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Kilometers
iim in the same boat dont know what to buy, almost need to wait a couple of years.
Aside from some of the less informed comments here, that is exactlly correct.
Over the next 3-5 years this whole sport will be transformed.
Ski-doo is putting out motors that burn as clean as a 4 stroke (to bad I hate their ergos). The new chassis is untested and I am not into being a test rider for a company. I hope it works out, it will do wonders for the weight of all the makers if it pans out. I am a little concerned about the uni-body style of sled. As with cars, it works great. Right up to the point where you put a twist on it or put some serious power into it. Then the whole frame twists. We'll see.
Yamaha is pushing 4 stroke big time and getting more and more acceptance for them from the 2 stroke guys. They just need to get the weight down. That and offer a factory turbo.
Cat is at a transition point. They need to put some serious R+D into their sleds. The M8 only makes 140hp?!?. that motor could put out 150-155 easy.
Polaris is getting more and more into their 4 stroke, their turbo is awsome, no lag at all, feels like a 2 stroke. Their chassis is the best in the market for all around riding (on and off trail). They have thier reliability issues solved and are on track to put out some rock solid sleds. That is what made them king the first time and it is nice to see them going back to their roots.
The Nytro is a nice sled, but it is only 130hp and it is still 60-100lbs heavier than a compairable 2 stroke. Until yamaha can get the weight down and the power up, they won't be widely accepted by the western riders.
