Jay Mentaberry on the 2023 Ski-Doo 850 E-Tec Turbo R Summit Expert 165 during our test session.
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Ross Robinson on the 2023 Lynx Shredder RE 3900 850 E-Tec Turbo R.
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RIDER: Ross Robinson
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Better?
Ski-Doo didn’t just hit it out of the ballpark with the changes coming for 2023, it likely changed the game. There are three things that makes significant differences in a new snowmobile—weight reduction, power and handling. Ski-Doo managed to put big red checkmarks in all three of those boxes.
Mods
- All Patriot 9R RMKs will come standard with red Cobra pull cords. This replaces the traditional white nylon pull cords.
- Why? Nylon cords stretch and cushion the shock of hitting the compression stroke when you pull over a big 2-stroke engine, slowing the rpm of the engine as you pull. However, since the 9R is a higher copression engine, Polaris engineers wanted to make it easier to start. A Cobra cord does not stretch, so you get faster rpm compression strokes with the Cobra cord compared to nylon.
- The 9R regularly starts on the first pull. The Patriot 850 can take 2 rope pulls to fire.
- You do feel more of the compression stroke when starting the 9R, but the single pull is worth it.
- Polaris has measured the work effort starting a 9R vs an 850 NA, and the effort is lower on the 9R due to the Cobra cord.
- The 7S display is optional on the 9R.
- 9R and Patriot Boost exclusive graphics and colorways.
Everything
on the 2023 Lynx Mountain Lineup
What’s new for 2023?
Lynx has adopted a new platform and, subsequently, two new mountain models for 2023.
Everything
on the 2023 Lynx Mountain Lineup
What’s new for 2023?
Lynx has adopted a new platform and, subsequently, two new mountain models for 2023.
- Replaces the 2022 BoonDocker DS.
- Lighter by 20 pounds for 2023.
- Features Radien 2 platform. Slimmer body, narrower running boards, lighter design, integrated clutch cover system.
- Rotax 850 E-Tec.
- Available Rotax 850 E-Tec Turbo R.
- SHOT starter system.
- LFS front suspension 36-inch stance, KYB Kashima shocks.
- PPS2 DS-Plus rear suspension, KYB Kashima shocks.
- Available with 15 x 154 x 2.5 PowderMax track (sea level).
- Available with 15 x 165 x 3 PowderMax3 track.
- Two pair LinQ attachment bases.
- Brembo adjustable brake lever.
- Blade DS-Plus skis.
- 36-inch ski stance.
- Optional 10.25-inch color touchscreen display with BRP Connect.
arctic cat
If you were hoping for something all-new for 2023 from Arctic Cat for the mountains, you’re unfortunately going to have to wait another year.
We’ve had access to what’s coming down the line from Cat, and we can say with confidence to all you Arctic Cat die hards: hang in there, your time is coming.
Where does that leave us for 2023? New colors, new graphics on the M8000 lineup, and a cool new LTD version of the Blast M.
SHOOTOUT
2022
When you’re in the tight trees, that harder bottom end hit of the Summit Turbo can wear you out. The easier bottom end of the Patriot Boost might be helpful in the trees where you don’t want the turbo kicking in that quickly.
