new favorite, uncompromising 2-up ATV.

About the Author

Tom Kaiser writes for ATV Magazine.

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