89 Horsepower Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S Detailed ATV Overview 

My 2020 Sportsman 1000 S has been flawless so far! 1600 miles on it now. Superb machine, so stable you can really hit obstacles with ease!

I just bought a 2023 Polaris scrambler xp1000 S and I would agree with you it's the best AT I've ever driven. I'm 46 years old and I've been riding ATVs and ATC's since I was 13 years old. I've been through many ATVs over the years and I can tell you this scrambler and my Raptor 700 are 2 ATVs I will be keeping for a very very long time.

Awesome video and I love the way you unapologetically tell it like it is!! I could tell you were holding back in certain areas of your descriptions (biting your tongue to not say how fast you was drifting through the turns and in keeping yourself from going on about how well it drifts Lol) but your euphoria shined through! I appreciate an enthusiastic review like this, my hats off to you AJ awesome video!👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼

Absolute beast of a Quad!!! I’d love to ride one out in Glamis!

Can confirm 👍 Great wheeler especially for trails that have been destroyed by those steering wheeled machines.. Glad to hear the point made about the shocks. Makes the Scrambler S the better buy unless you need the utility! 💪🤘

Yay!! Atv videos!!!!!! Keep them coming!

Undoubtedly the best atv ever produced and the most beautiful ever💯. I am the owner of a polaris sportsman 570sp 2022 and it is really very good I am super satisfied 😃😃 does not say no to anything a younger brother of the sportsman 100xp.

I have the first year 2020 model with the walker Evans shocks. They are great and worth it. It is hands down the best atv ever. The ride is bar none the greatest

Great machine! I went with the Sportsman 850… plenty of vroom f🏎️ and the 50” width keeps more options open to me.

I've had mine for a year, and I couldn't agree more. Mine hasn't denied me on any obstacle. I don't do mud, but I've had it on any terain imaginable and it just simply does it effortless. You'll definitely be going a lot faster than you realize. I can't find 1 single complaint from tires up.

Hi ! great atv & great video, thanks Dirt Trax ! I actually own a Polaris Sportsman 1000 XP 2020, and it's really an awesome atv. my regrets on this machine is the big fuel consumption, the power steering a little bit too soft in speed, and the weight too heavy for me. I just bought a Yamaha Kodiak 700 eps SE 2022 and I really love this one ! the power is great, it's a lighter atv, it can make the job easily in trails even riding fast, the suspensions are not sporty but work great and it is not so hard like we can imagine for a working machine. ok it's not so smoth than the Sportsman, the eps is really harder and you can easily drop on 3 wheels if you turn too fast ! but you totally can ride it fast and enjoy ! the Ultramatic is just the best transmission ever, for the durability and for how is the response when you ride it (when you stop to push the throttle and let it go, the breaking process is perfect !) . the rear wet brake makes the job and I really appreciate to have independant front and rear brakes (+ the pedal which is all brakes). the consumption is only 8,9l/100km (13,5l/100km with the Sportsman 1000). and I feel more confident on the Kodiak because it's a little bit smaller atv, looks easier to move on it, less impressive size. I don't work with it, only leisure use. It's probably the greatest atv for working hard, but you can be sure that it can make it perfectly for leisure riding, even quite fast ! to resume all, is the Sportsman 1000 better ? YES, for sure in almost all categories of aspects. But the Kodiak seems to be better FOR ME... I hope you will appreciate my comment and it will help some persons in their choice. Hello from France Dirt Trax TV ! you are a very good channel !

Great review with pros and cons. I love this atv. I loved the Scrambler 1000 xps but the sportsman body style is more for me. I agree the piggybacks would be nice and should be included at this price regardless of the scrambler having them and being too similar. But none the less best and most beast trail machine out there right now.

I have a 2022 Sportsman XP 1000 S, it's only my second 4 wheeler upgraded from a sportsman XP 850. I like you, have nothing but great things to say about it! I'm 6'1" 425 lbs and there is no lack of power or comfort.

