Great review. My wife and I went from each of us having our own 50 inch 800 to each having a 2015 50 inch 900 trail EPS. We stay with the 50 inch machine so we can ride all the trails here in Pa, as there are many 50 inch only trails.
Excellent video! I also have a 900 EPS Trail also. Sometimes second guess my decision because friends have bigger and faster. You reinforced my confidence, thanks.
II enjoined learning about SxS on my 900 trail. I recently bought a Rzr Pro XP for more power and leg room but it cannot go every where the 900 trail can go.
I have the same machine, I love it! I’m glad I bought the 50 wide seems like more and more trails are going to 50 wide. Thanks for the review it’s like you were in my head we bought for the same reasons.
I agree with everything you say :) I have a 2016 RZR Trail and could not be happier with it because the woods where I ride are very tight and the 50 inch width makes a big difference.
I had to install garage products a-arm bushings front and rear on my RZR 900 trail within the first 1000km. The o-ring installed on the bushings keeps debris out and grease in, unlike the stock style bushings! Also upgraded to EBC sintered brakes, as they last over twice as long as stock pads in my experience. The only true failure I had so far is the front prop shaft steady bearing. Upgraded to a solid bearing type from super ATV, as well as new ujoints while I was in there and haven't looked back since! 5000km on my machine, and still loving it!
While I’m a die-hard 60” guy, I truly appreciate your attitude to the smaller SxS’s. I too, love the tight woods trails. With these machines getting wider and wider, and the attitudes of those who have them, there won’t be any real trails left as a result, just dirt roads to accommodate them. Where’s the fun in that?
Thanks for the comment! It's all about how you want to use it. I am sure there is areas where there are plenty of places with trails that can accommodate the larger machines, but around here it's mostly groomed for atvs. I guess the philosophical question of the day is how wide is too wide? When does a trail become a glorified dirt highway that happens to go through the forest?
Very good assessment of your machine. Couldn't have said it better. I also own a RZR Trail 900 eps. Over all I'm very pleased with it. I have added front and rear bumpers. Roof, and two different poly windshields. (Full and half) only takes 30 seconds to switch. My big and only real complaint is the crappy shocks. And the all day job to remove the front sway bar. I had a 2012 800 that rode better. And with the front sway bar easily unhooked or re-hooked. Unhooked and tied up with a couple wire ties made a huge improvement in off road ride. Really cut down on the A-frame drops over uneven climbs. And felt more stable as well. It did add some body roll on hard pack or roads cornering at speed (20mph+).. My 2016 900eps has lots of power. 14" rims with a 2" offset and 27" tires it helped the ride. And brought the overall width to 55". It still fits down all narrow trails so far. I want to replace the horrid shocks. (I've had five back surgeries). But refuse to pay upwards of $2,400 for four Fox or Walker Evans buggy shocks. There's a Chinese company that makes the brand "Yearben" shocks. The few reviews I've seen are rated five stars. And at only $850 the only supplier in the states can't keep them in stock. I'm on the list to buy a full set as soon as available. $850 is way cheaper than other brands or a new SXS. Which get closer to $20K every year. My nephew has over $30K into his RZR 1000 four seater. That's NUTS!!.. He makes real good money. And I love him anyway.. Lol. I love the 2021 RZR trail-S. But will never buy one at $20,000 American OTD. Plus another couple grand in accessories. I love with my 2016 and new shocks will make even more desirable..
Awesome review! This is in my top three for purchasing and would be a no brainer but I have two small children that I will be bringing with me and I feel like having a four seater is a must.
Debating a 50" vs a 60" machine. Main concerns about the 50" is the stability cornering vs the wider RZR, and 2, the (leg) room inside being near 6 ft tall and having a passenger. Could you please share your thoughts on this? Thanks!
I applaud you for your choice of machine it looks to be a fun machine but I love my little razor 570 ESP just like your machine it's small and nimble and very fast
I have a 18 rzr 900 trail eps, I’m on my 3rd season of what I consider to be hard riding as I often find myself trying to keep up with big bore wheelers. First to need repair are my rear control arm bushings. They don’t come with grease fittings but after having them apart I can see how simple it would be to add them. I plan on doing this modification when replacing them moving forward.
