2025 Ski-Doo Rumors and Predictions

[goridedoo]

Definitely still a market for N/A sleds. I think the 9R sold really well first year based on hype. 2nd year not so much. Don’t see many 24 9R’s on the mountain lots on dealership floors.

Everyone I talked to that’s owns one says the same thing about the 9R it’s good but it’s not a boost. Boost will fix your bad line choice or make it even worse I suppose [emoji23] have a few buddies that went back to the boost after one season of 9R ownership.

I can be completely wrong I just don’t think Doo will offer two N/A options when there turbo sells so well. We will get a big displacement motor sooner than later they just won’t mess around it will be Turbo and N/A.


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Again I mostly agree with you. I love boost. Especially at high elevation. It’s the only way to go there. I’ve not ridden a 9R… none of the guys I ride with have them. Why would they when the cost difference is minimal and we do most of our riding from 9-11k?

Also agree with Terry that the bottom end of the 850 etec is already excellent.

I still think Doo will respond to the 9R. Not sure what with, maybe we see a return of a 1000? One that doesn’t suck of course I know there’s always talk that going much past an 850 can really make for a heavy feel, which would defeat the whole purpose of NA… but what if a guy could minimize that and get a little closer to bridging the gap between the NAs and the turbo? Especially under 8k (boost will always rule up high). I guess the idea of a big bore Doo kind of excites me… I think they could do it much better than Polaris. Time will tell.

Totally out of my wheelhouse, but it will be interesting to see how emissions requirements(politics) affect things going forward. I’m sure thats in the back of the minds of the mfgs and will influence what direction they want to go in the near term.

 

[Albatroz]

-Belt drive
-Forward steering post
-Reduce the amount of fasteners to remove the hood
-Heim joints on the a-arms instead of ball joints
-Coil over rear suspension
-Team secondary
-Buddy tracking on the gauge
-Better protection for the intake

So the wish list is the same as the last 8 years..

 

[Calvin42]

It's funny how the sport has evolved. When I started riding in 1974, a 440 was a monster. Then Polaris came out with a Centurion 500. Everyone thought, why do you need that much power. Then a 650 in the late 80's. Now the standard is an 850 and that's not considered a big bore. I've seen lots of changes in my 50 years of riding. Can't imagine what we'll see next. However, I will tell you, the prospect is just as exciting as it was when I was 8 years old. I hope I never grow up.

 

[AKlowmarker]

Definitely still a market for N/A sleds. I think the 9R sold really well first year based on hype. 2nd year not so much. Don’t see many 24 9R’s on the mountain lots on dealership floors.

Everyone I talked to that’s owns one says the same thing about the 9R it’s good but it’s not a boost. Boost will fix your bad line choice or make it even worse I suppose [emoji23] have a few buddies that went back to the boost after one season of 9R ownership.

I can be completely wrong I just don’t think Doo will offer two N/A options when there turbo sells so well. We will get a big displacement motor sooner than later they just won’t mess around it will be Turbo and N/A.


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I see way more 9r's up here than the boost, and most are 24's. Low elevation riding (We rarely go over 4,000 feet in South Central Alaska) means we make the most of the NA power. Boost is extra weight that I chose not to purchase.

I was coming off a 2009 Summit with SHR860, and the 850's were ok. When I test rode Ski doo 850's, linyx 850 and polaris 9r all on the same day the Doo 850 was kinda lame in comparison. Everyone preferred the 9r and the polaris chassis. I ended up going that route (and have a pile of fouled plugs to prove it). Great snowmachine otherwise.

For me to go back to Doo, they need to go bigger and lose a little more weight. Also would like the handling to get a little better, but that was secondary to more NA power. Up here doo would probably sell a ton of NA big bores if they were the price of a 9r or less.

 

[duncan76]

So the wish list is the same as the last 8 years..

No you forgot the #1 thing. Ready it's a better display you don't have to plug your phone into.

 

[revrider07]

The price tag for a 9r was more expensive than a boost doo. It was a factor in my decisions as in my area doos hold resale better that are 1 to 2 years old. It was really not that much more for the turbo on the doo vs na vs going aftermarket turbo.

 

[Frankthetank79]

I see way more 9r's up here than the boost, and most are 24's. Low elevation riding (We rarely go over 4,000 feet in South Central Alaska) means we make the most of the NA power. Boost is extra weight that I chose not to purchase.

I was coming off a 2009 Summit with SHR860, and the 850's were ok. When I test rode Ski doo 850's, linyx 850 and polaris 9r all on the same day the Doo 850 was kinda lame in comparison. Everyone preferred the 9r and the polaris chassis. I ended up going that route (and have a pile of fouled plugs to prove it). Great snowmachine otherwise.

For me to go back to Doo, they need to go bigger and lose a little more weight. Also would like the handling to get a little better, but that was secondary to more NA power. Up here doo would probably sell a ton of NA big bores if they were the price of a 9r or less.

