SnowTech Western Editor Dustin Pancheri discusses the difference between the different 2021 Ski-Doo 850 E-TEC Turbo packages that are availabl – Summit X, Freeride, and Expert packages. Read more
The 2021 Arctic Cat BLAST models are far more than just a kid’s sled – do not make the mistake of thinking that’s all they are. They are entry level sleds for riders of all sizes and skill levels. Most anyone and everyone can hop on one and ride... Read more
A True Mountain Sled for Anyone All new from Arctic Cat for 2021 is the BLAST M 4000. Designed as an intermediate sled for the lighter and/or less experienced rider, the BLAST is a lightweight, agile machine. The powerplant of the BLAST is derived from the 800cc Arctic Cat... Read more
New 2.75” Track Option, New QuickDrive2 Belt Drive In mid-January we had the chance to ride the 2021 Polaris mountain sleds in some extreme snow conditions. What we learned is the 2021 Polaris RMK is the most predictable & lightest weight mountain sled that is available. For 2021, Polaris... Read more
The Year of the Factory TURBO. 6 Questions to consider on your Ski-Doo mountain sled purchase. There are those days you will remember for your whole life, and for me, the day Ski-Doo unveiled the Summit 850 Turbo is one I will not soon forget. From the unveil, through... Read more
The Return of the Two-Strokes! Straight to the point – Yamaha is coming with SIX new two-stroke sleds for 2021! Before you get too excited, we need to clarify this for you. For the past few years Yamaha has offered a couple of two-stroke sleds, the VK 540 and... Read more
2021 Polaris MATRYX
New Models / Features
March 2, 2020
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Next Generation Trail and Crossover Platform With the new Polaris MATRYX platform for 2021 the body panels and rider ergonomics have been changed to allow the rider to better conform to the sled, have more room for maneuverability and be able to get further forward, all combining to make... Read more
New Engines, New Suspensions, New Skis, Plus More? Continued development of new technology drives the fast-paced snowmobile industry and is what keeps Ski-Doo at the front of the pack. For 2021 Ski-Doo Ski-Doo leaps even further ahead of the industry with two new engines, two new suspensions, two new... Read more
At the heart of Arctic Cat’s new BLAST models for 2021 is the industry’s first electronic fuel-injected, single-cylinder, 2-stroke engine – the 65+ HP-class C-TEC2 4000. With an industry-first design that’s compact and lightweight (under 50 pounds), this 400-class (397cc) two-stroke single-cylinder engine with electronic fuel injection and 3-stage... Read more
One of the most accurate indicators of performance is that of power to weight ratio. Some simple math should give us a better understanding of the performance potential and what to expect from the new 2021 Arctic Cat BLAST models. The 2-stroke EFI single cylinder engine with an exhaust... Read more