2012 Polaris Switchback® 800 PRO-R

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2012 Polaris Switchback® 800 PRO-R Specifications

Identification
Model Type	Mountain
BASE MSRP(US)	$11,999.00
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)	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)	9 / 229
Front Suspension Brand Name	PRO-RIDE
Front Stabilizer Bar	No
Adjustment Type	Shock Mounted Adjustment
Rear Travel (in/mm)	14 / 356
Number Rear Shock Absorbers	2
Rear Suspension Brand Name	PRO-RIDE
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)	9.58
Width (in/mm)	48 / 1220
Height (in/mm)	46 / 1170
Maximum Ski Stance (in/mm)	42.5 / 1080
Minimum Ski Stance (in/mm)	42.5 / 1080
Length (ft/ft)	9
Length (ft/in)	7
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)	484 / 219
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	11 / 41.6
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)	1.64
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	Yes
Brush Guard	No
Light Guard	No
Snow Guard	Yes
Exterior Covers	Standard
Handlebars	Standard
Handlebar Pads	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
Temperature Warning Type	Light
Fuel Level Warning Type	Gauge
Pricing:
Warranty (Months/Condition)	12 / Limited
Identification:
Generic Type (Primary)	Mountain
Manufacturer Country	USA
Introduction Year	2012
Parent Company	Polaris
Display Name	800 Switchback® Pro-R
Drive Line:
Track Brand	Cobra Track
Track Length (in/mm)	136 / 3454.4
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	No
Heated	No
Height	Low
Storage:
Underseat Storage	Standard
Glove Box / Dash Storage	Standard
Lights:
Halogen Headlight (s)	Standard
Headlight (s)	Standard
Type	Halogen
Convenience:
Heated Hand Grip Location	Driver
Adjustable	Yes