Performance Snowmobiles: Performance Snowmobile Reviews, Videos, and Pictures

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.

Latest Performance Snowmobile Reviews

2014 Arctic Cat XF 7000 Cross Country Sno Pro Review - Video

Yamaha engine breathes life into Cat’s backcountry crossover chassis

The Arctic Cat XF 7000 Cross Country Sno Pro is the real deal for four-stroke crossover motoring.

2014 Polaris 800 Indy SP Review - Video

Scary fast and wicked powerful about sums it up

We like the 2014 Polaris 800 Indy SP for its honest go-fast features and the value that it brings to performance sports riding.

2014 Polaris 550 Indy Adventure Review - Video

Interesting, inexpensive and just right for weekend cruising

Polaris’ 550 Indy Adventure surpasses expectations as it provides excellent value for your snowmobile dollar. Plus, it’s fun to ride, light and easy to handle with completely rider-friendly ergonomics.

Latest Performance Snowmobile Reviews

2014 Yamaha SR Viper ReviewYamaha's bold new Viper redefines the basics
2014 Polaris Snowmobile Lineup UnveiledIndy series sees major expansion while mountain models tweaked
2014 Arctic Cat Snowmobile Lineup UnveiledMore engine choices, renamed models and the return of the El Tigre
2014 Ski-Doo Snowmobile Lineup UnveiledSki-Doo rolls out changes to more models and adds an innovative 900cc 4-stroker
2014 Yamaha Snowmobile Lineup UnveiledYamaha partners with Arctic Cat and rewrites "new" model expectations
2013 Arctic Cat XF1100 Turbo Cross Tour ReviewCat's Turbo motor powers up the image of sport touring
2013 Polaris Indy 600 SP Review: Real World TestThe production model is better than we remembered
2013 Arctic Cat XF800 LXR ReviewThis is the trail Cat we want
Five Under Appreciated SnowmobilesThese sleds are misunderstood and underappreciated by hardcore riders
2013 Arctic Cat F1100 LXR ReviewThis sled works well on the trail, but we’d like more performance feel
2013 Arctic Cat ProClimb XF1100 Turbo Sno Pro High Country ReviewTrail friendly, powder compliant, and flat out fast
2013 Budget Snowmobile OptionsFan-cooled, two-stroke snowmobiles offer great value and relatively cheap thrills
2013 Snowmobiles of the Year: Best of the FlatlandersWe pick our annual favorites
2013 Polaris 600 Rush Pro-R vs. 2013 Ski-Doo MXZ X 600 E-TECWe pit Ski-Doo's rMotion against Polaris' Pro-Ride
2013 Arctic Cat Sno Pro 500 vs. 2013 Yamaha Phazer RTXTwo truly fun play sleds for beginners or experts
2013 Arctic Cat F800 and F1100 Sno Pro RR Review - VideoCat's 2013 Race Replica is a race sled for the masses
2013 Yamaha Apex SE Review - VideoPower steering, four-cylinder engine and Fox Float shocks set Apex SE apart
2013 Polaris 600 Indy SP Review - VideoA Polaris icon returns better than ever
2013 Arctic Cat XF1100 Cross Tour Review - VideoRedefining high-mileage performance
2013 Polaris Snowmobile Lineup UnveiledPolaris brings more Adventure and brings back the Indy
2013 Yamaha Snowmobile Lineup UnveiledYamaha adds a new crossover and targets youth riders
2013 Arctic Cat Snowmobile Lineup UnveiledArctic Cat back in the game and powering ahead for 2013
2013 Ski-Doo Snowmobile Lineup UnveiledSki-Doo expands rMotion to the Renegade, rethinks the Summit and continues to evolve its rider-forward platforms
2012 600 Trail Sports Class RoundupToday's 600 category includes the one-liter four-stroke option
1991 Ski-Doo Mach 1 XTX Vintage ReviewThe power of Ski-Doo's 617cc twin combined with a 138-inch track
2012 Arctic Cat XF1100 Turbo Sno Pro vs. 2012 Arctic Cat XF800 Sno ProHow do you like your power? Blown or two-stroked?
2012 Yamaha Apex ReviewOne of the sport's best performers
2012 Polaris 600 Rush ReviewThree seasons getting it very right
Top Five Snowmobiles for BeginnersEveryone needs to start somewhere
2012 Arctic Cat ProCross F800 LXR ReviewF800 series will be the choice of flatland riders
2012 Fan-Cooled Budget SnowmobilesThese sleds are light, inexpensive and wicked good fun
2012 Arctic Cat F1100 Sno Pro ReviewWill Cat win the 600 wars with an 1100cc four-stroke?
2012 Snowmobiles of the Year: Best of the FlatlandersEveryone waited for the 2012 Arctic Cats to appear - and they didn’t disappoint
2012 Arctic Cat XF1100 LXR Review [Video]Cat's newest stretch track competes well in the 600 wars
2012 Polaris Switchback Adventure 600 Review [Video]Polaris creates a "bagger" for serious sport riders
