Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 High Lifter Edition Detailed ATV Overview
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- Luke delivers a detailed overview of Polaris' built-for-the-muD Sportsman XP 1000 High Lifter Edition ATV featuring an 85 horsepower ProStar 952cc twin cylinder engine, lower gearing transmission and 30-inch Outlaw 2 tires.
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Need lower gearing. True diff lock. Rad relocates and leak proof higher flow bigger snorkels. Big biting mud tires. The HL is a great overall machine. Rzr900 front diff and upgraded reverse chain makes them alot more durable long term. Missed watching yalls videos. Cant wait to see yall have some fun on that thing.
If you are wanting to go play in the "Swamp Chocolate"
Either this ATV, or the Can Am Renegade XMR 1000R are going to be two of the best options I think you can get.
Outlanders are pretty dang good to
Definitely mud specific tires winch good foot pegs and open foot wells.Personally I’m a Cam Am guy but the HighLifter is a stellar machine
I am personally a Polaris guy. I have a 21 sportsman 850 and it is the perfect bike for me and how I like to ride. But I’d have to say that Canam’s renegade is probably the best mud bike on the market. They are certainly the most popular as anyone who watches mud videos can tell. They have the most accessories, and overall after market upgrades available so people can personally fine tune them however they choose for themselves. Their biggest downfall is that you can’t really buy one with both snorkel kit and rad relocate kit from the factory, you have to get one or the other and add the second which is kind of stupid. Both options are a must for mudding, but I find most people underplay the importance of gearing. Having good low gears not only will help get you through thicker and messier places but also be easier on the bike itself, reducing the chances of breaking things and ruining a fun day. Things like axels are obviously important too but really only if your getting into bigger lift kits which anyone who is doing them will probably already know.
Having said all that I think the highlifter is a close second. The integrated rad and snorkels are a great looking design and functional. My only gripe about it is that they still use the older body design and lights, not because they look terrible per say. Just that they look terrible when compared to the newer body style and lights on the standard sportsman models.
But that’s just one mans opinion, love your videos, I try to watch them all even the snowtrax ones despite not having a sled myself. Keep it up and I look forward to the next video!!
I wish Yamaha would come out with a 1000 cc grizzly and have more type of models like a mud based one and a max framed grizzly that would be great to see. But I guess I am just wishful thinking.
Not sure what those notes are needed for.
This is the same Highlifter that they release every year.
No significant improvements on top the exisiting platform.
Kinda sad they aren't going with the newer style for the Highlifter Edition as well.
For real I will get one when they change it. But it’s the same old
@@robertmortillo Yeah like why do they still have the same old front and headlights on a 2020 model?!! Ming-boggling really.
@@captainr.8882 what’s the point in upgrading years if your not getting anything?
That’s why I got the 850 orange over the highlighter because they haven’t changed to the new body style
@@captainr.8882 it doesn’t work that well, no diff lock, leaky belt box, easily clogged radiator, bad suspension, and more. do i need to keep going?😂💀
I own this exact machine. While it is a beast in the mud , it’s terrible for trail riding. I rode on them outlaw 2 tires for two summers . I was always in the back of the pack due to the low speed I had ride over rock and hard pack . Not to mention a few loose teeth by the end of our rides lol . It does have plenty of power and super reliable. I swapped out the tires for all terrain it’s like a brand new quad.
Renegade xmr (2021) with a true diff lock. Most mud machines come with snorkels , rad relocate etc but a true diff lock is something you would always have to buy aftermarket until can am brought the true diff lock out from factory.
Cheers
Clutching, snorkeling upgrade, rad relocate and right tires like everyone else will say but I’m 6’ 3” and a riser is key when most of the time your standing or kneeling on seat or racks!
Personally I would say this machine is the best mud ATV from the factory…. I’m biased towards Polaris anyway so that’s mainly why I say that…. Must have factory equipment for mudding in my opinion include: raked A-arms, mud specific (big) tires, high mount rad and winch, tow hooks that are accessible when buried in the mud, beefier drive train (diffs, axles, etc), lots of power from the engine, good lighting for those dark mud covered trips home and something with more ground clearance then the normal trial ATV’s…. That’s what I’d include and I really hope one day Yamaha, Honda or Kawasaki take a stab at this market segment so we can see what they come out with!!! Love the videos DT!!!
