That’s awesome, those numbers are actually pretty solid for the 9R—especially considering you were riding it harder on the lakes and in the powder. Only a few litres difference compared to the 650 Adventure is impressive. Sounds like the 9R is giving you strong performance without killing you at the pump!

That's allot of kms, your southern Ontario legend my friend. I might get 2000 before I am finished. Did you give up on ski wheels?  I been reading 900 ace is best for younger kids because you can program keys to different speeds, then they won't out grow. Sled. With having two kidos it be a no brainer 👍. 

Would you stay there again for that price, or would you rather pay a bit more for something more comfortable?

I’ve ridden over 5000kms so far this year almost everywhere west of Orangeville. It’s been another banger season for snow. Yesterday was the first day I towed the sled for about an hour and a half each way to ride a bit further “north”. I’ve also towed up to Arthur a few times and over to Hillsburgh from Fergus. Other than that, I've been leaving from home, about 4000kms worth right outta the shop.  I do plan on making a couple further day trips before the seasons end. But other than that, I’m keeping it close to home again this season. I really see no need to go on multi-day trips to Quebec or way up north when the snow is this good in the south.  My average day trip costs me about $65-$80 in fuel depending on the day, and I pack my own lunch for the day and eat trailside. So fuel is really my only cost.  I’m hoping I can get in another 3000kms or so before the seasons end, as long as weather holds, it shouldn’t be a problem.    My 12 & 14yr old kids are already saving up for their own sleds, because the Bravo doesn’t have suspension, says the oldest lol I either take them out one at a time, or like tonight, I’ll take both and they’ll swap back n forth.  

For those that don't know, B109 runs From the Conestoga Lake area towards Arthur on a sideroad that has for the most part no winter maintenance but straight with road crossings every 11/4 mile or so. The car driver turned onto said sideroad at the 4th concession and didn't make it to the next road crossing which would be the 6th concession. It may have been maintained or blown out by the farmer a few 100 feet to his laneway. From that point on its snowmobile trail only on most of the sideroad sections. There would likely have been No Winter Maintenance signs and of course the required trail signs.