When Polaris introduced the Patriot 9R, the goal was clear: create the most responsive and powerful naturally aspirated 2-stroke engine the company had ever built. Designed as a “factory-mod” style powerplant, the Polaris Patriot 9R takes the proven Patriot engine architecture and pushes it further with increased displacement, lighter rotating components, and race-focused engineering.
The Upper Peninsula is the ultimate snowmobiling destination because of its abundant snow, great trails and its treasure trove of natural beauty.
First and foremost a cross-country race sled, the initial 1980 Polaris TX-L Indy evolved into a series of sleds that reversed dwindling sales for the then-fading brand, ensured its continued existence and led it to a dominating position in snowmobiling marketshare for a couple of decades.
A snowmobiler is safe after a dramatic rescue on Lake Huron near Mackinac Island, Michigan, where blizzard conditions turned a ride into a life-threatening situation.
If you’re seeking high-altitude riding and dramatic mountain views that you can enjoy without leaving a snowmobile trail, Carbon County has it.
The EZ Wheelz created a sliver of light between the ski’s runner and the ground, so the weight of the front of the sled was suspended on the wheels.
For the trail riding we were doing, the MXZ X was the ideal mate. Quick reacting, fun, smooth running and efficient, its many features matched the conditions well. It was clearly made for this.
Arctic Cat’s Cross-Action II rear suspension improves handling, traction and versatility with updated geometry for trail and crossover riding.
SnoJet rose fast in the 1960s, peaked in 1970, then declined, ending with the innovative but short-lived 1976 SST 440 trail sled.