2012 Ski-Doo MX Z X-RS 800 Review [Video]More cushion for the wannabe racer set
2012 Arctic Cat F1100 Turbo Sno Pro Limited Review [Video]The meanest, baddest mother in snowmo-dom
2012 Arctic Cat Snowmobile Lineup UnveiledBold new models built from scratch
2012 Polaris Snowmobile Lineup UnveiledPower and refinement highlight latest Polaris sleds
2012 Yamaha Snowmobile Lineup UnveiledYamaha adds power steering to more models
2012 Ski-Doo Lineup UnveiledSki-Doo evolution continues
2012 Polaris Early Release Snowmobiles UnveiledThree new stretch track models for powder, off trail and solo sport touring
2011 Ski-Doo Real-World ReviewWe take a second look at three sporty Ski-Doos
2011 Arctic Cat F5 LXR ReviewCat's best value in trail sports reliability
2011 Arctic Cat F8 ReviewIs one of these the best of all "real" worlds for sledding?
2011 Snowmobiles of the YearWe name our pick for top sled of 2011
2011 Arctic Cat CFR 1000 ReviewArctic Cat creates a screamer Muscle Sled
2011 Polaris 800 Rush ReviewPolaris makes the base Rush stronger and quicker
2011 Arctic Cat Sno Pro 500 ReviewOne of the most fun-to-ride sleds you can own
2011 Arctic Cat Crossfire ReviewCrossfire can claw powder and run fast on the trails.
2010 Polaris Rush Final ImpressionsOur thoughts after a winter on the Rush
2011 Arctic Cat Z1 Sno Pro ReviewArctic Cat adds serious sport to its trail cruiser
2011 Yamaha Apex SE ReviewTop-of-the-line sled offers plenty of extras
2011 Ski-Doo MXZx 600RS PreviewMore power and new suspension on Ski-Doo's race sled
2011 Polaris 800 RUSH Pro-R LX Snowcheck Select2011 Polaris 800 RUSH Pro-R LX Snowcheck Select
2011 Arctic Cat F8 EXT ReviewA new power in the extended track competition
2011 Ski-Doo Lineup PreviewSerious clean power for powder and trails
2011 Polaris 800 RUSH Pro-R PreviewRush outfitted with Polaris’ 800cc Twin
2011 Yamaha Snowmobile Lineup PreviewVastly improved Apex series comes in three easy-steering flavors
Yamaha Unveils Electronic Power SteeringWe test rode the 2011 Yamaha Apex with power assist steering... or, did we?
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
2010 Polaris Rush ReviewExternal Pro-Ride monoshock rear suspension design advances Polaris to ride leadership
2009 Yamaha Apex ER ReviewYamaha’s ‘budget’ hot rod stars in performance and value.
2009 Arctic Cat F1000 Sno Pro ReviewArctic Cat’s one-liter 2-stroker snarls, bites and tears at its competition
2009 Arctic Cat Crossfire 5 ReviewCrossfire 5 makes a good entry into boondocking
2009 Arctic Cat F5 LXR ReviewOne seriously underrated sport sled
2009 Polaris 600 Dragon SP ReviewThis is the one you want
2009 Arctic Cat F6 Sno Pro ReviewPut this Cat in a corner and it bites back hard
2009 Ski-Doo MX Z Adrenaline 600 E-TEC ReviewLightweight, nimble, E-TEC-powered sled
2009 Arctic Cat Crossfire R 8 ReviewBringing back the Firecat...sort of
2009 Yamaha Apex GT ReviewThe sled that took 4-strokes beyond acceptable
2009 Polaris 600 IQ Shift 136 ReviewPolaris’ value line of snowmobiles is plenty versatile
2009 Arctic Cat F570 ReviewThis budget-priced sled is a full-featured ‘best buy’
1983 John Deere LiquifireLight in weight, stingy with fuel, the Liquifire was an unusual high performance sled
2009 Arctic Cat Z1 Turbo reviewArctic Cat brings something special to the trails next winter
2009 Polaris Dragon SPChoose your 800cc flavor and dare Polaris to miss its delivery promise
2009 Yamaha previewHints for the future appear in new XTX and RTX SE
2009 Polaris previewA focus on value, power and quality for 2009, with an eye to 2010
2009 Ski-Doo previewNew engines and chassis, renewed desire to stay No. 1 top Ski-Doo’s list for ‘09
2009 Arctic Cat previewLighter powder players and the most powerful Cat ever punctuate new model line
2009 Ski-Doo previewMachines with two new engines and three versions of REV-X platform available for consumer demo
From dirt to snowKit helps convert dirt bikes to snow machines
2008 Polaris Switchback 700Polaris goes ‘Raw’ with new switchback
Polaris 600RRThe Big Bump Sled for 2008
2008 Yamaha Apex GTThe ultimate groomed trail mileage maker
2008 Arctic Cat F6 Sno Pro For speed racers who like “cush.”
2008 Ski-Doo REV-XP MXZ AdrenalineReturning to its ‘light-footed’ heritage.
All-New Yamaha Nytro for 2008Is 130 Horsepower, Outstanding Ergonomics Enough?
2008 Polaris Dragon 600A sled that embraces the real Polaris heritage