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CHAPTER 1
MODELS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Model Identification (1985) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .1
1985 Models . .... . ...... . ..... . .. . ........ . .. .. .. ... .... ... .. ...... .. . .. 1.2-1 .3
Model Identification (1986) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .4
1986 Models . ................. ... .... ..... ...... .. .. . .. .. .... .. .. .. .. ... 1.5-1 .6
Model Identification (1987) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
1987 Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .8-1 .9
Model Identification (1988) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 O
1988 Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .11-1 .12
Model Identification (1989) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.13
1989 Models .. . ... .. .. .. ... . ... .. ...... . .................... . ... .. .... 1.1 4-1.16
Model Identification ( 1990) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 7
1990 Models ... . ............. . ... .. ......... .. . ........ . .. .. ........ .. 1.18-1.20
Model Identification ( 1991 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. 21
1991 Models ............... . ........................ . ......... . ....... 1.22-1.24
Model Identification (1992) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25
1992 Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .26-1.29
Model Identification ( 1993) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.30
1993 Models .......... . .. .. ..... .. ........ . .... . .. ....... .... .... . .. .. 1.31-1.35
Model Identification (1994) ... . ............ ... .. .. ......... . .. . .. ...... .. ... . 1.36
1994 Models . .... .. . .... .. ......... ... .......... .. . ... . .. ... .. ..... ... 1. 37-1 .42
Model Identification (1995) . . . .. . ........ .. . .. .. .. ........ .. •••. . .. . .. ... ... . 1.43
1995 Models .... . ... . .... ..... . .............. ..... .. . ... .... .. ........ 1.44-1 .49
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MODELS AND SPECIFICATIONS
1985 Model Identification
SERIAL NUMBER IDENTIFICATION
The machine serial number may be used as an aid in identifying machine model year. Refer to the first digits In the serial number
for proper identification:
FIRST DIGITS MODEL YEAR
12 1985
1985 MODEL DESIGNATION
YEAR DESIGNATION--------- -., ENGINE DESIGNATION
I oasl o917
MODEL DESIGNATION __________ _.!
1985
MODEL DESIGNATION
NUMBERS (Chassis)
07 - Indy Trail, 400, 600
08 - Indy 600 SE
09- Sta.r
13- SS
14 - LongTrack
1985
ENGINE DESIGNATION
NUMBERS
27 - EC25PS-Single FC
43 - EC44-2PM-2100-Twin FC
49 - EC44-2PM-Twin FC
57 - EC60PL-02-Three LC
59 - EC40PL-02-Tw in LC
MODEL NUMBER MACHINE DESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBER
0850757
MACHINE DESCRIPTION
0850927
0851349
0850743
0850759
Star 244cc Single FC
SS 432cc Twin FC
Indy Trail 432cc Twin FC
Indy 400 398oc Twin LC
0850847
0851449
Indy 600 596cc Three LC
Indy 600 SE 597cc Three LC
LongTrack 432cc Twin FC
MODEL NO.
SERIAL NO.
MADE IN U.S.A. POLARIS
PATENT NOTICE
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S.
FEDERAL AND S, ,ae REiit llREMENTS ANO
CANADIAN FEDERAL MC - ~ICLE STANDARDS
IN EFFECT ON THE DATE c.,. J FACTURE.
MFD. DATE:
Mid. by Polaris lndl>stries L.P.
In Roseau, MN under one or more of the fOl l oWing patoots:
U.S. Parents 3.605.511 3.533.66:? 3,613,811
3,580,647 3,613,810 3,605,510
3.483.766 3.MS.821 3.5:?5,412
Patented Canada 882,491ni 883,694/71
Canadian Rd. 34.573171 34,572171
J.867.991
4.793.950
5.038,881
S64.394n1
1,227, 823187
7072133
These numbers should be referred to in any correspondence regarding warranty, service or replacement parts.
The machine model and serial number identification decal is located on the right front side of the tunnel. The serial number is
permanently stamped into the tunnel. The model number is embossed on the decal.
Whenever corresponding about an engine it is important that the engine model and serial numbers be called out. Laser
engraved model and serial numbers are located on the crankcase (intake side).
