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If u can use up a tank of fuel and a little 3 gallon carry along and get back to the truck in a day, I don't care which one u r riding, you're gonna be a played out puppy. We got lots of Pro's lots of XP's from 08 to 12 in our group and they all pack a buddy tank, top up then drop it along the way, and ttop up on the way home. The etecs use a BIT less always, the XP's pretty same thing. We don't have many Cats with us but the new PC's seem awful thirsty, way higher consumption than the other 2. The Poo and the Etec seem to use similar amounts of oil. Why u would head out on a full day ride on any of them and not take a buddy can along I have no idea, thats just asking for a problem someday. And the weight thing, 50 lbs is 50 lbs, I don't care if you can convince yourself you can't feel it or not. Its there and u have to deal with it, especially on set up snow or when stuck or stopped. Guys keep saying it don't matter then give the scenario and the cost of getting rid of it, why spend any money if u can't feel it. Good for Poo, the Pro is the leader hands down since 11 in the mountain category, lets see how the XM can do.