Great Review AJ and I still believe they are the best looking quads ever

I have the first generation of this bike with the walker Evans shocks and it is hands down the best ever!!! People always mention the width but I ride everywhere and me and my crew even times make our own trail and the width never has ever been an issue ever! So if you are worried about that then trust me its no issue at all. I live in Louisiana and we tend to make our own trails all the time and the only issue you'll face is deep water where I live. I solved that with a stealth snorkel kit and it goes through any and everything you can throw at it. Love it and its one of my greatest purchases ever. So the price may bother some but trust me its worth every penny if your really into riding atv's

And yes it does sound great with aftermarket exhaust. I have the rjwc single on mines with the dyno jet pv3 tuner. It made it even better all the way around woke it up even more. Runs a lower temps and all.

Great video buddy biiiiiiiig Like 👍

I absolutely love my 22 1000 S, but when they changed the description after I took delivery in Nov of 21 of the Walkers, it was really disappointing. Besides the walker issue I love everything about it.

I have a Scrambler XP1000 S and have modified it a lot and one is to have a(( 70")) wheelbase and 58" wide with all 4 27x11x12 ITP XTR. I climb up stuff most SXS couldn't.

Far as fuel. Mines does great. Always has even before I added the dyno jet pv3 tuner and single rjwc exhaust. It gets great gas mileage. And also the tuner and exhaust wakes it up even more. The performance is unbelievable!!! Its like a completely different machine. Worth every penny!!

Beautiful quad 😍

Nice!!!!!!!

I owned the Scrambler for two years. You are absolutely correct they are the best ATV’s ever made. I prefer the Sportsman 1000 S though. I think the new next gen 1000 Can am atvs might have something for it though.

I would love to see some of these done up but for some reason you dont see them to often

Kudos for the music it's metal I applaud you all

I have a polaris sportsman 850 premium it awesome I can't imagine driving this or scrambler xp 1000 s

1000S = Insane Overconfidence

Gooder is in Tennessee vocabulary book. 😅 Awesome video man, I agree the walker's should have come on this rig.

I got a good laugh at the nah sayers part. It is an impressive machine. Would I buy one, probably not but I like it.

Now that Polaris purchased Walker Evans they will have control of shock manufacturing.

Awesome video as always ! Love how you tell everyone to SHUTUP !

Just bought my 2023 1000 S!! $13,999 OTD!! Polaris is having a $1500 rebate until end of Sept 2023.

So I have the 22 scrambler S and with some 29.5 outlaw 2s (slap them on for winter and mud fun) and they rub when I jump so much it popped my headlight out bc of so much travel. So I have learned to just not jump it with the big tires but doesn’t rub under normal wear

I have a 2018 Polaris sportsman 1000 love it the only problem I have with you is when you put it in Performance mode it uses so much more gas than on standard

I like the looks and would love to ride that all the places in this video , would not buy one because my favorite riding is all the woods in the background just going through exploring on trails just point and go

Not bad

I had a non S scrambler a few years ago. It was a horrible maintenance hog. Way more time in the shop than on the trail. I've converted to can am for now. Still want a scrambler S pretty bad though

Nice video keep up the good work fella what's the asking price

I was shocked to see a 2WD dyno read 42hp to the wheels for this XP1000s. I’m new to ATVs and this thing revs up and basically holds an RPM (7k about) but then engages the transmission either harder or ramps up the gearing. Anyway, poor guy got 1hp from a filter, slip-on and tune….and got moral support with, “well it’s probably heat soaked” lol.

