2015 Viper MTX review

[christopher]

I just saw this post... Great write up... thanks for taking the time to put it out there.

Can't wait to get some saddle time on the MTX early this season.
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Several of us right there with you!

 

[turbo800]

Everything with RTR is weighed full of fuel and oil with factory tool kit at the minimum. Some have extras like windsheild bags and snow bungies...
Viper 162 was 614 lbs RTR

Arctic Cat
2013 M8 HCR 153" RTR (ready to ride) 569lbs
2012 ProClimb HCR 153" RTR 502lbs
2006 M7 153" RTR 577lbs
2010 M8 153" RTR 554lbs
2013 m1100 153" RTR 677lbs
2006 CF/M7 146" RTR 589lbs
2013 800 RR RTR 574lbs


Yamaha
2014 Viper 141" 544lbs
2014 Viper 162" 549lbs
Nytro RTR 644lbs
2014 Nytro 592lbs
Nytro 617lbs
Apex 162" with turbo kit RTR 687lbs
2015 Viper 162" RTR Turbo 614lbs

Interesting numbers, 45lbs difference between these two. And the Viper 63 lbs lighter than the M1100!

I've heard other accounts stating 22-25lbs difference between the '14 M8 and the Viper MTX in 153's.

I'm not so concerned with the final weight #, as I am in reliability/durability and fun factor to ride

 

[BigFish BC]

yup to many people just look at the dry weight #,that is only a small piece of what makes a great handling sled.

 

[Deep Powder Guy]

The Viper MTX very well may be a great handling sled its just 50# to 100# heavier than the other great handling mountain sleds. If being heavier is no big deal than the Viper might be right for you.

DPG

 

[GoBigParts]

Nice review. I got a chance to the demo the 137 inch and other short track vipers last march. Not as impressed with the non turbo stock motor but would love to try it with a turbo.