Polaris SLINGSHOT SL LE: review, history, specs
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| Polaris SLINGSHOT SL LE | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2016 |
| Class | Trike |
| Engine | DOHC, Ecotec, 2.4L |
| Bore / Stroke | 88.9mm x 88.9mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.4:1 |
| Horsepower | 172.99 HP (129.0 KW) @ 6200RPM |
| Torque | 165.96 ft/lbs (225.0 Nm) @ 4700RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-Speed manual Final Drive: Carbon Fiber Reinforced Belt, 36mm x 147T |
| Suspension | Front: Double-Wishbone with Sway Bar |
| Brakes | Front: Ventilated disc 298 mm Rear: Ventilated disc 298 mm |
| Front Tire | 225/45R18 |
| Rear Tire | 255/35R20 |
| Wheelbase | 105.0 inches (2667 mm) |
| Length | 149.61 inches (3800 mm) |
| Width | 77.6 inches (1971 mm) |
| Weight | 791.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Polaris SLINGSHOT SL LE was a DOHC, Ecotec, 2.4L Trike motorcycle produced by Polaris in 2016. Max torque was 165.96 ft/lbs (225.0 Nm) @ 4700 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 172.99 HP (129.0 KW) @ 6200 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 88.9mm bore x 88.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 2348.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-Speed manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Dry,Single Plate, Hydraulically Actuated.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 225/45R18 front tire and a 255/35R20 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Ventilated disc 298 mm in the front and a Ventilated disc 298 mm in the rear. The wheelbase was 105.0 inches (2667 mm) long.
2016 Polaris SLINGSHOT SL LE[edit | edit source]
The Polaris Slingshot is a three-wheeler, a reverse bike. Three points make a plane, but it`s not plain whether Polaris will be able to convince state bureaucrats that this contraption belongs to the motorcycle family. Indeed, the Slingshot has waterproof seats, three-point belts, and forged aluminum roll hoops. It has a steering wheel and a five-speed manual transmission, with reverse. The view ahead is of two wheels sprouting from forged aluminum control arms, flanking a long hood that conceals a longitudinally mounted GM Ecotec 2.4-liter four-cylinder