I'm a polaris guy but the renegade xmr is sick and seems to win most of the mud events. Mud atvs need lower gearing, snorkels, rad relocate, and everything to be water tight. Basically everything this rig has lol they did it right
2021 xmr 850!!! I own one, having front diff lock is amazing, stiffer suspension, atv sits higher then regular outlander, snorkel rad relocate is huge, stock tires are actually quite competent on trail as well. I think Can-Am has the better machine but the Polaris is quite nice also.
I def think a mud ATV should include bead-locked aggressive tires, lights of some sort, draining floor boards, decent gearing for high and low and a totally customizable paint scheme like polaris does with their sleds. Give the buyer more value and options for their cash. love the channel guys! Cheers from Newfoundland!
I think the 2021 Can-Am Outlander 850 is the best machine all around it has plenty of power and comes with all-purpose tires and 3 mode power steering electronic throttle it is everything you need for mud and just everyday riding.
2021 can am xmr 1000r the best 👌
So many reasons why I love this animal 💪🍻
I would say must haves are snorkels and a rad relocate. Not my style of riding but still cool. Waiting on my Polaris 570 trail to come in so I can start using it. I can’t wait!!!
Rad relocate, arched A-Arms, mud tires, clutch kit. Love yalls Videos! Keep them coming!!!!
The highlifter 1000 by far is the best on the market. The biggest 'need' for mud is cooling, traction and power. The HL1000 has all three. Excellent review!
This is by far my favorite mud specific atv. The low gearing is a great idea on Polaris’s end.
I would love to have the HL 1000! But for now, we settle on the sportsman 550 with Zillas. And she goes good!!
Don't bother mines junk and 2 months old
Just got the 1000xp and it’s a beast definitely recommend upgrading sometime.
they need to have front to back skid plates, beadlock rims, adequate clearance lift kit as a standard features
True 4 wheel drive , True 30" assassinators, bead lock wheels, at least 10" of ground clearance, we'll sealed Snorkels and of course plenty of horse power with low end grunt. And for the best I'm going to have to go with outlander and then the Renegade.
1000R outlander XMR in my humble opinion is the top mud inspired machine and in a nut shell a proper snorkel set up along with a solid front locker(such as the smart lock not visco) and oversized mud tires is a must on any top mud machine:)
Needed. To be different from everyone else and to list something that isn’t already covered. A tiger tail or something similar is an extremely important accessory for mud riding. Majority of the times you get pulled out of mud from the rear so having a tiger tail can make that SO much easier.
Great overview Thanks!
Grease fitting are important to me to push out muddy water and grime. Heavy duty axels and lower clutch ratio to turn those big tires deep in the mud. I’m a fan of these new CF moto, I think they are listening to there customers.
I have a 2018 Highlifter Rzr and it was a good machine new. To make it a great machine I had to put on bigger tires, relocate the radiator, install better springs, and upgrade the driveshaft and axles. And now it is truly an awesome piece of machinery!!! 👍🏁❤️🔥
I agree. Bead lock wheels on a mud specific bike are needed. You don’t know what you are getting into and want to know your bike can handle it. I think Polaris did good with the high lifter. Rad relocate and snorkels of course is a must. Tires are good. Winch location is ideal. Heck even the gear reduction is awesome. Thought it would benefit from a lift kit and maybe even a wider stance. Something to really scream overkill for Polaris.
Any atv can use taller snorkels when things get hairy. Proper clutching is a must and matched with tall tires to get the ground clearance. Can am and Polaris are both putting out great machines but the fancy colours don't matter much when it's handle bar deep in mud lol.
Can am Renegade 1000 xmr is the BADDEST mud atv. The new front differential lock is awesome and totally necessary! They should come with 32 inch assasinators
As everyone has mentioned, obvious things like mud tires, snorkels, rad relocation, etc. are all must have items, but why have all of that stuff included from the factory if they aren't waterproof?
I've seen reports of factory installed belt boxes, air boxes, and snorkels not actually being water tight from the factory. I think the OEM should focus more time on this.
It's merely an advertising gimmick to include snorkels that are three feet off the ground, yet once you're in 15 or 20 inches of water, the poor seal on the belt box is going to let water in and bring you to a stop.
they often leak between the belt box and transmission. fairly big job to pull everything apart and reseal.
@@123devinzz1 That is correct! I feel it should be addressed at the factory/design level.
Being the owner of a '19 Sportsman 1000....I would say the Can-Am Renegade XMR 1000 is probably the best mud machine seeing how they perform and sound in person is like no other in my opinion.
