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Polaris defines "trail luxury" by creating snowmobiles that use plush and
sophisticated suspensions, the innovative EDGE chassis, and impressive power from engines
that are right at home in performance-class sleds.
For 2002, Polaris has enhanced the features of the Indy 700, 600, and 500 Classics and
introduced the all-new, fan-cooled Indy 550 Classic. The Indy 700 Classic joins the Indy 600
Classic in using the industry-leading M-10® rear suspension, and for 2002, both models have
the power-boosting Variable Exhaust System (VES). The Indy 500 Classic and Indy 550
Classic both have the EDGE chassis and suspensions, and like every sled in this segment,
they offer riders numerous comfort and convenience features.
INDY
700 CLASSIC
The name is the same for 2002, but nearly everything else about the Indy 700
Classic including the chassis, power, ride, comfort, and convenience-has been improved significantly.
For starters, the 700 Classic now utilizes the award-winning EDGE chassis with ergonomics
and a ride-enhancing design that provide riders with great comfort even on long rides on
rough trails. Also new for 2002 are the EDGE IFS, which provides the 700 Classic with
increased suspension travel, and the plush-riding M-10® rear suspension, which has 14" of
chatter bump-absorbing travel.
This sensational ride package is complemented by the liquid-cooled 700 domestic twin,
which for 2002 has the Variable Exhaust System (VES) to boost power throughout the
powerband and improve fuel economy at trail speeds by approximately 20%.
The EDGE chassis enhances rider comfort with design elements such as its higher handlebars
and reduced footrest angle, and it straddles the greatest comfort feature of all, the M-10® rear
suspension. This is an innovative, biased-coupled suspension whose unique sliding coupler
block allows the front and rear torque arms to "communicate" with each other as they
encounter bumps. By reacting simultaneously to impact from bumps, they reduce the
secondary impacts that can punish a rider after a suspension absorbs the primary impact.
Upon impact with a bump, the Advanced Ride Control (ARC) geometry transmits energy
from the springs' rebound to the unweighted chassis rather than to the rider.
This suspension design allows for softer overall ride calibration, which enhances rider
comfort. A lightweight yet extremely durable rear suspension, the M-10© is comprised of
premium components, including front and rear Fox© internal floating piston (IFP) gas shocks.
The already-potent liquid-cooled 700 domestic twin is considerably more powerful for 2002
with the addition of the VES. With VES, this engine package produces an increase of
approximately 8 hp in top-end power and additional power throughout the power band. Fuel
economy has improved approximately 20% at trail speeds, so riders will enjoy extended riding
range from the 11.8-gallon (U.S.) fuel tank.
This 700cc case reed-inducted engine has dual rack-style TM40(mm) flatslide carburetors
with an easy to operate "flipper" throttle and a Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) with a 3dimensional timing map for optimized fuel delivery. The engine also has a Water
Temperature Sensor (WTS) for failsafe operation, a Regular/Premium fuel selector switch
(with an indicator light in the tachometer), digital ignition, and a thermostat and bypass
system.
The impressive power is complemented by the consistently reliable braking of the
liquid cooled Polaris high-performance disc brake.
Electric start is standard, as are push-pull reverse, mirrors featuring a new design (not factory
installed), electric fuel gauge, easy-to-read 5"-diameter tachometer and speedometer, and a
left-hand control block with switches for the headlights and adjustable hand and
thumbwarmers.
The oil reservoir capacity has been increased to 4 quarts (U.S.), and the EDGE seat has
integrated side panels and a top panel of STX vinyl that's not as slippery as traditional seat
vinyl.
The Indy 600 Classic already had a premiere suspension package with a long-travel
EDGE IFS front end and the M-10® rear suspension. For 2002, Indy 600 Classic riders will
experience a great ride
and
considerably more power than ever before as this trail luxury
sled's liquid-cooled 600cc domestic engine now has the Variable Exhaust System (VES).
The addition of the VES to the 600 twin results in an approximate horsepower increase of
6% over the previous engine package-and a weight reduction of 9 pounds. The VES also
enhances fuel economy substantially so riders can enjoy extended range from the 11.8-gallon
(U.S.) fuel tank.
Snow Goer
magazine said of this engine package, "The Polaris twin is the champion in its
class," and the Indy 600 Classic was named Best of Class by
SNOWMOBILE
magazine before its engine got the VES!
The power is complemented by the consistently reliable and predictable liquid-cooled Polaris
high-performance disc brake with an integrated parking brake, sight gauge master cylinder,
and new braided steel brake line.
Riders and magazine editors alike love this sled's M-10® suspension.
SNOWMOBILE
magazine editors said, "The combination of the EDGE chassis and the M-10® suspension
make for a phenomenally sweet ride," and
American Snowmobiler
magazine said that with the M10®, "the Indy 600 Classic becomes an ultimate sports sled."
The innovative, biased-coupled M-10® rear suspension has a unique sliding coupler block
that allows the front and rear torque arms to "communicate" with each other as they
encounter bumps. They react simultaneously to initial impacts and reduce the secondary
impacts that are often transmitted to the rider by a conventional suspension. Upon impact
with a bump, the M-10® Advanced Ride Control (ARC) geometry transmits energy from the
springs' rebound to the unweighted chassis rather than to the rider.
