And as Far as it Being Quiet in that Cab...it seems Quite and Smooth up to about 3500 RPMs...then the Rev Happy small bore 1 liter design of the Motor takes over. IT DEFINITELY needs some Different Clutching. And if the Top speed of the XR version is 74mph...?...1 don't see it at all.
I noticed in this video and Others...knowone Mentioned how well the Ac...was working. In fact in this Video they Mentioned how Hot it Was in the Machine...?....And where is the Ac compresser and Alternator in this Machine. Alot of Questions yet here also.
Thank you..it seems I find out More everyday. But I Thought I remembered someone saying about painted sides..I sure Hope So...that might be a Deal Breaker on a 34K machine.
I would be Most interested in the Limited but Most definitely would put some 30s on it. Does any one know if the Door sides and bed sides are just Stickers. I would be disappointed if So...?
I allso noticed what appears to be a Door stop rod on the Door of the limited...a good idea...That's a Gripe I have with My Ranger. I allso like the Park Brake..but should have a Park in the Transmission. What would be the Proper way to Park in in...?...or Start it up.
Yes canam..definitely has a Much roomy Cab than an Xp no Doubt. Maybe the Ridge will be More like a Defender for room...and iam sure it Won't be long CanAm will answer the New XD Ranger.
I've allways felt a little cramped in My Xp Rangers...seems the Newer Machines are adding wheel base to atleast add some more Depth to The Cabs. My xp has 81in. Wheel base...Ridge is 91...so there should be more Cab room in the Ridge. Actually Kawasaki placed this thing very Smartly...Between...
I think Peak Hp. Numbers are at 8500rpm..that's screaming...lol. But the More I see of these Machines as i have today. They are quite well thought out for Maitenance and Such. Iam liking the Limited maybe to Replace my NS.ULTIMATE....
This Machine seems torn in a Coulple different Directions...it's Not the Xd Ranger competer I had Hopef for. And that High reving little 4 cylinder is Just What I feared it would be...!This Machine is a Competer for the Ranger XP SERIES ...AND DEFENDER. ITS A NICE MACHINE NO doubt but it Looks...
And I really Don't understand Polaris pricing 40K..for XD PREMIUM NORTHSTAR. 45k for Ultimate NS. SO ride command and a bumper Bar and Heated Seats and 2 lights 5k more...I Can't figure it. Again if this new Ridge is Priced right it's gonna go Big.
Thank you ....Yah...prices are about insane..40k for a Machine that Doesn't even have a Radio..no Mirrors...I could go on..lol....Kawasaki has a Great Chance to really get in the Premium SxS Game.
I've never Had any real Trouble with my Rangers..normal Maitence Items. But I've Never had any Trouble with My Kawasakis I've Owned either. But this New Ridge is Gonna shake things up...especially if it's Priced Right.
Iam just Hoping it's not a ONE LITER 4cylinder. 4 250cc Cylinders Might not produce the Tourqe Necessary Down low for Tough applications. I'd like to See a 1.6 liter PowerPoint with at least 125Hp.