Is the Can-Am Maverick X3, RZR Pro R, or RZR Turbo R the king of the RTI?
Marshall Williams
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The 2022 Polaris RZR Pro R Ultimate Dynamix is one of the fastest production UTVs you can purchase today, with its new 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine pushing out 225 hp. And, thanks to the upgraded 3.0 Fox Live Valve shocks, the R model has 22.5 inches of front travel and 24.5 inches of rear travel.
To put the Pro R to the test, we tried it out on our RTI ramp. This machine managed to travel 46.5 inches up the standard 20-degree slope. With its longer 104.5-inch wheelbase, the Pro R managed a very reasonable score of 445 on the RTI test.
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That puts the Pro R behind the 2022 RZR Turbo R, which had a score of 635.4. The less powerful RZR did a bit better thanks to its short wheelbase, but the Pro R is no slouch, easily besting our 2020 Can-Am Maverick X3 X RS Turbo RR. That machine eked out a score of 372.5. We don’t expect high-speed rigs like these three to be RTI champions, but the spread is interesting. Knowing that the Pro R managed to surpass even more trail-oriented rigs like the 2022 Polaris General XP 1000 Trailhead edition—which had a score of 370.5—is also interesting.
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As we always say, an RTI score isn’t a definitive measure of a machine. Like horsepower, torque, or ground clearance, it’s just another data point you can use to decide which machine is right for you.
2022 Polaris RZR Pro R Specs
| MSRP: | Ranging from $31,999 to $44,999 |
| Engine: | ProStar DOHC, liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder; 16V |
| Displacement: | 1,997cc/2.0L |
| Bore x Stroke: | N/A |
| Compression Ratio: | N/A |
| Transmission: | Automatic PVT w/ high/low range, reverse; parking |
| Claimed Horsepower: | 225 hp |
| Claimed Torque: | N/A |
| Fuel System: | EFI, 12V DC battery |
| Steering: | Rack-mounted high-assist electric power steering w/ Quick Turn Rack; race-inspired steering wheel w/ tilt adjustment |
| Drivetrain: | Pro Performance True 2WD/4WD/4WD lock |
| Front Suspension: | Lightweight boxed dual A-arms w/ 3-piece stabilizer bar, unitized hubs, Walker Evans 2.5 in. Velocity adjustable needle shocks (Sport, Premium) / Fox 3.0 Live Valve X2 internal bypass (Ultimate); 22.25 in. travel |
| Rear Suspension: | Boxed trailing arm w/ tow link, high-clearance radius rods w/ 3-piece stabilizer bar, unitized hubs, Walker Evans 3.0 in. Velocity adjustable needle shocks (Sport, Premium) / Fox 3.0 Live Valve X2 internal bypass (Ultimate); 24.5 in. travel |
| Front Brakes: | Hydraulic disc w/ 3-bore caliper, aluminum top hat w/ steel rotor |
| Rear Brakes: | Hydraulic disc w/ 2-bore caliper, aluminum top hat w/ steel rotor |
| Wheels, Front/Rear: | Painted cast aluminum w/ 5-lug bolt pattern; 15 x 7 in. |
| Tires, Front/Rear: | Maxxis Rampage Fury, 8-ply rated; 32x10-15 |
| Length: | 136.5 in. (2-seat) / 165.5 in (4-seat) |
| Width: | 74.0 in. |
| Height: | 72.8 in. (2-seat) / 76.5 in (4-seat) |
| Wheelbase: | 104.5 in. (2-seat) / 133.5 in (4-seat) |
| Bed Capacity: | 300 lb. |
| Towing Capacity: | N/A |
| Max Seating Capacity: | 2 (Pro R) / 4 (Pro R 4) |
| Ground Clearance: | 16.0 in. |
| Turning Radius: | N/A |
| Claimed Dry Weight: | Ranging from 2,085 lb. to 2,480 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12.3 gal. |
| Warranty: | 6-month limited |
| Availability: | Early 2022 |
| Contact: | rzr.polaris.com |
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