2022 Polaris

2022 is going to be another a huge year for Polaris – especially their deep snow riders. It’s not because of just one new vehicle but the introduction of so many more new models, so much new technology and so many options being presented at one time.

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2022 Ski-Doo

This year BRP again shows us how they are still running at wide open throttle.

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2020 Arctic Cat Riot – 2,000 Mile Test Report
Arctic Cat’s 50/50 Crossover We want to bring you up to speed on the Arctic Cat Riot 8000 we rode for 2,000 miles last winter. This was a brand new model for Arctic Cat, fitted with the latest version of their 800 two-stroke twin engine. If you recall what... Read more
2020 Polaris 600 Indy XC 137″ – 2,100 Mile Test Report

For 2020 Polaris brought us the INDY XC 137” models. Promised to be every bit as good as the 129” sleds of 2019, but now with the longer track and tunnel. This provides even more room to carry gear, a smoother ride, improved flotation and greater stability, all while delivering responsive handling and the ultimate in confidence through a wider range of conditions…

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2020 Ski-Doo Renegade X 600R – 2,400 Mile Test Report

The 2020 Ski-Doo Renegade X 600R performed flawlessly, never missed a beat, never let us down, no surprises, no issues. It just plain worked. The ride quality was the very best of all our test sleds, with the possible exception of the 2021 MX Z X-RS that showed up at the end of the season with the new rMotion X rear suspension.

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2021 Polaris MATRYX – New Model Preview
The Polaris You’ve Been Waiting For Some of the most anticipated new sleds for 2021 are the new Polaris MATRYX models. Very few pre-production test sleds were built, and when the covid deal hit in March all of the snow shows and demo rides were nixed so about the... Read more
Ski-Doo Renegade Sport
Best Value in Snowmobiling! Great winter experiences with friends and family don’t have to cost a lot. Riders looking for a comfortable, confident ride down the trail or off the beaten path need look no further than the new Renegade Sport. With its hard-to-miss sweet spot for riding comfort... Read more
A Hidden Gem in the Touring Segment?
2020 Yamaha RS Venture TF – 2,938 Mile Test Report By Wes Shemanski When one thinks of Yamaha’s 2020 snowmobile offerings, the Japanese-built RS Venture TF two-up cruiser most likely doesn’t come to the mind of many riders. As a snowmobiler in my mid-thirties, my riding style and other... Read more
2021 Ski-Doo MX Z X-RS 1,300 Mile Test Report
When Ski-Doo introduced their new Gen 4 REV platform, riders of all brands immediately knew there was a new standard being set with the next-generation REV platform, powered by an all-new 850 E-TEC direct-injection 2-stroke power plant. Since that 2017 introduction the MX Z 850 has evolved from the... Read more
Inside the Polaris PRO-CC Rear Suspension
SnowTech Interviews the Polaris Factory Experts! 2019-2021 Polaris INDY XC, and MATRYX models in the 129″ and 137″ lengths feature the latest evolution of the fully-coupled Polaris rear suspension – called the PRO-CC rear suspension. Offered in both 129” and 137” versions, the new Indy PRO-CC rear suspension is... Read more