Anler Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 2020 Best in class. Man Polaris has just been dominating the 2stroke performance class since 2015. No mention of a ctec. 2020 BEST IN CLASS: BEST ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE 2-STROKE Supertrax International 2/17/2020 Another Year, Another Battle! These Guys Think They’re Right. What Do You Think? WINNER: INDY XCR 129 850 Well sno-mo-friends – not including Kent – there's been precious few new sleds hit the snow this decade that have rung the bell louder than the new Indy XC platform and, in particular, the 2020 Indy XCR 850. Let's get right down to the nitty-gritty here (Kent: That means, "let's be honest"). The XCR moniker is legitimately iconic with a rich racing image and a performance aura that reaches way, way back. The new Indy XCR 129 with 850 power is poised to continue this rich heritage. If you're wondering about straight up and down the lake performance, this sled hauls the mail and does it with finesse. No windshield vibes, no cowl shake and an unrepentant top end surge that runs the digi-display past 100-per in a blink. All this sounds good, and it is, however there's way more for the discerning buyer of an XCR 850. The suspension is downright telepathic. After setting up the premium Walker Evans to suit your individual style, you'll be clearing approaches and shredding ditches like a Polaris factory cross-country racer. This sled is delivered to the market with the capability to run hard and fast on ungroomed surfaces. If this was all the Indy XCR was about, everything would be cool. But it's not. The handling prowess of the AXYS chassis is not one of, not maybe, but the best handling platform in the industry. The variable castor response of the XC's IFS is predictably strong mid-turn and like a synapse-icle (Kent, I've created a clever word play here for your benefit) extension of your body on corner exit. If you had the insight to Snow Check an 850 Indy XCR you could have ordered it with the sport's only in-dash GPS system and digital display covering all critical functions. This 7-inch screen is the benchmark in the biz for readable and complete information acquisition. BTW, Polaris now lists a 1.25 Ice Ripper as an option for Snow Checkers. Clearly the Indy 850 XCR is worthy of this award – and so with great pleasure we knight the new Indy XCR 850 as this year's Best Ultimate Performance 2-stroke. - Mark RUNNER-UP: 850 SKI-DOO RENEGADE X-RS 137 Anyone who's spent any time riding a Ski-Doo equipped with an 850 E-TEC knows how stout that engine is and how hard it accelerates. However, this category isn't just about the engine. Ski-Doo's 137-inch maximum version, called the X-RS, addresses one of the biggest problems riders with sleds with this much power struggle with: Traction! C'mon, Mark, what's the sense of having a sled with 850 power if it won’t hook up? Yes, I know, you'll say: "Shut up and just stud the track!" But what about all those riders who don't want a studded track or furthermore, don't want to spend the hundreds of dollars required to do it? Ski-Doo's factory studded 1.5 Ice-Ripper on this 137-incher is the perfect solution. Not to mention all the goodness of running-board-mounted damping and preload adjustment, a pDrive roller clutch pairing and, oh yes, rMotion! If you're as wise as you tell everyone you are, this should have been your choice. - Kent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted February 17, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted February 17, 2020 I think Im going to snowcheck me a new XCR ah fiddy come spring. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 XCR 850 is definitely a sweet sled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Ski doo can keep their $20,000 renegade XRS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 1 minute ago, ACE said: XCR 850 is definitely a sweet sled best in class even Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoughnut Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, steve from amherst said: I think Im going to snowcheck me a new XCR ah fiddy come spring. Just make sure you do your research and check that thing over real good and make sure there's no chinese parts on that sled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 No procross sleds even mentioned? shocker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted February 17, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted February 17, 2020 Just now, snoughnut said: Just make sure you do your research and check that thing over real good and make sure there's no chinese parts on that sled. IM sure their is some. But Ill wear my American made jeans and boots when I go in to buy it. If ya want I can also mumble some bullshit about greedy businessmen on the way in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSFB Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 I saw an Indy XCR yesterday at a trail stop. It’s a sick fucking sled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoughnut Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, steve from amherst said: IM sure their is some. But Ill wear my American made jeans and boots when I go in to buy it. If ya want I can also mumble some bullshit about greedy businessmen on the way in. Except you wouldn't be bullshitting, you'd be telling the truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, SSFB said: I saw an Indy XCR yesterday at a trail stop. It’s a sick fucking sled. I’d take the SB XCR over it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, SSFB said: I saw an Indy XCR yesterday at a trail stop. It’s a sick fucking sled. I’d consider one but we don’t have a Polaris dealer right meow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted February 17, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted February 17, 2020 1 minute ago, f7ben said: I’d take the SB XCR over it That's the way Im leaning. They are faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 1 minute ago, steve from amherst said: That's the way Im leaning. They are faster. It’s just an amazing rear skid with the way you can control significant transfer with very little body English. Just wish they came with QS3s instead of the junk walkers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, f7ben said: I’d take the SB XCR over it Better handling. Those Pro xc sleds are razor sharp on the trails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Just now, f7ben said: It’s just an amazing rear skid with the way you can control significant transfer with very little body English. Just wish they came with QS3s instead of the junk walkers the velocity shocks on the XCR are pretty good actually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Just now, Anler said: the velocity shocks on the XCR are pretty good actually Just way too stiff for me. I like plush and the qs3 on busses sled were beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Just now, f7ben said: Just way too stiff for me. I like plush and the qs3 on busses sled were beautiful huh, they are totally adjustable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 17 minutes ago, f7ben said: No procross sleds even mentioned? shocker SRX took Baddest Bad Ass award. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 1 minute ago, f7ben said: Just way too stiff for me. I like plush and the qs3 on busses sled were beautiful QS3 on my Winder are sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Shocks on my RR are the good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Just now, ACE said: Shocks on my RR are the good yeah cuz you have QS3r shocks. They saved that chassis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Just now, Anler said: yeah cuz you have QS3r shocks. They saved that chassis It’s seriously a very nice riding and handling sled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, Snake said: QS3 on my Winder are sweet. Just now, ACE said: It’s seriously a very nice riding and handling sled I could just instantly feel how well valved and properly sprung the qs3 on Brian’s sled were. Really perfection in a shock. The exact opposite of the walkers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 1 minute ago, ACE said: It’s seriously a very nice riding and handling sled yes I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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