Hunting Illustrated Yamaha Grizzly 700 ATV Giveaway
There is no question that one of the top draws at the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo last week was the opportunity to win a custom edition 2007 Desert Shadow Yamaha Grizzly 700 at our King’s Outdoor World booth. Our booth was hopping with people signing up for Hunting Illustrated Magazine and getting a chance at winning the ATV. What was so special about this ATV? Outside of the fact that you have an awesome ATV with industry first Electric Power Steering, fully independent suspension, and much more; but also the fact that it is the only ATV in the world right now that is dipped in our King’s Desert Shadow Camo. Yes, we worked hard to make this happen at this show and we wanted to bring something that nobody had anywhere else and nobody could get anywhere else.
We first started with an ATV that we feel is the best out there. The new 2007 Yamaha Grizzly 700 FI is packed with features and rides like a dream (see full review in our Jan/Feb 2007 Issue of Hunting Illustrated).
So who was the lucky winner….well, let me first explain just how sweet a deal we had going on as a great promotion with our Hunting Illustrated Magazine. If you subscribed to Hunting Illustrated at the show, you would be entered to win. The amazing thing about it was the fact that the winner was drawn from this expo only. Not some big national campaign with multiple shows and thousands of people to water down your odds. The winner was going to be a lucky subscriber from the four days of the expo only. What an awesome deal!
I would like to extend a big thank you to Yamaha for supporting not only King’s Outdoor World, but the support they are giving the outdoor industry. Also want to thank Freedom RV from Gunnison, Utah for the hard work at the last second to get the four wheelers ready for the show.
“Get on with it man…so who is the winner!!!!!”
The lucky winner, who was selected randomly at the Expo on Saturday night is Brad Stocks from Murray, Utah. Congratulations Brad, and thanks for supporting King’s Outdoor World and the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo. A simply one year subscription to Hunting Illustrated just got you one of the most coveted ATVs out there.
I will be posting some more pictures after we deliver the Yamaha Grizzly 700 to Brad this week.
January 23rd, 2007
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I just received this exciting press release from Polaris. The side by side market just got more interesting. Yamaha has put together a great sport unit with their Rhino 660. Polaris has now countered that and even taken it a step further in the performance side with their new Ranger RZR 800 EFI. Here is their official press release.
See more photos below.
Introducing a RANGER Like No Other
RANGER RZR Offers Razor Sharp Side-by-Side Performance
Starting today, the game has changed. Introducing RANGER RZR, the first trail capable, side-by-side vehicle that screams down the trails as the fastest accelerating and lightest side-by-side; navigates through tight, twisty terrain with ease; and tackles mud, rocks and anything else nature throws its way for the ultimate off-road experience.
“RANGER RZR was designed to appeal to a wide variety of riders,” said Matt Homan, general manager of RANGER. “Avid trail riders will appreciate RANGER RZR’s ability to go anywhere an ATV can go; hunters will enjoy the ability to navigate to the most remote and extreme hunting spots while hauling enough gear for two; and side-by-side sport enthusiasts will find RANGER RZR’s light weight, cornering ability, acceleration and top speed appealing.”
At 50 inches wide, RANGER RZR is the only trail capable side-by-side in its class. At 945 lbs, it is the lightest side-by-side with the lowest cage height, compared to its competitors, which ensures true trail accessibility. RANGER RZR also boasts a true all-wheel drive (AWD) system that automatically engages when the rider needs more forward traction and reverts back to 2WD automatically when AWD is no longer needed.
Built with a patented design that places the engine behind the seat, RANGER RZR has the lowest center of gravity of all the sport side-by-sides for unmatched off-road responsiveness. Riders will find themselves sitting at least seven inches lower than they would in competitive side-by-side vehicles for unparalleled handling and ground hugging performance. For optimal handling on any terrain, RANGER RZR has nine inches of travel in the front, 9.5 inches in the rear and 10 inches of ground clearance due to its double A-arm front suspension with an exclusive, front anti-sway bar and a rolled independent rear suspension (IRS). For comfort, RANGER RZR also sports the best ergonomics in its class, including tilt steering, and adjustable hand rails and seats.
Powered by a liquid-cooled, even-firing Polaris Big Bore 800 Twin EFI engine, RANGER RZR is the fastest accelerating side-by-side with the highest horsepower in its class; accelerating to 35 MPH in four seconds, and topping out at 55 MPH. This power coupled with RANGER RZR’s unique design and smaller stature creates a vehicle that delivers razor sharp side-by-side performance.
RANGER RZR is no slouch when it comes handling the tough tasks. With a cargo bed rated for 300 lbs with 12 tie-down points, 1500 lb. towing capacity, under-hood storage and a myriad of PURE Polaris accessories including Lock & Ride, cabs and cargo systems, you have all the utility you need.
Offered in green and red, RANGER RZR will be available at Polaris dealerships in early summer, with a MSRP of $9,999 (US) and $13,999 (CAN).
About Polaris
With annual 2005 sales of $1.9 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), Victory motorcycles and the Polaris RANGER for recreational and utility use.
Polaris is a recognized leader in the snowmobile industry; and one of the largest manufacturers of ATVs in the world. Victory motorcycles, established in 1998 and representing the first all-new American-made motorcycle from a major company in nearly 60 years, are rapidly making impressive in-roads into the motorcycle cruiser marketplace. Polaris also enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel, accessories and parts, available at Polaris dealerships.
Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange and Pacific Stock Exchange under the symbol “PII,” and the Company is included in the S&P Small-Cap 600 stock price index.
Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories is available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime from the Polaris homepage at www.polarisindustries.com.
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Front View
River Crossing
On the Trail
Here is a list of specifications:
* Engine: 4-stroke twin-cylinder
* Displacement: 760 cc
* Cooling: Liquid-cooled
* Carburetion: Electronic Fuel Injection
* Alternator: 500 watts
* Starting: Electric/12V-18 AH
* Transmission: Automatic PVT (Polaris Variable Transmission)
* Gear range: dual range (high / low) forward, neutral, reverse, park
* Suspension front: Double A-Arm w/Anti-Sway Bar
* Wheel Travel front: 9 inches
* Suspension rear: Rolled Independent w/Anti-Sway Bar
* Wheel Travel rear: 9.5 inches
* Front tire: 25 x 8 - 12 Maxxis
* Rear tire: 25 x 10 - 12 Maxxis
* Front brakes: Hydraulic Disc, Dual Piston Calipers
* Rear brakes: Hydraulic Disc, Single Piston Calipers
* Overall length: 102 inches
* Overall width: 50 inches
* Overall height: 69 inches
* Wheelbase: 77 inches
* Ground clearance: 10 inches
* Bed capacity: 42 inches x 22 inches. 300 Pounds
* Towing capacity: 1500 pounds
* Fuel capacity: 7.25 gallons (US)
* Dry weight: 945 pounds
* Multi-function Speedometer: Fuel, Speed, Hour Meter, Odometer, Trip, AWD Engagement Indicator, EFI Diagnostic Codes, Gear selection, Clock
* Color choices: Red, Green
* MSRP: $9,999 (US), $13,999 (Canadian)
January 23rd, 2007
