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850 Engine thread (840cc)

damx

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What's the weight on the new 850 sleds?
 

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Ohhhh, I love cutout engine displays! The TPS thing makes a lot of sense, sounds like you just drop it in and run through a setup procedure. A lot simpler and more accurate. Most automotive systems are like that these days: the ECU learns the sensor. On the injectors, it looks similar to port FI on a 4-stroke where the stream is designed to hit the intake valve, which gives you a cooling effect and helps atomize the fuel. I'm sure there's also a lot of tuning involving the placement and timing of the injector to minimize the amount of fuel that finds it's way into the exhaust. Definitely a case where there's a lot more than meets the eye.
 

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I don't want to sound like the negative one as there are a lot of things I like but I was really hoping for a different fuel injector location IE: Direct Injection.

I am fine with the single ring piston. I have my suspicions on why they went this way.

I'd sure like to know rod length and center to center distance between the rods.

I am a little concerned about the clutch. Do we know if they did anything to the snout? They thickened up the crank; very good was needed. But what did they do with the clutch snout going from a 32mm to a 34mm? If they just recut the current P-85, then I foresee a repeat of the cracked clutches.

I really like the speed improvement of the ECU. I really hope they cleaned up the electrical and wiring.
 
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After perusing those beautiful pics, I'd say Polaris sells sexy better than Hefner.

I want to know how this new mill stacks up in real world comparisons. If it's a true 173 HP...say hello to the new, undisputed Rocky Mountain King! ?
 

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After perusing those beautiful pics, I'd say Polaris sells sexy better than Hefner.

I want to know how this new mill stacks up in real world comparisons. If it's a true 173 HP...say hello to the new, undisputed Rocky Mountain King! ?

9% more HP than the 800 puts it safely in the upper 160s.
 

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Eric Woog "VOHK" talks about the new 850 here, good info. He said it will be modification friendly,I bet its going to be a monster when boosted.
https://www.facebook.com/erik.woog/videos/1806270479418166/

Thanks King!

And Erik !!

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If it is 'class leading power' ... what is the benchmark made on the dynos for STOCK 850-Rotax... the only other in the class??



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Dynotech dyno rd a 2018 ski doo 850 with 1,000 miles at 166 hp
They added 2 degrees of timing and got 168 hp. So I would think Polaris should be right in that area.
 

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The expansion chamber on that pipe is FAT.
Chris Brown, Phatty and I were all like...whaaaaat? HAHA

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