The Polaris Podcast

It is here! The replacement for the venerable RZR XP 1000. Meet the all-new RZR XP! In part one of this two-part deep dive series, RZR XP Product Manager, Halli Hoyt, joins us on the podcast to take to introduce the new RZR XP, explain why there was a need to update from the existing RZR XP 1000, as well as taking a look at some of the changes on this new multi-terrain performance machine. 

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As we get closer to the RANGER XP KINETIC deliveries, we wanted to revisit this new machine as it might be many owners’ first experience when it comes to EV ownership. Joining the podcast again are Service Engineer Jacob Karg, and Technical Service Rep for Electrification Christopher Bona. They’re going to help us understand some best practices for EV ownership. From how and when you should charge your KINETIC to tips on how you ca...

Its March! That means the SnowCheck program is back as well as the launch of the 2024 Snowmobile line-up! Learn about everything that’s new in model year 2024 for Polaris Snowmobiles and Timbersled. Director of Snowmobile Sales, Scott Kuklock. Scott joins us on the podcast again to fill us in on all of the SnowCheck details and the new model line-up for 2024.

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If you’re a powersports enthusiast with children, you’ve probably been asked over and over by them to get them a machine of their own. Polaris has a great offering of Youth Off Road products to get your little ones into powersports. Manager of Product Strategy & Planning for Recreation, Nick Snidarich, joins the Polaris Podcast to shed some light on the Youth Off Road products from Polaris. Listen on to learn more about the Pol...

Polaris’s RIDE COMMAND system has been delivering cutting-edge features to your Polaris machine for years but it's still getting better! In this episode, Digital Product Sr. Manager, Joe Bottensek, joins us on the podcast to discuss the next big addition to RIDE COMMAND, and that is RIDE COMMAND+! RIDE COMMAND+ delivers all the great features of RIDE COMMAND with a whole new level of connectivity, including remote vehicle loca...

In episode 73 of the Polaris Podcast, we discussed two customer-focused groups that can help you in person, but what if you’re someone who likes to do things on your own? That’s what the two resources we will discuss today are aimed at. Our experts, Service Content Manager, Kyle Liesenfeld, and Digital Product Leader, Nicole Wolverton, discuss the Polaris Account and the Polaris Help Center. Both of these online resources have cont...

In the next two episodes, we’re going to be covering some customer resources available to Polaris’s owners. In this episode we’re joined by three experts, Product Pro Supervisor, Paul Hahn, Owner Connections Supervisor, Mitch Wurm, and Owner Connections Experience Trainer, Scotty Weeklund Jr., who are going to cover the Owner Connections and Product Pros Teams. If you’ve ever had a question on a Polaris product and called in, chanc...

Dressing for cold weather might seem like a simple task, however, if you get it wrong it can lead to one bad day out on your snowmobile. If you listen to the podcast you heard from our friends at 509, but on this episode, we brought in our expert, Product Leader Laurel Buhr, from Polaris to help educate us on how to dress properly. We go through some basics of layering, calling out specifics in the Polaris Snowmobile clothing line-...

Snowmobiling can be a cold and challenging sport. Whether you’re a casual trail rider in the Midwest or a hardcore mountain rider out West, having the right set up on your snowmobile can make all the difference! We’re joined by the Category Leader for Snowmobile Accessories, Josh Malz, on this episode. Josh helps us understand what accessories are available for each snowmobile riding style. Listen in to learn how to make your indiv...

For over two decades the Polaris RANGER has served everyone from farmers and ranchers to homeowners and trail riders alike. Matt Anderson, who is the Sr. Product Leader for Ranger joins the podcast to educate us on everything that’s available for the RANGER to make getting work done even easier!

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Snowmobiling and Snow biking are incredibly enjoyable sports. There’s nothing better than getting out with your friends while the trails or mountains are in perfect condition. What can make that ride go south quickly is not being dressed properly. Being too hot or too cold can ruin a great day of riding. Because of this, we’ve partnered with David McKinney from 509 to help take the guesswork out of deciding what gear you should wea...

Since 1985 Polaris ATVs have been a staple to the off-road product line. Throughout the years the models have evolved and so have the way they’ve been used. Because of this, there has been no shortage of accessories to improve their usability and performance. Patrick Cron, the Product Leader for ATV accessories goes through the ATV lineup with us and introduces all the accessories available to make your machine perform the best no ...

The Polaris GENREAL is one of the most versatile off-road vehicles in the Polaris ORV line up. With this unique identity there’s many ways to accessorize it to fit your needs. Mitch Craven, Product Leader for GENERAL accessories joins the Podcast to continue our vehicle accessory outfit guide series. Mitch fills us in on the different accessories available for the GENERAL and how you can take it from blank canvas to your ultimate d...

There’s no doubt that owning and using a Polaris RZR is an exciting experience. But what could make that experience better? Having the right set-up on your RZR to make sure it is performing the best in the terrain you ride while also keeping you comfortable while you’re out riding! That’s why we’re going to be talking about accessorizing our RZR’s to make them work the best for us! From what’s available to how to install them, Prod...

It’s the middle of summer, we’re all waiting for our newly ordered snowmobiles to arrive at the dealership then it happens, the phone call you’ve been waiting for! You head down to your local dealership and pick up your brand-new sled! So now what? Hunter Miller from the Snowmobile and Timbersled Service Engineering teams sits down with us to discuss what to expect when picking up your brand-new machine. From the delivery process t...

The brand-new RANGER SP 570 might have been overshadowed by other product launches last year, but that doesn’t mean that it’s any less exciting than the other models in the line-up. The Mid-Size 570 models have been staples in the RANGER line up and the new SP 570 proves that this Mid-Size unit is mightier than ever! Ranger Marketing Manager, Tanner Blaschka, and Ranger Product Manager Matt Mukomela are here once again to talk abou...

You saw the model releases back in February, now we go into all the details! The snowmobile lineup didn’t get all the fun when it came to new releases, and so did the Timbersled lineup! Product Specialist for Timbersled, Brock Bolin, stops by the podcast to inform us about everything that’s new for the 2023 model year!

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The 2023 Snowmobile Reveal was an exciting one! One of the exciting reveals was the addition of a four-stroke engine to the model range! Project Engineer, Nick Hartung and Snowmobile Engine Design Manager, Matthew Reeves sit down with us to discuss everything from the development of the engine, to why Polaris decided to bring a four-stroke engine back to the line-up for 2023.

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The brand-new Ranger XP Kinetic is here! As with any new vehicle launch, there’s lots of content to cover. That means we have a lot of great guests here to join us! Technical service rep for electrification, Christopher Bona, Service Engineer Jacob Karg, Ranger Marketing Manager, Tanner Blaschka, and Ranger Product Manager Matt Mukomela are here to talk about all things Ranger XP Kinetic. We’ll dive into the design and concept of t...