Definetly and thats why I said in the video it's important to have an honest assesment of what type of riding you'll be doing. My buddy has an x3 and I wouldn't even try to keep up with him through the terrian he rides in! But the trail is perfect for the way I ride! Good on you for ripping with the big boys in your 900! You must spend a lot of time throttle all the way down! 😆😆😆
Can't agree with your review more. We looked at the Can-Am and wrote off the Arctic Cat. Purchased fall of 2019 and now have nearly 3000 miles on it with zero issues. Purchased lower doors, folding windshield, roof and rear window for summer. After purchasing tracks for winter, we purchased upper doors. Only regret was to purchase aluminum top so doors will close more easily and branches won't get caught in top. As for speed, the odometer essentially reads km/hr on tracks vs mi/hr on tires. Also, if you want to upgrade tires and rims from the 12"/26", find a set of 'take offs' from a 1000 turbo. Bought a full set for $600 with no miles that are 14"/29" units. That gives you nearly 2" of extra clearance. Add to that, they have a greater offset. Was a 50" machine on wheels, now a 49.5" machine on wheels due to the offset with more clearance. May say I lucked out, but it makes a huge difference. Love this trail model. Hoping for a turbo crazy horsepower model??? I may be too old though.
50" in Colorado and out west is a must due to all the 50" trails. The big ones I would have to tow meaning storage monthly rental as a trailer in my garage isn't going to work. Plus I rather not deal with a trail if I don't have too, much easier to reverse a 570 or 900 into the bed of my 2016 F150 6' 5" bed and use tailgate supports from DG and the heavy part of the machine is in the bed and not on the tailgate plus pulling it straight off the truck is easier although reversing on can be a little nerve racking but not overly hard. I'm looking at the RZR Trail 900 Fox Edition mainly so when summer is here I can spend time out with my daughter exploring areas. I was borrowing my brother in-laws 570 but he moved. Which a 570 does a lot too, I took his down some gnarly boulder fields and it does it you can not worry about scraps and stuff, thankfully he doesn't worry about looking good.
Thanks for the review! One of our Honda's is in the mechanics for a top end rebuild. Looking at a second hand rzr 900. Just a small step up from the trx500😅 Just going to need a bigger trailer now👍♥️👍
Thank you for this review. I coming from a RZR 800, and needed to hear about the 900 trail. I really would like and “S” but the cost is making me look towards the trail.
Like I said in the video, I spent Lot of time agonizing over the decision bit I couldnt be happier with my 900 trail! Good luck, and I hope you find the perfect machine for you!
I have a 2015 RZR trail and love it!! I Ride it like mad and it just takes it and keeps going. I have replaced one axle shaft the carrier bearing and all 4 wheel bearings but for the ridding I do im very happy with that! Love the look of some of though trails are they on private land?
Excellent analysis. I own a 2020 900 trail. Its the best, in my opinion, for where I live and like to ride. Sometimes I also like desert trails where width doesnt matter. In the desert, I would rather a 900 s but my trail really does well getting thru most places. And as a bonus can go a lot of places a 900 s cant.
Same reason I bought that machine. That exact machine. We should of waited for the 2020 fox edition... lol. Whatever, I will have to just buy the shocks....
Hey I missed this comment! This is located near shilo mb. Check out my other videos for good riding areas and shoot me a message on instagram and I can drop you some pins.
Does this machine fit in the back of your truck easily, I’m considering getting a 2020 RZR 900 FOX Edition, the only problem is that I don’t have a trailer to haul it, we would end up hauling it with our 2016 GMC 2500.
No it doesnt. People do put them in the box of their trucks (you can buy support straps or cages with ramps that sit over the cab) but for me buying a small trailer made the most sense. Trailer it's easy to load, and you are less likely (IMO) to damage your rzr or your vechicle.
If you have a long bed, it'll fit without putting weight on the tailgate. If you have a short bed, you'd likely want some extra support for the tailgate so you don't bend it or snap the straps. Hauled mine in the back of my Dodge until I went to 60" suspension. Stock tires/wheels will fit between the wheel wells.
Capacity….. comfort. We added a bump seat for our first child and we loved going for adventures as a family, and putting the dogs in the back. The wife likes to be a passenger, and this allowed us to talk, eat snacks and really feel like we were together. We eventually added an enclosure and a heater so we could ride all year round! We have sold this unit now, and upgraded to a can am defender max limited (more kids, need more seats) and we truly have made some incredible family memories in our side by side!!! Please consider subscribing! It helps out a ton! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to start a discussion!
All l have done to mine is ctuchs that is it at 5000 miles on it so far that all l have done so far with mine and l not easy with it all all always right to the floor 100% most of the time
My assesment is purely anecdotical and is not backed up by any raw data. Just based on the limited people I know each owning different brands of machines. Thanks for the watch!