My experience with Polaris, is you ride it? Something breaks you fix it you ride it again some thing brakes you fix it you ride it you fix it you ride it you fix it. I never ending cycle very plush ride and it is fast. And I learned to order aftermarket parts for it just better.✌️❤️🍻🍻

I wonder if the previous model shocks (walker evans) would bolt onto this new machine. Could be an option (probably pricey) or a $100 hand shake to the guys in the back of the dealership that’ll be putting er together for ya 😉

I have a 22 and 23 canam xxc1000r my wife didnt like how fast she felt on the xxc (2022) so we bought the scrambler and she loves how wide and plush it is. I agree its a very nice machine but also love my 23 can am. We have the 22 and are going to trade it on either another scrambler 1000s or possibly the sportsman 1000 s. My thoughts were to get the sportsman to have the option for better mud protection, more storage. I have never ridden one but the different shocks is what im questioning. We arent going to be jumping it so need some opinions here. Is it worth it for what it offers with winch, storage and mud/water protection or just get another scrambler with better suspension. Real question would appreciate answers from people who have both or have ridden both for more than just a joy ride. Appreciate the help and opinions please.

How come the s had 89hp and the xp has 91, not that 2hp makes a big difference

Ok, a few very important questions. I'm considering looking into trading my sxs in on a remaining new 2022 sportsman xp 1000 s. I've never owned a Polaris and I'm still hesitant to do so and I'm not trying to bash them in any way. This video has definitely helped me consider it especially this model. Is there any significant difference between the 2022 and the 2023? And how much difference is there between the Walker Evans and the non Walkers? Anything else you can tell me that would push me towards Polaris and the 2022 that I'm talking about would be greatly appreciated. And I've been watching your show for soooooo many year's I'd rather not even say! Lol. Whether I agree with you guy's or not I've always loved your productions. I've been riding since 1982. A Honda ATC 110 was my first machine. 🍻👍

I know this video is old but, Ya'll never thought about putting some fresh socks and clothes in the rack spaces for a day trip? also first aid kits would fit in there.

I live this bike and all but I just like my simple yamaha 200 four stroke three wheeler

Wish the rack was metal and you could install and un install a proper two up kit for the price and better skid plates would come stock.

Would be totally useless to me, when nearly 90% of the trails I ride only allow for a 48" width bike, but I'd love to try one

Didn’t touch on reliability. Heard many stories of Polaris’s breaking down within months to first year ownership.

Nice rig, but I agree and would not touch it for the cost with garbage shocks, it should have some fox rc2

Would love to replace my 2006 Polaris 500HO but I still have not found it 20000$ WTF are they thinking oh well

They need to give it more power. They haven’t changed the HP since it came out.

If it had WE shocks it would be a done deal

Its 22k plus 15% sales taxes in Canada, could you imagine the frinking inflation we are in in falls on 2023.. the next step is a depression for shure. 😮

Love this unit. I’m an idiot so I’m considering getting one of these $19k OTD from my dealer - ouch. Question: with a tune and full exhaust, what can you get the HP numbers up to? This is a different frame, diff, and other stuff than the regular XP1000 as well. Polaris has some videos out there where the engineers talk about the design differences between the two.

So, I have a Polaris sportsman 570 2022 or 23, what is the best kind of work to do with it? Or do I just rip the trails with it.

Can you please make video on a polaris scrambler xp 850

You had me at "gooder." amazing machine..... Lot's of trails wont allow for anything over 50 inches... Otherwise, it's super rand

Hello AJ and Luke.(and anyone else at «dirt trax). If you had to choose between a 2020 model with the Walker Evans or a 2022-2023 with the power steering upgrade and the halo/Led lamps, but non rebuildable shocks, which one should i go for? i am at this dilemma. thanks

sweet. whose taking trade ins? I got a 1000 XP 2021 for a down payment lol

My 2017 had 91 hp from the factory. Why is the horsepower dropping? Are they planning on coming out with a model that replaces it but to to widen the gap in performance numbers ?

bike tech buddy always complains about Polaris but I wonder if its units sold ratio compared to cap atvs...,I have 7k kms on my 20 kodiak se and the only issue I've had is front brake pads falling off

Impressive machine, but $18k fora 4 wheeler is ludicrous! And I still can’t get used to the left hand only brake lever after riding motorcycles and other brands lol

Was that maybe designed for the military ? 🤯

Ya ppl go get one so your buddy on a can am renegade xxc can spank your bottom 😂

Ill get a 15k 1000cc can am outlander over that 20k polaris

My 23 xp1000 trail is rated at 90 hp. and I thought previous S models were 90 hp. So what did they do to drop 1 hp. Not that you would notice.

