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===1997-1998===
===1997-1998===
For the 1997 model year Polaris added twin cylinder case-reed inducted 600cc and 700cc engines. Both the 600cc and 700cc engines were built in the USA and used 39mm Keihin D-slide [[carburetor]]s and digital CDI ignition and utilized a 136"x15"x1.75" track with an estimated dry weight of 496lbs in the wedge chassis.<ref>http://www.amsnow.com/news/snowmobile-reviews/1996/10/1997-polaris-indy-700</ref>,<ref>http://www.motorsports-network.com/magazinearchives/polaris/smb98/98snomou.htm</ref>
For the 1997 model year Polaris added twin cylinder case-reed inducted 600cc and 700cc engines. Both the 600cc and 700cc engines were built in the USA and used 39mm Keihin D-slide [[carburetor]]s and digital CDI ignition and utilized a 136"x15"x1.75" track with an estimated dry weight of 496lbs in the wedge chassis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amsnow.com/news/snowmobile-reviews/1996/10/1997-polaris-indy-700 |title=1997 Polaris Indy 700 &#124; American Snowmobiler Magazine |publisher=Amsnow.com |date=1996-10-01 |accessdate=2016-12-30}}</ref>,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.motorsports-network.com/magazinearchives/polaris/smb98/98snomou.htm |title=1998 Polaris Snowmobiles - Mountain |publisher=Motorsports-network.com |date= |accessdate=2016-12-30}}</ref>


===1999===
===1999===
For 1999 the chassis of the RMK was upgraded to the Gen II style, but still retained the same 136" track as well as the 500cc, 600cc and 700cc engines.<ref>http://www.amsnow.com/news/snowmobile-reviews/1998/11/1999-polaris-indy-600-rmk</ref>
For 1999 the chassis of the RMK was upgraded to the Gen II style, but still retained the same 136" track as well as the 500cc, 600cc and 700cc engines.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amsnow.com/news/snowmobile-reviews/1998/11/1999-polaris-indy-600-rmk |title=1999 Polaris Indy 600 RMK &#124; American Snowmobiler Magazine |publisher=Amsnow.com |date=1998-11-01 |accessdate=2016-12-30}}</ref>


===2000===
===2000===
For the 2000 model year the 800cc engine was also added to lineup. The chassis also recieved upgrades in the form of 2" higher handle bars, sidehiller skis, as well as the Xtra-Lite suspension.<ref>http://www.off-road.com/snowmobile/review/first-ride-2000-polaris-800-amp-600-rmks-22893.html</ref> The 600cc, 700cc, and 800cc models used the 136"x15"x1.75" track and the 500cc model used the 136"x15"x1.5" track.<ref>http://snowmobiles.polaris.com/en-ca/parts/#/Polaris/S00SR5AS_500_RMK_(2000)_(S00SR5AS)/SUSPENSION_-_S00SR5AS_(4953915391b009)/21074/36551</ref>
For the 2000 model year the 800cc engine was also added to lineup. The chassis also recieved upgrades in the form of 2" higher handle bars, sidehiller skis, as well as the Xtra-Lite suspension.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.off-road.com/snowmobile/review/first-ride-2000-polaris-800-amp-600-rmks-22893.html |title=First Ride - 2000 Polaris 800 amp 600 RMKs |publisher=Off-Road.com |date=2005-11-01 |accessdate=2016-12-30}}</ref> The 600cc, 700cc, and 800cc models used the 136"x15"x1.75" track and the 500cc model used the 136"x15"x1.5" track.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://snowmobiles.polaris.com/en-ca/parts/#/Polaris/S00SR5AS_500_RMK_(2000)_(S00SR5AS)/SUSPENSION_-_S00SR5AS_(4953915391b009)/21074/36551 |title=Snowmobile Service Parts - Part Finder &#124; Polaris Snowmobiles Store CA |publisher=Snowmobiles.polaris.com |date= |accessdate=2016-12-30}}</ref>


