Switchback^® XCR^®

Race-Ready Strength & Durability

Starting at $12,899 US MSRP

2020 600 Switchback® XCR® is rated 4.6 out of 5 by 111.

Rated 4 out of 5 by How We Doin from Great Sled I snow checked 2 sleds in April 2018. A Pro S and an XCR. They did not arrive until January 15 of 2019. We missed out on 2 months of great riding with no explanation or compensation from Polaris. Very disappointed in Polaris. As far as the sleds go, they are awesome sleds. They handle great. The suspension is a bit too stiff on the XCR. The fit and finish is great. I love how easy it is to take off the side panels and the hood. Only had 1 minor issue. The control module on the left side of the handlebars froze up after it got wet and then froze. So I could not use reverse or adjust the heated grips until it unfroze.

Date published: 2019-04-18

Rated 5 out of 5 by Ride Red from As advertised 600 thinks it's a 800 in this chass I can't say enough about this chassis. I'm 49 and with a couple quick adjustments to the shocks I was riding the trails like I did when I was in my twenties. With a bad back I'm going over stutter bumps at 45 - 50 mph. End of the year 200 mile junk-it-run felt more like a ride home from the store after picking up eggs. I have 30 plus years buying Polaris sleds with 121-1.25 tracks, the 137-1.35 track on this machine is a game changer. No more don't leave the trail in this area or don't take that ditch after a fresh snow. And the light weight of this machine makes it easy to maneuver and position the sled right where you want it in deep snow or tight corners at night speed

Date published: 2019-04-20

Rated 4 out of 5 by SnowJoe from 2019 Switchback XCR 850 Good sled could be great I like the ride and handling. The XCR is a little harsh and I wish I could have a better choice for suspension's the Pro S was just a little too soft. I like the XCR and will be upgrading the suspension. Re-valve and re-spring. I like the attributes of the XCR and with a suspension upgrade it will be top notch. Also please fix the starter it sounds bad when starting up around other sleds and I don't like the ring gear on the primary clutch. My last 3 sleds Polaris dealer had to fix starter engagement. Keep up the good work!!! Long live snowmobiling The great escape.

Date published: 2019-04-18

Rated 4 out of 5 by Billyjackrides from Fantastic all around Sled! I been very pleased with this sled. It is very comfortable to ride. Mostly I stand as I like to boondock but spend plenty of time sitting as I've put on 3,400 miles. It is responsive on throttle and braking, and the many set ups with shocks help when riding conditions will change based on trips. This sled suspension is a beast when taking on the rougher terrain on trail or off, it feels like it is glued down and I never feel out of control on large bumps at any speed. This might be the reason it has a slightly heavier feel than the Pro S which I also ride.

Date published: 2019-04-17

Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from Polaris 2019 XCR purchase the above sled as part of the 2019 snowcheck. This is a great sled, engine wonderful, great on fuel, uses little oil, in fact depending on speed get 17-20 miles per gallon Canadian gallon. I do find the suspension very stiff but have found out font springs on XCR including the track front spring are stiffer than the pro S. Did however find it darts a lot and nor sure how to solve this problem. I drive about 3000 klm per year on average. Bottom line great sled switched from Yamaha 4 stoke to Polaris for 2019 and very pleased.

Date published: 2019-04-18

Rated 5 out of 5 by Joe1979 from BEST RIDING I HAVE EVER HAD!!!!!! I ordered it in the spring and waited till fall to come. Once the first snow came I was gone to see what I could with the new set up.. first ride was 300 miles and loved every one of them .. was not sore or tired just rode and had fun. Thanks polaris for building the great xcr again and with the 800 under the hood Tons of power to play with

Date published: 2018-02-24

Rated 5 out of 5 by DG XCR from Best Sled Yet! I snow checked this sled in April and so glad I spring ordered it as I got to pick the Polaris color red on my 800 Switchback XCR. I love the Red the best and I also got it with electric start and the PIDD gauge which you would be crazy not to get. Polaris is the 1st to have GPS and bluetooth and LED headlights on a sled. Still no one else has GPS and bluetooth and you can say a waypoint say at the truck and trailer and find your way back and it puts a black line on the map everywhere you ride so you can see where you came from and always follow that black line back on the trail to get back. If you have bluetooth on say someone gets separated in your group it will come up on the screen if John texts or calls you! A lot of people don't like the back end look of the Polaris and coming from Arctic Cat all my life, all I can say is go ride one like I did and you will be hooked. Best suspension ever and best ride ever. So smooth and so glad I switched to Polaris, I like everything about the sled and the XCR is worth the $200 more over the Pro S any day and the electric start and PIDD deluxe gauge is worth it. I also had my dealer put on hand guards, mirrors, ultimate front and rear bumpers in red, windshield bag, and 2 other storage solutions and love them all. Only thing is you really have to run mirrors or hand guards not both because you can't really see the mirrors but i'm going to still leave them on, as you can see them a little.

