Xm platform or rmk pro

[Miner425]

Im lookin to by a new 800. I ride a 800 rmk. But im hesitant to buy a new one becuase of lack of power and reliability of engine. I been thinkIng of snow checking new summit x. Any feed back would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[Dam Dave]

reliability of engine = Pro Climb 800

 

[AdrenalineAddict]

I wouldn't worry about the lack of power or the reliability. I ride with alot of guys who run Pros and the only thing anyone of us has had to do to our sleds is tighten the throttle cable every 600 miles. When your pros in perfect tune it will run alongside or outrun any other 800 out there. My 2012 just turned 1250 miles today without any issues (had to put on new belt at 1,000 miles). I rode with a guy on a 2011 this morning that had 2300 miles without any issues. As far as getting horsepower to the track they just plain work, we had some serious hill drags on the mountain this last week, my Pro with my 220 lbs. (dressed) hind end on it ran even with an E-tech, drove by an XP, beat up on two Pro-climbs, and outpulled a couple 2010 M8's. In the normal group of guys I ride with there are 6 Pros, none of them have had any mechanical issues. Where the Pro really shines is in 3' of fresh. One of the 2011 155's I ride with quite often has a mesh hood with a 180lbs. jockey, I've been eating his roost all year and I haven't seen any other normally aspirated 800 that can climb along side him. They do leave a little to be desired in the whoops.

 

[JSCC]

I own a Pro and like the chassis. I rode the new Xm this weekend and liked it. Had I not already had the Pro, it would be a hard choice between the two.
Pick the one that you think looks better cuz the difference between them is not enough to worry about. Both are fine machines, and the only two I personally would consider right now.

 

[Miner425]

Well its gonna come down to picking out of a hat or something. Hope if i go with rmk that engine is reliable. Both look like amazing sleds. But i like what polaris has done in 2013. Just wish they had seat like skidoo.

 

[polaris dude]

I heard the Nytro platform was the best tbh especially if you keep it stock and don't void the warranty.

 

[Jaynelson]

I have had the most fun and trouble free 2 seasons of my snowmobiliing career on my 2011 Pro for whatever it's worth. Ride one if you haven't....for deep snow riding (including climbing) and handling, it's pretty much like cheating. From what I've seen power wise, they run even with etec's and M's no problem. Regardless, if you can use the sled to it's maximum potential and another 10hp makes a huge difference to you....well you either spend your days drag racing, or you're a better rider than I.

 

[turboless terry]

I heard the xm handles like a pro so I guess I would buy the 13 pro because it is suppose to be 47 pounds lighter. The doo is going to have more power but 47 pounds is a huge difference. The 13 pro is the first sled that I wouldn't have to spend extra money on to have fun. Havn't rode the xm but I know the 13 poo is awesome. The running boards are nice on the xm but are still going to plug up. The pro running boards will be the bomb next to air frames. For all the mod guys, who like to change the track and track frame, That will delete 2/3 of the stuff that makes it handle like a pro. All The stuff is a bandaid for a chassis problem. Shouldn't have to be 3 inches narrower, with all the other stuff, to handle like a pro. They might be awesome. Not sure on that. All I know is I hate the xp. It does look like a huge improvement from the xp. You know what a pro ride like. Demo the xm and decide for yourself. Don't take anyone's word on what works for you. Listen to what people say and, ultimately, decide for yourself.

 

[Miner425]

Rode 12 pro all day yesterday. Took a bit in morning to get use to how easy it moves. But its effortless once u get use to how it rides. Amazing machine and gonna b better next year. Cant wait now just put money down on snow check. Anyone know who makes best skins ? And besides pipe what else would u do besides turbo to pic it up a little ?

 

[tdblakes]

And besides pipe what else would u do besides turbo to pic it up a little ?

checkout the RKT Drop in kit or Power Addiction combo if your on a budget..

http://www.2strokeheads.com/Polaris800DropIn.htm

http://www.poweraddictionracing.com/product_info.php?products_id=92