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

2011 Ski-Doo Lineup Preview

Serious clean power for powder and trails

Ski-Doo promotes the power of its 800 E-TEC, but its all-new advanced combustion four-stroke sets sight on the future with mileage-conscious riders.

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.

Latest Performance Snowmobile Reviews

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