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MODELS AND SPECIFICATIONS
1985 Model Identification
600SE
0850857
Engine Type LC Triple
Displacement (cc) 597
Bore x Stroke (mm) 65x 60
Carburetion!Throttle Body 3 Mikuni
VM38SS Slide
Oil Injected Standard
Ignition COi
Alternator Output 12V 120W
Length (in.fem.) 106.251269.7
Width (in.fem.) 41.62/105.6
Height (in.fem.) 31.5179.9
Ski Stance (in.fem.) 36.5/92.7
Track Width (in.fem.) 1 5138.1
Track Length Overall (in.fem.) 1211307.1
Fuel Capacity (U.S. galJlmp. galJliters) 715.8126.5
Recommended Fuel 88 Octane Min.
Front Suspension Coil Spring IFS
Chrome Trailing Arms
Brake Type Uquid Cooled
Hydraulic Disc
Storage Rear of Seat
Speedometer Standard
Tachometer Standard
Trip Odometer Standard
Accessory Lights Temp
Electric Start NIA
Handwarmers Option
Two-Up Seat NIA
Backrest NIA
Storage Rack Option
Tow Hitch Option
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1.2
600 400 Long Track
0850757 0850759 0851449
LC Triple LC Twin Fan Cooled Twin
597 398 432
65 x 60 65 x 60 67.62 x 60
3 Mikuni 2 Mikuni 1 Mikuni
VM38SS Slide VM34SS Slide VM30SSSlide
Standard Standard Standard
COi COi COi
12V 120W 12V 120W 12V 120W
106.251269.7 106.25/269.7 120.251305.2
41.621105.6 41 .621105.6 40 /101.5
31.5/79.9 31.5/79.9 33183.7
36.5192.7 36.5192.7 31/78.7
15/38.1 15138.1 15/38.1
1211307.1 1211307.1 1481375.6
715.8126.5 715.8/26.5 5.414.5120
88 Octane Min. 88 Octane Min. 88 Octane Min.
Coil Spring IFS Coil Spring IFS Mono Leaf
Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled Mechanical Disc
Hydraulic Disc Hydraulic Disc
Rear of Seat Rear of Seat Rear of Seat
Storage Rack
Standard Standard Standard
Standard Standard Option
Standard Standard Standard
Temp Temp NIA
·N IA NIA NIA
Option Option Option
N/A NIA NIA
NIA NIA NIA
Option Option Standard
Option Option Standard

Engine Type
Displacement (cc)
Bore x Stroke (mm)
Carburetionff hrottle Body
Oil Injected
Ignition
Alternator Output
Length (in.fem.)
Width (in.fem.)
Height (in.fem.)
Ski Stance (in.f em.)
Track Width (in.f em.)
Track Length Overall (in.fem.)
Fuel Capacity (U.S. gal.limp. gal./liters)
Recommended Fuel
Front Suspension
Brake Type
Storage
Speedometer
Tachometer
Trip Odometer
Accessory Lights
Electric Start
Handwarmers
Two-Up Seat
Backrest
Storage Rack
Tow Hitch
1.3
MODELS AND SPECIFICATIONS
1985 Model Identification
Indy Trail SS Star
0850743 0851349 0850927
Fan Cooled Twin Fan Cooled Twin Fan Cooled Single
432 432 244
67.62 x 60 67.72 x 60 72 x 60
1 Mikuni 1 Mikuni 1 Mikuni
VM34SS Slide VM34SSS1ide VM30SS Slide
Standard Standard Standard
COi COi COi
12V 120W 12V 120W 12V 100W
106.25/269. 7 102/258.9 102/258.9
41.62/105.6 40/101.5 40 /101.5
31.5/83.7 33/83.7 33/83.7
36.5/92.7 31/78.7 31 178.7
15/38.1 15/38.1 15/38.1
121 /307.1 120 /304.6 108/274.1
7/5.8/26.5 6.815.7/25.7 5.4/4.5/20
88 Octane Min. 88 Octane Min. 88 Octane Min.
Coil Spring IFS Mono Leaf Mono Leaf
Hydraulic Disc Mechanical Disc Mechanical Disc
Rear of Seat Rear of Seat Rear of Seat
Standard Standard Option
Standard Standard Option
Standard Standard Option
N/A NIA N/A
Option Option N/A
Standard Option N/A
N/A NIA N/ A
N/A N/ A N/A
Option N/ A N/A
Option Option Option
8/94
-

MODELS AND SPECIFICATIONS
1986 Model Identification
SERIAL NUMBER IDENTIFICATION
The machine serial number may be used as an aid in identifying machine model year. Refer to the first digits in the serial number
for pr oper identification:
FIRST DIGITS
12
13
MODEL YEAR
1985
1986
1986 MODEL DESIGNATION
YEAR DESIGNATION '------- - - - -.
