rzr compaired to rzr s

[bathtub28]

Ok, just a quick question as to what is the performance differance bettween the rzr and rzr s ? aside from suspention, what else is there?

 

[island rider]

I have a 2011 rzr a friend has a rzr s they are same performance wise but his handles the bumps better .

 

[Brute Force Boy]

The older rzr's use to be different with the "s" having the "tweeked" engine but for 2011, they all get the upgrade.

 

[racerfromhell]

The older rzr's use to be different with the "s" having the "tweeked" engine but for 2011, they all get the upgrade.

What was difference in the engines?

 

[psullivan]

I am interested as well

 

[arff]

We have a rzr and our friends a rzr s
Both go the same places no problem

 

[rzrgade]

In 11 they have the same motor ,prior to that the "S" had a little higher compression,better cam,different clutching, hotter ECU and a better header. This accounted for about 5 HP difference over a non s , however when you count in the extra weight of the tires(bighorns) then the performance was about equal.

The main advantage to the S is the higher ground clearance ,better ride and ability to run large tires with out a lift.When you lift and put offset/spacers on the reg rzr it is quite hard on axles/tierods/hubs etc. Where as on a S you don`t have to offset your wheels to run big tires ,so your axles stay at a much safer angle ,thus being easier on the whole machine.....
The down side to the S is being slightly wider ,about 61" with big tires vrs the reg rzr witch sits around 54 to 56 depending on tire/rim set up.

I have owned 2 reg and one S and much prefer the s because of the ride and stability, but it depends where you want to ride, i guess.....