Snorkel consideration is very important. Thanks for the review. These very specific tires are awesome in the mud
HIGHLIFTER edition sportsmans are the BEST mud ATVs.
The winch and large lug tires are the must haves when mud riding.
Everything on this HL1000 bike is a necessity. Although the HL850's don't have everything the 1000's come with, they are great. I have three 850's that have performed flawlessly.
Winches, 2 inch lift kits, snorkel extensions and wheels make them 100% capable of going almost anywhere.
so many possibilities on modifications.
H.L, Dream mud atvs
I'm a polaris rider myself. I have a 2010 850 xp. It's the nicest machine i've ever ridin. The only thing I would want to change is different tires on the high lifter. The riding conditions i have around here is 95% trails. So a better trail tire that is also good in the mud would be better for me. Some tires for all riding conditions.
Polaris Highlifter with bead locks and higher snorkels. i ran these tires on my RZR 900 Trail and it was unstoppable but had tires pop off the bead a few times, so i recommand carrying a can of quick start a lighter and a air pump.
I think that a stock mudding atv needs to be lifted with , mid to high snorkels , bright lights, good mud tires that are also good for riding in general, and a winch for when you get suck because you didn't send it.
After extensive research, I’ve learned that Polaris doesn’t include bead-lock wheels due to the safety feature included that allows the axel to snap far quicker than the tire will slip on the wheel. Thanks Polaris! You’ve done it again.
Definitely the outlander xmr is my favorite
Just picked up the 850 HL love it the tires are wicked in the mudd no complaints so far !! I will say watch your radiator cover when hauling had mine fly off and was lucky it didn't get smashed and i found it ? Love your videos very informative 👍
I find snorkels are the most important item for a mud machine. If the belt gets wet, or the motor locks up from water then things get really expensive really fast. I would rather get pulled out because my machine isn't powerful enough, or the tires aren't aggressive enough. A tug out is free, ( minus the jabs from your buddies). But the tow of shame with a blown belt, or even motor, is way worse in my opinion. Keep up the great videos guys.
My personal fav is the CanAm MXR for mud i like the 2 up body package on the 1000.
I really wish Polaris offered a Highlifter fan and snorkel kit for other machines. I bought a 2020 Sportsman XP1000 trail package, finished break in, went on a big group ride with a club, and was the first to overheat after a big mudhole along the trail. Kind of embarrassing being the brand new machine towed back to camp. Now I pa k a squirt gun for the rad, lol.
for me every mud atv needs the low mount winch because with the high mount one it pulls you through it not up and out of it and yes they need head locks and arched a arms also in my opinion the polaris highlifter need the belt box on the sides because your not going to avoid blowing your belt so why not make it easy to change
I think the highlight is the best they have everything that you need to go in the mud. Those meaty tears. Al of that stuff
What they all have but don't need is a lot of horsepower. They could all use lower gearing. They do a good job with mounting the radiator and making sure you have a winch and good tires. What Polaris and Can-Am both overlook is making it easy to take off and reinstall all the plastics, or at least the side pieces. It has to be done every time you wash it, and they don't make it easy what so ever.
I have the 2016 polaris sportsman xp1000
Love it
The wife wants a highlifter in the worst way, gotta have them big tires and a winch. Snorkels would be a must also. Great content keep up the great work
Must have for mud riding - a Can-Am :)
No, seriously, a Can-Am.
I think the best mud atv is the can am either the renegade xmr or the outlander xmr. The key points for a mud atv are snorkel kit, arched A arms for more clearance and full skid plates. There are many small things that make it stand out but these are some of the big parts.
Got the 850 Highlifter. The tires are amazing in the mud. The only feature I wish it came with is power steering.
Snorkels, high mounted Rad, big mud tires, specific clutch, winch, and good protection.
The Polaris sportsman 570 trail ultimate with snorkels and a mudd big tire setup is light enough and strong enough to pull through things the 1000's can't. Real hard to rock a 1000 xp out of a hole 💪.
