not impressed with the 2017 so far.

logan1080 · Feb 22, 2016

No 850 in the freeride or the 174? Skidoo claimed the 800 etec at 163.9hp and the 850 is 165hp. I'm not seeing a 10hp bump? Only 1 color for freeride and ugly colors for the summit x. I'm holding onto my 15' summit x for another year that's for sure. Is the Rev platform with ras 3 front end their top mountain sled now or what?

Motorbreath_ · Feb 22, 2016

logan1080 said:
Skidoo claimed the 800 etec at 163.9hp and the 850 is 165hp. I'm not seeing a 10hp bump?

We were literally lied to for years.. Same thing with the gas tank. Apparently they knew for years you can't get the last gallon in the tank. Probably some of you knew this.. I didn't. Now the new tanks are 9.5 gallon, and they are saying you have the same range as before... Who do we believe anymore??

Insaneboltrounder/sjohns · Feb 22, 2016

yea me too.... i was expecting 230 hp and 375 lbs and free gas for a year

rugbynitro · Feb 22, 2016

Agreed, the way everyone was talking this was supposed to be a real game changer. Far from it and an ugly one.

Reminds me of how Apple makes everyone try and believe their new more expensive phone is soooo much better with some small technical improvements.

Suckers still buy them and a lot of people will gamble on the first year. It's your money :face-icon-small-dis

foxstar45 · Feb 22, 2016

This is a lot more than I was expecting. I like the track a lot! 10 lbs off is a big deal. an extra inch between the paddles seems like it would make a positive difference. clutch is a nice much needed change. Every change to the engine is focused on reliability which is something I dont think we've seen before. Less snow drag on the panels, boards, and tunel. 10 hp is meh.. but w/e it will likely feel like a lot more than that. These things are going to dominate. more storage. I don't see much here to complain about.

TJ427 · Feb 22, 2016

Many phenomenal changes with a new engine and chassis. Still hoping they add a 174 with all the new changes for '17. Very aggressive to introduce a new engine and new chassis simultaneously.

logan1080 · Feb 22, 2016

165" track with 3.5" lug is gonna be epic. I imagine the 2018s will get all the changes on other models. I'm sure the new summit x is a beast to ride but man. It got uglier

Timbre · Feb 22, 2016

EEEK! this is not a step forward in the "looks" department, that's for sure! The side of the sled looks like it has saddle bags on it. I was hoping for a better sled for all you doo doo guys

millnoff · Feb 22, 2016

I feel exactly the opposite as you.
S mod won't hold snow.
Tunnel should hold less snow
Running boards are higher and narrower and more open
Tunnel tank and seat are narrower
Panels are narrower
Over 13lbs taken out of the drive train
Crank/rod/pistons/cylinder combo looks awesome
25 lbs lighter
10 more hp.

Other than looks what's not to like? ! And still looks better than the other 3 brands just not by as much lol

bubblyjock · Feb 22, 2016

logan1080 said:
165" track with 3.5" lug is gonna be epic. I imagine the 2018s will get all the changes on other models. I'm sure the new summit x is a beast to ride but man. It got uglier

3.5" pitch not lug still 2.5 or 3" lug height.

Johnny · Feb 22, 2016

This thing got way to much hype. I was hoping for a lot more. Engine looks reliable. Sled is UGLY. That front end looks like it is supposed to be on a snow blower. Still has awkward steering (why do they insist on being the only ones using that ridiculous design?). Still looks really wide at the footwells with the chaincase and brake cover getting in the way of my feet. Same junk skid with crappy shocks and T motion bandaid. AND it weighs 441 lbs.
Not a game changer, and most definitely not an Axys (or even a cat) destroyer.

RX-1MT · Feb 22, 2016

I love the new look. If anyone watched the live feed they explained the hp when BRP originally dyno' it it came in at 155 it was then dyno'd but a second party and came in at 163.9 so that's what they went with. Being at BRP shows before they sometimes introduce one more thing before the show ends so who knows there be be a 174 added to the line..
Last year everyone was upset there wasn't a new chassis well here it is!!

logan1080 · Feb 22, 2016

Johnny said:
This thing got way to much hype. I was hoping for a lot more. Engine looks reliable. Sled is UGLY. That front end looks like it is supposed to be on a snow blower. Still has awkward steering (why do they insist on being the only ones using that ridiculous design?). Still looks really wide at the footwells with the chaincase and brake cover getting in the way of my feet. Same junk skid with crappy shocks and T motion bandaid. AND it weighs 441 lbs.
Not a game changer, and most definitely not an Axys (or even a cat) destroyer.

Well if it rides at least as good as the 2016 ski doo does then I'll take it over a poo or cat.

fredw · Feb 22, 2016

Just the tech in this new motor is mind blowing and will lead the next decade in sleding.. I think it's big

rulonjj · Feb 22, 2016

Johnny said:
This thing got way to much hype. I was hoping for a lot more. Engine looks reliable. Sled is UGLY. That front end looks like it is supposed to be on a snow blower. Still has awkward steering (why do they insist on being the only ones using that ridiculous design?). Still looks really wide at the footwells with the chaincase and brake cover getting in the way of my feet. Same junk skid with crappy shocks and T motion bandaid. AND it weighs 441 lbs.
Not a game changer, and most definitely not an Axys (or even a cat) destroyer.

All you guys that hate this steering go ride a poo or cat. I hate the steering on those and love the steering on these doo's. It's one reasons I ride Doo. It's all opinion anyway. I like the look of these sleds and they did pretty much everything we've been asking for.

Less weight
More power
Better clutch
Skinnier
Taller
More maneuverable

I'm snow checking one with no hesitation at all.

As for the too much hype... Can you say axys? Lol

AndrettiDog · Feb 22, 2016

I thought the old XM needed transfer help in the skid. Didn't seem to get up on the snow like the Poo. The new colors are good awful, thank god for wraps. Some weight savings is good (although I'm still not sure how much this has). I don't care about a 175 as we stick to 155ish tracks. But that motor is intriguing. I wonder what types of mods will come from that.

Johnny · Feb 22, 2016

fredw said:
Just the tech in this new motor is mind blowing and will lead the next decade in sleding.. I think it's big

I agree, motor is sweet, the trail guys are going to love it. It takes more than a motor to change the mountain sled game. They could have done a lot more.

rulonjj · Feb 22, 2016

Johnny said:
I agree, motor is sweet, the trail guys are going to love it. It takes more than a motor to change the mountain sled game. They could have done a lot more.

That's right. And that's why they keep making everything else better as well. Poo has some catching up to do and cat is still acting like they are wondering what happened over the last two years. It should be interesting to see what they both bring this year.

IDAHO HOT SHOT · Feb 22, 2016

logan1080 said:
165" track with 3.5" lug is gonna be epic. I imagine the 2018s will get all the changes on other models. I'm sure the new summit x is a beast to ride but man. It got uglier

I think you read it wrong. 3.5" Pitch 3' Lug is what it said

MOUNTAINGOATXRS · Feb 22, 2016

what would you suggest in all of your infinite sled building wisdom?

not impressed with the 2017 so far.

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