Great review. My wife and I went from each of us having our own 50 inch 800 to each having a 2015 50 inch 900 trail EPS. We stay with the 50 inch machine so we can ride all the trails here in Pa, as there are many 50 inch only trails.
They are fantastic machines! Thanks for the watch and comment!
Excellent video! I also have a 900 EPS Trail also. Sometimes second guess my decision because friends have bigger and faster. You reinforced my confidence, thanks.
II enjoined learning about SxS on my 900 trail. I recently bought a Rzr Pro XP for more power and leg room but it cannot go every where the 900 trail can go.
Love my trail, your video definitely helped my decision for a Trail model easier. Loads of fun to zip around in!
Glad to hear!! Cheers!
I have the same machine, I love it! I’m glad I bought the 50 wide seems like more and more trails are going to 50 wide. Thanks for the review it’s like you were in my head we bought for the same reasons.
Thanks for the view and the comment! Please stay tuned for more videos! I agree, the 50 inch is amazing!!
Good review, the exact logic I used to select my 2023 RZR 900 Trail Ultimate. Prior rig was an Ace, 13000 miles.
That’s a lot of miles, especially for a Polaris 😜😜👊👊👊
Nice video and kudos to your wife for constantly making sure your gopro was still on!
Lol! Thanks for the watch!
I agree with everything you say :) I have a 2016 RZR Trail and could not be happier with it because the woods where I ride are very tight and the 50 inch width makes a big difference.
Right? I am so happy with it. I was worried it wouldn't be enough but it's perfect!
I agree with everything you have said. I have a 2016 900 EPS trail and love how it gets me through the tight spaces.
They definitely exceeded my expectations! Thanks for watching.
I had to install garage products a-arm bushings front and rear on my RZR 900 trail within the first 1000km. The o-ring installed on the bushings keeps debris out and grease in, unlike the stock style bushings! Also upgraded to EBC sintered brakes, as they last over twice as long as stock pads in my experience. The only true failure I had so far is the front prop shaft steady bearing. Upgraded to a solid bearing type from super ATV, as well as new ujoints while I was in there and haven't looked back since! 5000km on my machine, and still loving it!
Nice! Good to hear and thanks for the watch!
While I’m a die-hard 60” guy, I truly appreciate your attitude to the smaller SxS’s. I too, love the tight woods trails. With these machines getting wider and wider, and the attitudes of those who have them, there won’t be any real trails left as a result, just dirt roads to accommodate them. Where’s the fun in that?
Thanks for the comment! It's all about how you want to use it. I am sure there is areas where there are plenty of places with trails that can accommodate the larger machines, but around here it's mostly groomed for atvs. I guess the philosophical question of the day is how wide is too wide? When does a trail become a glorified dirt highway that happens to go through the forest?
We have a 2016 RZR 900 trail and love it! Great video.
Great little machine, sometimes I miss it :)
Well-thought-out review!
Thank you for helping me on my search!
Thanks bro. Check out my other video to show some of the upgrades I have done!
Very good assessment of your machine. Couldn't have said it better. I also own a RZR Trail 900 eps. Over all I'm very pleased with it. I have added front and rear bumpers. Roof, and two different poly windshields. (Full and half) only takes 30 seconds to switch. My big and only real complaint is the crappy shocks. And the all day job to remove the front sway bar. I had a 2012 800 that rode better. And with the front sway bar easily unhooked or re-hooked. Unhooked and tied up with a couple wire ties made a huge improvement in off road ride. Really cut down on the A-frame drops over uneven climbs. And felt more stable as well. It did add some body roll on hard pack or roads cornering at speed (20mph+).. My 2016 900eps has lots of power. 14" rims with a 2" offset and 27" tires it helped the ride. And brought the overall width to 55". It still fits down all narrow trails so far. I want to replace the horrid shocks. (I've had five back surgeries). But refuse to pay upwards of $2,400 for four Fox or Walker Evans buggy shocks. There's a Chinese company that makes the brand "Yearben" shocks. The few reviews I've seen are rated five stars. And at only $850 the only supplier in the states can't keep them in stock. I'm on the list to buy a full set as soon as available. $850 is way cheaper than other brands or a new SXS. Which get closer to $20K every year. My nephew has over $30K into his RZR 1000 four seater. That's NUTS!!.. He makes real good money. And I love him anyway.. Lol. I love the 2021 RZR trail-S. But will never buy one at $20,000 American OTD. Plus another couple grand in accessories. I love with my 2016 and new shocks will make even more desirable..
Thank-you for your frank and honest opinion. In fact, all the points you bring up are identical to mine.
