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

2010 Polaris IQ Turbo Dragon Review

Polaris' turbo defines performance differently

Polaris adds its smooth pulling 4-stroke turbo motor to its top line Dragon performance series and creates the IQ Turbo Dragon — a fuel efficient, surprisingly quick, bump melting sport sled.

2010 Arctic Cat F8 LXR Review

To on-trail comfort, add serious performance - 160 horses worth!

Arctic Cat’s F8 LXR brings 160 horsepower and ups the level of sport in the luxury sled category.

Ski-Doo Re-Launches the MX Z X-RS

Race-bred suspension technologies trickle down the entire line

Beyond the ultra high performance MX Z X-RS, Ski-Doo has made a number of key refinements to the REV-X platform, now in its third year of production, and the 2010 line up at large.

Latest Performance Snowmobile Reviews

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