Date published: 2018-02-24

Rated 4 out of 5 by Kramer14 from Great handling! I bought this sled 2 months ago and put on 500 miles so far and rides like a dream. Easy to operate, great appearance. Love the handing and ride experience. For a xcr could use a lil more top end, it has trouble keeping up after 60mph. I wish the sled had a little bit more storage and came standard with the pidd.

Date published: 2018-02-26

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Turn the Tightest Corners Into Your Victory Lap

Designed for extreme performance riders that need to dominate tough terrain at high speeds. The lightweight yet strong AXYS^® chassis paired with the race-ready components of the Switchback^® XCR^® deliver extreme performance.

Power for Any Terrain

The engine is the heart of your ride, and we have the best two-stroke lineup available. Led by our SnowCheck Exclusive 850 Patriot™ engine with industry leading power to weight ratio, coming in second is never a worry.

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Rider Balanced® Control

By placing the rider in the right location on the sled, we've built a sled that corners flat without sacrificing the fun factor of lifting the front end through the bumps or powder. More precise handling both on- and off-trail.

Unrivaled Acceleration

When developing the AXYS^® platform, our engineers minimized weight throughout the sled without compromising strength. Combined with powerful engines and class-leading power-to-weight ratios, the Switchback^® XCR^® gives you the best go-anywhere versatility.

Rider-Centric Comfort

With ergonomic controls, integrated storage, enhanced wind protection, and industry-first LED headlights and gauge packages, comfort is woven directly into the AXYS^® platform's design.

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Starting at $12,899 US MSRP

600 Switchback^® XCR^®

Starting at $12,899 US MSRP

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600 Cleanfire^® Engine
Race-Proven, Heavy-Duty Suspension Components
Track Options: 15 x 136 x 1.25 Ice Ripper XT / 15 x 136 x 1.35 Cobra / 15 x 136 x 1.75 Backcountry
Walker Evans^® Hi-Lo Comp. Adj. Shocks
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Starting at $13,999 US MSRP

For riders looking for race-ready components for extreme durability and strength - plus the "Proven Polaris^® Benchmark" of the 800 H.O. Cleanfire^® engine.

800 Switchback^® XCR^®

Starting at $13,999 US MSRP

For riders looking for race-ready components for extreme durability and strength - plus the "Proven Polaris^® Benchmark" of the 800 H.O. Cleanfire^® engine.

Includes

800 H.O. Cleanfire^® Engine
Race-Proven, Heavy-Duty Suspension Components
Track Options: 15 x 136 x 1.25 Ice Ripper XT / 15 x 136 x 1.35 Cobra / 15 x 136 x 1.75 Backcountry
Walker Evans^® Hi-Lo Comp. Adj. Shocks
Race-Ready Brake System

Build

850 Switchback^® XCR^®

Starting at $14,699 US MSRP

The SnowCheck-Exclusive 850 Switchback^® XCR^® - powered by the all-new Polaris^® 850 Patriot™ engine - is for extreme performance riders that need to dominate tough terrain at high speeds.

The 850 Switchback^® XCR^® is available for customization and order only during the SnowCheck Spring Preorder Program.

850 Switchback^® XCR^®

Starting at $14,699 US MSRP

The SnowCheck-Exclusive 850 Switchback^® XCR^® - powered by the all-new Polaris^® 850 Patriot™ engine - is for extreme performance riders that need to dominate tough terrain at high speeds.

Includes

SnowCheck-Exclusive 850 Patriot™ Engine
Race-Proven, Heavy-Duty Suspension Components
Track Options: 15 x 136 x 1.25 Ice Ripper XT / 15 x 136 x 1.35 Cobra / 15 x 136 x 1.75 Backcountry
Walker Evans^® Hi-Lo Comp. Adj. Shocks
Race-Ready Brake System

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