1
ENGINE DESIGNATION
I a a 61 a 9 1 1
MODEL DESIGNATION ____ _ _____ ~I
1986
MODEL DESIGNATION
NUMBERS IChassisl
07 - Indy Trail, 400, 600
08 - Indy 600 LE
09 - Star/Sprint 340 (ES)
13- SS
14 - LongTrack
MODEL NO.
SERIAL NO.
1986
ENGINE DESIGNATION
NUMBERS
27 - EC25PS-Single EC
31 - EC34-2PM-01-Twin FC (ES)
33- EC34-2PM-02-Twin FC
49 - EC44-2PM-51 DO-Twin FC
57 - EC60PL-02-T riple LC
1986
ENGINE DESIGNATION
NUMBERS
59 - EC40PL-02-Twin LC
61 - ECSOPM-01-Twin FC
MADE IN U.S.A. PDLRRIS
PATENT NOTICE
Mfd.• by Polaris Industries LP .
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S.
FEDERAL AND STATE REQUIREMENTS AND
CANADIAN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE STANDARDS
IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
in Roseau. MN under one or more ol lhe following patents:
U.S. Patents 3. 605.511 3,533.662 3, 613,811
3,580,647 3,613.810 3.605.510
3.483,766 3.545.821 3.525.412
Patented Canada 882.491171 883.694171
Canadian Rd. 34.573171 34,572171
MFD. DATE:
These numbers should be referred to in any correspondence regarding warranty, service or replacement parts.
3,867,991
4, 793,950
S.038,881
864,394171
1,227.823/87
7072133
The machine model and serial number identiflcatlon decal ls located on the right front side of the tunnel. The serial number Is
permanently stamped into the tunnel. The model number is embossed on the decal.
Whenever corresponding about an engine it is important that the engine model and serial numbers be called out. Laser
engraved model and serial numbers are located on the crankcase (intake side).
8/94
1.4

600 LE
0860857
Engine Type LC Triple
Displacement (cc} 597
Bore x Stroke (mm) 65 x 60
Carburetionffhrottle Body 3 Mikuni
VM38SS Slide
Oil Injected Standard
Ignition CDI
Alternator Output 12V 120W
Length (in.fem.} 106.25/269.7
Width (in./ cm.) 41.621105.6
Height (in.fem.} 31.5/79.9
Ski Stance (inJcm.) 36.5192.7
Track Width (in .f em.) 15/38.1
Track Length Overall (in.fem.) 121 /307.1
Fuel Capacity (U.S. gal.limp. galJliters) 7/5.8/26.5
Recommended Fuel 88 Octane Min.
