Rev chassis vs M series

[enis750]

i came off an M8 to a REV chassy
hands down, the REV TO ME, is better
fits my riding style better (whatever that is! haha)

M series is almost too tipy
and the REV is much easier to work on
i had to take the pipe off my M, just to change plugs
and the belt removal system was a joke

 

[hatchers]

Had a few REVS, had an RT, had an XP

finally got an M last year.....

Trails and bumps -> XP

Anything related to deep Powder Mtn riding -> M

 

[wildcard28]

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.

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Of all the comparison threads I have read, the comment you had on snow flying up in you goggles, I have always wondered about, that is a great point that is hardly ever mentioned. for instance my S Chassis tosses snow in my chest cut I`m afraid my Cobra windsheid is going to fill my helmet full.

Good comment. Back to the thread, Sorry

for the comparisons on M to Rev chassis, which one is easier to work on?

Is the layed back motor of the M harder to work on, Or the Rev with it stuffed in the center? Not trying to Hyjack, just options to consider for me.
cause I have have also had my eye on both these sleds too.

Darren

 

[pcp911]

I would go with therev. I had a m10 for a year, but i like the feel of riding the rev more. they are a pain in the @ss to work on but fun to ride.

 

[PJ-Hunter]

Had a few REVS, had an RT, had an XP

finally got an M last year.....

Trails and bumps -> XP

Anything related to deep Powder Mtn riding -> M

You need to learn to ride powder then. The XP and the old REV will do just fine in Deep Mountain riding.

 

[montanasledder]

i also like the m chassis for tree riding, never could get comfortable on the rev or xp. as far as trails the m is way back behind both ski doo and polaris. I installed the fett brothers canisters on my floats this year hoping they will soak up the moguls better.

pick whatever you can find for best price, and good dealer nearby

 

[89sandman]

the fox float rear end has only made the trail ride worse on the M, love to spend a day in the pow on my M steering with my feet. sometimes after being off trail all day when we finally hit a road on the way back if its cold enough have to stop and clear out the steering because its iced up, cause i haven't turned the bars hardly all day any rev/xp riders able to say that???

 

[Jaynelson]

First off....love my rev. Ridden lots of M's....7's, 8's, 1K's...and just can't make the switch.

I would say is a general rule of thumb (because everyone has their preferences), that light, smaller people would be more instantly comfortable on an M, and bigger guys are more instantly "at home" on a Rev. Before anyone jumps all over me because "I'm 450lbs and I ride an M all over the place blah blah blah," I'm saying _in general_.

M's tip over very easily, and that's really nice for smaller, lighter people who would have to wrastle a Rev a bit more to do the same thing. The Rev chassis puts your feet/legs further apart which is also tricky for smaller people, and the throttle and steering controls are generally a little stiffer. The rev has a lighter feeling front end and is MUCH easier to jump and wheelie with. The M is more planted and is easier to sidehill with. The M sucks my wang on the trail....I know no one likes to ride trail, but it's a necessary evil in most places.

 

[Flakey]

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.

You know, nothing against your post but I hear this ALL the time "buy from the best dealer whos going to take care of you."

Honestly who cares. I would never buy a certain brand based on dealer support. Yeah I want good service, but I don't want to be riding a sled I don't feel compfortable on jsut cause the dealers the closest.

If your like me, and buy USED sleds(to save a couple thousand usually) and do almost all the work on sleds yourself, then what difference does it make what the dealer is like. I would never base the type of sled I buy on which dealer tickeles my ears.

You won't ever see me buying a M sled because I like the dealer and he's close.

Buy the best brand for your riding style.

 

[Flakey]

First off....love my rev. Ridden lots of M's....7's, 8's, 1K's...and just can't make the switch.

I would say is a general rule of thumb (because everyone has their preferences), that light, smaller people would be more instantly comfortable on an M, and bigger guys are more instantly "at home" on a Rev. Before anyone jumps all over me because "I'm 450lbs and I ride an M all over the place blah blah blah," I'm saying _in general_.

M's tip over very easily, and that's really nice for smaller, lighter people who would have to wrastle a Rev a bit more to do the same thing. The Rev chassis puts your feet/legs further apart which is also tricky for smaller people, and the throttle and steering controls are generally a little stiffer. The rev has a lighter feeling front end and is MUCH easier to jump and wheelie with. The M is more planted and is easier to sidehill with. The M sucks my wang on the trail....I know no one likes to ride trail, but it's a necessary evil in most places.

