The 2022 Polaris Pro R Weighs as Much as a Miata

We finally got our hands on a 2022 Polaris RZR Pro R. We know the thing’s fast thanks to its 225 hp four-cylinder engine. But how heavy is it? With a full tank of fuel and all other necessary fluids, this $40,699 Pro R Ultimate ran across our scales at 2,301 pounds, or about 114 pounds more than its listed dry weight. That makes it the heaviest side-by-side we’ve tested to date. It’s also within spitting distance of a 2022 Mazda Miata, which weighs in at 2,341 pounds.

Of course, the Miata is one of the lightest passenger vehicles on the road, and the Polaris’ heft is no shock when you put eyes on the Pro R. It’s huge, and everything about it is beefier than its predecessor, including that massive 2.0-liter engine.

But what is surprising is how well balanced the vehicle is, with 49.8 percent of its weight over the nose. For our purposes, that’s effectively a 50/50 weight balance, which is unheard of in the side-by-side world thanks to the dominance of rear-engine UTVs. That kind of balance is the holy grail grail for vehicle dynamics, as it makes for a machine that’s easy to control. To say we can’t wait to get this rig on the trail is an understatement. Stay tuned as we put this machine through its paces.

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