Front Suspension Coil Spring IFS
Chrome Trailing Arm
Brake Type Liquid Cooled
Hydraulic Disc
Storage Rear of Seat
Speedometer Standard
Tachometer Standard
Trip Odometer Standard
-
Accessory Lights Temp
Electric Start NIA
Handwarmers Option
Two-Up Seat N/A
Backrest N/A
Storage Rack Option
Tow Hitch Option
1.5
MODELS AND SPECIFICATIONS
1986 Model Identification
600 400 Long Track
0860757 0860759 0861449
LC Triple LC Twin Fan Cooled Twin
597 398 432
65 x 60 65 x 60 66.72 x 60
3 Mikuni 2 Mikuni 1 Mikuni
VM38SS Slide VM34SS Slide VM30SS Slide
Standard Standard Standard
CDI CDI CDI
12V 120W 12V 120W 12V 120W
106.251269.7 106.25/269.7 , 20. 25/305.2
41.62/105.6 41.62/105.6 40/101.5
31.5/79.9 31 .5/79.9 33 183.7
36.5/92.7 36.5/92.7 3 1/78.7
15/38., 15/38.1 15/38.1
121 /307.1 1211307.1 148/375.6
7/5.8/26.5 7/5.8 /26.5 7.516.2/28
88 Octane Min. 88 Octane Min. 88 Octane Min.
Coil Spring IFS Coil Spring IFS Mono Leaf
Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled Mechanical Disc
Hydraulic Disc Hydraulic Disc
Rear of Seat Rear of Seat Rear of Seat
Storage Rack
Standard Standard Standard
Standard Standard Option
Standard Standard Standard
Temp Temp NIA
N/A NIA NIA
Option Option Option
N/A N/A NIA
NIA N/A N IA
Option Option Standard
Option Option Standard
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MODELS AND SPECIFICATIONS
1986 Model Identification
Indy Trail SS
0860761 0861349
Engine Type Fan Cooled Twin Fan Cooled Twin
Displacement (cc) 488 432
Bore x Stroke (mm) 72 x 60 67.72 x 60
Carburetion!Throttle 2 Mikuni 1 Mikuni
Body VM34SS Sli de VM34SS Slide
Oil Injected Standard Standard
Ignition COi CDI
Alternator Output 1 2V 120W 12V 120W
Length (in.f em.) 106.25/269.7 102/258.9
Width 0n./ cm.) 41.62/105.6 40/101.5
Height (in.tern.) 3 1.5/79.9 33/83.7
Ski Stance (in.tern.) 36.5/ 92.7 3 1/78.7
Track Width (i n.t ern.) 15/38.1 15/ 38.1
Track Length Overall 121/307.1 120/304.6
(in.tern.)
Fuel Capacity (U.S. 7/5.8126.5 7.516.2/28
gal./l mp. gal./liters)
Recommended Fuel 88 Octane Min. 88 Octane Min
Front Suspension Coil Spring IFS Mono Leaf
Brake Type Hydraulic Disc Mechanical Disc
Storage Rear of Seat Rear of Seat
Speedometer Standard Standard
Tachometer Standard Standard
Trip Odometer Standard Standard
Accessory Lights NIA NIA
Electric Start Option Option
Handwarmers Standard Option
Two-Up Seat NIA NI A
Backrest N/A NIA
Stor a ge Rack Option NIA
Tow Hitch Option Option
8/94
1.6
Sprint Sprint ES Star
0860933 0860931 0860927
Fan Cooled Twin Fan Cooled Twin Fan Cooled Single
339 339 244
62 x 55.6 62 x 55.6 72 x 60
2 Mikuni 2 Mikuni 1 Mikuni
VM30SS Slide VM30SS Slide VM30SSSlide
Standard Standard Standard
CDI CDI CDI
12.V 120W 12V 120W 12V 100W
102/258.9 102/258.9 102/258.9
40/ 101.5 40/101.5 40/101.5
33/83.7 33 183.7 33 /83.7
31/78.7 31/78.7 31 /78.7
15/38.1 15138.1 15138.1
108/274.1 1081274.1 1081274.1
5.4/4.5120 5.414.5/20 5.4/4.5 120
88 Octane Miri . 88 Octane Min. 88 Octane Min.
Mono Leaf Mono Leaf Mono Leaf
Mechanical Disc Mechanical Disc Mechanical Disc
Rear of Seat Rear of Seat Rear of Seat
Option Standard Option
Option Standard Option
Option Standard Option
NI A NIA NIA
NIA Standard N/A
Option Option NIA
N/ A NIA NIA
N/A N/A NIA
N/A NIA NI A
Option Option Option

MODELS AND SPECIFICATIONS
1987 Model Identification
SERIAL NUMBER IDENTIFICATION
The machine serial number may be used as an aid in identifying machine model year. Refer to the first digits in the serial number
for proper identification:
FIRST DIGITS
12
13
14
MODEL YEAR
1985
1986
1987
1 987 MODEL DESIGNATION
YEAR DESIGNATION
1
--------~1 ENGINE DESIGNATION
I a a 11 o 9 j 1
MODEL DESIGNATION _ _________ ~I
1987
MODEL DESIGNATION
NUMBERS !Chassis)
09 - Star/Sprint 340 (ES)
10 - StarTrak
1987
ENGINE DESIGNATION
NUMBERS
27 - EC26PS-Single FC
1987
ENGINE DESIGNATION
NUMBERS
59- EC40PL-02-Twin LC
61 - ECSOPM-01-Twin FC
14 - LongTrack
31 - EC34-2PM-02-Twin FC ES
33 - EC34-2PM-01-03-Twin FC
49 - EC44-2PM-5100-Twin FC
57 - EC60PL-02-Triple LC
62 - ECSOPM-02-Twin FC ES
15 - Long Track RLR
04 - Indy Sport
05 - Indy 133 SKS
07 - lndy Trail, 400, 600
MODEL NO.
