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Hot off the press, Polaris’s new range for 2003







Polaris MSX watercraft models deliver a new standard of high performance, superior handling and unmatched ride quality wrapped up in a rich, beautifully engineered design

Note: The following is a press release from Polaris Industries. Pictures of the 3 MSX Models are located in our gallery.

MINNEAPOLIS – July 31, 2002 – Polaris Industries, a leader in watercraft innovations, is redefining industry standards with the introduction of three new Polaris MSX watercraft models. With a completely new platform, the Polaris MSX models offer advanced turbo-charged four-stroke and high output direct-injection two-stroke engines that deliver superior performance.

Available only in the MSX are three new engine packages. Polaris is making its grand entry into the four-stroke watercraft segment with two turbo-charged four-stroke engines – a Polaris Liberty Marine Turbo Four-Stroke 110-horsepower engine and a Polaris Liberty Marine High Output Turbo Four-Stroke 150-horsepower engine, both of which offer a superior horsepower-to-weight ratio. The MSX is also available with a new, Polaris Liberty Marine 1200 Direct Injection 140-horsepower high output two-stroke engine, one of the cleanest and most technologically advanced engines available.

The spectacular new design of the MSX isn’t just about impressive good looks – it delivers equally impressive performance. The proprietary Polaris Modified-V Progressive Dihedral Stepped hull offers better handling and more aggressive turning ability for musclecraft riders, and exceptionally smooth, dry and stable riding for up to three passengers. The innovative hull design provides superior handling in all types of water conditions. First-class luxury features result in smoother operations and a more ergonomic and comfortable ride. In addition, the Polaris MSX offers industry-leading extreme quiet performance, low emissions and high fuel economy.

Ron Bills, general manager of the Polaris Watercraft division, said the MSX raises the standard for industry-leading quality, design and performance. “The new Polaris MSX is the benchmark for others to follow,” said Bills. “This boat has passion and soul in a total package – from its futuristic design, superior handling and versatile performance to the unmatched automotive quality fit and finish. The MSX delivers it all.”

The three MSX models are:

MSX 110: Polaris Marine Turbo Four Stroke 110-horsepower
MSX 140HO: Polaris Marine 1200 High Output Direct Injection 140-horsepower
MSX 150: Polaris Marine High Output Turbo Four Stroke 150-horsepower
All MSX models feature revolutionary sport-bike inspired styling. Attention to detail is evident from the hood and shroud’s pearlescent paint and the body’s beautiful silver metallic gelcoat to the chrome instrument pod and hood marque. The styling features exposed stainless-steel fasteners, a translucent smoked windscreen and diamond-cut non-slip traction pads.

The Polaris Modified-V Progressive Dihedral Stepped hull delivers a more buoyant, stable ride with the ability to support three adults while keeping water out of the footwells. The stepped hull and lifting strakes aide in rapid acceleration and top speed while delivering precise turns and cornering agility. The dual-integrated splash strakes deliver the driest ride available.

The ergonomics of the craft provide superior comfort designed for both aggressive riding and laid-back cruising. Fixed convex mirrors provide an unprecedented rear view without need for adjustment by riders of varying heights. A convenient, patented child grab handle on the steering module provides a secure hold for children seated up front. With a combined storage space of 33 gallons, the new MSX has plenty of watertight storage with specially integrated features, including a cargo net for cell phones and sunglasses and a beverage holder.

The mid-sized MSX line also incorporates many Polaris exclusive technological advances, including: proprietary Polaris PLANET™ (Polaris Low Acoustic Noise Exhaust Technology), which includes a system of tuned resonators to suppress exhaust and cancel out noise frequencies, reducing sound pressure levels by more than 60 percent; seamlessly-integrated cockpit instrumentation provides clear liquid crystal display (LCD) readings on all vital functions at a glance and delivers new information with the touch of a button on the handlebar; and proprietary Polaris ESP™ (Enhanced Steering Performance) technology provides steering assistance for additional maneuverability in off-throttle and off-power steering situations.

With all of these features, the MSX has raised the bar with unparalleled styling, handling and versatility in a new and exciting package. The three MSX models offer varying engine and color options and range in price. Price unavailable at this time. Descriptions follow:

MSX 110: Polaris Liberty Marine Turbo Four Stroke 110hp
The MSX 110 boasts a clean, quiet 110-horsepower Polaris Liberty Marine Turbo Four-Stroke Engine.* It meets California Ultra Low Emissions standards and beats EPA 2006 Emission Standards by more than 60 percent. The MSX 110 is available in Bionic Copper Metallic top-deck and a White hull. The MSX 110 is the most affordable four-stroke in the industry.

MSX 140HO: Polaris Liberty Marine 1200 Direct Injection High Output Two-Stroke 140hp
The MSX 140 features a 140-horsepower High Output Polaris Liberty Marine Direct Injection Two-Stroke Engine* to deliver the fastest speed in its class with smooth, responsive power delivery perfect for towing. The new Polaris Liberty Marine High Output Direct Injection Engine is also more fuel-efficient than all competitive four-strokes and boasts 76 percent lower emissions and reduced oil consumption, meeting EPA 2006 Emissions Standards and California Air Resource Board (CARB) Low Emission Standards. This boat also delivers reliability, as Polaris is the only manufacturer with a five-year history of producing reliable, high-performance direct injection engines. With the MSX 140HO, consumers can have their pick of two colors – Catalina Blue Metallic or Solar Red Metallic, both with a Matrix Silver Alloy top-deck and a Black hull.

