Trail Snowmobiles: Trail Snowmobile Reviews, videos, and Pictures

Trail Snowmobiles

Trail snowmobiles are a hybrid of performance and touring. While you may not want to log the same kind of mileage you would on a touring sled, trail snowmobiles have plenty to offer. They are typically lighter and more nimble than touring machines and are suited to a more aggressive rider who likes to get up to speed in a hurry. Sportier suspensions allow trail snowmobiles to tackle rougher trails, but these sleds lack some of the creature comforts of their touring cousins.

Latest Trail Snowmobile Reviews

2014 Yamaha SR Viper XTX SE Review - Video

Yamaha breeds a backcountry powder player

With dependable four-stroke power and new sport-tested chassis, the Yamaha Viper XTX gives adventure riders a new way into the back country snows.

2014 Ski-Doo MXZ TNT ACE 900 Review - Video

Quiet and fuel efficient but not the sportiest MXZ

Ski-Doo’s MXZ TNT ACE 900 may have the look of a trail warrior, but its refined 900cc four-stroke makes it better suited for the mile cruncher who likes quiet and fuel-efficiency ahead of outright performance.

2014 Yamaha Viper LTX SE Review - Video

The Viper you want to own

Despite similarities and being based on Arctic Cat technologies, Yamaha’s Viper series are truly Yamahas in all that “Yamaha” means to its core customers. As far as we’re concerned the Viper LTX SE is the best of this new breed.

