2006 Polaris SwitchBack™ 900

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2006 Polaris SwitchBack™ 900 Specifications

Identification
Model Type  Mountain
BASE MSRP(US)  $9,999.00
Dealers  Polaris Dealers
Warranty  12
Insurance
Engine:  
Engine Brand Name  Liberty™
Engine Type  Horizontal In-line
Cylinders  2
Engine Stroke  2-Stroke
Cooling  Liquid
Valve Configuration  Reed Valve
Bore (mm/in)  83 / 3.27
Stroke (mm/in)  80 / 3.15
Displacement (cc/ci)  866 / 52.8
Starter  Pull
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Fuel Type  Gas / Oil Injected
Turbocharged  No
Supercharged  No
Fuel Injector  Yes
Carburetor  No
Carburetion Type  Fuel Injected
Kill Switch / Tether Cord  Standard
Sound Reduction  Standard
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Continuously Variable (CVT)
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Belt
Reverse  Yes
Hi / Low Range  No
Clutch Brand  P-85 / TEAM
Throttle Type  Thumb
Brakes:  
Brake Brand Name  Phantom™
Rear Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Independent A-Arm
Front Travel (in/mm)  10 / 254
Front Suspension Brand Name  IQ
Front Stabilizer Bar  No
Adjustment Type  Shock Mounted Adjustment
Rear Travel (in/mm)  16.5 / 419.1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  1
Rear Suspension Brand Name  Dual Purpose Rail
Rear Stabilizer Bar  No
Front Shock Absorber Brand  Fox®
Front Shock Absorber Type  Gas IFP Shock
Rear Shock Absorber Brand  Fox®
Rear Shock Absorber Type  Adjustable Gas IFP Shock
Center Shock Absorber Brand  Fox®
Center Shock Absorber Type  Gas IFP Shock
Steering:  
Steering Type  Manual
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  10.67
Width (in/mm)  48 / 1219.2
Height (in/mm)  48.5 / 1231.9
Maximum Ski Stance (in/mm)  42.5 / 1079.5
Minimum Ski Stance (in/mm)  42.5 / 1079.5
Length (ft/ft)  10
Length (ft/in)  8
Dry Weight (lbs)  528
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  10.8 / 40.9
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  1.64
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver
Folding  No
Number Of Seats  1
Exterior:  
Frame  Aluminum
Body Material  Plastic
Floor Board Location  Driver
Skid Resistant  Yes
Tunnel Braces  No
Hand Grips  Standard
Saddle Bag Guard  No
Belt Guard  Yes
Brush Guard  No
Light Guard  No
Snow Guard  Yes
Handlebars  Standard
Front Bumper  Standard
Rear Bumper  Standard
Handlebar Hooks  Standard
Ski Material  Composite
Ski Handle  Standard
Skag Material  Carbide
Mountain Bar  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Clock  Standard
Tachometer  Standard
Trip Odometer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Hour Meter  Standard
Temperature Warning Type  Light
Fuel Level Warning Type  Gauge
Voltage Meter  Standard
Pricing:  
Warranty (Months)  12
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Mountain
Manufacturer Country  USA
Introduction Year  2006
Parent Company  Polaris
Display Name  900 SwitchBack™
Drive Line:  
Track Length (in/mm)  144 / 3657.6
Track Width (in/mm)  15 / 381
Lug Height (in/mm)  1.25 / 31.8
Number Of Tracks  1
Mounts:  
Windshield Mounts  Standard
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No
Decal Kit  Standard
Glass:  
Height Adjustable  No
Tinted  Yes
Heated  No
Height  Low
Storage:  
Underseat Storage  Standard
Rear Rack  Standard
Lights:  
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Headlight (s)  Standard
Type  Halogen
Convenience:  
Heated Hand Grip Location  Driver
Adjustable  Yes
Adjustable Handlebars  Standard

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By Nick Cotter(Owner), Dec. 25, 2008
Forget the bad press on these sleds. If the switchback is updated and set up correctly it is an outstanding performer. The 06 900 is day and night compared to the 05. Balance the clutch, put the hot air kits in, the torque stops, and the slp silencer, done. My dealer installed all of these for n... Read Full Review

 

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By Paul(Owner), Feb. 7, 2013
Started out being a nightmare, Purchased it from the losers at Grand rapids power sports in Michigan, everything is a gamble when you buy used but these guys bragged and how great they are being pro racers and mechanics all that bull crap, but after all the lies they told me and having to rebuild bo... Read Full Review

 

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By Paul(Owner), Feb. 16, 2014
In my last review about being a gas hog I found Iridium spark plugs NGK BPR9EIX work great my fuel milage is about 14 mpg depending on if I can keep my hand out of the throttle.

There was a problem with the casting on the primary clutch from Team that nobody could figure out since 2006 except for m... Read Full Review

 

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By Austin Swalve(Owner), Oct. 29, 2010
this is the best sled i have ever rode!! id def buy 2 maybe 3 more!!! and mine is blue and its pretty! Read Full Review

 

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