Top Ten Snowmobiles for Performance, Reliability, and Control

There is no lack of snowmobiles on the market; it is important to find the one that suits you best and that you can rely on for safety and performance before making a final choice.

Yamaha Apex XTX

The Yamaha Apex XTX features a horizontal in-line 4-stroke engine that is liquid cooled and features a continuously variable transmission for state of the art handling. A dual shock rear suspension gives you a sporty ride. This snowmobile sells for around $14,399.

Yamaha Apex SE

Built for performance, the Apex SE has a comparable engine to that of the Apex XTX. It features the Monoshock II rear suspension that gives you a sporty ride, while giving you the freedom to ride over various terrains safely. It costs around $15,000.

Ski-Doo MX Z Sport 600

The continuously variable transmission is also featured in the Ski-Doo MX Z Sport 600, which sports a 2-stroke engine and is designed as a trail style snowmobile. The liquid cooled horizontal engine is reed valve. This model is a great vehicle for running existing trails. This model runs around $7800.

Ski-Doo Renegade X 800R E-Tec

Brand new for 2011, the Renegade is a trail style snowmobile with a horizontal 2-stroke engine, reed valve, with continually variable transmission. A Double-A front arm suspension and hydraulic rear brakes are just a couple of the features that define this model. This vehicle has a price point of $12,250.

Ski-Doo MX Z TNT 1200 4-Tec

Boasting a horizontal 4-stroke engine, the MX Z TNT is a powerful trail style snowmobile. The independent double a-arm front suspension and the rear hydraulic brakes provide control and safety. It sells for around $11,050.

Polaris Rush 800 PRO-R

Built for performance, the Polaris Rush 800 PRO-R features the same engine you will find in the Ski-Doo MX Z Sport 600. A new model for 2011, the Rush boasts a rear suspension with shock mounted adjustment. It costs around $11,600.

Polaris Rush 600

Similar to the Rush 800 PRO-R, the Polaris Rush 600 boasts a 2-stroke reed valve engine with a continually variable transmission. This model, however, also features rear hydraulic brakes. It sells for $10,300.

Polaris Pro-RMK 800 155

The Pro-RMK is a mountain style snowmobile, designed for moving on any terrain, going up and down hill as easily as moving across plains. Brand new for 2011, it features a 2-stroke engine and an independent A-arm front suspension. It sells for $11,600.

Arctic Cat Crossfire 8

The Arctic Cat Crossfire 8 is a performance style snowmobile with the same engine found in the Rush and the MX Z. The Crossfire features a spring mounted adjustment in the rear suspension, giving you more spring when traveling over rough terrain. Rear hydraulic brakes give you optimal control and safety. The Crossfire runs around $10,800.

2004 Arctic Cat F6 Firecat EFI EXT

The only snowmobile on this list that is not a 2011 model, this vehicle continues to hold its own in performance, handling, and safety over its newer competitors. The 2-stroke engine and continually variable transmission offer power, while the state of the art suspension offers control and maneuverability. It sells for $7,900.

Sources:
http://www.snowmobile.com/specs/2010.html
http://www.osm-mag.com/