A mud ATV absolutely needs power! The wheel speed is a must to get through the tough stuff
From what I have seen out on the mud, both the Outlander and the Renegade XMR 1000 kick butt and take names out of all the new machines, that said the older Arctic Cat Mud Pro 1000 is a fine piece of equipment and goes about any where you point it.
the best stock atv was the mud pro 1000 from arctic cat. it was light had the power and clearence and had enough room for two and a cooler.
for a mudder it should have tires, whinch, snorkel, and clutch kit. itd be nice if can am and polaris took into account the amount of cleaning required after a day in the mud though
you guys are great love the videos
well if your going from a stock bike to a mud bike it well need a rad relocate and snorkels, and big mud tiers and a winch and a new clutch kit and tools lots of tools and my favorite mud bike is a Polaris sportsmen highlifter edition and love your vids kepp the good work
Needs:
High mount winch, rad relocate, 30 inch tires, beadlocks, aluminum skid plates, snorkles, storage. Proper mud brake pads.
Stuff that comes with it that isn't needed
Warning stickers,
Brakes that wear out after 2 runs
Undersized 30 inch tires
A true mud riding quad needs true dedicated mud tires like this one, real diff lock, snorkels, rad relocate, bunch of ground clearance, and good durability
I think the can am outlander mud edition is the best. But it needs the winch up higher for once you get stuck. The locking diff on the news ones is a great feature.
Great content. Always enjoy your videos and use them to further educate myself on powersports products. I recently landed a job as a mechanic at a Polaris dealer and I love it. I really think the renegade 1000r is a pretty sick machine for mud specific ATV. But anything with that much power on tap is quite fun
I know the renegade is can am and that's our sister store and I'm cheering Polaris 6 days a week but them can ams are fun too just shhhh keep it on the down low lol
Love the channel!!! I’m not for mud either but if I was, the necessary equipment I believe are necessary are: high mount rad, big mud tires, low gears, and complete access (ease of removing body panels) to clean everything on the vehicle.
More ground clearance is a must. Good tall snorkels and also some kind of real water tight compartment. 👍👍
I’d say the can am Outlander come 2020. The only thing I would changed is putting stronger front diff, and taller snorkels. I think that it doesn’t need anything taken off it set up almost perfect.
I have the 850 and I’m in love definitely gonna end up buying the 1000 Awsome video guys
Diff lock, good snorkles, high mount radiator that isn't blocking your view , high mounted winch, maybe include a rear recovery strap, an easy to drain belt box and airbox, and lastly beadlock wheels. I still love my 09 Arctic Cat Mudpro 700, but wouldn't turn down more power.
upgraded ball joints and tie rods, cecco frame stiffners (front and rear arms), billet front diff pinion cover if you dont do the rzr 900 conversion.
True water tight Snorkels, rad relocate 2 or 3 inch lift kit, 32 inch assassinators clutch work already done, power steering and true diff lock, lower gearing to spin the big tires and hand guards and the mud strap
Front & rear winch (with remote)
Hook up points from the factory on bumper for tow rope, winch etc
Mud specific Tires
Beadlock wheels
Aggressive floor boards with drainage holes
Snorkels
A crap ton of power & torque
Can Am XMR is far superior in the categories that actually matter for mud. The spec sheet for this sounds great, but its a very old chassis that rides like a brick. But it will get through a good deal of mud holes. Durability is still the biggest issue.
The biggest thing for a mud quad to have is lockers, snorkels and tire set up. I think those three areas are by far the most important in true mud riding.
Highlifter is my favourite all around. Snorkles, mud tires and rad relocate a must. Brass pads as opposed to the stock pads they always throw on them.
Love that front bumper,hopefully you can order it by itself love to put that on my regular sportsman!
That machine looks great..would love to have one..I think it just needs a small lift kit to better fit the tires under the fenders..also taller snorkels.
I really like the look of the ATV. The one thing I really like is how they mounted the radiator and the winch, it's easy to get to and to clean.
High mount winch is a must have. Im thinking of covering my 2020 sportsman touring 1000 to use the rad relocation kit with snorkels, high clearance a arms and front bumper. I do wish polaris would upgrade touring and high lifter to the newer body style with led lighting front and rear. Also polaris does restrict the high lifter and touring 1000 engines a lot so tuning the computer will unlock a good bit of power.
Dirt tracks is my favourite off-road CZcams channel by the way A good mud four wheeler that I would buy would be a can-am outlander XMR 850
Because you got snorkels Radiator kit good set of mud tires winch Power steering and plenty of horsepower
I think the best mud ATV is a Polaris and the best features I look for is the snorkel I don’t really need mud tires as I will put my own on it, sorta the fun of making a mud ATV!! Choose me lol 😬
I think the Polaris Highlifters are the best in the game for mud from factory . The features they have and the 4wd that’s tride and true . The outlaws are much better than what the XMR has to offer. Tires , gear reduction, winch , snorkels , and rad relocate is a must for any mud bike.