Hhahahaha! I like this guy.

 

[huseby76]

Rev light - M heavy

 

[hatchers]

You need to learn to ride powder then. The XP and the old REV will do just fine in Deep Mountain riding.

you sound like me when i was on skidoo products....ive seen the light, and its way for fun on the other side.

Sidenote - i bet i can out ride your whole family

 

[PJ-Hunter]

you sound like me when i was on skidoo products....ive seen the light, and its way for fun on the other side.

Sidenote - i bet i can out ride your whole family

I have ridden Ms before, I do not like the way they handle.

Sidenote-That is pretty studly that you can out ride a 5 year old on a Polaris 120. Me, on the other hand you might have a bit of a challenge and all, but hey, I'll give ya a head start since you are riding a Cat now.

 

[Burn Down]

You know, nothing against your post but I hear this ALL the time "buy from the best dealer whos going to take care of you."

Honestly who cares. I would never buy a certain brand based on dealer support. Yeah I want good service, but I don't want to be riding a sled I don't feel compfortable on jsut cause the dealers the closest.

If your like me, and buy USED sleds(to save a couple thousand usually) and do almost all the work on sleds yourself, then what difference does it make what the dealer is like. I would never base the type of sled I buy on which dealer tickeles my ears.

You won't ever see me buying a M sled because I like the dealer and he's close.

Buy the best brand for your riding style.

Well that's great you can work on your own sled, maybe this guy can't. Maybe he will buy brand new & will need warranty repairs. Maybe his USED sled will go to the dealer for repairs. I bet he wants the best dealer in town taking care of him then.

Just trying to give him a unbiased & differen't way to look at buying a sled, versus the rev kicks butt & m's suck Blah Blah Blah speel.

I bet if he has never ridden either one he will be stoked on which ever sled he picks.

 

[Spiffy]

There may be a lot of riders on Ski-Doo's.. but from my armchair, it seems like all the boondockers ride Cat's and the jumpers ride Doo's. Too bad I ride a Polaris.. I am the unsung hero.

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

 

[akmc800]

I have ridden Ms before, I do not like the way they handle.

Sidenote-That is pretty studly that you can out ride a 5 year old on a Polaris 120. Me, on the other hand you might have a bit of a challenge and all, but hey, I'll give ya a head start since you are riding a Cat now.

You might need a lil more than the usual bolt-ons to pull that off.
I've had decent seat time on all the newwer chasis. I fell at home on the m's and rmks. The m doesn't handle as well on the trail but is super nimble and easy to ride in the mountains. The xp I rode was a nice change for the trail but in the hills it seemed all of nothing as far as sidehilling. I'm sure with more seat time I'd get used to it but belts get expensive

 

[Sxrlar]

I have spent the last 3 winters on an 07 RMK. I am use to that chassis. Last winter at Tog I spent time on my brothers M and a friends xp. I weigh 200 pounds, within 20 minutes I was already use to the M, felt like I had been on it for years. The xp? I spent an hour on it, and hated it. Just couldn't get use to it. The powder was not deep, and the M was way easier to sidehill with, I struggled with the xp. Maybe in deep pow pow it would be different, but in the conditions I rode in that day, hands down I would take the M.

On a side note, my RMK is almost as easy to side hill with as the M, and it's trail manners are a lot better.

 

[PJ-Hunter]

Geez, who drug this dang thing up? I thought it was dead?

 

[SledGimp]

you sound like me when i was on skidoo products....ive seen the light, and its way for fun on the other side.

Sidenote - i bet i can out ride your whole family

I have ridden Ms before, I do not like the way they handle.

Sidenote-That is pretty studly that you can out ride a 5 year old on a Polaris 120. Me, on the other hand you might have a bit of a challenge and all, but hey, I'll give ya a head start since you are riding a Cat now.

Guess we will just have to find out since your are moving out here PJ.

Don't think either of you can follow me sitting down though.

 

[crimsonride]

What a fruit basket this thread is. These threads are all the same... everyone has one sled and "has ridden the other plenty" but likes theirs better. My advice...whatever you get the better deal on.

I had a rev 800, liked it but sold it for an M7 and never looked back. You'll never get me on a rev again. ....What's all this talk about them being too tippy? How does that happen? Does it just tip over when you're trying to ride in a straight line? Does someone need to teach you how to keep it straight?