SW Video 850 NA Test Part 1: Weights. Non-turbos, naturally aspirated... Here's our test staff reports

[christopher]

Part 1 of our 850 NA review podcast. We compare the 2025 Arctic Cat M 858 154 3.0, Polaris 850 Khaos RMK 155 3.25 and Ski-Doo 850 Summit X 154 3.0. This Part 1 episode is all about weight. We fill each sled up with gas, oil and a spare belt--just how you would start a ride--and put them on the scale. Stay tuned for Part 2: Ride Reviews and Part 3: Q&A.SnoWest test riders Bruce Kerbs, Broc Genta and Justin Stevens join Ryan Harris in-studio.

 

[live2beel]

Ski Doo holds the least amount of fuel at 9.5 gallons I believe. Correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[live2beel]

Here you go. So there is close to a 30lb. difference.

 

[madmax]

“Polaris West” strikes again. Everyone should know by now that cat and doo dont stand a chance at the Polaris sponsored podcast. Fake weights to keep the sponsor money coming in.

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

“Polaris West” strikes again. Everyone should know by now that cat and doo dont stand a chance at the Polaris sponsored podcast. Fake weights to keep the sponsor money coming in.

The cat was the lightest?

 

[Griff]

I'd like to see the front to rear bias on a scale rather than a bumper lift. I think that'd be more relevant in assessing how the sled may feel on the snow. Could scale the right and left skis and track. I think Skinz had a video demoing this a few years ago for the Axys.