The Polaris RS1 leaves the factory with an open cockpit, so every rooster tail off the front tires lands in your lap. This UTV Zilla vented glass windshield closes the front of the cage with DOT-stamped automotive laminated safety glass, then gives the airflow back on demand through an adjustable flap vent. A hand wiper is included, so a dust-and-drizzle morning does not end the ride.
The frame is .125" aluminum, CNC cut and formed from a 3D CAD model, finished in black powder coat and clamped to the cage with billet aluminum mounts and black stainless hardware that will not streak rust down the glass.
Key Features
- Automotive laminated safety glass with a DOT stamp
- Adjustable flap-style vent directs air into the cab when open
- .125" aluminum frame, 3D CAD designed, CNC cut and formed
- Black powder-coat finish
- Billet aluminum mounting clamps
- Black stainless steel bolts and washers
- Hand wiper included
- Designed and made in the USA
Built To Solve: Dust, Wind And Debris In An Open Polaris RS1 Cockpit
- Single-seat RS1 cages sit the rider directly behind the front tires, so dust and gravel arrive at face height
- Polycarbonate windshields haze and scratch from the sand a desert or dune rider cannot avoid wiping off
- A fixed windshield traps heat in slow trail going; the flap vent opens for airflow and closes for a clear line of sight
- Rain with no wiper means riding blind or stopping; the included hand wiper clears the glass from the seat
- Plain steel hardware rusts and stains the glass edge within a season
Best For: RS1 Owners Riding Dust, Desert And Cold-Weather Trail
- Dune and desert riders who want glass rather than plastic because of blowing sand
- Cold-weather and early-morning riders sealing the cockpit against wind chill
- Riders who want a vent they can adjust instead of choosing between sealed and open
- Owners building out a full RS1 cab alongside a roof, rear window and doors
- Consider instead: the RS1 half windshield if you want airflow over full coverage, or the hard-coated polycarbonate full windshield if weight and budget matter more than scratch resistance
Specifications
- Glazing: automotive laminated safety glass, DOT stamped
- Frame material: .125" aluminum
- Frame finish: black powder coat
- Frame construction: 3D CAD designed, CNC cut and formed
- Mounting: billet aluminum clamps
- Hardware: black stainless steel bolts and washers
- Vent: adjustable flap style
- Included: one hand wiper
- Origin: designed and made in the USA
- Manufacturer Part Number: ZL-RS1-WS-GLS-BLK-Y
Fitment
Fits the 2018-2022 Polaris RS1.
Glass windshields can interfere with aftermarket roofs, stereo and sound-bar mounts, mirrors with thick clamps, and cab enclosures. Check clearance against anything already mounted to the front of your cage. Fitment is not guaranteed on applications not listed above.
Installation instructions: windshield install guide and manual wiper install guide.
FAQ
Will this stop dust from getting into my RS1 cab?
It closes the largest opening. A full front windshield blocks the dust and debris thrown up by the front tires, which is the main source in an RS1. Dust can still enter from the sides and rear, so riders chasing a fully sealed cab usually add the rear window and door panels as well.
Can I still get airflow with a full glass windshield?
Yes. The adjustable flap vent opens to direct air into the cab and closes for a clear view, so you are not choosing permanently between sealed and open.
Does it fit my year RS1?
UTV Zilla lists this windshield for the 2018 through 2022 Polaris RS1. If your machine falls outside that range, check with us before ordering rather than assuming it carries over.
Is the glass going to scratch?
Laminated safety glass is far more scratch resistant than polycarbonate, which is the main reason to choose it, but it is not scratch proof. Sand, grit or small rocks dragged across the surface by a towel, squeegee or wiper blade can still mark it, so rinse before you wipe.
Does it come with a wiper, and does the wiper need wiring?
A hand wiper is included and it is manual, so there is nothing to wire. You reach up and clear the glass from the seat. It has its own install guide, linked in the Fitment section above.
How is this different from the polycarbonate RS1 windshields?
The glass version resists scratching and stays clear far longer, which matters most in sand. The hard-coated polycarbonate full windshield costs less and weighs less but will haze over time. The half windshield trades coverage for airflow. All three mount to the same RS1 cage.
Why UTV Zilla
UTV Zilla builds every windshield in the line the same way: DOT-stamped automotive laminated safety glass, a powder-coated aluminum frame cut and formed from a 3D CAD model, and black stainless hardware that will not rust-streak the glass. The line is designed and made in the USA, and it is priced to put real laminated glass on the front of your cage instead of plastic.
Complete Your RS1 Cab Setup
Before ordering, confirm your RS1 year falls in the 2018-2022 range and check that your existing roof or sound bar does not overhang the front cage tube, since that is the most common clearance conflict on a glass windshield. Riders closing in the whole cockpit usually pair this windshield with the RS1 aluminum roof and the tinted rear window to cut the dust that comes in from behind, and add the tinted polycarbonate door kit for side coverage. If the glass is ever damaged, the panel is replaceable on its own rather than requiring a whole new windshield assembly.
