CVT vs Standard Transmission

RickyC · 04-10-2012, 01:32 PM

New to the SBS machines. Just curious why Commander and Polaris (and guess others) use CVT's as opposed to a Manually Shifted Transmission like alot of 4 wheelers and dirt bikes.

snapp32e · 04-10-2012, 01:40 PM

5 speed manual would be cool.

creekr · 04-10-2012, 01:44 PM

Would really like a manual transmission!

LeeDowney · 04-10-2012, 01:47 PM

I've wondered the same thing. I came from a Honda Rincon 680 before buying my Commander. I've always been used to the instant I give it throttle, I'm moving. The CVT is far less responsive. Plus, just like in my son's Arctic Cat 90, if you get the CVT belt the least bit wet, forget about reverse.

As much as this Commander cost, I would have love to see them add the Honda type transmission and power steering. My 9 year old can hardly turn the thing. I know, I know...a 9 year old should not be driving. Don't preach when ever other post on here is about drinking beer and riding. We all have our shortcomings. The boy loves to drive. At least I make him use the gray key. lol.

Anyway, hopefully someone will provide an answer. If I had to guess, I would say the cost is much cheaper than the Honda type shaft drive.

snapp32e · 04-10-2012, 02:01 PM

No worries buddy. My kids only 6 and I let him drive. Me in it of course.

justinfiler · 04-10-2012, 04:42 PM

There are definitely advantages to both setups.

04-10-2012, 01:32 PM	#1
RickyC [OP] Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Orleans, LA Member #4228 Posts: 78 ()	CVT vs Standard Transmission New to the SBS machines. Just curious why Commander and Polaris (and guess others) use CVT's as opposed to a Manually Shifted Transmission like alot of 4 wheelers and dirt bikes.

04-10-2012, 01:44 PM	#3
creekr Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Good ole WV Member #649 Posts: 94 ()	Would really like a manual transmission! __________________ 2012 silver 1000xt bad dawg roof and 1/2 windshield

04-10-2012, 01:47 PM	#4
LeeDowney Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Advance, North Carolina Member #4829 Posts: 79 ()	I've wondered the same thing. I came from a Honda Rincon 680 before buying my Commander. I've always been used to the instant I give it throttle, I'm moving. The CVT is far less responsive. Plus, just like in my son's Arctic Cat 90, if you get the CVT belt the least bit wet, forget about reverse. As much as this Commander cost, I would have love to see them add the Honda type transmission and power steering. My 9 year old can hardly turn the thing. I know, I know...a 9 year old should not be driving. Don't preach when ever other post on here is about drinking beer and riding. We all have our shortcomings. The boy loves to drive. At least I make him use the gray key. lol. Anyway, hopefully someone will provide an answer. If I had to guess, I would say the cost is much cheaper than the Honda type shaft drive. __________________ 2012 Commander XT 1000 Advance, North Carolina Bad Dawg Roof BRP Rear Screen BRP 1/2 Windshield Pyle Amp w/Wakeboard Speakers Bad Dawg Rear View Mirror Wish List #1 Power Steering #2 Rock Sliders #3 LED Light Bar

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04-10-2012, 01:40 PM	#2
snapp32e Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: E. Central Saskatchewan Member #4651 Posts: 111 ()	5 speed manual would be cool.

04-10-2012, 02:01 PM	#5
snapp32e Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: E. Central Saskatchewan Member #4651 Posts: 111 ()	No worries buddy. My kids only 6 and I let him drive. Me in it of course.

04-10-2012, 04:42 PM	#6
justinfiler Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Washington, PA Member #4629 Posts: 15 ()	There are definitely advantages to both setups.