===2001===
===2001===
For the 2001 model year the track of the 800cc model was upgraded to 144"x15"x2.0"<ref>https://www.powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/new_vehicle_detail.asp?VehicleCode=1510</ref> and the 700cc model had the option of the 136"x15"x1.75" or 144"x15"x2.0" tracks.<ref>https://www.powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/new_vehicle_detail.asp?VehicleCode=1498</ref> With the 600cc retaining the 136"x15"x1.75"<ref>https://www.powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/new_vehicle_detail.asp?VehicleCode=1495</ref> track and the 500cc keeping the 136"x15"x1.5" track.<ref>https://www.powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/new_vehicle_detail.asp?VehicleCode=1493&Go=Go</ref>
For the 2001 model year the track of the 800cc model was upgraded to 144"x15"x2.0"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/new_vehicle_detail.asp?VehicleCode=1510 |title=New Motorcycle, ATV, Snowmobile, Watercraft Vehicles |publisher=Powersportsnetwork.com |date= |accessdate=2016-12-30}}</ref> and the 700cc model had the option of the 136"x15"x1.75" or 144"x15"x2.0" tracks.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/new_vehicle_detail.asp?VehicleCode=1498 |title=New Motorcycle, ATV, Snowmobile, Watercraft Vehicles |publisher=Powersportsnetwork.com |date= |accessdate=2016-12-30}}</ref> With the 600cc retaining the 136"x15"x1.75"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/new_vehicle_detail.asp?VehicleCode=1495 |title=New Motorcycle, ATV, Snowmobile, Watercraft Vehicles |publisher=Powersportsnetwork.com |date= |accessdate=2016-12-30}}</ref> track and the 500cc keeping the 136"x15"x1.5" track.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/new_vehicle_detail.asp?VehicleCode=1493&Go=Go |title=New Motorcycle, ATV, Snowmobile, Watercraft Vehicles |publisher=Powersportsnetwork.com |date= |accessdate=2016-12-30}}</ref>


===2002===
===2002===
The 600cc, 700cc, and 800cc models were upgraded from the Gen II chassis to the Edge chassis, as well all three motors were upgraded with a Variable Exhaust System (VES) and 38mm Mikuni flatside carburetors. While the 500cc model retained the Gen II chassis.<ref>http://powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/new_vehicle_detail.asp?VehicleCode=2705</ref>
The 600cc, 700cc, and 800cc models were upgraded from the Gen II chassis to the Edge chassis, as well all three motors were upgraded with a Variable Exhaust System (VES) and 38mm Mikuni flatside carburetors. While the 500cc model retained the Gen II chassis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/new_vehicle_detail.asp?VehicleCode=2705 |title=New Motorcycle, ATV, Snowmobile, Watercraft Vehicles |publisher=Powersportsnetwork.com |date= |accessdate=2016-12-30}}</ref>
800cc models also had the option of 144"x15"x2.0" or 151"x15"x2.0" tracks.<ref>http://powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/new_vehicle_detail.asp?VehicleCode=2693</ref>
800cc models also had the option of 144"x15"x2.0" or 151"x15"x2.0" tracks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/new_vehicle_detail.asp?VehicleCode=2693 |title=New Motorcycle, ATV, Snowmobile, Watercraft Vehicles |publisher=Powersportsnetwork.com |date= |accessdate=2016-12-30}}</ref>


===2003===
===2003===
The 500cc model was dropped from the lineup. The 600cc model receives the 144"x15"x2.0" track<ref>http://www.powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/new_vehicle_detail.asp?VehicleCode=5114</ref>, and both the 700cc<ref>http://www.powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/new_vehicle_detail.asp?VehicleCode=5113</ref> and 800cc<ref>http://www.powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/new_vehicle_detail.asp?VehicleCode=5112</ref> models have the choice of either the 144"x15"x2.0" or 151"x15"x2.0" tracks.
The 500cc model was dropped from the lineup. The 600cc model receives the 144"x15"x2.0" track,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/new_vehicle_detail.asp?VehicleCode=5114 |title=New Motorcycle, ATV, Snowmobile, Watercraft Vehicles |publisher=Powersportsnetwork.com |date= |accessdate=2016-12-30}}</ref> and both the 700cc<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/new_vehicle_detail.asp?VehicleCode=5113 |title=New Motorcycle, ATV, Snowmobile, Watercraft Vehicles |publisher=Powersportsnetwork.com |date= |accessdate=2016-12-30}}</ref> and 800cc<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/new_vehicle_detail.asp?VehicleCode=5112 |title=New Motorcycle, ATV, Snowmobile, Watercraft Vehicles |publisher=Powersportsnetwork.com |date= |accessdate=2016-12-30}}</ref> models have the choice of either the 144"x15"x2.0" or 151"x15"x2.0" tracks.


===2004-2005===
===2004-2005===
For 2004 all engines have PERC electronic reverse, allowing reverse of the snowmobile by reversing the engine crankshaft direction. While a 159"15"x2.0" track was available on 700cc and 800cc models.<ref>http://www.amsnow.com/news/snowmobile-news/2003/02/2004-polaris-lineup</ref>
For 2004 all engines have PERC electronic reverse, allowing reverse of the snowmobile by reversing the engine crankshaft direction. While a 159"15"x2.0" track was available on 700cc and 800cc models.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amsnow.com/news/snowmobile-news/2003/02/2004-polaris-lineup |title=2004 Polaris lineup &#124; American Snowmobiler Magazine |publisher=Amsnow.com |date=2003-02-19 |accessdate=2016-12-30}}</ref>


===2006===
===2006===

Revision as of 06:51, 30 December 2016

The Polaris RMK is a series of snowmobiles made by Polaris Industries. With the acronym RMK originally standing for Rocky Mountain King. All RMK models are powered by Two-stroke engines and introduced in the 1996 model year by Polaris to compete in the mountain market. The RMK name has been used on many chassis and engine variations and is primarily used to indicate the snowmobile is designed for mountain or deep-snow use and is still in use today.

