1996 600cc lake racer faceoff
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1996 ARCTIC CAT ZRT 600
Engine Type: Suzuki 594cc Liquid cooled triple
Exhaust: 3 tuned pipes; muffler
Clutching
Drive: Comet (RPM sensing)
Driven: Arctic (Torque sensing)
Suspension
Front: AWS IV; 6 inches
Rear: Arctic FasTrack; 8.5 in.
Ski Stance: 41 in.
Overall Height: 37 in.
Overall Length: 111 in.
Fuel Capacity: 11 U.S. gallons
Offical Dry Weight: N/A
Price US $6,999.99
Riding Impressions: The best handling, most powerful 600 on the market.And, who says you need a long-travel suspension for a smooth ride and dependablehandling on rough terrain? I thoroughly enjoyed this machine, especiallythe way it performed in deep powder. The only problem I found was that thethrottle had a tendency to freeze up after frolicking in the deep powder.- Steve Ingram, test rider
1996 SKI-DOO FORMULA III
Engine Type: 598cc, ROTAX® 599 with Reed valve, R.A.V.E., liquid cooled triple
Exhaust: Triple tuned pipes with muffler
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Drive: T.R.A.C., 3 ramps
Driven: Formula, cam, on countershaft
Suspension
Front: DSA; 6.5 inches
Rear: Triple shock C-7; 7.5 in.
Ski Stance: 41.0 in.
Overall Height: 42.5 in.
Overall Length: 107.1 in.
Fuel Capacity: 11.1 U.S. gallons
Offical Dry Weight: 546 lbs.
Price US $6,999.99
Key Features: Carbide runners, heated grips and throttle lever, speedometer,tach. Electric start, forward/ reverse, high altitude kit optional.
Riding Impressions: Gorgeous, fast and smooth. Everything the MachZ is but without the weight. I wish the F-III had the SC-10 suspension,and as with all Ski-Doos, a lighter throttle pull. - Steve Ingram, testrider
1996 POLARIS XCR 600 SP
Engine Type: 600cc liquid cooled triple
Exhaust: Triple pipes
Clutching
Drive: Polaris P-85
Driven: Polaris Secondary
Suspension
Front: IFS; 7.25 inches
Rear: XTRA-10; 10.2
Ski Stance: 41.0 in.
Overall Height: 44 in.
Overall Length: 109 in.
Fuel Capacity: 10.7 U.S. gallons
Offical Dry Weight: 540 lbs.
Price US $6,999.00
Key Features: Hand, thumbwarmers, carbide runners, speedometer, tach.Reverse and ski skins optional.
Riding Impressions: The prototype I tested wasn't quite what it willbe this fall. But even so, the 600 Special was very aggressive and impressive.The handling, ride and power of this machines should keep its owner smilingall winter.- Steve Ingram, test rider