[BRR_Dogger]

They had the 2.52 128 and 136 tracks on XCR to avoid track ratcheting. But with the dual extrovert drivers like they used last year on Assault, they can now use 2.86 129 and 137 tracks on XCR without ratcheting. Did nobody else watch the videos on the new 26's yet?

With 129\137 tracks both Polaris and consumer win. Polaris streamlines production and consumer has wider variety of tracks available aftermarket. Only downside is less rows for studs.

 

[Muskokasleder]

They had the 2.52 28 and 136 tracks on XCR to avoid track ratcheting. But with the dual extrovert drivers like they used last year on Assault, they can now use 129 and 137 tracks on XCR without ratcheting. Did nobody else watch the videos on the new 26's yet?

With 129\137 tracks both Polaris and consumer win. Polaris streamlines production and consumer has wider variety of tracks available aftermarket. Only downside is less rows for studs.

Curious if the rails will still be tipped up on the 137s like they were on the 136s??
I prefer how my 136 xcr feels over my previous 137 vr1. Fairly small difference but definitely noticable.

 

[ExcursionPSD]

2026 Polaris Reveal post #1

I just added some significant information to the above post, primarily about the MY26 Indy XCR for SnowCheck.

It is only offered with 650 or 9R engines for 2026 SnowCheck.

The tracks options are 129 and 137, 2.86 pitch tracks, with the track styles of
1.25 ICE Ripper XT, 1.35 Cobra or 1.6 Cobra.
Polaris has also made changes to basically eliminate track ratcheting when making a hard landing, under power, with the track spinning. The text documents significant improvement in the suspension geometry and shock and spring stiffness.

I also added a link to a Polaris technical video on the MY26 XCR with long-tail suspension.

 

[Oldman70]

2026 Polaris Reveal post #1

I just added some significant information to the above post, primarily about the MY26 Indy XCR for SnowCheck.

It is only offered with 650 or 9R engines for 2026 SnowCheck.

The tracks options are 129 and 137, 2.86 pitch tracks, with the track styles of
1.25 ICE Ripper XT, 1.35 Cobra or 1.6 Cobra.
Polaris has also made changes to basically eliminate track ratcheting when making a hard landing, under power, with the track spinning. The text documents significant improvement in the suspension geometry and shock and spring stiffness.

I also added a link to a Polaris technical video on the MY26 XCR with long-tail suspension.

The hygear links and the long tail works great. My kid made a bunch of set of the hygear links for all are sleds

 

[Oldman70]

I called Mother Nature and snow checked snow for everyone. Your welcome at least someone cares about others around here lol

 

[SGPopp]

Curious if the rails will still be tipped up on the 137s like they were on the 136s??
I prefer how my 136 xcr feels over my previous 137 vr1. Fairly small difference but definitely noticable.

Yes. It's the same rails and suspension on a 136 or 137 XCR.

 

[1fast444]

I'm assuming the long tail XCR is only available in the 137" length? Haven't seen any pics or comments on a 128" long tail?

 

[sledlover]

Are the 137 VR1 rails tipped too? No 129?

My '22 doesn't have ES, didn't realize its standard now.

 

[Doug S]

Are the 137 VR1 rails tipped too? No 129?

My '22 doesn't have ES, didn't realize its standard now.

The 137 rails on the VR1 are NOT tipped.

 

[ExcursionPSD]

Something is going on with the MY26 XCR specs. Polaris just pulled the Tech video from Youtube. I got some unpleasant feedback, and then their Tech video was GONE.

Are the 137 VR1 rails tipped too? No 129?

My '22 doesn't have ES, didn't realize its standard now.

The 129 rails are not tipped on MY26 XCR

 

[mile9c1]

Looks like the 550f is gone?

 

[Doug S]

Something is going on with the MY26 XCR specs. Polaris just pulled the Tech video from Youtube. I got some unpleasant feedback, and then their Tech video was GONE.



The 129 rails are not tipped on MY26 XCR

When you built a 9R XCR the only windshield option was handguards which seemed strange.

 

[sleeping_dragon]

i was hoping for a speedo,tack and throttle body injection without oil injection sled. For under 11k throw all the bullshit out nobody needs to have fun.

They have had it for years.
Its the 600r

 

[850Switchback]

Looks like the 550f is gone?

They are still showing it under the 26 lineup as a 25? Maybe overstock units still at the factory.

https://www.polaris.com/en-us/snowmobiles/voyageur/550-voyageur/

 

[snowman4]

I only feel like a fool in the sense that as a volunteer on this site, I put a lot of effort into gathering as accurate information as I can, and then it is available for ungrateful people like you. What have you done to help someone else, today, or this week, or ????

