2014 arctic cat xf 8000 cross country sno pro 2014 yamaha viper xtx 2014 polaris 800 assault and 2014 skidoo renegade backcountry x 800 comparison test

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 AmSnow Side-by-Side Sled Specs
SLED  Arctic Cat XF 8000 Cross Country Sno Pro  Yamaha Viper XTX  Polaris 800 Assault Ski-Doo Renegade
Backcountry X 800 
ENGINE 794cc liquid twin 2-stroke EFI 1049cc Genesis fuel-injected liquid triple, 4-stroke 795cc Liberty liquid twin Cleanfire Injected 2-stroke 800R E-TEC DI, liquid twin 2-stroke
HP  163.4*  138.6*  146.1*  159.2*
DRIVE  Arctic 6 post (rpm sensing) primary, 10.75-in. dia. Arctic (roller cam) secondary  YVCX P-85 primary, TEAM lightweight secondary TRA VII primary, QRS secondary
EXHAUST  APV with tuned pipe, pipe sensor and ceramic coated muffler  3-1 downward exiting  SC VES, single  Single tuned pipe, baffle muffler
SKI STANCE  42-43 in. adj.  42-43 in. adjustable   
 42.5 in.  38.4 or 40.1in.
FRONT SUS.  ARS with FOX Float 3 shocks and sway bar (10 in. travel)  SRV w/ Fox Float 2 shocks (10 in. travel)  Pro-Ride, W.E. needle piggyback comp. adj. shocks (10 in. travel)  Dual A-arms w/HPG Plus R adj. shocks (8.3 in. travel)
REAR SUS.  FasTrack slide-action w/Tri-hub rear axle, coupling blocks, torque sensing link, adj. torsion springs, FOX Float 2 rear, FOX Zero Pro (IFP) front shock (14.5 in. travel) Dual shock SR 141 w/Fox Zero Pro center and Fox Float 2 rear shock (14.5 in. travel) Pro-Ride, W.E. piggyback front and W.E. comp. adj. rear shock (14 in. travel)  rMotion w/ HPG plus center and KYB PRO 36 Easy-Adjust shocks (16 in. travel)
TRACK  15x141x1.6 in. Cobra w/3-in. pitch  15x141x1.6 in. Cobra  15x144x1.352 or 2.0 in. (spring buy) Cobra  16x137x1.75 or 2.25 in. PowderMax 1-ply
FUEL: TANK/OCT.  10.6 gal./91 octane  10.6 gal./ 91 octane  11.5 gal./91 octane  10.6 gal./91 octane
DRY WEIGHT  NA  NA  460 lbs.  471 lbs
PRICE  $12,699 US / $14,299 CA $12,999 US / $14,649 CA  $12,799 US / $13,799 CA (E.S.)  $13,449 US / $14,899 CA (E.S.)
PLUSES  Big track lugs, big power, new chassis, FOX Float 3 shocks.  Easy power, easy and predictable steering, easy to take to altitude  Well balanced, thrifty, predictable, fantastic shock package.  Strong motor, great on/off-trail, lots of extras, comfortable ergos.
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