When a 2025 Polaris RZR S 900 EPS Black Pearl had to be transported from Frisco, TX to Scottsdale, AZ, there wasn’t really a debate about how it would be accomplished. A sport side by side like this isn’t something you just throw on a trailer and hope for the best. It was shipped in a hard side enclosed unit, and it took 13 days from start to finish. Here’s how it went and some things worth knowing if you’re looking to ship a powersport vehicle.
About the 2025 Polaris RZR S 900 EPS
The Polaris RZR S 900 EPS is designed for the trails and is a high-performance sport side-by-side. It has a ProStar 900 twin-cylinder engine, which provides the RZR S 900 with about 75 horsepower. The Black Pearl version simply adds to the luxurious appearance, so arriving at the Scottsdale Motor Trade Expo scratched or in need of a wash was not going to cut it.
The RZR S 900 is designed to hug the ground, and it has a wider stance compared to a normal ATV. This is important to consider during transportation because the correct loading equipment needs to be used. Hard side closed trailers usually come with hydraulic ramps that extend down to the ground, making it easy to load the RZR S 900, which is low to the ground. It also ensures the RZR S 900 remains clean and free of scratches during the entire trip.
The Route: Frisco, TX to Scottsdale, AZ
This is about a 1,100-mile run from the Dallas-Fort Worth area down to the Phoenix metropolitan area. The run essentially connects two of the most active markets in the country for both auto and powersports equipment transport. Therefore, the carrier situation should be relatively good on this run. The routes taken will be along Interstate 20 and Interstate 10 as they run through the state of Texas and down into Arizona.
With regard to the enclosed powersports transport, the situation with regard to carrier availability is a bit more challenging than with the standard open car carrier because there are fewer enclosed equipment haulers on the road compared to standard open car carriers. Therefore, the 6-day window from the time the booking was made to the actual assignment of the carrier is appropriate in this case.
Why Hard-Side Enclosed Was the Right Choice
Hard-sided enclosed trailers have a steel or aluminum wall that encloses the load completely. This is unlike the soft-sided trailers, which have a vinyl curtain to enclose the load but cannot fully protect against road debris, weather, or UV rays. This would be important for something like the RZR S 900 EPS Black Pearl, which has a shiny finish and is designed for performance.
Open transport is the most common type of transport for shipping vehicles across the country, accounting for about 90 percent of total auto transport. However, this is for standard vehicles, not for something like the powersports RZR. It doesn’t have the same points of attachment for tie-downs, nor would it have the same equipment needed for loading due to its stance and clearance. It also needs to be transported to a location where it will be used immediately, so condition is part of the reason for transporting it in the first place.
Another benefit of hard-sided enclosed trailers is the more stable ride due to the way the trailer walls absorb road vibration. For a machine with suspension tuned for trail riding, minimizing its movements during transportation would be considered reasonable.
Transport Summary
- Origin: Frisco, TX 75034
- Destination: Scottsdale, AZ 85262
- Vehicle: 2025 Polaris RZR S 900 EPS Black Pearl (Operable)
- Distance: ~1,100 miles
- Primary routes: I-20 W → I-10 W
- Trailer type: Hard-side enclosed
- Season: Mid-February
- Price: $1,050 (~$0.95 per mile)