Raised radiator, snorkels, mud tires, winch, and gear reduction are a must on mud machines!
First you guys should test the new can am renagde 1000xmr with visco lock
The best mud atv from factory should come with a rad relocation kit, snorkels that are taller then the handle bars, 28-30 inch smooth riding mud tires, a 3500lbs winch, electrical connections that are already dielectric greased to keep out water, nice strong bumpers, grippy seat cover, nice foot pegs/floorboards, completely water tight gas cap and air box cover, and a fully locking front differential and lower gearing
I’ll say the best is the highlighter I personally have one I love it never gotten stuck once and one must have it tires for shure.
Longer wheel base it looks like the back tires are way close to foot well get some good mud in there and if the giant lugs happen to hook a log that some other guy used to get though that mud it will jam up and not allow wheel to go. Also it needs to have a coating over everything that will not allow mud to stick and easy to wash
the new highlifter and the xmr are very good out of the box. both of them should get better axles. seems like always the week point on ether of them. i do agree the highlifter should have higher snorkels. mud atv should have big tires and high horsepower and low gearing for wheel speed. they also could use better diffs and better diff locks. love you guys love all the videos cant wait for the season to start. this is always the worse time when you switch between snowtrax and dirttrax. love them both keep up the good work.
Thank you!
Love what you guys do. To me a mud bike needs clearance and tires 1sr then water protection (including snorkel, seals, some dry storage) rad protection to prevent overheating. They put stiff suspension but i would prefer softer and more travel, and lets not forget power and clutching. I run an xmr, love it would love to test ride the highlifter to compare. Know they both have good features the other doesn't.
They must have big mud tires, tall snorckels and a good clutching configuration
Good video. I’d say everything that the highlifter sportsman and can am XMR offer are perfect for mud riders. Only thing I think I personally would rather have is thinner tires for less weight.
Polaris makes the best everything hands down, I’ve ridden both XMRs for canam and a Polaris highlighter and the highlighter without question always out performs.
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Ostacruiser is a good channel to start with! His group ride in the deepest skeg ever shown on CZcams! See how many Polaris bikes ride with those Saskatchewan boys! Not too many! I don’t put it all to just where the dealer is located either! If you want you can get any bike any where in North America!! Can’t blame it on dealer location! Personally I have both Can Am and Polaris breeds and the ones I have are perfect bikes for me anyways!!!
winch, aggressive tires, snorkels, rad relocation, major ground clearance.
Ground clarence good tires and gearing have to the most important things to get you through the tough stuff.
It’s a great machine! I agree it could use a little bit of a lift kit and bead lock for the tires. Great videos keep them coming!
Bead-locked tires ,True diff lock, tall snorkels, big mud tires
If i buy a stock atv or utv for mud, hmm well I love the idea off the belt, clutch, axles, transmission ect.... being able to handle duals! Dream build is a can am defender 6x6 with a cab and powered dump box with duals out back! Heck I've watched many video's and looks like duals work better than just going with taller tires. Maybe I'm wrong, but I get a kick out of float ability in the muskeg, "bog"
Well a second battery would be a nice option to have if your witching all day. A tiger tail system would be nice . Fan over ride switch. Would be nice if they gave the option for the upgraded dash as well. A 2 inch receiver instead of the little one.
I think the HL is an incredible machine, needs beadlock rims and maybe add a rear winch. For the most part I think they got everything covered.
If I was into mudding I'd start with a stock Can Am Renegade 1000. Must have tall narrow mud tires like the assasinators and I'd probably put a clutch kit in it to handle slow crawling through the thickest soup!! Thanks for the vid!
I have that bike I love that bike it's a perfect setup for mudding
im a can am guy, but thats one crazy looking polaris
XMR's a pretty awesome piece of equipment too 👍
High horsepower
Great clutching
Great tires
The rest are after thoughts
I watch a ton of atv content from all brands and either the Polaris owners don’t like getting recorded with their HL1000 stuck in skeg or mud or their too far behind the ‘gades & outtys to ask them to get some content. Another great video Luke. Definitely would like to see a HL1000 vs Gade 1000XMR shoot out in the near future. Keep rippin.