But will it be running in thirty years????

Man I want to sell my SXS and buy this

Nice looking machine. Meh...it's still a Polaris. If I had that sort of cash, I'd just use it as a down payment on an RMAX.

What’s the top speed on this machine

Pull off lake and repair in summer

Id agree, that for high speed aggressive riding, this is the best machine on the market. But for my uses and wants, this is NOT better than my machine. Got a 2023 CFMoto Cforce 1000 Overland, and here in Canada is comes with the 2up seat, and a 5 year warranty. Not only did I spend $5000 less, but I have a much better overlander weekend outing machine that will sit 2 people at all times, and fit through tighter trails.

Cant fit on alot of trucks tho😢

Not in reliability. May blow belt.or efi pump.overall good My05 Brute does have a pull start n carbs but nice .

These guys are so married to Polaris that they use the worn out bushings as wedding rings

To be fair, the shocks on the Scrambler are not that great either. At least not the ones on my model year 2019 model (non S obviously).

All that money and still get crappy handle bars like a childs first four wheeler

The Renegade 1k is faster 100%. The clutching in the Polaris’s can’t deliver the immediate power like CanAm, it is just the way it is.

Its crazy to me how inefficient atv brands are at getting HP from their engines. For instance. In a ford mustang, you can get a 2.3L 310HP engine. Thats 123 HP per 1000CCs. But this supposedly badass bike only pulls 89HP from 1000ccs. They should have an auto maker design their engines 😆

Where I can buy it

Is aj a retired atv racer

Its great til the bearings, bushings, and ball joints wear out in 500 miles

But you still can't ride it on all of the 50" trails

Is it the most reliable?

The look good on the showroom floor and good on a test drive but be ready for a unreliable machine if you own one. The 2024 has been recalled and isn't even released yet, the polaris guarantee lol.

Hb scrambler s

My XXC 1000 renegade never had problems getting into tight trails unlike my buddys sportsman 😅 so definitely not better for regular trail rides

It's almost as wide is it costly

The best reviews. “Well you can just shut up” haha. Amazing. It is a super car.

Definitely not the quality of Honda. But much more performance. I have a ‘21 850 trail

Polaris is buying Walker Evans so don't see why they wouldn't be on there in the near future

Polaris still using that dorky ass shifter and on everything!!!! I’ve owned this n I’m always Polaris but please stop this shifters on my new ranger too ughhhhh

Laughing my ass off you do know why they discontinued the scrambler in the first place because it was breaking down the whole time while they were doing an Enduro racing. These fanboys kill me I think the scramble is a bad ass machine and I think the sportsman is a bad ass machine, but the best machine ever made. I think he’s been smoking the wacky a little too long.

yeah yeah, but it isn't the most reliable atv, that goes to honda and yamaha

Everything I’ve watched and studied , average use vs average use Renegade and outlanders are built better and faster . Let’s see it lined up against a 1000R outlander . I had a Sportsman 1000 Premium. For a 1000 it was a dog after 40 and would lose to outlander 1000R by 3 lengths in a football field . Can’t tell me different, I’ve owned not one Polaris atv , but two. Never again. Poor engineering head to toe . Love the videos! I’m just super honest lol! and have owned a lot of atvs of different brands . It’s awesome performing when it’s working .

AJ feelin a bit chippy today :0)

A shame there won't be any gasoline to run it on soon, along with electricity supply cessation for suckers who bought EVs 😮

1:28 and the market is still too expensive. People aren’t made of money.

Renegade 1000r makes more horses prove me wrong