ExcursionPSD thanks for all the help 👍🏻 Anyone who makes negative comments or pokes fun at some for anything is a bully. They’re are in the douche waffle 🧇 category

 

[1fastpolaris]

Doesn't matter what Polaris puts out, someone will always be disappointed. That is a direct reflection on their personal issues. Said person, I'm sure, could do a much better job running a multi-billion dollar company, roll eyes.

I think this is exactly what needed to happen. The assault is cool with the escape front end. The XCR is exactly what everyone is already doing.

 

[Paul_Aris]

With everything going on in the Powersports industry and loss of sales probably smart not to invest a ton of money in new tech. And didn't everybody on the Arctic cat going out business thread say we need less tech and less expensive snowmobiles. Now we are bitching because there is nothing new. If anything they should have scaled down a few sleds to a much lower price point.

I think the Switchback Assualt with the narrow or wide ski stance was a good move. The rest of the line up is already pretty solid. I would rather them work no reliability.

 

[jmaxdox]

There's more to the Sled Sales slowing than Low Snow seasons contributing and all these feelings that Poo totally has their heads totally in their asses.
Of course people want better reliability and better Quality and Control. This should be the #1 thing to work on right now as we work through the rising costs and questions in our economy.
The economy might still be moving but it's safe to say that Oligarchy's completely running our two political parties while continuing to reach out to the working man to pay the bills is killing us.
Hard for many of us to justify buying over priced sleds right now when EVERYTHING else in our lives is costing us more money just to keep a roof over our heads and feeding our families.

I'll speak for myself on a few things that I quickly saw...

• I think the XCR upgrades to the suspension were a great move from POO but taking away the 850..... I guess I don't see that one as a good move?
• The Assault getting better off trail capabilities with the RMK front end and Grippers was another good move to have for an added Assault option.
• Burrandt Bumpers added to the Mountain sleds was something nice.

• Color packages didn't impress me.
• Prices didn't impress me.

Polaris has never been good about admitting when they have developed something that needs to be addressed. I'll hand it to them that we seem to see them work on their fixes quietly and sneak fixes in there without mentioning it. Sometimes I think they should be more transparent.

If the P22 clutch came with some spoken of improvements for 2026 and they added another year warranty to the 9R and Boosts, I guarantee they would have sold a boatload more of them.
The fuel exploding tanks situation that has become a sore spot and a bad joke in the sled industry should have had a new fuel pump assembly spoken of and released in all 2026 sleds this year.

I'll buy a 9R Assault when they fix the P22 issues and I'd like to know that the fuel spark issue is fixed with more than a sticker added to my tank.

Buying a new sled for me this year is NO DICE!!

 

[trail325]

I feel like they really dropped the ball with the xcr coming standard with 7s and electric start. For race inspired it’s pretty optioned out with tech you won’t want for the race mentality and not having taller spindles

 

[UpNorth17]

There's more to the Sled Sales slowing than Low Snow seasons contributing and all these feelings that Poo totally has their heads totally in their asses.
Of course people want better reliability and better Quality and Control. This should be the #1 thing to work on right now as we work through the rising costs and questions in our economy.
The economy might still be moving but it's safe to say that Oligarchy's completely running our two political parties while continuing to reach out to the working man to pay the bills is killing us.
Hard for many of us to justify buying over priced sleds right now when EVERYTHING else in our lives is costing us more money just to keep a roof over our heads and feeding our families.

I'll speak for myself on a few things that I quickly saw...

• I think the XCR upgrades to the suspension were a great move from POO but taking away the 850..... I guess I don't see that one as a good move?
• The Assault getting better off trail capabilities with the RMK front end and Grippers was another good move to have for an added Assault option.
• Burrandt Bumpers added to the Mountain sleds was something nice.

• Color packages didn't impress me.
• Prices didn't impress me.

Polaris has never been good about admitting when they have developed something that needs to be addressed. I'll hand it to them that we seem to see them work on their fixes quietly and sneak fixes in there without mentioning it. Sometimes I think they should be more transparent.

If the P22 clutch came with some spoken of improvements for 2026 and they added another year warranty to the 9R and Boosts, I guarantee they would have sold a boatload more of them.
The fuel exploding tanks situation that has become a sore spot and a bad joke in the sled industry should have had a new fuel pump assembly spoken of and released in all 2026 sleds this year.

I'll buy a 9R Assault when they fix the P22 issues and I'd like to know that the fuel spark issue is fixed with more than a sticker added to my tank.

Buying a new sled for me this year is NO DICE!!

Those struggling with the price of new sleds should not be looking at the 2026 lineup. They should be staring at the countless leftover 2024 that you can buy top of the line sleds for 14k. BRAND NEW. get out shopping if 20k is a tough pill to swallow. Dealers will love you.