eskimonytroxtx
Extreme
how would the xtx stack up against an apex rtx? I've tried his machine and it seems as if the xtx is way better. the xtx 's motor is just awesome. the rtx just didn't feel like it had 150hp. my nytro felt like it had 150hp. I don't know, maybe it was because his was used alot more than mine. never raced him before. He sat on my xtx while it was idleing and said the throttle response was better than his apex rtx, he never asked to race me, sort of that he might beat me eye going on there.
eskimonytroxtx
Extreme
nobody ever really races around here, hardly any performance sleds in town. Mostly fancooled sleds.
BoonDock Saint
Extreme
heard, the apex will walk by you after some certain distance
eskimonytroxtx
Extreme
just has longer legs then, no wories for me then. thanx alot fellas!
BoonDock Saint
Extreme
yeah, mostly fan coolers here too, mainly used for fishing / hunting / travel purposes, just a few yamaha's here, most people would not get yamaha because they claim expensive parts.
jewill4
Extreme
My RTX was a bit faster out of the hole and hooked harder Until I pulled the rear strap down one notch. If you're out to race people on a RTX then let the rear strap full out and wheelie all the way. You won't be able to turn on the throttle but it doeas hook harder. Don't know if this is true for the XTX.
J-ROD
J-ROD
cutlass7
Extreme
If the e-tech is about the same as most other 600's then the XTX will beat it badly, no question.
stewartb
Expert
Brand loyalty aside? It'll depend on the snow. The softer it is the better your XTX will perform relative to the Etec. In boggy conditions there's no replacement for displacement. On hard snow with good traction? The race will be closer than these guys want to believe. That's assuming a straight line, smooth surface race. If there are turns and bumps? The SkiDoo will eat your lunch.
That's an '09 XTX vs '09 600 Etec Renegade. But what would I know? I have two of each.
That's an '09 XTX vs '09 600 Etec Renegade. But what would I know? I have two of each.
NyTrOMaNIaC
TY 4 Stroke Master
I ran XP 800's at the end of last season. Some were close, some I destroyed and were not even close. Only one XP 800 beat me the day I ran, and up to 600 feet or so, I had him, but then he went by about a length or so, but not that much really. I ran an XTX as well, and an Apex, and neither had anything even remotely close that day, but they did well the weekend before (I wasn't there). Put it this way...running against a 600 this season isn't even on my mind.
stewartb said:
with a header,filters and power commander....ur other two will be smelling foursmoke!
stewartb
Expert
Perhaps, but 2-stroke motors are receptive to mods as well. The argument is petty to me. I have little interest in driving as fast as I can in a straight line for a very short distance. Riding involves a lot more than that for me. That's why I parked the XTXs and bought Renegades. The XTX is a nice sled. I hope you enjoy yours.
stewartb said:
we agree...riding is more than that to me also...my point is with a bit of care the xtx or any nytro will handle well....is it as good as your renegade...probably not...but to me there other contributing factors that are equal to or superior IMHO and in the territory you are in Im sure miles and miles are easy to accumulate ....wonder which sled can make it to 10,000 miles without catastrophic failure?
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Stewardb, I thought you bought 2 1200's?
stewartb
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Nope. I've always been a fan of the 600 class. All around fun with good reliability and fuel mileage. I had held out for the Nytro crossover for that reason. I've always liked Yamaha. And Polaris. And Ski Doo. Never much of a Cat fan. I just like riding.
Alatalo
TY 4 Stroke Master
Well, the more turns and bigger bumps you throw into the race, the more snocross like the conditions get.
And brand loyalty aside, Yamaha do not build very good snocross sleds...
And brand loyalty aside, Yamaha do not build very good snocross sleds...
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