2015 Polaris Switchback® 800 Assault 144

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2015 Polaris Switchback® 800 Assault 144 Specifications

Identification
Model Type  Trail
BASE MSRP(US)  $12,499.00
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)  85 / 3.35
Stroke (mm/in)  70 / 2.76
Displacement (cc/ci)  795 / 48.5
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
Emergency Engine Shut-Off  Standard
Sound Reduction  Standard
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Continuously Variable (CVT)
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Belt
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)  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  PRO-RIDE
Front Stabilizer Bar  No
Adjustment Type  Shock Mounted Adjustment
Rear Travel (in/mm)  15 / 380
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  2
Rear Stabilizer Bar  No
Front Shock Absorber Brand  Walker Evans® Piggyback
Front Shock Absorber Type  Adjustable Hydraulic Shock With Remote Reservoir
Coil Over Shock  Yes
Rear Shock Absorber Brand  Walker Evans®
Rear Shock Absorber Type  Adjustable Hydraulic Shock
Center Shock Absorber Brand  Walker Evans® Piggyback
Center Shock Absorber Type  Adjustable Hydraulic Shock With Remote Reservoir
Steering:  
Steering Type  Manual
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  10.5
Width (in/mm)  48 / 1220
Height (in/mm)  48 / 1220
Maximum Ski Stance (in/mm)  42.5 / 1080
Minimum Ski Stance (in/mm)  42.5 / 1080
Length (ft/ft)  10
Length (ft/in)  6
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  460 / 209
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  11.5 / 43.5
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  1.83
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver
Folding  No
Number Of Seats  1
Exterior:  
Frame  Aluminum
Body Material  Plastic
Frame Brand  PRO-RIDE®
Floor Board Location  Driver
Skid Resistant  Yes
Tunnel Braces  Yes
Hand Grips  Standard
Saddle Bag Guard  No
Belt Guard  Yes
Hand Guards  No
Brush Guard  No
Light Guard  No
Snow Guard  Yes
Exterior Covers  Standard
Handlebars  Standard
Front Bumper  Standard
Rear Bumper  Standard
Handlebar Hooks  Standard
Ski Material  Composite
Ski Handle  Standard
Skag Material  Carbide
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/Condition)  12 / Limited
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Trail
Manufacturer Country  USA
Introduction Year  2011
Parent Company  Polaris
Display Name  800 Switchback® Assault® 144
Drive Line:  
Track Brand  Cobra Track
Track Length (in/mm)  144 / 3657.6
Track Width (in/mm)  15 / 381
Lug Height (in/mm)  1.35 / 34.3
Number Of Tracks  1
Mounts:  
Windshield Mounts  Standard
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No
Decal Kit  Standard
Glass:  
Height Adjustable  No
Tinted  Yes
Heated  No
Height  Mid
Storage:  
Number Of Side Cases  0
Number Of Saddle Bags  0
Underseat Storage  Standard
Number Of Cupholders  0
Glove Box / Dash Storage  Standard
Lights:  
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Headlight (s)  Standard
Type  Halogen
Convenience:  
Heated Hand Grip Location  Driver
Adjustable  Yes

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awesome
By brandon gardella(Owner), Nov. 6, 2014
best snomobile ive ever driven im very glad i bought one i am highly impressed satifaction is high Read Full Review

 

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Great crossover
By kyle David(Owner), Feb. 8, 2021
Not sure why people have been giving this sled bad reviews. In 2021 it’s nothing special but in 2015 it was the leading crossover and to this day still a great all around machine! Recommend these on the used market. Read Full Review

 

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Dont buy this
By Riley Nowe(Owner), Jan. 13, 2020
I bought this sled brand new when it came out and all I've had is constant issues.. from the sled blowing up at 2350kms to having to replace the track twice and rebuild the clutches too.. DONT BUY ABSOLUTELY GARBAGE Read Full Review

 

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By Andrew Gersh(Enthusiast), Dec. 1, 2014
Sled is great, longer track would be nice. Needs more brap. Read Full Review

 

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