MSX 150: Polaris Liberty Marine High Output Turbo Four Stroke 150hp
The MSX 150 is equipped with a 150-horsepower Polaris Liberty Marine High Output Turbo Four-Stroke Engine,* making it one of the fastest four-strokes available. It also delivers outstanding torque for superior acceleration and towing performance. The MSX 150 is one of the cleanest, quietest boats on the water, meeting California Ultra Low Emissions standards and beating EPA 2006 Emission Standards by more than 60 percent. The MSX 150 is available in Turbo Silver with a Matrix Silver Alloy top-deck and a Black hull.
*Engine and Hull specifications are featured on a separate fact sheet.

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O.k. I will be the first to say it.. That thing is FUGLY....... What happened to the hood of that thing.. It looks like it came from Star Wars or Buck Rogers...

To be honnest I'm disappointed,
I don't think they look as tricky as the teaser suggested and that nut crusher, not for me, thanks. In the surf it's, IMO, a HUGE handicap, that could led the rider to another handicap, and I still eventually want to have kids!!!
The design is a mix of Kawasaki STX (hull), GPR (footwells), XLT (seat), Honda (twisted rubrails), Sea Doo (front hood), Ultra (bars) and other "borrowed" details.
Now it seems heavy, and even if it's the lightest 3 seater 4str, it's still heavy to me.
I wouldn't expect miracles from a twin 750, even with a turbo, that's a 500cc handicap compared to the F12X, for example. They're short one cylinder.
Unless they found a way to defy the laws of physic.
Sorry, I don't see where's the threat to the STXR as a musclecraft and the F12X as a sport tourer.
11

Guess what?
They will sell like Hotcakes, and will be the talk of the Local Lake.

Yep, just like the FX140 was/is. Hype Hype Hype. 150hp? Thats it? I want something thats at least 170hp STOCK. (not a seapoo)

They will sell like hotcakes to the common schmuck with da lil' familly, just that most posters here are no schmucks.
11

does it come with a space suit.

God, such arrogance 11

[ 08-01-2002: Message edited by: gp12trpl ]

The bottom line is:

They are still Polaris...

(my point is - how many podium finishes do they have over the last 10 years?)

Airborne, that's not hot from the press, that's hot from you copy/paste button from a site that actually gets the news.
Posting a link is ok, pasting ALL an article isn't, that's not the spirit, IMO.
Or maybe you wanted to highlight the fact Polaris just copied the competition, picking from here and there.
For a small company like Polaris, following the trend is the way to butt chewing as like always they won't match the competition.
Mario, that's no arrogance, that's disappointment.
11

I think that thrashers comment sums up my views of this new boat as well...where is the space suit?

Several crafts out offer power in the 150ish range. It is going to take a bigger jump to get me to buy yet another companion for my 155HP GPR. 170 HP sounds good...as does 250. Yeah, I'll hold my breath.


11 is just jealous that his GP does not look as super-spacey as the Polaris

-GT

Actually I love the GP for one thing, no one is never afraid of it, and mine looks fairly stock so it's hard to suspect it has triple pipes and around 190hps.
So when a guy at the launch explains me why and how his spanking new 4tec is so superior, i listen to him saying I should get a new boat, then I smoke him pretty hard and tell him his ski must have a problem, so he b!tches at his dealership on the monday morning, it's loads of fun.
I even consider having my upcoming 2003 triple piped STXR re done to look like an STX DI (paintjob, stickers.....)
11

PS : I know I'm twisted.

[ 08-01-2002: Message edited by: 11 ]

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Originally posted by 11:
They will sell like hotcakes to the common schmuck with da lil' familly, just that most posters here are no schmucks.
11

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11 THIS ia arrogance no matter what you call it (a rose by any other name). I guess that makes you an UNCOMMON SCHMUCK??

Hey I have "da lil' familly" and I think most on here do. I guess that makes me a "common schmuck with da lil familly".
Please spare us common shmucks your 'pwc according to ll' bullsh*t

he meant that the average guy is gonna buy this and think its the best thing since sliced bread b/c they are uneducated.but i wouldn't rule out the ski until performance numbers are giving.i mean if ur winning on a ski shaped like a turd your still winning.i'm not impressed with the apperrance but i will not say that i am not impressed with the whole ski til some #'s come out.

I don't appreciate the common schmuck being uneducated comment one bit, it's not demonstrative of anything relevant in this thread or forum and is insulting to those "unlike 11" for lack of a better term. The fact that someone has "lesser" taste than you makes that person "common" is as biased a statement as I've ever heard, and I don't appreciate bias, even if it's coming from a friend. What are we here, the most educated uncommonly sofisticated people in the world? That is SUPER arrogant!

i didn't mean uneducated liek schooling educated imeant like uneducated as in unexperienced w/pwc.sorry if i offened anyone.

I don't think any of you ride his GPR with a pic nic baskett in the front storage and the wife on the back not paying attention to anything else but wondering if he hadn't forget the ketchup.
If you do some "touring" or picnic (I do it myself, just that it's not always the same woman) I hope you do it the right way.
Now the common uneducated schmuck buys his ski(s) for touring purpose only and will make the waterways dangerous because he doesn't know crap about safety and doesn't want to know.
I didn't consider myself as any kind of elite, untill witnessed the LAME riding level on all the waterways and will led us to move to guatemala to be able to ride after they will have the all of us banned.
Those SCHMUCKS made an elite out of normal safe and educated riders.
11

[ 08-01-2002: Message edited by: 11 ]

they will outsell your STXR by 100 to 1, see ya 11

doo out sells kawi but does that make them a better ski?no.