Speculation time

[CUSO]

OK, so what do you think the near future holds for today's sleds?
I heard that Doo is supposed to have a larger displacement motor in the works... something like a 950.. to fit into the XP chassis.

So what's next? any ideas?

 

[overkill131313]

will Yamaha make a 4 stroke that comes in under 500 pounds????? think you will see factory pump gas turbos from all companys soon......well in the next 2-3 years!

 

[lightening1000]

geez things have evolved drastically from when i started riding the mountains, my first mountain sled was a 1995 600 vmax 136, so from there to now its unbelievable, granted the prices have went up accordingly too. i think technology is awesome and i cant wait to see what the future holds, super lightweight with lots of hp that meets our polution regs. and not a untouchable price where most can not attain.

 

[Carbon]

I heard Energizers coming out with An 800 luthiun ion Sled:d

 

[woodsRIDER92]

will Yamaha make a 4 stroke that comes in under 500 pounds????? think you will see factory pump gas turbos from all companys soon......well in the next 2-3 years!

I saw a few pictures of a yamaha nytro turbo from the factory that my dealer showed me, its not under 500lbs but its still pretty cool :d soo i imagine that it will be coming out pretty soon

 

[steven2120]

im kinda curious to see what arctic cat is gonna be doing, seein how it is there 50th anniversary soon

 

[Puba]

im kinda curious to see what arctic cat is gonna be doing, seein how it is there 50th anniversary soon

They are going to make stronger "A" arms.....

 

[beeonaplug]

They are going to make stronger "A" arms.....

And bolder new light weight graphics....very exciting.

 

[AirNorth1]

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[Rucky]

I heard Energizers coming out with An 800 luthiun ion Sled:d

Finally... A sled that just keeps going, and going, and going, and going..........

 

[Fatdaddy]

The snowmobile of the future will bring many changes.
Firstly the computerization geared to providing a safer ride for the user.
Any steep incline will throttle down the fuel supply allowing the snowmobile to safely slow down with cockpit displays warning of possible avalanche terrain.
Riding a groomed trail will alert the computerization to disallow pinning of the throttle, allowing for a trail to remain mogul free even after 400 snowmobiles pass over it.
Other features may include body mass heat sensors allowing for your snowmobile to come to a dead stop to allow the safe passage of the roaming caribou.

X2 I just luv it:d:d:d

 

[heavy d]

will Yamaha make a 4 stroke that comes in under 500 pounds????? think you will see factory pump gas turbos from all companys soon......well in the next 2-3 years!

Under 500lbs....how are they going to drop 2/3 of their weight ? hahahaa

 

[meatbag]

Hey, maybe Jamaha will come out with a helium tunnel to compensate for the PWR steering weight? I still think the snowmobile chassis will start looking more dirtbike-ish with the driveline and suspension/chassis design getting more efficient. I'll take a gas gauge that actually works! I enjoy looking back in old magazines 15-20 yrs ago to see "what the future sled will look like". Amusing. W

 

[pipes]

X2 I just luv it:d:d:d

what are you guys smoking???:d

 

[Uturn]

They are going to make stronger "A" arms.....

Ask the Doo guys what happens with stronger A arms

I'd rather replace the A arms, than bend chassis components.

Maybe a 1000 HO motor in the new M chassis:d

 

[ferniesnow]

The snowmobile of the future will bring many changes.
Firstly the computerization geared to providing a safer ride for the user.
Any steep incline will throttle down the fuel supply allowing the snowmobile to safely slow down with cockpit displays warning of possible avalanche terrain.
Riding a groomed trail will alert the computerization to disallow pinning of the throttle, allowing for a trail to remain mogul free even after 400 snowmobiles pass over it.
Other features may include body mass heat sensors allowing for your snowmobile to come to a dead stop to allow the safe passage of the roaming caribou.

Rep'd ya' for that one!

My insight tells me....the greenies have been heard and listened to!

We will only have one trail in each area, town or city (two in Revy; one to Boulder and one to Frisby) with no venturing off the trail or else immediate confiscation will be the result! This trail will go to a height of land and turn around.

All will be quiet 4 strokes and heavy! Two-up seats and there has to be two riders per machine so that 2 can see the scenery for the price of one (so to speak).

There will be no warm-up cabins as they distract from the true "back-country experience". This way the firewood will still remain as homes for the little creatures that inhabit the rotting wood, no pollution from the wood stoves, no environmental foot print, and definitely no reason to go out riding during the night time.

Sure am glad I'm an "old fart" and don't have to get involved in this fight!!

 

[summit1974]

how long before they come out with traction control like on moto GP bikes..turbos from factory..when is arctic cat gonna get a new chasi along with there new light weight decals.they should bring back the cheeta patterned seat!!!

 

[steven2120]

well i really hope arctic cat does something other than new decals, cause im thinking of a new sled next year and if they dont do anything new it might be time for a new e-tec

 

[AirNorth1]

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