Polaris Introduces The Sportsman WV850 H.O. ATV

Polaris is taking
ruggedness to a whole new level with the recent announcement that
it will soon be releasing non-pneumatic tires on its Sportsman
WV850 H.O. ATV. Based off the company's military spec MV850 ATV,
the civilian Sportsman WV850 H.O. will not only forgo standard
ATV tires for a
set of air-less tires, but the machine will also feature a steel
exoskeleton, military-grade single-speed transmission, 77hp engine,
and power-steering.
The Polaris Sportsman WV850 H.O. is bound to
be a hit with the doomsday crowd and those that like to punish
their equipment, as it's meant to take a beating and keep on
charging along. According to Polaris, they have done quite a bit of
testing on the Terrain Armor tires and have found them to be able
to withstand a hit from a 50-caliber round or take on a puncture
the size of a 3-inch railroad spike and still hum along for several
hundred miles. The polymeric webbing of the tires deforms overs
rocks, branches, and rough terrain to provide grip like a normal
tire and is wrapped in a treaded carcass for traction. Polaris says
it plans to offer the tires for other vehicles down the line.
Available in very limited
quantities starting in December and with a starting price tag of
$14,999 the Polaris ATV is loaded with other features like steel
racks capable of carrying 600 pounds of cargo, a 1,500-pound towing
capacity, upgraded shocks, a 3,500-pound winch, and a 11.75-gallon
gas tank. With its sinister post-apocalyptic stance, heavy-duty
components, and armor like exterior
it looks like this thing could handle just about any situation, but
we'll pass on being target practice for 50-cal rounds.