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.

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2010 Yamaha Nytro RTX SE Review

Yamaha brings trick features and strong power from snocross to the trail

Yamaha's limited edition 2010 Nytro RTX SE is best suited for the aggressive snowmobiler who leans more to racer than long distance trail rider.

2010 Ski-Doo Renegade Adrenaline 1200 4-TEC Review

Smooth 4-TEC power with off-trail riding features

The standard Renegade 4-TEC motored Ski-Doo is darn near perfect for the serious trail rider who likes to get out early and ride through the freshest powder.

2010 Yamaha Vector LTX GT Review

Yamaha adds muscle to its popular Vector LTX

Yamaha’s new Genesis 120 “fuelie” adds torque and fuel economy and subtracts reasons for not saying “Yes” to this all-purpose trail legend. Added benefits include excellent resale and Yamaha’s low cost of operation.

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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.
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