To say that a march of horsepower-soaked machines have been high-stepping out of the Polaris facilities in 2016 is an understatement. It seems like each machine has more horsepower and torque than the last. This attention to displacement and muscle did skip over the ACE line in 2016 either. The single-seat, sit-in ATV has only been a thing for two short years, and already we are spoiled for choice with engine configurations. Model year 2016 sees the addition of the ACE 900 SP.

This compact newcomer to the off-road marketplace came as a surprise to most buyers, as it was a machine that they didn’t even know that they needed in the garage. At the behest of significant others and kids all across the nation, the ACE made it’s way into the toy hauler, and smiles were had by all. The ACE mixes the small-footprint of an ATV with the ergonomics, seating position, controls and roll cage of a side-by-side. "The best of both worlds,” as it were.

The ACE 900 SP shares the Sportsman platform of the other ACE models, but a detuned Prostar 900 motor has been shoehorned just behind the seat to offer up 60hp. In other machines this motor has been known to produce a few more horsepowers, but with the ACE weighing in 184lbs lighter than the RZR 900, 60hp is more than enough to power this lightweight billygoat down the trail with great haste. It’s compact footprint combined with that level of horsepower means that a driver needs to be awake to drive this thing quickly. The 325 and 570 iterations of this machine lent toward the "mat it and go" driving style, but the 900 SP is a whole new ballgame. Calculated throttle positioning is absolutely necessary.

The 900 SP comes standard with EPS, which was sorely missed in the 325 and the 570, although it was an optional feature. It is not quite as quick steering as I would have liked while driving fast, but in talking to the engineers, this was by design. They consciously slowed the steering down due to the footprint of the machine. Quicker steering is handy when going fast, but it can get a driver into trouble more quickly as well. The steering made me look a little further down the trail than I would normally, and assessment of trail conditions and undulations well in advance are necessary in the ACE 900 SP. Preparedness will keep the round black parts of the ACE on the trail.

Read More here: 2016 Polaris ACE 900 SP First Ride & Review

Hello, I am thinking about getting a Polaris Ace 900 and wanted to know what the best price is that people have gotten.

My brother and I signed up for the Ace 900 test drive at Camp RZR East. We had never been in one before and didn’t know what to expect. We both left with huge grins on our faces!

The test trail was a fast ride up a nicely manicured and wooded hill and then back down. I thought we would put along since it was a guided tour, nope! The guide really ripped through the trail, so much so that I was able to get enough speed to get the tires off the ground a few times. The trail was very tight. There was no way a Rzr could get down it as fast as the Ace. Honestly, this trail was better than most of the trails at Brimstone for fast riding.

The first thing I noticed when getting into the Ace was how much room there was inside. Although there was a ton of room, the pedals are jammed really close to each other, so it was awkward to use the brake and gas. It was also hard to get out of the right side of the vehicle because the shifter is located in the middle of the egress. The dash seemed like it could use some more flare to it. It was an expanse of black plastic with rudimentary gauges.

Upon firing up the engine I noticed it had a nice rumble to it and it shook the entire machine as it idled. It was very apparent that this little guy had huge motor. Once we were off we drove slowly to the trail and then were able to open it up. Wow, the 900 is punchy! It is an absolute rocket down the tight straights. Since you sit so much lower in the Ace compared to a tradition quad and a RZR, the sense of speed is magnified. The trees went by like a blur as it soaked up the trail.

Climbing hills was nothing for the 900. I punched the throttle and was pushed back in the seat as it raced up the twisting incline. We hit a section with a small whoop that I was able to dash the throttle and propel the Ace off its tires. It landed evenly and poised.

Going down, the Ace had nice engine braking. It didn’t throw me into the steering wheel like some of the RZR Trail models will, but it was enough to not need to use the brakes much at all.

After we got to the bottom we headed back to the tent. I wanted to do another lap!

Positive Impressions:
-Extremely Punchy with the 900 engine
-Very smooth CVT and engine
-Very roomy
-Decent ride on mature trails
-Sitting low in the chassis makes it nearly as stable as leaning on a normal quad
-Can be faster than a RZR on tight ATV trails
-Sense of speed is magnified due to low slung riding position

Suggestions for Improvement:
-Tighter steering ratio, the Ace needs to react faster to steering inputs
-Doors need to be closer, hard to put elbow on door
-Better pedal positioning
-More flare to the interior
-Hopped up suspension would make this thing insane and provide an all-round better ride

Overall, I was extremely impressed. I came away with a much better attitude toward the Ace. I would even consider it over a normal ATV, although I am an avid ATV rider. The seating position is a completely different experience compared to being perched up high on a quad. I love the low slung position, peering over the dash at the trees flying by. Polaris has a winner here. With a few more tweaks, this thing may be in my garage soon!

