you know that is something left on teh plate for canam in the future, however as stated above, there current platforms would be nearly impossible to narrow to 50 inch. so that means another platform dedicated to >50.
changing of engine location,etc.
i have read 2 articles recently that states what you all said. the >50 market is 40-50% of sales until 2011. at that time they have seen decline in under 50 sales by 3% in 11 and 5 % in 12 to date. in oem surveys they saw a decline in what you really want in a side by side opinions by 18%, comapred to two years earlier. a lot of trails have expanded to make 50 trails wider, and nearly all new trails and build for all sxs. so the thought is that >50 is losing steady ground in teh big picture. now im not disagree with you that love 50 inchers. i feel for you, just like in stand up jet skis, there all but gone with just one oem left making them, and at that you must be a pro racer to even buy those, all that changed in teh last 1-2 years.. sad but true. so they may sit back and see what happens over the next 2-3 years first from a buisness point.