The M-10® suspension design permits softer overall ride calibration, resulting in increased
travel and enhanced rider comfort. Extremely lightweight and durable, the M10® is
comprised of premium components. The front and rear track shocks are Foxe internal
floating piston (IFP) gas shocks, and suspension travel is 14".
The EDGE IFS has compression-adjustable Indy Select shocks, aluminum steering arms, a
torsion bar, and 10" of travel. Composite skis are standard, as is the 42.5" ski stance and
Controlled Roll Center (CRC) steering.
Electric start, push-pull reverse, speedometer, tachometer, and electric fuel gauge are
standard, and the mirrors (not factory installed) feature a stylish new design. The EDGE seat
has integrated side panels and an STX top panel, and the Sonic Blue EDGE hood with new
Classic graphics has hood closures to prevent snow ingestion. Switches that control the
adjustable hand and thumbwarmers and dual-beam headlights are located in the left-hand
control block, and the mid-height flared windshield provides a rider with outstanding
protection.
The Indy 500 Classic has earned a reputation as a premium trail luxury snowmobile that
offers a plush ride, outstanding power, and a full complement of convenience features. For
2002, the 500 Classic ride experience gets even better as this popular sled utilizes the
award winning EDGE chassis.
For Indy 500 Classic riders, the primary benefits of the EDGE chassis are an even smoother
ride than before and ergonomics that enhance rider comfort.
The EDGE rear suspension has a Polaris-exclusive Fox Position Sensitive (PPS) rear track
shock that provides a great ride on all trail conditions. This fully coupled suspension delivers
an industry-leading 13.9" of travel, almost 2" more than the 2001 Indy 500 Classic.
The legendary liquid-cooled 488cc twin has dual rack-style TM38(mm) flatslide carburetors
for great throttle response and an easy pull. The smooth, reliable power is complemented by the consistent braking of the Polaris high-performance brake with an
integrated parking brake.
Electric start is standard, as are push-pull reverse, electric fuel gauge, 5"-diameter
speedometer, and a comfortable EDGE seat with integrated side panels and an STX vinyl
top panel.
The EDGE hood is new Sonic Blue and has new Classic graphics as well as hood closures to
prevent snow ingestion. A mid-height flared windshield looks great and provides thorough
protection, and the mirrors (not factory installed) have a stylish new design. A left-hand
control block holds switches that control the adjustable hand and thumbwarmers and
dual beam halogen headlights. The oil reservoir capacity has been increased to 4 quarts (U.S.),
and the fuel capacity is 11.8 gallons (U.S.).
When is it appropriate to call a first-year model a "classic?" When it's a Polaris snowmobile
such as the new Indy 550 Classic. This new model hits the trails with premium suspensions,
a proven 550 fan-cooled engine, and a host of rider-friendly convenience features.
The Indy 550 Classic has electric start, reverse, mirrors (not installed), an EDGE seat with
integrated side panels, a mid-height flared windshield, and the great look of a Sonic Blue
EDGE hood with new Classic graphics.
The EDGE chassis features outstanding suspensions such as the fully coupled EDGE rear
suspension that, on the Indy 550 Classic, has a compression-adjustable Indy Select rear track
shock, and an incredible 13.9" of smooth-riding travel.
The EDGE IFS has Nitrex shocks, Controlled Roll Center (CRC) steering, aluminum
steering arms, a 42.5" ski stance, a torsion bar, and 10" of travel.
Power for this new model is supplied by a proven and reliable 544cc fan-cooled twin with
two VM34(mm) carburetors and CD ignition. This engine is also used in popular sleds such
as the Indy Super Sport, and for 2002 it has a recalibrated oil pump, new ignition timing, and
enhanced carburetor calibration.
A 5"-diameter speedometer is standard, as are adjustable hand and thumbwarmers whose
control switches are housed in a left-hand control block, and a low oil light. The chaincase
has a convenient magnetic dipstick, oil reservoir capacity is 4 quarts (U.S.), and fuel capacity
is 11.8 gallons (U.S.).
When riders and snowmobile magazine editors talk about the legendary Indy 500, the word
"best" keeps popping up, as in "Best of Class-Trail Performance," the honor bestowed on the
500 by
SNOWMOBILE
Magazine. "Best" also came up when Snow Goer magazine called
the Indy 500 "the best value in snowmobiling," and when
SNOWMOBILE
said, "The EDGE
front and rear suspensions could be the best suspensions offered by a manufacturer."
Of course, those EDGE suspensions are used on the EDGE chassis of the Indy 500, one of
the all-time most popular models in snowmobiling.
The sport's lowest-priced liquid-cooled production snowmobile, the Indy 500 provides just
the right combination of
Smoothing the ride so enthusiasts can enjoy long days on the trails is the fully
coupled EDGE
rear suspension, which has a Nitrex front track shock and a Foxe Position Sensitive (PPS)
rear track shock. The rear setup provides an impressive 13.9" of travel so Indy 500 riders
enjoy their time on the EDGE seat with integrated side panels.