Great minds think alike! 👌👌👌
Awesome review! This is in my top three for purchasing and would be a no brainer but I have two small children that I will be bringing with me and I feel like having a four seater is a must.
Thanks for watching! No doubt, I recently had a little one and have been looking into a bench seat for when they are older. Cheers!
Good info man, much appreciated. I think we think alike when it comes to buying. Keep the vids comin!
Thanks for watching! have a new video in the works just need a spare minute to sit down and edit :)
Debating a 50" vs a 60" machine. Main concerns about the 50" is the stability cornering vs the wider RZR, and 2, the (leg) room inside being near 6 ft tall and having a passenger. Could you please share your thoughts on this? Thanks!
I applaud you for your choice of machine it looks to be a fun machine but I love my little razor 570 ESP just like your machine it's small and nimble and very fast
I sure do miss it :)
I have a 18 rzr 900 trail eps, I’m on my 3rd season of what I consider to be hard riding as I often find myself trying to keep up with big bore wheelers. First to need repair are my rear control arm bushings. They don’t come with grease fittings but after having them apart I can see how simple it would be to add them. I plan on doing this modification when replacing them moving forward.
Definetly and thats why I said in the video it's important to have an honest assesment of what type of riding you'll be doing. My buddy has an x3 and I wouldn't even try to keep up with him through the terrian he rides in! But the trail is perfect for the way I ride! Good on you for ripping with the big boys in your 900! You must spend a lot of time throttle all the way down! 😆😆😆
Can't agree with your review more. We looked at the Can-Am and wrote off the Arctic Cat. Purchased fall of 2019 and now have nearly 3000 miles on it with zero issues. Purchased lower doors, folding windshield, roof and rear window for summer. After purchasing tracks for winter, we purchased upper doors. Only regret was to purchase aluminum top so doors will close more easily and branches won't get caught in top. As for speed, the odometer essentially reads km/hr on tracks vs mi/hr on tires. Also, if you want to upgrade tires and rims from the 12"/26", find a set of 'take offs' from a 1000 turbo. Bought a full set for $600 with no miles that are 14"/29" units. That gives you nearly 2" of extra clearance. Add to that, they have a greater offset. Was a 50" machine on wheels, now a 49.5" machine on wheels due to the offset with more clearance. May say I lucked out, but it makes a huge difference. Love this trail model. Hoping for a turbo crazy horsepower model??? I may be too old though.
Hahaha your only to old when your dead! Keep on riding!
Very cool video. I would love to ride that trail you were on. Looks like alot of fun
It is a lot of fun!
Nice review, that looks like a very nice trail too. Where in Canada is it? I ride in Eastern Ontario.
Manitoba! Thanks for watching
50" in Colorado and out west is a must due to all the 50" trails. The big ones I would have to tow meaning storage monthly rental as a trailer in my garage isn't going to work. Plus I rather not deal with a trail if I don't have too, much easier to reverse a 570 or 900 into the bed of my 2016 F150 6' 5" bed and use tailgate supports from DG and the heavy part of the machine is in the bed and not on the tailgate plus pulling it straight off the truck is easier although reversing on can be a little nerve racking but not overly hard. I'm looking at the RZR Trail 900 Fox Edition mainly so when summer is here I can spend time out with my daughter exploring areas. I was borrowing my brother in-laws 570 but he moved. Which a 570 does a lot too, I took his down some gnarly boulder fields and it does it you can not worry about scraps and stuff, thankfully he doesn't worry about looking good.
What did you end up getting?
Thanks for the review!
One of our Honda's is in the mechanics for a top end rebuild.
Looking at a second hand rzr 900. Just a small step up from the trx500😅
Just going to need a bigger trailer now👍♥️👍
Always going to need a bigger trailer 😹😹😹 thanks for watching!
Thank you for this review. I coming from a RZR 800, and needed to hear about the 900 trail. I really would like and “S” but the cost is making me look towards the trail.
Like I said in the video, I spent Lot of time agonizing over the decision bit I couldnt be happier with my 900 trail! Good luck, and I hope you find the perfect machine for you!
The S is a beast I have one myself
Really good balance between performance and value!!! Thanks for taking the time to comment, and sorry for the late reply 😂🤦♂️
I have a 2015 RZR trail and love it!! I Ride it like mad and it just takes it and keeps going. I have replaced one axle shaft the carrier bearing and all 4 wheel bearings but for the ridding I do im very happy with that! Love the look of some of though trails are they on private
land?
