Polaris RUSH Will Revolutionize Snowmobile Industry

'Feel the RUSH' and Ride Longer, Harder, and Ride Again Tomorrow on the All-New Terrain-Dominating PRO-RIDE RUSH

MINNEAPOLIS, January 26, 2009: Polaris Industries Inc. today launched its Model Year 2010 600 RUSH snowmobile, the first snowmobile with a truly progressive-rate rear suspension. The 600 RUSH's bottomless suspension is designed to absorb the toughest bumps, transferring the load to the super-rigid PRO-RIDE chassis which isolates the rider from spine tinglers. No longer will riders leave the trail feeling bruised and beat up after a long day.

"The new Polaris 600 RUSH truly marks a turning point for the snowmobile industry," said Scott Swenson, vice president, Snowmobile Division of Polaris Industries Inc. "The progressive-rate rear suspension has been proven in Motocross; Polaris has now become the first company to bring it to snowmobiles. This innovative suspension combined with the new super-rigid PRO-RIDE chassis provides riders with an unprecedented level of rider-active control including improvements in acceleration and cornering."

"Polaris has really nailed it with this sled," said Levi LaVallee, Professional Sno-Cross Racer and X-Games Gold Medalist. "The Rush puts you in the ideal riding position to transfer my weight for launch, and to set the front end for cornering. It has wicked control and a suspension that refuses to give up."

Boasting the proven 600cc Polaris Liberty engine, the 600 RUSH is designed with improved chassis rigidity and engine mounting to deliver more power to the ground. In addition to meeting the Polaris standard of industry-leading ride and handling, the 600 RUSH also delivers aggressive styling, weight reductions, and improved reliability.

The limited production 2010 Polaris 600 RUSH will be available at local dealers beginning fall, 2009, and will be offered as part of the 2010 Polaris Snow Check program beginning in March 2009.

   Polaris 600 RUSH Specifications:

   Engine & Drivetrain:
   600 cc Liberty Engine with Liquid Cooling
   2,599 Cyl-Displacement (cc)
   2 Cleanfire Injection Carburetion
   P-85 Drive
   P2 Driven Clutch

   Dimensions:
   Est. Dry Weight (lbs./kg.) 459 / 208
   Overall Length (in./cm.) 108 / 274
   Overall Width (in./cm.) 48 / 121.9
   Overall Height (in./cm.) 46 / 117
   Ski Center Distance(in./cm.) 42.5 / 108
   Fuel Capacity (gal./liters) 11 / 41.7

   Suspension:
   Front Suspension IQ Adjustable
   Front Travel (in./cm.) 9 / 22.9
   Walker Evans Piggyback Front Shocks
   Pro-Ride Rear Suspension
   Rear Travel (in./cm.) 14 / 35.6
   Walker Evans Front Track Shock
   Walker Evans Comp. Adj. Rear Track Shock.
   Track (W x L x H in.) 15x121x1.25 RipSaw 2-Ply

   Features:
   PERC Reverse
   Multi-Function Display Gauge
   Black Color with Rush Graphics
   Polaris reserves the right to change specifications at any time without
   incurring obligations.

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