Rev chassis vs M series

[mk14]

Im looking at buying either an Arctic cat M series or a Ski doo Summit rev. Just wondering which sled is easier to ride, and which sled is more fun. looking for more of an unbiased opinion. i do a lot of trail riding, hill climbing and just fooling around.

 

[cat rider]

I've rode both and like both, but cat gets my vote its much more nimble and FUN to ride.

 

[89sandman]

M series for me, but then i bleed orange...

 

[born2sled]

i would say the rev i own one and they are mega fun and if you notice on most of the snowmobile films seems they use the rev or xp the most for thrashing around, but i have tried the m1000 and they sure do have alot of power for hillclimbing, also the rev does take a bit to get used to but once you are used to how it handles they are easy to ride

 

[RMKcowboy]

i would say the rev i own one and they are mega fun and if you notice on most of the snowmobile films seems they use the rev or xp the most for thrashing around, but i have tried the m1000 and they sure do have alot of power for hillclimbing, also the rev does take a bit to get used to but once you are used to how it handles they are easy to ride

Have you seen Chris Burandt ride? He takes that M series chassis places I couldn't even dream of!

 

[AndrettiDog]

Have you seen Chris Burandt ride? He takes that M series chassis places I couldn't even dream of!

Does that mean he couldn't with the rev chassis?

It comes down to learning whatever chassis you get. The Rev has a much higher learning curve than the M, especially when it comes to sidehilling. The Rev is very rider forward and hillclimbs very well (very stable). The Rev chassis is also tough to work on until you get a hang of where everything is and how it comes out (still doesn't make it easy). The Rev bends up easy too, lots of bent nuns and supporting brackets on that sled. The M is easier to ride and easier to work on and I would probably still take the Rev over it. HOw is that for confusing?

 

[RMKcowboy]

Does that mean he couldn't with the rev chassis?

I'm pretty sure he could pull it off on one of these:

I've spent very little time on a Rev chassis, and zero time on an M. How does the durability of the two compare? I know the nun is a weak point on the Rev, but how about the M, any known major weaknesses?

 

[tranquillicer]

Burant

Have you seen Chris Burandt ride? He takes that M series chassis places I couldn't even dream of!

Chris Burant is likely the best technical rider on the planet. What he can make any sled do is not much of a benchmark for what the average guy should expect. Not to mention that his M8 is pushing over 250hp and weighs under 450lbs.
The Rev chassis for me was a long learning curve but lots of fun. Plan to do a fair bit on an M chassis this year so I guess the comparison will be easy to feel or see for me. I think the M sled will be the more reliable one unless the new '10 series 800 flops for Cat.

 

[wasatchrider]

for trail riding and hill climbing i would go i cant believe im saying this rev

then the only reason im on a trail is to get to the off trail and the only reason i go up the hill is to come down

 

[RMKcowboy]

Chris Burant is likely the best technical rider on the planet. What he can make any sled do is not much of a benchmark for what the average guy should expect. Not to mention that his M8 is pushing over 250hp and weighs under 450lbs.
The Rev chassis for me was a long learning curve but lots of fun. Plan to do a fair bit on an M chassis this year so I guess the comparison will be easy to feel or see for me. I think the M sled will be the more reliable one unless the new '10 series 800 flops for Cat.

I've never rode an M chassis sled, and only have very limited time on a Rev chassis. I've seen plenty of M-sleds doing some technical riding. It all boils down to what chassis works best for the rider. For me it might be an XP, for you it might be an M, and for Larry down the road maybe it's a Wedge chassis Polaris.

 

[WYsteph]

Had a rev, traded for a m instead.

Both have issues (of course) but I feel that the m is just more fun. Traded sleds a few times last year with my guy (he had a 04 rev 800) and I had trouble getting my "little" 700 back from him. He even has come over to the "dark" side this year on a '10 m8.

 

[ReTodd]

M series is easier to learn to ride but I prefer the Rev for serious powder riding...breaking trail, tight canyons, climbing, sidehilling.

The M would be my choice for spring weather or firmer snow as it pulls over easier on the hard stuff.

 

[Snowmark]

rev m

comparing my 05 m7 153 to a friend's 08 rev 800 144.....the rev seems to get up on the snow better, the M7 seems more durable, 7500 miles on mine....the feel and rider position is the real difference in the two machines....very different, when you feel'em you will know....to me a rev feels like I'm sitting on a big football, the M is more cockpit, oldskool.

 

[RMKcowboy]

You guys riding M chassis sleds... do you have any problems staying warm? I don't know if I was just having a bad day or what, but I rode an F8 last year for work one day and FROZE my azz off. It wasn't even that cold of a day... I can't recall ever being so cold on a sled.

 

[ReTodd]

Oh yeah, one other thing to consider, on deep days I found that the m7 threw the snow directly in my goggles. Even when I took the windshield off the snow comes up into your face the Rev mostly hits my chest. Almost died on a deep mashed potatoes day on the M7 when a huge snowball came straight into my goggles and stuck and I couldn't see dick. Drove straight into a ravine. 30 minutes later I got her out but that was the beginning of the end of the M7 for me.

Rt

 

[Wheel House Motorsports]

Having a LOT of seat time on a rev and more then enough time on an M sled t ojustify both... your 1 single comment made it clear to me... you like to spend time on the trails, the rev hands down crushes the M in that categorey, they are much more stable. M will out sidehill the rev, but i have found that as someone who has learned the rev chassis, its not about the sled, its the rider, the M is easier to learn, but given time the rev will not be left behind in any way.

Honestly, for what your doing, they both seem like great sleds thought.. where do you live, and which is the better dealer in your area, probably the biggest thing for me. although man, i LOVE to ride M sleds, i dont know if i could descide, i love M's and man i love my DOO's. get a yama-doo... there the coolest.

 

[Flakey]

Gotta go REV on this one.

I've never been on a M8 but the M7 is poopy for power. Weak low end. It does tip over easy. Too easy if you ask me but I'm a big guy. If shift my weight slightly the sled comes over.

The worst thing about the M series (at least 05 and 06) is that they are like riding a greased pig in the deep stuff. As soon as you get snow on your seat and bars say good bye to the sled. Slippery as all get out. I like to have a good grip on my sled

And you gotta love rider forward on the REV. If i wanted it sit doen and back Id ride a harley. Rev is more like a sportbike, you just feel more "in control."

Ok M series guys hate away!

 

[Burn Down]

I think all of them are great sleds. You need to find out what dealers are avaliable to you & who will take care of you after the sale. Ask around anyone in your area can tell who is good & who will screw you over.

 

[PJ-Hunter]

Have you seen Chris Burandt ride? He takes that M series chassis places I couldn't even dream of!

FYI, Burandt could do any of that on any sled. He started on Poo, remember? If AC gave me a dozen sleds a year, I would say they are the best too.

Most comments in this thread will and are biased. I ride an XP, I have ridden the M series. I hate it, the stance feels all wrong, FOR ME.

 

[Ryan-41]

To me I feel a lot better on the M-series than on the XP.