Models

1996

Originally introduced with the 500cc engine.

1997-1998

For the 1997 model year Polaris added twin cylinder case-reed inducted 600cc and 700cc engines. Both the 600cc and 700cc engines were built in the USA and used 39mm Keihin D-slide carburetors and digital CDI ignition and utilized a 136"x15"x1.75" track with an estimated dry weight of 496lbs in the wedge chassis.[1],[2]

1999

For 1999 the chassis of the RMK was upgraded to the Gen II style, but still retained the same 136" track as well as the 500cc, 600cc and 700cc engines.[3]

2000

For the 2000 model year the 800cc engine was also added to lineup. The chassis also recieved upgrades in the form of 2" higher handle bars, sidehiller skis, as well as the Xtra-Lite suspension.[4] The 600cc, 700cc, and 800cc models used the 136"x15"x1.75" track and the 500cc model used the 136"x15"x1.5" track.[5]

2001

For the 2001 model year the track of the 800cc model was upgraded to 144"x15"x2.0"[6] and the 700cc model had the option of the 136"x15"x1.75" or 144"x15"x2.0" tracks.[7] With the 600cc retaining the 136"x15"x1.75"[8] track and the 500cc keeping the 136"x15"x1.5" track.[9]

2002

The 600cc, 700cc, and 800cc models were upgraded from the Gen II chassis to the Edge chassis, as well all three motors were upgraded with a Variable Exhaust System (VES) and 38mm Mikuni flatside carburetors. While the 500cc model retained the Gen II chassis.[10] 800cc models also had the option of 144"x15"x2.0" or 151"x15"x2.0" tracks.[11]

2003

The 500cc model was dropped from the lineup. The 600cc model receives the 144"x15"x2.0" track,[12] and both the 700cc[13] and 800cc[14] models have the choice of either the 144"x15"x2.0" or 151"x15"x2.0" tracks.

2004-2005

For 2004 all engines have PERC electronic reverse, allowing reverse of the snowmobile by reversing the engine crankshaft direction. While a 159"15"x2.0" track was available on 700cc and 800cc models.[15]

2006

For 2006 the RMK was upgraded to the Dragon chassis. The 800cc engine was dropped from the lineup and a 900cc reed-valve fuel injected twin was added, while the 700cc engine was redesigned and had fuel injection added.

See also

Ski-doo

References

  1. ^ "1997 Polaris Indy 700 | American Snowmobiler Magazine". Amsnow.com. 1996-10-01. Retrieved 2016-12-30.
  2. ^ "1998 Polaris Snowmobiles - Mountain". Motorsports-network.com. Retrieved 2016-12-30.
  3. ^ "1999 Polaris Indy 600 RMK | American Snowmobiler Magazine". Amsnow.com. 1998-11-01. Retrieved 2016-12-30.
  4. ^ "First Ride - 2000 Polaris 800 amp 600 RMKs". Off-Road.com. 2005-11-01. Retrieved 2016-12-30.
  5. ^ "Snowmobile Service Parts - Part Finder | Polaris Snowmobiles Store CA". Snowmobiles.polaris.com. Retrieved 2016-12-30.
  6. ^ "New Motorcycle, ATV, Snowmobile, Watercraft Vehicles". Powersportsnetwork.com. Retrieved 2016-12-30.
  7. ^ "New Motorcycle, ATV, Snowmobile, Watercraft Vehicles". Powersportsnetwork.com. Retrieved 2016-12-30.
  8. ^ "New Motorcycle, ATV, Snowmobile, Watercraft Vehicles". Powersportsnetwork.com. Retrieved 2016-12-30.
  9. ^ "New Motorcycle, ATV, Snowmobile, Watercraft Vehicles". Powersportsnetwork.com. Retrieved 2016-12-30.
  10. ^ "New Motorcycle, ATV, Snowmobile, Watercraft Vehicles". Powersportsnetwork.com. Retrieved 2016-12-30.
  11. ^ "New Motorcycle, ATV, Snowmobile, Watercraft Vehicles". Powersportsnetwork.com. Retrieved 2016-12-30.
  12. ^ "New Motorcycle, ATV, Snowmobile, Watercraft Vehicles". Powersportsnetwork.com. Retrieved 2016-12-30.
  13. ^ "New Motorcycle, ATV, Snowmobile, Watercraft Vehicles". Powersportsnetwork.com. Retrieved 2016-12-30.
  14. ^ "New Motorcycle, ATV, Snowmobile, Watercraft Vehicles". Powersportsnetwork.com. Retrieved 2016-12-30.
  15. ^ "2004 Polaris lineup | American Snowmobiler Magazine". Amsnow.com. 2003-02-19. Retrieved 2016-12-30.


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