Anyone else take the 900 out for a spin?

My brother and I signed up for the Ace 900 test drive at Camp RZR East. We had never been in one before and didn’t know what to expect. We both left with huge grins on our faces!

The test trail was a fast ride up a nicely manicured and wooded hill and then back down. I thought we would put along since it was a guided tour, nope! The guide really ripped through the trail, so much so that I was able to get enough speed to get the tires off the ground a few times. The trail was very tight. There was no way a Rzr could get down it as fast as the Ace. Honestly, this trail was better than most of the trails at Brimstone for fast riding.

The first thing I noticed when getting into the Ace was how much room there was inside. Although there was a ton of room, the pedals are jammed really close to each other, so it was awkward to use the brake and gas. It was also hard to get out of the right side of the vehicle because the shifter is located in the middle of the egress. The dash seemed like it could use some more flare to it. It was an expanse of black plastic with rudimentary gauges.

Upon firing up the engine I noticed it had a nice rumble to it and it shook the entire machine as it idled. It was very apparent that this little guy had huge motor. Once we were off we drove slowly to the trail and then were able to open it up. Wow, the 900 is punchy! It is an absolute rocket down the tight straights. Since you sit so much lower in the Ace compared to a tradition quad and a RZR, the sense of speed is magnified. The trees went by like a blur as it soaked up the trail.

Climbing hills was nothing for the 900. I punched the throttle and was pushed back in the seat as it raced up the twisting incline. We hit a section with a small whoop that I was able to dash the throttle and propel the Ace off its tires. It landed evenly and poised.

Going down, the Ace had nice engine braking. It didn’t throw me into the steering wheel like some of the RZR Trail models will, but it was enough to not need to use the brakes much at all.

After we got to the bottom we headed back to the tent. I wanted to do another lap!

Positive Impressions:
-Extremely Punchy with the 900 engine
-Very smooth CVT and engine
-Very roomy
-Decent ride on mature trails
-Sitting low in the chassis makes it nearly as stable as leaning on a normal quad
-Can be faster than a RZR on tight ATV trails
-Sense of speed is magnified due to low slung riding position

Suggestions for Improvement:
-Tighter steering ratio, the Ace needs to react faster to steering inputs
-Doors need to be closer, hard to put elbow on door
-Better pedal positioning
-More flare to the interior
-Hopped up suspension would make this thing insane and provide an all-round better ride

Overall, I was extremely impressed. I came away with a much better attitude toward the Ace. I would even consider it over a normal ATV, although I am an avid ATV rider. The seating position is a completely different experience compared to being perched up high on a quad. I love the low slung position, peering over the dash at the trees flying by. Polaris has a winner here. With a few more tweaks, this thing may be in my garage soon!

Anyone else take the 900 out for a spin?

Would anyone know if the 14" 900 XC wheels and tires would fit the new 900 ACE and the difference in offset? I think it would work great with a 2" lift also :rolleyes:

Not seeing any threads on GPS for and ACE so thought it might be helpful here.

I’m getting the ACE in early Sept and am looking for something to use to Nav and be able to glance at it and see it.

It seems to be the "Goldilocks Syndrome" where one is much too big, 8" Samsung Tab, one too small, Garmin 62stc currently have, and the right sized one.

Of course the Tablets come in all shapes and sizes, I was thinking of the 7" tab but will have to wait till I actually sit in the ACE, cut some sized paper outline to get a better idea.

Then?
Where to mount it, using the RAM mounting stuff in some sort of configuration.

Initially I was thinking a flip down from the top roll bar, flip up out of the way, dry and somewhat protected.

then thought lower panel, supported with a metal back plate in the plastic…

Still not sure and was just wondering what other ideas/suggestions have be found.

I’ll still keep the Garmin 62stc as a backup, probably in the little holder in top left corner of roof, but wanted something to be able to glance at as needed. I did have the Lowrance one on the XP, nice but a little too pricey and still a little small screen.

I looked and considered the Garmin Montana, but not getting good reviews (on an older model and newer might be fixed) and a smaller screen. Current popular Nav systems appear to be a cheap tablet, 7-8" for RZRs, w/GPS with downloaded GPS maps.

Thoughts???

(also posted on the ACEforums)

thanks..

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Just curious if any one has had valve adjustment issues or have had to replace intake valves due to mushrooming? The Polaris 550 had similar issues, and I was curious if you had similar problems with the 325

Should be pretty sweet!!!!

Should be pretty sweet!!!!