2009 Polaris SwitchBack™ 800 Dragon

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2009 Polaris SwitchBack™ 800 Dragon Specifications

Identification
Model Type  Mountain
BASE MSRP(US)  $10,899.00
Dealers  Polaris Dealers
Warranty  12
Insurance
Engine:  
Engine Brand Name  Liberty™
Engine Type  Horizontal In-line
Cylinders  2
Engine Stroke  2-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)  154 / 114.9
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  Electric
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
Reverse  Yes
Hi / Low Range  No
Clutch Brand  P-85
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)  14 / 355.6
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  2
Rear Suspension Brand Name  IQ
Rear Stabilizer Bar  No
Front Shock Absorber Brand  Ryde FX®
Front Shock Absorber Type  Air Shock
Coil Over Shock  Yes
Rear Shock Absorber Brand  Ryde FX®
Rear Shock Absorber Type  Adjustable Gas Shock With Remote Reservoir
Center Shock Absorber Brand  Ryde FX®
Center Shock Absorber Type  Gas IFP Shock
Steering:  
Steering Type  Manual
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  10
Width (in/mm)  48 / 1219
Height (in/mm)  48.5 / 1232
Maximum Ski Stance (in/mm)  42.5 / 1080
Minimum Ski Stance (in/mm)  42.5 / 1080
Length (ft/ft)  10
Length (ft/in)  0
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  536 / 243.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  11.5 / 43.5
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  1.41
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver
Folding  No
Number Of Seats  1
Exterior:  
Frame  Aluminum
Body Material  Plastic
Frame Brand  IQ
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/Condition)  12 / Limited
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Mountain
Manufacturer Country  USA
Introduction Year  2009
Parent Company  Polaris
Display Name  800 Dragon SwitchBack™
Drive Line:  
Track Brand  Camoplast Ripsaw™
Track Length (in/mm)  136 / 3454.4
Track Width (in/mm)  15 / 381
Lug Height (in/mm)  1.25 / 31.8
Number Of Tracks  1
Track Studs  Standard
Mounts:  
Windshield Mounts  Standard
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No
Decal Kit  Standard
Glass:  
Height Adjustable  No
Tinted  Yes
Heated  No
Height  Mid
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

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