wrightonalan Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 nice looking line up ,no turbo 4 stroke but a new 9r engine in mountain sleds .they have one upped skidoo 2 years in a row now .i like some of the new color combos too.im still a skidoo guy but polaris is a close second ,what do you guys think . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobills Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Nothing to see here lol. Very lack lustre IMO. Essentially it's BNG and a price increase. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baylaker Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 That was exactly my thoughts, it was a boring release compared to last year. No turbo 4 stroke. The 9R was introduced last year was it not? I do think that 9R Khaos color combo is pretty cool though. I never would’ve thought that teal & purple would look so good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Liked the release - sometimes you don't need to refine what's already as close to perfect as you can get. Great job Polaris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04nightfire Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 I don't mind the release. What else (other than a hair dryer on the S4) could they do this year? Last year was a big release for them. Can't do that every year. I was a bit surprised though that they dropped the 800 in the Titan. Not sure a lot of people will like the fact they can only get an S4 in it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Double edge sword - we talked about the prices being out of wack but then always looking for that "new" feature each year. Small improvements or refinements don't get the recognition, but most times just makes the product even better. I imagine a turbo on the S4, when it eventually comes, will be another huge step for POO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signfan Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Turbo would have been nice on the S4. That said I think it's a wise move for them to simplify and focus on delivering on time. There is a lot of customers that have been let down the last couple seasons. Hopefully they work to add to their accessory lineup as well. When you compare that's one of the big differentiators between Polaris and Ski doo now. They're still playing catch up in this area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan XC700 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Lack luster release this year. I wasn't expecting anything huge, but thought they'd expand their turbo 850 to the XCR & maybe add a turbo 4 stroke but maybe that's for next year. I was originally thinking about snow checking this year but will wait another year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Man, lots of complaining about pricing of sleds ( myself included ) - yet we are expecting these ridiculous annual advancements on machines used 2-3 months out of the year. We are our own worst enemies as usual. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMSOMAIR Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 we just ALL need to not buy sleds for 1 year and you'll see what happens to pricing. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupkids Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 I was going to snow check an 850 adventure but it's not offered in the adventure, s4 or 650 only. Priced an xc 850, $24k out the door, yikes !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoso Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 I am surprised at the number of folks buying 90hp sleds. Even though for trail duty the power is more than suffice, sledders are men and men like power even if they do not need it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan XC700 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 22 hours ago, Spiderman said: Man, lots of complaining about pricing of sleds ( myself included ) - yet we are expecting these ridiculous annual advancements on machines used 2-3 months out of the year. We are our own worst enemies as usual. You are correct! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 19 hours ago, zoso said: I am surprised at the number of folks buying 90hp sleds. Even though for trail duty the power is more than suffice, sledders are men and men like power even if they do not need it. True. My bud rode the wife's 900 Ace yesterday and he said "You know, this thing does everything you need it to. Its plenty fast for trail riding." 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricky Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 On 3/9/2023 at 2:13 PM, Blackstar said: True. My bud rode the wife's 900 Ace yesterday and he said "You know, this thing does everything you need it to. Its plenty fast for trail riding." X2. I have been riding 900 ACE sleds for 7 seasons, now on my second one. I have been passed by less than 20 sleds in that time, and passed hundreds. You can't suck and blow at the same time, so I don't have much sympathy those complaining about ridiculously high prices as they seek out the latest, trickest 850 or turbo 4s. If you are riding deep snow, or lake racing, I get it, but for the bulk of Ontario trail riders 125-130 HP is more than what's required. Sledders, as a lot, have shown the manufacturers how to pick our pockets, and they have gotten good it. Can't complain. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signfan Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 1 hour ago, tricky said: X2. I have been riding 900 ACE sleds for 7 seasons, now on my second one. I have been passed by less than 20 sleds in that time, and passed hundreds. You can't suck and blow at the same time, so I don't have much sympathy those complaining about ridiculously high prices as they seek out the latest, trickest 850 or turbo 4s. If you are riding deep snow, or lake racing, I get it, but for the bulk of Ontario trail riders 125-130 HP is more than what's required. Sledders, as a lot, have shown the manufacturers how to pick our pockets, and they have gotten good it. Can't complain. Well put. 100% agree on the 900 ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 1 hour ago, tricky said: X2. I have been riding 900 ACE sleds for 7 seasons, now on my second one. I have been passed by less than 20 sleds in that time, and passed hundreds. You can't suck and blow at the same time, so I don't have much sympathy those complaining about ridiculously high prices as they seek out the latest, trickest 850 or turbo 4s. If you are riding deep snow, or lake racing, I get it, but for the bulk of Ontario trail riders 125-130 HP is more than what's required. Sledders, as a lot, have shown the manufacturers how to pick our pockets, and they have gotten good it. Can't complain. A 900 Ace is a great motor. Its relatively cheap, quiet, smooth, stingy on fuel and has a top speed of 150kph. Its all anyone needs. Its just not what everyone wants....lol I'm not ready to drop down that far in performance just yet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 5 hours ago, Blackstar said: A 900 Ace is a great motor. Its relatively cheap, quiet, smooth, stingy on fuel and has a top speed of 150kph. Its all anyone needs. Its just not what everyone wants....lol I'm not ready to drop down that far in performance just yet. 900 ok it lacks fun top end though that other motors have. 130 hp ace turbo looks like way to go if you stay with a four stroke snowmobile. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 3 hours ago, Strong Farmer said: 900 ok it lacks fun top end though that other motors have. 130 hp ace turbo looks like way to go if you stay with a four stroke snowmobile. I agree its a good option and no doubt why Doo put that package together. It was an answer to all the riders who cried when the 1200 went away. It was the best deal in a 4 stroke for years. Since I'm semi-seriously looking for my next sled, the 130hp turbo is a consideration as I was happy for several years with my 1200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrightonalan Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 if i replace my 1200 ,which i love ,i would probably look at 900 turbo 130 hp .i like the 900 na but dont think 90 hp woulg be enough , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 It will be interesting to see what Polaris brings to market once they throw a turbo on their 4 stroke. I assume they will head for the 180-200hp league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signfan Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 5 hours ago, wrightonalan said: if i replace my 1200 ,which i love ,i would probably look at 900 turbo 130 hp .i like the 900 na but dont think 90 hp woulg be enough , Go ride a demo. New ones are 95 hp. You might be surprised. NA and the 130 hp turbo are both good options. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupkids Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 5 hours ago, Blackstar said: It will be interesting to see what Polaris brings to market once they throw a turbo on their 4 stroke. I assume they will head for the 180-200hp league. Had a demo 4s yesterday, top speed is about 70, lots of low end power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PISTON LAKE CRUISER Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 36 minutes ago, soupkids said: Had a demo 4s yesterday, top speed is about 70, lots of low end power Great sled for Quebec where speed limit is 70. Can you just imagine riding the trail from LSQ to Chibougamau with a 70 KPH sled or the C trail from SRF to Timmins. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve F6 Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Gotta be 70mph 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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