Well of course you’re going to see more 9R’s at 4000ft than Colorado’s 9000ft the popularity is going to vary depending on elevation. I used myself cause I ride at 5-7000ft. Right in the middle of you guys in Alaska and Colorado. I feel at this elevation you get the best of both worlds. You can really choose either one. Last year i seen more 9R’s than this year. The fad wore off from what I have seen. Like I said lots of 24 9R’s sitting in dealerships.

If doo can make it profitable to sell a 9R replica I’m sure they will do it. How many sleds go to Alaska? Enough to make a profit? Enough to justify a whole new motor? They haven’t done it yet maybe it will come time will tell

Stock Doo 850 vs Polaris 9R? Not surprised you found it “lame” the 9R is strong off the bottom no surprise there. The Polaris always feels way heavier to me than the Doo even though the numbers will tell you different. The handling of the Polaris is trash in my opinion but I suppose it’s what you’re used to.


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[KTMDirtFace]

The price tag for a 9r was more expensive than a boost doo. It was a factor in my decisions as in my area doos hold resale better that are 1 to 2 years old. It was really not that much more for the turbo on the doo vs na vs going aftermarket turbo.

I haven't really paid attention here, but both dealers have quite a few of both in stock. ( doo and poo )

There is no Cat dealers anywhere though. closest one is 3 hours away.

 

[Turbo Thompson]

Well of course you’re going to see more 9R’s at 4000ft than Colorado’s 9000ft the popularity is going to vary depending on elevation. I used myself cause I ride at 5-7000ft. Right in the middle of you guys in Alaska and Colorado. I feel at this elevation you get the best of both worlds. You can really choose either one. Last year i seen more 9R’s than this year. The fad wore off from what I have seen. Like I said lots of 24 9R’s sitting in dealerships.

If doo can make it profitable to sell a 9R replica I’m sure they will do it. How many sleds go to Alaska? Enough to make a profit? Enough to justify a whole new motor? They haven’t done it yet maybe it will come time will tell

Stock Doo 850 vs Polaris 9R? Not surprised you found it “lame” the 9R is strong off the bottom no surprise there. The Polaris always feels way heavier to me than the Doo even though the numbers will tell you different. The handling of the Polaris is trash in my opinion but I suppose it’s what you’re used to.


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Us in Colorado at 9k ft pfft? We have a lot of parking lots above that. In the past two years I’ve seen maybe 7 9rs and I’ve ridden over 2k miles at 9 different areas 9-13k ft. Turbos will always reign supreme in Colorado. It is sensible to use somewhere between 5-8k for amount of na vs turbo though.

 

[Frankthetank79]

Us in Colorado at 9k ft pfft? We have a lot of parking lots above that. In the past two years I’ve seen maybe 7 9rs and I’ve ridden over 2k miles at 9 different areas 9-13k ft. Turbos will always reign supreme in Colorado. It is sensible to use somewhere between 5-8k for amount of na vs turbo though.

[emoji106]


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[snow-doo]

The price tag for a 9r was more expensive than a boost doo. It was a factor in my decisions as in my area doos hold resale better that are 1 to 2 years old. It was really not that much more for the turbo on the doo vs na vs going aftermarket turbo.

 

[snow-doo]

How about everything everyone wants for say $12356.00 with no dealer prep and freeeee shipping

 

[440revNL]

100% AGREE on that little issue

This is something Polaris did right with the deep snow Matryx chassis. Having a rad like Doo had back in the ZX chassis days hah. Riveted onto the tunnel and not 'inside' like the current 1 piece Doo tunnel.

My 23 Khaos 155 slash with the short cooler only under the gas tank cooled better than my 24 freeride 146 with the full length cooler somehow.

 

[caper11]

A lot of you forget that doo had short coolers on a XM for 1 year only and went back to the full length cooler for the next MY year.


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[Frankthetank79]

A lot of you forget that doo had short coolers on a XM for 1 year only and went back to the full length cooler for the next MY year.


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Don’t remember this one. Was it 2013 or when the T3 was released


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[caper11]

Don’t remember this one. Was it 2013 or when the T3 was released


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The 2015 T3 had the small coolers on it.


Guys are comparing apples to oranges, between Polaris and Doo. NA to turbo by the looks of it.



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[Frankthetank79]

15 9R’s at one dealership. Think the hype of the 9R has worn off? [emoji23] regardless will be great deals on Polaris in the spring

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[greenthumb]

How about everything everyone wants for say $12356.00 with no dealer prep and freeeee shipping

My dealer does't charge me freight, pdi, doc or any other fees. Invoice is literally the sled (under msrp) and tax.

But seriously, I'd be quite happy with bng's and stagnant pricing for a while if it meant brp focused on refinement and fixing the shortcomings of what they already have.

 

[KTMDirtFace]

My dealer does't charge me freight, pdi, doc or any other fees. Invoice is literally the sled (under msrp) and tax.

Mine either, they tried once and I told them I was leaving lol. Haven't charged me since.

 

[Calvin42]

Mine either, they tried once and I told them I was leaving lol. Haven't charged me since.

I've never been charged freight and setup. Freight and setup are the cost of doing business. You can't have it delivered to your house and you're not allowed to assemble it yourself. If that's the case, they shouldn't charge for it.