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Performance Snowmobiles

Performance snowmobiles are designed to go fast and take a beating. These race-inspired machines are light and powerful and feature some of the most advanced suspension systems in all of powersports. Whether you want to fly across a frozen lake at over 100 miles per hour or clear the double at the local snocross track, performance sleds can get the job done. These sleds generally favor an aggressive riding position and comfort is sacrificed in favor of adrenaline-inducing performance.

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2011 Polaris 800 RUSH Pro-R Preview

Rush outfitted with Polaris’ 800cc Twin

The 800cc Cleanfire Liberty Twin migrates to this hyper-performance version of Polaris’ unique RUSH platform. But, then you did expect that, right?

2011 Yamaha Snowmobile Lineup Preview

Vastly improved Apex series comes in three easy-steering flavors

Welcome the world’s first power steering snowmobile — the 2011 Yamaha Apex. Equally important is the Apex’ EXUP exhaust system which adds broad-based power from idle to full on throttle. The rest of Yamaha’s 2011 line up won’t make this much history.

Yamaha Unveils Electronic Power Steering

We test rode the 2011 Yamaha Apex with power assist steering... or, did we?

Adding power assisted steering makes Yamaha’s Apex more appealing to more riders.

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2010 Arctic Cat Crossfire 8 ReviewThe "retro-Cat" with easily controlled power!
2010 Polaris Rush and IQ UpdatesRadical rethink
Arctic Cat F570 vs. Polaris 550 Shift IQ vs. Ski-Doo MXZ TNT 550FFan-cooled comparison
2010 Yamaha Apex GT ReviewApex series has earned its place in snowmobiling history
2010 Polaris 600 IQ vs. 600 IQ ShiftIs the 600 IQ worth an extra $1,000?
2010 Arctic Cat Z1 ReviewLatest Z1 offers outstanding handling and reliability
2010 Polaris 800 IQ ReviewPolaris' "budget" big bore trail shredder
2010 Polaris IQ Turbo Dragon ReviewPolaris' turbo defines performance differently
2010 Arctic Cat F8 LXR ReviewTo on-trail comfort, add serious performance - 160 horses worth!
Ski-Doo Re-Launches the MX Z X-RSRace-bred suspension technologies trickle down the entire line
2010 Arctic Cat F5 LXR ReviewReliable and versatile, the F5 LXR retains Cat’s legendary trail prowess.
Arctic Cat Ups the Ante with SuspensionBlending racing technology into everyday trail sleds
2010 Ski-Doo MXZ Adrenaline 800R PowerT.E.K. ReviewA serious all-around trail performer
2010 Polaris Dragon 800 ReviewPolaris' top of the line performance model
2010 Arctic Cat F8 Sno Pro ReviewAdd boosted power to an exceptional rear suspension
2010 Polaris 550 IQ Shift ReviewOn-trail fun at a very reasonable price
2010 Arctic Cat Z1 Turbo EXT ReviewContinuing a proud performance legacy
Race Suspension Adds to Sno Pro 500 PricingAn out-of-the-box racer
2010 Arctic Cat Sno Pro 500If you can't have fun on this sled, get out of the sport now!
2010 Ski-Doo MX Z X-RS ReviewSki-Doo's snocross-bred trail racer aims at serious performance riders
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