The SHOT push-button starting system, powered by an ultra-capacitor is a major advantage over other boondocking sleds in particular, but also trail sleds in many situations. We alluded to this in an earlier article on the 154-inch version… which is actually a new length for 2020.Įven though there is technically not much new for this 146-inch machine, other than a new optional gauge that is bigger and better, and a new runner on the ski, it is still very technologically advanced. However, there is not much new on the Backcountry 146 machine this year. There’s a lot to be said for one of the most active and responsive snowmobile chassis platforms on the snow, the G4 chassis from Ski-Doo. We keep going back and back to the backcountry
The 794cc motor is an over-achieving engine for an 800 twin EFI, but still does not 100% compete with the 850 motors from Polaris and Ski-Doo. That’s just what the consensus of our riders was. It does not have as many quick-placing options for accessories.Ĭornering was better or best in this group of three sleds, and corner to corner speed was on par or better than the others, but top end power and trenching off-trail were two areas of issue.
All that said, the cool-looking rack system is not as well thought out as others in the industry. Clutch calibration is good for most any place east of the Rocky Mountain foothills at 0-5,000 feet. In addition, the reinforced running boards and rear rack system are a bonus.
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We will just mention this again, for probably the 20 th time – we love the push-button electric start and reverse, plus the tether that comes on this sled.
#BOONDOCKING SNOWMOBILES FULL#
It still has the full 13.5-inches of rear travel like the trail sleds, and our test vehicle had the Fox IFP 1.5 shock in the front of the skid, and 2.0 diameter Zero QS3 in the rear shock spot. Most of our test riders appreciated the AMS suspension more on-trail than the shorter, slide-action rear suspensions from Cat. However, just like we have realized with new crossover suspensions like the cMotion from Ski-Doo, and the IGX suspension from Polaris when it came out, is that this skid is also incredible on-trail. The Cross-Action rear suspension is marketed as a having great performance in deep snow and more transfer, as well as big bump capability. The ARS with Fox 1.5-inch diameter QS3 3-position, compression adjustable ski-shocks, in combination with the 1.6-inch lug track, plus the optional ski stances, makes this sled highly versatile.ĭon’t forget, there’s an entirely new rear suspension in this attitude-filled machine. It is not the AMS front suspension that comes on the Riot X and the mountain sleds, which is not a bad thing, but we are simply stating the fact that this is a trail front suspension for the most part. Yes, it is adjustable from a 42-43 inch ski stance and has a little different roll center and different geometry, but for all intents and purposes, this is still the same race-inspired snocross and cross-country racing suspension that the trail sleds are using. The reason we would classify this as a more trail-oriented sled versus more off-trail, is that it still has the ARS II (Arctic Race Suspension) front suspension with the standard trail A-arms, spindles, and spindle angle. For folks who want the ultimate trail, lake, off-trail, and all-snow condition track… this is pretty close! Plus, you can still stud the 1.6-inch lug track if you want to, and not have as much worry about super-long studs pulling through the track, as you would on a longer 1.75-inch lug crossover track. The 1.6-inch lug does not give up too much performance in the trail, and adds significant versatility off-trail. We liked the 15x146x1.6 track option more than the smaller 1.35-inch lug optional track. We reported a little bit on this sled already in our 2020 sled previews at the end of last season, and like we said earlier, this sled is really a 60/40 on-trail versus off-trail sled. If you’re friends are not careful, the new Riot from Arctic Cat will catch every one of them sleeping! It’s not an 850, but most riders won’t notice. Each sled has aspects that bend slightly to a certain style of riding more specifically, but all three boast 150+ hp motors, new options, and are incredibly versatile performance sleds. These are crossover sleds that are focused on the 50/50 crowd, but could honestly be the right sled for serious trail riders OR serious boondocking off-trail riders. Would you like to be this ‘yes person’? Then look no further than these three sleds. Ski-Doo Backcountry X-RS 146” 850, Arctic Cat Riot 8000 146”, Polaris SKS 146” 850ĭo you want to ride the trails today? Yes! Do you want to carve the powder today? Yes! Do you want to do both, back and forth all day? Yes!
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