5. Although it’s been around for a few years, you don’t want to overlook RER technology that has become a staple throughout the snowmobile industry. This electronic reverse has made snowmobiling much more enjoyable, particularly when it comes to loading and unloading a sled from the trailer or back of your truck. The days of lifting and dragging around the backend of your sled ended when Ski-Doo unveiled this technology.
6. The power of the engine is only as good as the conversion process to the track. Ski-Doo has designed its pDrive Clutch to smoothly transfer the responsiveness of the engine via friction-free dual rollers through the drivetrain. The oversize rollers with needle bearings, wide flyweights and shaft-on-shaft design emphasize smooth operation and long life. We found the pDrive delivered consistent rpm and ultra-responsive shifting. It still features the convenient adjustment clickers for easy tuning. When you add that to the QRS driven, you have a smooth power transition. The QRS features a lower initial engagement (3,800 rpm) for smoother acceleration and pulls hard up to 7,900 rpm.
7. If you want the perfect ride, you need to start with the perfect platform. The Rev Gen4 Platform has proven to be the key to the Summit’s agility. Ski-Doo has centralized the mass (the powerplant and its relationship to where the rider is positioned) on this fourth generation Rev platform. A pyramidal frame with a new die-cast aluminum front suspension module and new heat exchanger design highlight a sturdy yet lightweight chassis.
8. Ski-Doo’s RAS 3 front suspension offers precise, predictable handling and outstanding bump absorption with state-of-the-art unequal length A-arm design. It features HPG Plus shocks with 8.5 inches of travel.