2007 rtx or 2013 apex NON Se

[rsolom6]

Hello I am new here. I would like some information. I am looking to purchase a new sled tommorrow. I have a chance to buy a left over 2007 apex rtx for $7500 or a new 13 for $11,500. I guess the 07 has fox floats while the new 13 has regular shocks. My question which is faster throughout the complete range including top end since I ride Canada quebec and ride with Etec 800's. Are these Apex sleds as quick as the 800 etecs? if not whats it take to pull an etec on top? Also I understand that the 13 apex eats hi fax runners according to the yamaha dealer on the 13. Can some one give me a review on this sled.

I sold a 2012 800 pro r Polaris in November. also Looking at the f1100 cat turbo limited but read lots of belt issues.
info appreciated thanks!

 

[number1kyster]

I'd get the 13. If you ride the 13 for 1 season it will be worth about 10. If you ride the 07 for 1 season you will lose way more than that. It is a 6 year old sled.

 

[nbsledder]

I would get the 13,as far as eating hyfax there are many options out there now.......just curious as to why you would only keep the polaris for one year?

 

[aftica24]

My 06 rtx with slight mods to clutch runs ahead (just) of a 12 800 etec. He is always two litres better at the pumps...... But he has to run 91 and I run 87

 

[aftica24]

My 06 rtx with slight mods to clutch runs ahead (just) of a 12 800 etec. He is always two litres better at the pumps...... But he has to run 91 and I run 87

 

[rsolom6]

What clutch mods do you have in that 06 rtx and what gearing?
I also have a chance to buy the 2010 apex (new) for $9,800. I sold the pro r 800 because I got my #*$&@ kicked on top end by the etecs on long quarter mile runs in canada.

 

[rsolom6]

re xtx

I have a Yamaha brochure that indicates the AM snowmobile shootout tested the xtx in 2011 an rated it faster than the other sleds is the long track quicker in 1/4 mile than the regular apex? anyone explain?

 

[Daranello]

Lower gears in the XTX....power stearing is worth $5000 by itself. 07 RTX have terrible top end. Geared low!!!

 

[Daranello]

The 2013 will spank the 2007. Bottom, mid and top end

 

[RTX Meirda]

07 to 09 Apex suspension has pooly valved rear shocks.

 

[Dano]

So many upgrades in the 2013. Well worth it.

Dan

 

[rsolom6]

Ok guys thanks for info. I will be making a purchase tomorrow. One last question if i buy the 13 and do a clutch kit will this rob the top end? also how many studs for the 13 with 128" track and what type of scags eliminates the darting?

 

[Daranello]

You want top end keep the stock clutching and only 102 studs (2 per row) and snow trackers for the runners. And with power steering....what darting?

 

[Dano]

Yamaha has clutched the Apex very well. Try it out first before. Good luck and have fun. If you haven't had a ripsaw track before, they work great with no studs on Quebec trails or northern Ontario.

Dan

 

[Teamblue4]

I love my 07 RTX I would not trade it for a new.