Latest Trail Snowmobile Reviews

2014 Ski-Doo GSX LE ACE 900 Review - VideoThe Ski-Doo for your inner Lexus
2014 Polaris Snowmobile Lineup UnveiledIndy series sees major expansion while mountain models tweaked
2014 Yamaha Snowmobile Lineup UnveiledYamaha partners with Arctic Cat and rewrites "new" model expectations
2013 Ski-Doo Renegade X 800 ReviewIt's the new flatland hot rod - with benefits!
2013 Yamaha Nytro BoostedAdding 45 horses to the base flatland Nytro seems so un-Yamaha
2013 Yamaha FX Nytro ReviewYamaha's base hot rod suits brand loyalists
2013 Ski-Doo GSX Series ReviewWith MXZ basics and Grand Touring "goodies," the SE wins in plush performance but the LE could be so much more.
End of the Line for "Dirty" SledsIs it finally time to say goodbye to fan-cooled two-strokes?
Three Trail Sleds That Soothe Your Inner Bad BoyPolaris Indy SP, Ski-Doo MXZ TNT 600, and Arctic Cat XF1100 Turbo get our blood boiling
2013 Yamaha Vector "Trail" ReviewYamaha’s Vector trail evolution puts you in a good place
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
1975 Polaris TC Vintage ReviewSmall, compact and unloved by its target market
2013 Polaris Indy 600 vs. 2013 Ski-Doo MXZ Sport 600Polaris' new Indy 600 squares off against Ski-Doo's veteran MXZ Sport 600
2013 Yamaha FX Nytro XTX 1.75 Review - VideoYamaha's "dual-purpose" XTX is an impressive bargain
2013 Ski-Doo MXZ TNT 800 E-TEC Review - VideoSki-Doo brings the XS platform, rMotion and 800 power to the TNT series
2013 Ski-Doo Renegade X 1200 Review - VideoSki-Doo adds rMotion suspension to 4-stroke Renegade
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 Ski-Doo Snowmobile Lineup UnveiledSki-Doo expands rMotion to the Renegade, rethinks the Summit and continues to evolve its rider-forward platforms
2013 Yamaha FX Nytro XTX 1.75 PreviewA sled designed to satisfy two worlds of crossover buyers
2012 Ski-Doo GSX LE 600 ReviewThe GSX LE E-TEC 600 feeds your MXZ ego with comfort and convenience.
2012 Polaris Turbo IQ LX - ReviewPolaris' turbo personal luxury cruiser is smooth, steady and impressively quick when you need it.
2012 Ski-Doo GSX LE 1200 ReviewThe serious trail rider's comfort sports sled
1996 Polaris Indy Ultra SP Vintage ReviewPolaris packed a new 700 triple into a revamped wedge body
Top Snowmobiles for Non-SleddersSleds that fill a need in the snow zone
2012 Ski-Doo Renegade Adrenaline 1200 vs. 2012 Yamaha RS Vector LTXHigh-displacement 4-strokers go head-to-head
2012 Fan-Cooled Budget SnowmobilesThese sleds are light, inexpensive and wicked good fun
2012 Yamaha Phazer RTX ReviewThe little sled that should
2012 Ski-Doo MXZ TNT 600 E-TEC ReviewThe trail rider's trail sled
2012 Yamaha FX Nytro RTX ReviewThe backbone of Yamaha's cross-country racing effort
2012 Snowmobiles of the Year: Best of the FlatlandersEveryone waited for the 2012 Arctic Cats to appear - and they didn’t disappoint
Used Snowmobile Review: 2003 Yamaha SX ViperThe end of Yamaha's two-stroke sled era
2012 Yamaha RS Vector EPS Review [Video]Power steering and more precise handling added to Vector
1990 Polaris Indy Sport GT Vintage ReviewProven Fuji power and a long 141-inch track
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
2011 Yamaha Phazer GT ReviewFull-featured Phazer GT exudes value
2011 Yamaha FX Nytro ReviewMogul masher features strong torque and premium suspensions
2011 Ski-Doo MXZ TNT 800R E-TEC ReviewThe everyday, every trail Ski-Doo with big power
2011 Polaris Turbo IQ LX ReviewThink of this as the Long Ranger for serious solo touring
2001 Yamaha Phazer Deluxe Vintage ReviewYamaha rekindles an old but successful formula
2011 Snowmobiles of the YearWe name our pick for top sled of 2011
2011 Ski-Doo GSX SE ReviewThe high-mile trail traveler for serious snowmobilers
2011 Ski-Doo Renegade X 1200 Review4-stroke "X" hill basher impresses
2011 Yamaha RS Vector GT ReviewAn excellent value with four-stroke advantages
2011 Fan-Cooled 550cc Trail SportstersConsider one of these heritage-rich, instant "classic" 550 fan-cooled trail sport sleds.
2011 Yamaha FX Nytro XTX ReviewYamaha Delivers Four-Stroke Crossover Performance
2011 Ski-Doo Renegade Backcountry X 800 ReviewEqual parts trail racer and boondocker
2011 Yamaha Phazer RTX ReviewHigh-revving Phazer RTX redefined the lightweight trail sled niche
2011 Ski-Doo MXZ TNT 600 ACE ReviewSki-Doo comes to market with high-mileage TNT
2010 Ski-Doo GSX Sport 550F ReviewExcellent basics and cost-effective value set this sled apart
1987 Ski-Doo Stratos Vintage ReviewShort-lived strut sleds make interesting collector units
2010 Ski-Doo Renegade Backcountry X ReviewSki-Doo's crossover delivers two worlds
2010 Yamaha FX Nytro XTX ReviewThe first true multi-dimensional sled
2010 Ski-Doo MXZ TNT 600 ReviewLight and nimble TNT packs value and provides big fun
2010 Yamaha FX Nytro ReviewYamaha's base mogul runner gives you plenty of bang for your buck
2010 Ski-Doo GSX LE 600 E-TEC ReviewSki-Doo's light, nimble MXZ-ish sport tourer
2010 Yamaha Nytro RTX SE ReviewYamaha brings trick features and strong power from snocross to the trail
2010 Ski-Doo Renegade Adrenaline 1200 4-TEC ReviewSmooth 4-TEC power with off-trail riding features
2010 Yamaha Vector LTX GT ReviewYamaha adds muscle to its popular Vector LTX
2010 Ski-Doo TNT 550 vs Yamaha Phazer RTXLightweight, rough trail comparison
2010 Yamaha Vector GT FI ReviewA near perfect trail sled
2009 Ski-Doo GSX Sport 500SS ReviewThe GSX Sport takes personal luxury to a more sporting direction
2009 Yamaha Phazer GT ReviewYamaha’s lightweight Phazer GT hits dead center at its target audience
2009 Ski-Doo Expedition TUV Rev-XU 600 ReviewPowerful engine and lightweight chassis in this exemplary hill climber
2009 Ski-Doo MX Z Renegade 1200 4-TEC ReviewNew engine and wider chassis in trail machine
2009 Yamaha Nytro RTX SE ReviewYamaha’s all-new 2009 4-stroke super sport showcases changes for the future
2009 Yamaha Vector LTX GT ReviewStretch chassis Vector handles rough or groomed trails with equal ease
2009 Ski-Doo MX Z 550X ReviewA good buy on the REV platform
2009 Yamaha Phazer RTX ReviewUniquely Yamaha with technological advances and 4-stroke advantages
2009 Polaris 550 IQ Shift ReviewThis value sled has best in class power and spot on handling
Ski-Doo GSX 1200 vs Yamaha VectorSki-Doo counters Yamaha’s 4-stroke advantages with a 4-stroke of its own
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
1972 Coleman-Skiroule RT reviewCanadian Tony MacKeen set new standards for snowmobile style
2009 Yamaha Nytro XTXSame powerful personality with much improved on and off trail manners
Yamaha 2008 line-up Reinvented Vector Sets the Bar in 2008
2008 Ski-Doo TNTLighter, more powerful and more fun than… well, an MX Z 550X.
Arctic Cat F570F-series soul with a fan-cooled heart.
2008 Polaris Shift A Shift in value per dollar
2008 Ski-Doo Freestyle Backcountry Back to boondocking basics
2007 Yamaha PhazerMuch Promise, Some Concern