Bigger engine coming THIS year?

[hansenmac]

170hp and 410 pounds would be amazing.

 

[Jerry2star]

 

[Albatroz]

Garmin gauge, longer stroke ?, catalyst platform works for me.. long wait but glad it's coming

 

[Vern]

Blows my mind that the iPad gauge got more cheers than the new engine. It’s weird to me that something like that is a top priority on a snowmobile.

 

[Chewy22]

Blows my mind that the iPad gauge got more cheers than the new engine. It’s weird to me that something like that is a top priority on a snowmobile.

I just wished it linked up to the other manufactures. Knowing where everyone is on the mountain would be huge!

 

[MTsled3]

I just wished it linked up to the other manufactures. Knowing where everyone is on the mountain would be huge!

I was thinking the same. Maybe someone more tech-savvy can come up with a way to jailbreak them to allow them to communicate between manufacturers

 

[goridedoo]

Our group is split with nas and turbos and have even had some go back to na from turbo, however they were aftermarket turbos. I would buy a factory turbo if cat made one, I’m also fine with cat taking their time to get it right. I don’t know why everyone would rather have new crap every year vs waiting for something to be tested. Case in point: Polaris’s ten recalls this past year alone.

I wouldn’t put an aftermarket turbo on if someone gave me a new kit and paid me to put it on- not kidding ?

The frustrating part about the Polaris issues are they are recalling a bunch of dumb stuff while looking the other way when it comes to performance issues. I feel like if they wanted to make those sleds right they could pretty easily, but that involves admitting to an issue.

The “Cat needing time to get it right” was a good line back in 2020… we aren’t getting any younger, Doo did it right a long time ago, it can be done.

 

[koolaid]

Blows my mind that the iPad gauge got more cheers than the new engine. It’s weird to me that something like that is a top priority on a snowmobile.

I agree. For decades, I've managed to find my riding buddies in less than 15-30 minutes if they followed Snowmobile 101, know the in and outs of at least 6-7 different riding zones I visit and if all else failed, I could use the old radio. Yet, now I am being told I need to spend an additional $1,500 to truly be "safe".

 

[goridedoo]

to me it seemed like polaris guys prefered the 9r over the 850 turbo buy a slim margin. so if cats gonna go after one sled id say they made the right choice.

I feel like the only people talking up the 9R are the Polaris puppets who were told they need to start selling more of them.

“I don’t have any boosts left, but I’ve got a bunch of 9R allocations left” …. Heard this line from multiple dealers this spring.

 

[goridedoo]

I agree. For decades, I've managed to find my riding buddies in less than 15-30 minutes if they followed Snowmobile 101, know the in and outs of at least 6-7 different riding zones I visit and if all else failed, I could use the old radio. Yet, now I am being told I need to spend an additional $1,500 to truly be "safe".

We got along fine for years without radios. Once we got radios we couldn’t believe we ever rode with out them. After riding with buddy tracking I wouldn’t want to ride with out it. Necessary or not it just makes things easier, especially if you have a bigger group.

 

[koolaid]

We got along fine for years without radios. Once we got radios we couldn’t believe we ever rode with out them. After riding with buddy tracking I wouldn’t want to ride with out it. Necessary or not it just makes things easier, especially if you have a bigger group.

I debated for a couple days to get my 9R with or without the 7S display. The killer price hold over 23 DID NOT have it. I asked around. Turns out, most guys I have ridden with, don't have a new Polaris with it or don't even ride Polaris. So, to me, it simply would hardly ever be used
I am not into "cult riding", and maybe when they all work together with all brands, I would consider, but that time is not now, at least where I ride. I would rather spend money elsewhere in the sport.

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[Vern]

I wouldn’t put an aftermarket turbo on if someone gave me a new kit and paid me to put it on- not kidding ?

The frustrating part about the Polaris issues are they are recalling a bunch of dumb stuff while looking the other way when it comes to performance issues. I feel like if they wanted to make those sleds right they could pretty easily, but that involves admitting to an issue.

The “Cat needing time to get it right” was a good line back in 2020… we aren’t getting any younger, Doo did it right a long time ago, it can be done.

I get all that, but you also gotta remember cat was failing company that was tiny in comparison to doo or poo during a lot of those years. All we can hope now is that with textron owning them they’ll allow them the funding to get back to innovating and moving forward

 

[Driver]

On certified dyno 800ctec2 had 144hp, Patriot 850 155hp, 850etec 163hp and 850turbo 165hp.

So that would make new 858 161hp.

 

[niner]

Here’s 2 dyno runs at 6000’. Doesn’t look like 20+ hp difference between a 850T and a ctec.

 

[Vern]

I’ve spanked n/a 850 etecs in uphill drags on my ctec8. That’s pretty good for being down 19hp, especially considering I’m a fat azz. Can’t beat a poo 850 though, so poo must be putting that 155 to the ground real good.

 

[goridedoo]

Did I miss when this will be available? 2025?

 

[sno*jet]

I feel like the only people talking up the 9R are the Polaris puppets who were told they need to start selling more of them.

“I don’t have any boosts left, but I’ve got a bunch of 9R allocations left” …. Heard this line from multiple dealers this spring.

backwards, the puppets sold you boosts.
and yes, you musta missed all the times they said 2025.

 

[ziggity]

Ive ran my 850 etec vs my buddys poo 850 pro a couple times across a lake, slow rolling start i take the jump and pull 2-3 sleds then stays pretty steady.

 

[goridedoo]

backwards, the puppets sold you boosts.
and yes, you musta missed all the times they said 2025.

You must ride like gramma.

I didn’t hear 2025 one time in that 28 min video, and see nothing on the website other than that the fish finder will only be available on select 2025s

 

[sno*jet]

^it was said somewhere, get that hearing aid out and rewatch everything posted 3 more times pappy