2017 Polaris 800 PRO-RMK 174 LE – A New Class of Snowmobile
New Models / Features
January 29, 2017
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The term “long track” has meant many different things over the years. The 90’s brought us 133”, then the 136” and even the 144” tracks and we thought wow, that is a really long track. Even the very first 1997 RMK 700 was, wait for it – 136”. At... Read more
2017 Ski-Doo Renegade Adrenaline XS
New Models / Features
January 20, 2017
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If you walked into a Ski-Doo dealer this Fall/Winter, what do you find? It’s all REV-XS and XM sleds, with the exception of a rare 850 TNT, Renegade Adrenaline or Summit SP. The reality is not everyone wants or needs an 850, or can afford one. This is what... Read more
We were lucky enough to spend a significant amount of time on not one, but multiple different Summit 850 E-TEC machines over a 3 month period in early 2016, spanning several different states and even two different countries. Since that time we have additionally been able to spend several... Read more
Yamaha listened, they designed and then they tested. The new Genesis 998 Turbo engine is a product of their dedication to bringing the most advanced, high performance engines to the snowmobile industry. With more horsepower than any production engine in the history of our performance-obsessed sport, they are confident... Read more
In just two short years, the new Polaris 800 H.O. 2-stroke twin (only found in the Polaris AXYS models) has quickly gained a reputation as being an extremely potent powerpack with wicked-fast throttle response, making it really fun to ride. The crankshaft alone is 2.5 lbs. lighter for quicker... Read more
The Sleeper 50/50 Switchback Every now and then a snowmobile manufacturer surprises us with a new model that kind of sneaks in under the radar. Instead of being the biggest, baddest or meanest of the year, it is an all-new sled that doesn’t get as much attention as the... Read more
Yamaha is doing something out of the ordinary for 2017 – they are not only creating some serious excitement with the introduction of their fire-breathing 998cc Genesis Turbo three-cylinder 4-stroke, but they are also creating a brand new class, or model segment as well. Enter the B-TX designation. B-TX... Read more
2017 Arctic Cat SVX 450
New Models / Features
December 16, 2016
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When Arctic Cat Inc. unveiled its snowmobile lineup for the 2017 model year, it included the SVX 450 – the industry’s first OEM purpose-built, single-ski snow vehicle. Commented Arctic Cat President and CEO Christopher Metz: “We have entered an all-new category with the lightweight and agile SVX 450 snow... Read more
2017 POLARIS CHOICES
New Models / Features
December 16, 2016
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when we get to the 2017 Polaris model line-up, we have again been very open and honest in our observations and delight with the introduction of the new (600 & 800) Switchback Assault and 600 Switchback SP models.
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Imagine riding a crossover sled that just fits you perfectly. The sled reacts almost telepathically. When you want to lean in a corner, you just naturally slide over. When you want to attack a corner, you easily slide over even further, your outside foot turns out and the snowmobile... Read more