It has adjustable seats and an adjustable steering wheel which allows for people of all shapes and sizes to be able to climb in, with ease and operate the machine. I am not kidding you when I say that I have more leg room in the Sportsman Ace then I do in the Polaris RZR. What surprised us the most was how much room this little sucker actually has.
was once again fortunate enough to get an opportunity to be one of the first to actually test and drive this new machine. We used to think we were hot stuff running around in the dunes with 27hp Rhino’s that were heavy as heck compared to the 830lb Sportsman Ace! So while 32hp isn’t going to wow you a ton, when you compare power to weight its easy to see why you could have some fun. Now I know what you are thinking, 32hp is kinda weak, and it is if we are still comparing to those other RZR machines, but think about it. They did confirm that this 4-valve DOHC EFI engine puts out 32hp. The Sportsman Ace utilizes the all new Pro-Star 32 engine that I am left to assume is in the neighborhood of 300cc’s. Its got enough power to get you into trouble, but not so much that a beginner or novice couldn’t handle it. BUT, I would feel completely confident in allowing my growing 10 year old daughter (no one under 16 is allowed to operate this machine by law aka Polaris’ dashboard sticker) or my older 67 year old grandmother to take the Sportsman Ace out on a trail ride with us in it. Now, ok, would I take it over a RZR XP1000, or even a RZR 570? For me, NO. Polaris thinks its more of an ATV, I seem to think its more UTV, but one thing I am sure of, its fun as heck once you start wheeling it.
So what exactly is the Sportsman Ace then if its not an ATV and its not a UTV and its not a sport machine? I don’t know how to answer that. (As if their astounding addition to the Ranger lineup in 2013/14 wasn’t enough!) Its also a clear statement by Polaris that the Southwest sport market is not the only thing on their minds. Instead, its Polaris’ way of furthering growth of the sport by truly introducing an affordable entry level machine for either the off-road newcomer or novice trail rider. Let us make one thing extremely clear this machine is NOT supposed to be the single seat sport machine RZR XP that most of us have envisioned. There are hints of the RZR in the ACE but its certainly more ATV as you begin to examine it.
The new 2014 Sportsman Ace is a cross breed between a UTV and a Polaris Sportsman ATV. So its no surprise that they would once again try to stake their claim and not only be the first to market, but create an entirely new segment. Polaris is enjoying a hefty share of the UTV / SXS market right now in pretty much all segments. A single seat UTV is something we all could have predicted, but as is the case so many times with Polaris over the last few years, I don’t know that many of us thought we would see it this soon. is proud to introduce you to the new 2014 Polaris Sportsman Ace! I think many of us could say that we saw this coming at some point.
Polaris ACE 150 comes standard with electric start and automotive style controls, making it easy for young drivers to hit the trail.Here they go again! By they, we obviously mean Polaris. ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTED (EFI) 149CC ENGINE: The 149cc engine delivers a fun ride, consistent starting, improved idle quality, and a crisp linear throttle response.of ground clearance gives the Polaris ACE 150, and your young driver, the ability to navigate off-road obstacles. LONG-TRAVEL FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION: Bumps in the yard and on the trail are soaked up by 5 in.Parents can also control vehicle speed and adjust with the skill level of the young drivers using the 4-Mode electronic speed limiting. of seat sliding adjustability for growing kids. ADJUSTABLE SPEED LIMITING & ERGONOMICS: Tilt steering, a comfortable bucket seat for off-road ergonomics, and 5.7 in.
The Polaris ACE 150 comes standard with one youth helmet, LED daytime running lights, seat belt, safety nets, safety whip flag, speed limiting adjuster, and a training DVD.