​10 Most Common Questions About The Polaris RZR

Question 1: Is a Polaris RZR street legal?

Answer 1: From the factory, the Polaris RZR is not street legal. But depending on where you live and ride, you can likely make your Polaris RZR street legal by adding the requisite street legal parts and accessories. Check out this previous post of ours to learn more about legalizing your Polaris RZR for street riding!

Question 2: What is Ride Command on a Polaris RZR?

Answer 2: Polaris’ Ride Command package is a fully-integrated system with a dash display that comes stock on Ride Command edition Polaris Rangers, Polaris Razors, and Polaris Generals. Ride Command allows users to drop pins, mark waypoints and navigate via pre-loaded maps, as well as track the positions of other riders in their crew who also have Ride Command. Ride Command can display your vehicle's metrics like fuel levels, and it also shows users the time, temperature, direction of travel, and much more. You can use your Polaris RZR Ride Command as a head unit for music, and the updated Ride Command editions act as both communication systems and Dynamix controllers to continuously adjust the vehicle’s suspension for optimal performance.

The maps on Ride Command aren’t as complete as other GPS units / phone apps, but riders like how it can display text messages on the screen, how it's compatible with backup cameras, and how it comes as a smartphone app so you can use it even without the on-dash display. And because riders can apply to become “trail managers” and add trails to the system, the maps and points of interest contained within the Ride Command system are constantly growing!

Question 3: Where are Polaris RZRs made?

Answer 3: Select models of Polaris off-road vehicles / engines are manufactured and assembled in Monterrey Mexico and Huntsville Alabama. Although some parts and components are made elsewhere, the bulk of the assembly and manufacturing process for the Polaris RZR takes place in Polaris' Roseau Minnesota factory.

Question 4: What is the fastest Polaris RZR?

Answer 4: As of the time of this writing, the fastest Polaris RZR model is the Polaris RZR Pro R.

Question 5: Is the Polaris RZR four-wheel drive?

Answer 5: The Polaris RZR can be operated in both two-wheel drive (2WD) as well as four-wheel drive (4WD, AKA all-wheel drive or AWD).

Question 6: Where is the VIN on a Polaris RZR?

Answer 6: You can find your Polaris RZR VIN stamped onto the left rear section of the frame rail under the bed / wheel well. On the Turbo S, the VIN will be stamped on the part of the frame that's under the left front fender well.

Question 7: Is the Polaris RZR Pro R turbo?

Answer 7: The Polaris RZR Pro R is naturally aspirated, and thus does not have a turbo. The Polaris RZR Turbo R, on the other hand, is turbocharged!

Question 8: When should you change the oil on a Polaris RZR?

Answer 8: After the initial break-in oil change that you should perform at 1 month, the owner’s manual suggests that you should change the oil in your Polaris RZR after 50 hours, 6 months, or 500 miles – whichever comes first. Click this link to learn more about Polaris RZR upkeep, maintenance, and servicing schedules!

Question 9: What bolt pattern / lug pattern is the Polaris RZR?

Answer 9: While the Polaris RZR bolt pattern / lug pattern is a consistent 4/156 across all vehicles, some Razors use 10mm studs, while others (such as the RZR 1000s) use 12mm studs. Furthermore, although most Razors use wheels with a 6+1 offset, the backspacing will differ from one model year / trim package to the next. Older RZR models, for example, use hub-centric wheels, which won’t work with newer-style wheels without the use of wheel spacers.

Question 10: Are Polaris RZRs automatic?

Answer 10: Yes. Polaris RZRs are equipped with a shiftless CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) that requires no manual gear changing.