Check out the math on this!

hurricane2 · Nov 29, 2007

Cost per mile comparison- Polaris RMK700 vs. Yamaha Nytro MTX
Polaris:
Cost to fill tank with premium@ $3.40 per gallon-$39.10
Cost of 1qt injector oil to go with tank of gas-$7.00
Range @est. 10mpg-115mi
Price per mile-$.40

Yamaha
Cost to fill tank with regular@ $3.20 per gallon-$23.68
Range @est. 13mpg-97.5mi
Price per mile-$.24

Savings over a 1500 mile season-$240
That would pay for a trip a few hours from home! Pretty sweet I think!

Backcountry · Nov 29, 2007

How often do you change the crankcase oil in your Yammy? That needs to be factored to make an accurate comparasion. The two stroke with pre-mix is the equivalent of the crankcase oil.

hurricane2 · Nov 29, 2007

This is a factor, your right, the oil needs changed every season or 2000 miles so you can subtract 3qt@4.50 per qt for yamalube 4-S. That is $13.50 per year for oil. I guess you will have to order the steak insted of the lobster on you trip out of town! LOL

bogboy · Nov 29, 2007

Nice comparison... but you forgot a few other very important numbers.

Polaris 700 RMK 155 MSRP - $9,199
Yamhaa Nytro Apex MTX MSRP - $11,399

Difference: $2,200

Oh that right... Yamaha's last forever so you'll hit the break even mark in just a little over 9 years!

hurricane2 · Nov 29, 2007

A Nytro MTX without reverse is 10,300USD. A difference of $1100 not $2200. I am not figuring in this difference since you will most likely get it back on resale.

Twisted Boost · Nov 29, 2007

hurricane said:
A Nytro MTX without reverse is 10,300USD. A difference of $1100 not $2200. I am not figuring in this difference since you will most likely get it back on resale.

So true from what Ive seen.

mmaxcarver · Nov 29, 2007

Nice comparison!!
What you really forgot is all the pistons,cranks and other repair charges the Polaris is going to need over it's life!!

switchback · Nov 29, 2007

mmaxcarver said:
Nice comparison!!
What you really forgot is all the pistons,cranks and other repair charges the Polaris is going to need over it's life!!

I left Poo & Doo for Yamaha. They're not that bad

mnescape · Nov 29, 2007

hurricane said:
This is a factor, your right, the oil needs changed every season or 2000 miles so you can subtract 3qt@4.50 per qt for yamalube 4-S. That is $13.50 per year for oil. I guess you will have to order the steak insted of the lobster on you trip out of town! LOL

I WISH that's all it costs!!!

I just changed my oil tonight for the first time. Holds 3.38 quarts, so you need to by 4 quarts at $7.79/ea. Oil filter was $15.95. Grand total with tax: $50.17!!

Yeah...I think I got screwed too!! WOW!!

JDKZRT · Nov 29, 2007

mnescape said:
I WISH that's all it costs!!!

I just changed my oil tonight for the first time. Holds 3.38 quarts, so you need to by 4 quarts at $7.79/ea. Oil filter was $15.95. Grand total with tax: $50.17!!

Yeah...I think I got screwed too!! WOW!!

0W-30 Yamaha Semi synth. at my local dealer is $13.00/liter!!! You didn't get screwed as bad as you think. This same oil is $6.00 at U Motors in Fargo. NAPA Gold 1358 (apparently is better than the factory filter) is ~$6.00

hurricane2 · Nov 29, 2007

If you paid that much for yamalube 4-S I hope the dealer used some when he bent you over!LOL J\K, and you dont have to change the filter again till 12000 miles so that is really a one time expense.

absoluteapex · Nov 29, 2007

Hey backcountry you run a 1974 Cheeta also!Pre-mix thats great did you boost your cheeta also,I put a 1.5x151 track on mine.I change the oil in mine about every 500klms.,I think that's 350 miles.Is this were I install LOL.First of all a great first point,buy race fuel and change the oil when it turns dark brown.I don't have spell check and hope I wrote(typed)everything okay.Don't worry,be happy!!!!!!!!!!

Wheeline · Nov 29, 2007

all your stuff = $$$$$, my turbo yami giving me wood while my pregnant wife is sitting at home = priceless!!!!

MARV1 · Nov 30, 2007

So why is it that you are still riding a 2-stroke? You didn't have to compare it to a Poo, should have just used your's.

And factor in the $5k you dumped in it to make it keep up with a Poo 700.

Mcx Nytro · Nov 30, 2007

mmaxcarver said:
Nice comparison!!
What you really forgot is all the pistons,cranks and other repair charges the Polaris is going to need over it's life!!

Don't forget the helicopter bills (2 700s last year in one week @ Mcbride)

Wheeline · Dec 1, 2007

MARV1 said:
So why is it that you are still riding a 2-stroke? You didn't have to compare it to a Poo, should have just used your's. And factor in the $5k you dumped in it to make it keep up with a Poo 700.

You talkin to me??

4bangrboost · Dec 1, 2007

yea i dont remember who said somthing about the cranks...but by the time the "poo" is a few years old youll have enought money in engine repare to by a turbo and a buncha light weight parts for that nytro you coual bought...and with ski doo...its the same way cept for chassie parts.

Mountaintech · Dec 1, 2007

What about belts? I don't think any manufacture can beat Yamahas longevity.

winter brew · Dec 1, 2007

What about the cost of buying all you buddies beer for helping you get unstuck and breaking trail up the hills for you??

Just kidding ...sort of. I had a Apex and I don't think there is a better sled made, just 150lbs too heavy. I like the direction they are going, but they have a long ways to go for the type of riding I enjoy..and my old back just can't handle the strain!

johnny be bad · Dec 1, 2007

hey hurricane you forgot to factor in that the polaris kicks the nytros butt all day long! more like nytro $10000 for turbo, just to make it go. an yes i rode both last weekend and the polaris slayed the nytro every where! keep trying to tell yourself you made the right choice!

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