No sir, check out my latest videos!!! I have started providing pins to all my riding locations!! Get out there and adventure! Thanks for watching
Excellent analysis. I own a 2020 900 trail. Its the best, in my opinion, for where I live and like to ride. Sometimes I also like desert trails where width doesnt matter. In the desert, I would rather a 900 s but my trail really does well getting thru most places. And as a bonus can go a lot of places a 900 s cant.
Thanks for watching! Have you checked out the new 2021 trails? Those new doors like nice :)
I live in northern bc.. the trail is the way to go.. I have a 2017 and no regrets with the trail.
It's a peppy little polaris product alright! Happy riding!
Same reason I bought that machine. That exact machine. We should of waited for the 2020 fox edition... lol. Whatever, I will have to just buy the shocks....
I have been looking into it! Let me know if you find a reasonable price on some :)
@@Headupthrottledown doubt it, looks to me like I am going to have to bend over to get some decent shocks.
@@mmyr123 hey man, there is alot u would do also for some badass fox shocks
Good review. I feel bad you don't have any hills there
Lol. We have a few, just got to go looking. Definetly no mountains though! Thanks for the watch and the comment!
Great review! Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!!
Where in Manitoba is this trail you are on? We are new enthusiasts and live in Manitoba.
Hey I missed this comment! This is located near shilo mb. Check out my other videos for good riding areas and shoot me a message on instagram and I can drop you some pins.
I think the 900 s is way better especially suspension now granted I ride some pretty tough trails in Hatfield’s (mine do only “last” about 3 years)
I couldnt imagine mine only lasting only 3 years! You must ride them pretty hard :)
Head Up Throttle Down do you want me to be honest I just see I new model and say “eh it’s pretty old” and get a new one lol
What are you riding these days?m.m
What are you riding now?
Does this machine fit in the back of your truck easily, I’m considering getting a 2020 RZR 900 FOX Edition, the only problem is that I don’t have a trailer to haul it, we would end up hauling it with our 2016 GMC 2500.
No it doesnt. People do put them in the box of their trucks (you can buy support straps or cages with ramps that sit over the cab) but for me buying a small trailer made the most sense. Trailer it's easy to load, and you are less likely (IMO) to damage your rzr or your vechicle.
If you have a long bed, it'll fit without putting weight on the tailgate. If you have a short bed, you'd likely want some extra support for the tailgate so you don't bend it or snap the straps. Hauled mine in the back of my Dodge until I went to 60" suspension. Stock tires/wheels will fit between the wheel wells.
@@tatehalpin5686 ok thanks for the info, we have a short bed but it should work just fine.
Did it end up fitting?
The funny thing is all the tip over sxs videos the wide fast ones roll over just saying!
They all tip at some point. Got to know when to use the left and right peddle right 😹😹
Do you ever go through mud not deep mud but normal ruts with mud
Sure do!!! Or did, the new rig is much better at going through the deep stuff!!
Nice review.
Thanks for watching !
It all comes done to money. Buy the biggest best unit you can afford. You will always have remorse if you don't buy what you wanted.
That’s a hot take, and I am here for it 🤣🤣🤣
I’ll tell you what. If you live in real forests, the trail makes sense. 50 inches means 50 inches in Tillimook forest.
We don’t have gates here, but a quad trail is still a quad trail lmao
Why this over an ATV?
Capacity….. comfort.
We added a bump seat for our first child and we loved going for adventures as a family, and putting the dogs in the back. The wife likes to be a passenger, and this allowed us to talk, eat snacks and really feel like we were together. We eventually added an enclosure and a heater so we could ride all year round! We have sold this unit now, and upgraded to a can am defender max limited (more kids, need more seats) and we truly have made some incredible family memories in our side by side!!!
Please consider subscribing! It helps out a ton! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to start a discussion!
All l have done to mine is ctuchs that is it at 5000 miles on it so far that all l have done so far with mine and l not easy with it all all always right to the floor 100% most of the time
Hahaha good to hear!
#1 reason....my local trails are 50” and under only.
We don’t really have that problem here, I guess some plates in the states have a lot of gated trails which is neat!
And thinking
Of what?
I bought at 72” Turbo S Velocity cause I’m a degenerate
Hahaha! That’s a super rad machine!!!! Send some pics to my instagram @headupthrottledown!!
Mercian
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Haha polaris is not more reliable then the cat lmao
My assesment is purely anecdotical and is not backed up by any raw data. Just based on the limited people I know each owning different brands of machines. Thanks for the watch!
Great video! Thank you for the review.
Thanks for the comment and for watching!