Another feature on this sled is its proven liquid-cooled 488cc engine. Its dual, flatslide TM38(mm) rack-style carburetors
generate outstanding throttle response and features the Polaris Sound Reduction Package
(SRP). The Polaris high-performance brake delivers consistently reliable braking, and the
brake has a new braided steel brake line for 2002.
Also new for 2002 are the hood closures that can be closed to prevent snow ingestion, the
new graphics on the Black Metallic EDGE hood, easy to read white face on the 5"diameter
speedometer, and the convenient magnetic dipstick in the chaincase.
A left-hand control block holds switches controlling the adjustable hand and thumbwarmers
and the dual-beam headlights, and the mid-height flared windshield blocks wind and snow.
The 11.8-gallon (U.S.) fuel tank provides great range.
If there's a snowmobile that exemplifies the category "Trail Sport," it's the Indy Super Sport,
which provides a great ride with its EDGE chassis and suspensions and hits the trails for
2002 with an improved engine.
American Snowmobiler
magazine called the Super Sport "a good overall value" and said,
"you get quite a bang for your buck on this one." It's an even more impressive value with its
improvements for 2002.
The popular and reliable 550 fan-cooled twin has a recalibrated oil pump, new ignition timing
for better overall operation, new carburetor calibration for enhanced throttle response, and
new no-offset pistons for greater durability. This 544cc engine has a pair of VM34(mm)
carburetors, and CD ignition.
American Snowmobiler
praised the engine's sporty
performance and its "excellent fuel economy," which lets riders enjoy great range from the
11.8-gallon (U.S.) fuel tank.
The power is complemented by the reliable Polaris high-performance brake, which has a
braided steel brake line for 2002.
The Indy Super Sport delivers a great ride with its fully-coupled EDGE rear suspension with
an Indy Select rear track shock, Nitrex (nitrogen cell) front track shock, and 13.9" of travel.
The EDGE IFS provides 10" of travel with its Nitrex shocks, and it has Controlled Roll
Center (CRC) steering, a torsion bar, and E-Z steer ski carbides.
A left-hand control block contains switches controlling the adjustable hand and
thumbwarmers and dual-beam headlights, and the EDGE seat has integrated side panels for
rider comfort. Riders will also appreciate the protective mid-height flared windshield, and the
5" speedometer, which now has an easy-to-read white face.
Riders looking for winning performance will love the power, outstanding handling, and great
ride of the new Indy 440 Pro X Fan, a race-bred model with the Polaris Pro X racing chassis.
Lightweight yet durable enough to withstand the rigors of racing, this chassis has the unique
IFS setup of a race sled, a rear suspension calibrated like Polaris snocross race sleds, fishbone
braces on the running boards, tunnel roll boot grips, a hollow jackshaft, translucent fuel tank
(with a cover), tether switch, and a repositioned (1.5" forward) steering post.
The springs and aluminum-bodied Ryde FX® gas shocks of the rear suspension are calibrated
like those of the Polaris Factory Race sleds. The rear track shock has a remote
reservoir and external compression adjustability, and the fully-coupled rear setup has lightweight
square wire torsion springs and provides an impressive 13.9" of travel.
The Indy 440 Pro X Fan also has a dual-angle tunnel, extruded aluminum bulkhead, tunnel wear
strips, hood screens that prevent snow ingestion, higher handlebars, and an EDGE Racer seat with
integrated side panels. The new rolled chaincase has a shorter center distance, which allows the
jackshaft to be positioned lower to enhance the sled's low center of gravity.
This new sled's impressive power comes from a high-output fan-cooled 438cc twin with
NiCaSil lined cylinders, dual aluminum VM34(mm) carburetors, and a PTO bearing oiler. The power is
complemented by a high-performance hydraulic disc brake that has an integrated parking brake.
The Indy 340 Deluxe is a high-value, big-fun sled on which to experience the excitement and
freedom of snowmobiling. It offers several convenience and comfort features as well as impressive
front and rear suspensions and strong fan-cooled power for long days of fun on the trails.
Getting those great days started is as simple as turning a key because the Indy 340 Deluxe has
electric start for its 339cc fan-cooled two-cylinder engine. The engine has a pair of VM30(mm)
carburetors and CD ignition. Its power is complemented by a reliable mechanical disc brake.
Riders are kept abreast of operating conditions by the 5"-diameter speedometer with a new
easy-to-read white face, fuel gauge, and low oil light.
The XTRA-Lite rear suspension uses a pair of Nitrex (nitrogen cell) shocks and provides 10" of
ride-smoothing travel. The easy-handling IFS front end has Nitrex shocks, a torsion bar, 41 "wide ski stance, and skis with E-Z Steer carbides.
The Indy Red hood has new, one-of-a-kind 340 graphics for 2002, and the Indy 340 Deluxe has
hand and thumbwarmers, dual-beam halogen headlights, hood screens, a two tone Indy 340 seat,
and mid-height flared windshield. The 8.8-gallon (U.S.) fuel tank provides great range for
enthusiastic riders
For a great value and a great time, the Indy 340 Deluxe is a great choice.