I have a 2007 X2 500 with over 10,000 hard hunting and hauling miles. Mostly its packing myself and 5 dogs on a deck over the box, but also often with a passenger AND the dogs, backpacks, and other gear. I suppose it has hauled 600-700 lbs. for thousands of miles. The 07 has handled it flawlessly.

Recently decided to upgrade based on the mileage and I found a new 2015 X2 570. I like the 570 motor and power steering, but the same load is CRUSHING the suspension. It bows down the rear A-arms, tires rub the fender, front is to light to steer at times, and it just has that top heavy overloaded feel.

I have a set of after market springs ordered, but I’m not sure it will be enough. I feel it is nothing more that a Sportsman in X2 clothing, and that Polaris has sold out on the X2 buy overstating the payload rating on the machine.