The early 900's pre 15 had a bad air box desing that would allow dirt to get pass the filter under wide open throttle. I had added a aftermarker seal on my 2012 900 and never had an issue in 2,500 miles. The newer 900 has a re designed air intake that looks to be a much better design. I would'nt go with the wildcat personally, seems like they have bigger engine issues that anyone.

 

Been on this forum for awhile now and can't remember of anyone complaining about a blown engine on 900s yet.

 

The new 900 is a beast!! Granted mine did have an oil pump problem. It was the first documented oil pump issue according to what Polaris tech told me. They took care of it. I have never heard of any major issues with the new 900. After talking with three reputable engine builders and dealer techs, none of them said there were any issues with the 900. It is a very good, solid, and reliable engine. I would buy one again in a heartbeat!!

Thanks
Thom

 

Hmm. Haven't really heard of any problems. Had mine since December 14'. No issues. My bud has 4,600 miles on his 15' no issues.

 

I can't remember which thread, but I read one on here recently where a guy had a secondary clutch come apart on his 15 900 at 11000 miles, first major breakdown! I figure if I get near that out of mine I'll be well pleased!

 

The 900xp and the 15+ 900s/trail motors are quite a bit different.

 

What is the difference between motors in 900xp and the S model.
Everything I read says they are both 75 HP

 

Thanks for all the reply's. Attached is a thread on here that refers to some of the problems people have been having.

http://www.rzrforums.net/rzr-xp-900/98161-2013-xp-900-motor-3.html

I would have to agree with you waffles222. From what I have read some of the problems seem to be from dirt getting into the cylinders causing scoring which obviously causes oil consumption. But what doesn't add up is why crankshafts are failing? A little dirt getting through the intake doesn't cause a crank to fail.

 

That thread is for the xp900 which is a different motor then the 900s. I've owned a xp900. Also a awesome machine

 

Ya, that thread refers to the "first gen" pre '15 900. Still a good engine. Just some filtration problems. I know that my 15 900 4 uses a setup that is similar if not the same as the current 1000. No issues with mine at all. There is always room for improvement but the current factory setup does a decent job.

Thanks
Thom

 

I have a 2015 900S with 2400 miles on it no problems. Sorry a arm bushings are still junk

 

2015 900s with 635 hours on it. Haven't been easy on it

 

SWEET!!! I bought a 2016 900s last year and love it. I'm upgrading to the Duraclutch.