How heavy are Yamaha 4 strokes really?

[Nonchalant]

I'm considering a viper mtx and yeah I know it's a 600lb sled. This area has very limited groomed trails so mostly off trail riding. Can't find an XTX. Last sled was an 800 summit XP.

The thing I love most about the summit was how easy the front end came up and stayed up in deep snow. And how easy it was to roll into a corner.

Will a viper feel like a pig?

 

[biffdotorg]

I'm considering a viper mtx and yeah I know it's a 600lb sled. This area has very limited groomed trails so mostly off trail riding. Can't find an XTX. Last sled was an 800 summit XP.

The thing I love most about the summit was how easy the front end came up and stayed up in deep snow. And how easy it was to roll into a corner.

Will a viper feel like a pig?

Short answer for that comparison, yes. You are comparing it to a roughly 400lb sled. Not only 200lb less, but where it's located. The front half including the engine will be considerably heavier feeling than any Ski-Doo mountain sled.

It will still be quite capable, and a person will enjoy it. But it is one of the places where weight will be noticed. Now if you are ripping trails around Brainerd and the Pillsbury or Paul Bunyan state Forest etc, you will wish you had the XTX or LTX for the wider stance. Weight will be a non issue on the trails.

 

[mysledblows]

Little confused as you list your location as Brainerd, but say there is limited groomed trails. BLA is some of the best trail riding in the state when there's snow for the clubs to groom. Yamaha mountain sled is significantly heavier than any of the 2 stroke based sleds of similar era. As Biff said, it's also where/how the weight is distributed. We've been riding 4 stroke mtn/crossovers in the BLA for years now. on the trails they are great, playing off the trail they are still great but its different. Lines and throttle control are important. Momentum is important. Wife's mcx turbo phazer is a lot of fun around here.