VOL. 51 ISSUE 30 JULY 29, 2014 P33
POLARIS UNVEILS THE SLINGSHOT
T
he new three-wheeled Sling-
shot is one of the latest vehi-
cles to join Polaris' 2015 model-
year lineup.
"Slingshot was designed to
deliver head turning exhilaration
on two dimensions" said Mike
Jonikas, Vice President of Sling-
shot. "First is the exhilaration that
you can see, hear, and feel while
riding in Slingshot. Second is
the exhilaration you feel when
people turn their heads to stare
at Slingshot's unique and exotic
styling."
The Slingshot is powered by
a 2.4 liter dual-overhead cam
engine with a five-speed manual
transmission. It features a high
strength steel spaceframe, a
lightweight aluminum swingarm,
and a carbon fiber reinforced
drive belt. It has a dry weight of
less than 1,700 pounds and a low
center of gravity. Horsepower is
claimed at 173.
It also features electronic
stability and traction control,
3-wheel anti-lock disc brakes,
LED taillights, forged aluminum
roll hoops, and 3-point seat belts.
Slingshot can also be per-
sonalized with premium acces-
sories, such as larger tires with
forged aluminum wheels, media
console, windscreens, and ve-
hicle covers.
The Slingshot is offered in
two distinct trim levels: The base
Slingshot, with a U.S. MSRP of
$19,999, features titanium me-
tallic paint, 17-inch lightweight
alloy wheels up front, and an 18-
inch wheel in the rear. The pre-
mium model called Slingshot SL,
with a U.S. MSRP of $23,999,
features red pearl paint, larger
18-inch forged aluminum wheels
up front and a 20-inch wheel in
the rear, and a blade windscreen
for wind protection. It also fea-
tures a media console with a 4.3-
inch LCD screen, back-up cam-
era, Bluetooth integration, and a
6-speaker audio system.
Both trim models will be avail-
able this fall at Polaris Slingshot
dealerships across the United
States and Canada.
The new
Slingshot—all 173
horsepower of it.
TEDESCO SAYS HE'S DONE
I
van Tedesco, a former 125cc
National Motocross Champion,
a two-time 125cc West Coast
Supercross Champion and three
times Motocross of Nations
Champion, says he's done with
racing.
"It has been a roller coaster
since I started racing pro at the
end of 1999 at Millville," he said
while announcing his retirement
from RCH Soaring Eagle Suzuki
this weekend. "I have had a lot
of success…and a lot of failure.
However, the one thing I can do
is to walk away from this deal
knowing I gave it my all every
time I got on my motorcycle. In
the end that's all you can ask of a
person—give it your all."
Tedesco spend some of his
racing career at Suzuki, racing
alongside Ricky Carmichael.
"I made the decision to go