MADE IN U.S.A. PDLRRIS
PATENT NOTICE
SERIAL NO.
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S.
FEDERAL AND STATE REQUIREMENTS AND
CANADIAN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE STANDARDS
IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
MFD. DATE:
Mid. by Polaris lndustrfes LP.
1n Roseau. MN under one 0< more of lhe following pa1en1s:
U.S. Palents 3,605,5H 3.533,002 3.G13,6i1
3,580.647 3.613.610 3.604,510
3.463.766 3.5'15.821 3.525.412
Patented Canada 882.491171 883.094/71
Canadian Rd. 34.573171 34.5721 71
These numbers should be referred to in any correspondence regarding warranty, service or replacement parts.
:i.SS7,991
4, 793,950
5,038.881
86-1.394(11
1.227 .823187
7072 133
The machine model and serial number identification decal ts located on the right front side of the tunnel. The serial number is
permanently stamped into the tunnel. The model number is embossed on the decal.
Whenever corresponding about an engine it is important that the engine model and serial numbers be called out. Laser
engraved model and serial numbers are located on the crankcase {intake side).
1.7 8/94

MODELS AND SPECIFICATIONS
1987 Model Identificati on
Engine Type
Displacement (cc)
Bore x Stroke (mm)
Carburetionffhrottle Body
Oil Injected
Ignition
Alternator Output
Length (in.fem.)
Width (in.fem.)
Height (in.fem.)
Ski Stance (in.fem.)
Track Width (in.fem.)
Track Length Overall (in./cm.)
Fuel Capacity (U.S. gal.limp. gal./ liters)
Recommended Fuel
Front Suspension
Brake Type
Storage
Speedometer
Tachometer
Trip Odometer
Accessory Lights
Electric Start
Handwarmers
Two-Up Seat
Backrest
Storage Rack
Tow Hitch
8/94
lndy600
0870757
LC Triple
597
65 x 60
3 Mikuni
VM38SS Slide
Standard
CDI
12V 120W
109/276.6
41.621105.6
33/83.7
36.5/92.7
15/38.1
121 /307.1
7/5.8/26.5
88 Octane Min.
Coil Spring I FS
Liquid Cooled
Hydraulic Disc
Rear of Seat
Standard
Standard
Standard
Temp
N/A
Option
NIA
N/A
Option
Option
1.8
Indy 400
400 SKS
0870759
0870559
LC Twin
398
65 x 60
2 Mikuni
VM34SS Slide
Standard
CDI
12V 120W
109/276.6
11 3/286.8 SKS
41.621105.6
33/83.7
36.5/92.7
15/38.1
121/307.1
133.5/338.8
7/5.8/26.5
88 Octane Min.
Coil Spring IFS
Liquid Cooled
Hydraulic Disc
Rear of Seat
Standard
Standard
Standard
Temp
N/A
Option
NIA
N/A
Option
Option
Indy Trail Long Track
Trail ES I SKS LTR
0870761 0871449
087076210870561 0871549
Fan Cooled Twin Fan Cooled Twin
488 432
72 x60 67.72 x 60
2 Mikuni 1 Mikuni
VM34SS Slide VM30SS Slide
Standard Standard
CDI COi
12V 120W 12V 120W
109/276.6 120.25/305.2
11 3/286.8 SKS
41.62/105.6 40/101 .5
33/83.7 33/83.7
36.5/92.7 31/78.7
15/38.1 15/38. 1
121 /307.1 148/375.6
133.5/338.8
7/5.8/26.5 7.5/6.2/28
88 Octane Min. 88 Octane Min.
Coil Spring IFS Mono Leaf
Hydraulic Disc Mechanical Disc
Rear of Seat Rear of Seat
Standard Standard
Standard Option
Standard Standard
N/A N/A
Option N/A
Standard ES
Standard Option
N /A N/A
N/A NIA
Option Standard
Option Standard
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