most of the nay sayers who say shortie own a shortie...but those who have owned both prefer the xtx...thats what convinced me to own one...along with the fact they hoockup better and better top speed...albeit dont turn as well in the really tight stuff...
I ride plenty of trails. I really don't see the drawbacks of the 144 track. I will never go back to a short track.
billymx815
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
- Joined
- Nov 17, 2009
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- Location
- S. Berwick, Maine
- Country
- USA
- Snowmobile
- SXV Venom, RTX Nytro, SR Viper RTX SE
- LOCATION
- Maine
Welcome to TY...I own a RTX which I love. However I took my friends XTX on a weekend trip last year and fell in love with that.
IMO...The RTX is better corner to corner and in the bumps. The XTX has better floatation off trail. I personally did not notice the top speed difference but if the guys on this site say there is then there is...I trust them.
IMO...The RTX is better corner to corner and in the bumps. The XTX has better floatation off trail. I personally did not notice the top speed difference but if the guys on this site say there is then there is...I trust them.
hey guys...I appreciate the response. My name is on the black/orange RTX but the Yamaha dealer here in Ontario said it would be no problem if I wanted to switch and buy one of the XTX's they have coming in. Given that I've always ridden X package ski-doos I thought it was a no brainer with the RTX, but all the good reviews I've read here on this site had me thinking...
As for the reason for my switch from doo...yes, I had a few issues with my 4tec, I had the infamous "slip out of gear issue", the loose chain issue, the overheat issue and finally had an issue where the sled felt like it shifted in and out of a "neutral" position...in a variety of conditions at a variety of speeds. All that said, I will not bash the Doo, I was treated very well by the Dealer and the sled was a great trail sled, good fuel mileage, good top speed...just didnt have the aggressive riding position and ability that I was looking for. I want to ride a four stroke as I appreciate and value what they offer...so I decided to switch.
Keep the input coming and thanks again.
As for the reason for my switch from doo...yes, I had a few issues with my 4tec, I had the infamous "slip out of gear issue", the loose chain issue, the overheat issue and finally had an issue where the sled felt like it shifted in and out of a "neutral" position...in a variety of conditions at a variety of speeds. All that said, I will not bash the Doo, I was treated very well by the Dealer and the sled was a great trail sled, good fuel mileage, good top speed...just didnt have the aggressive riding position and ability that I was looking for. I want to ride a four stroke as I appreciate and value what they offer...so I decided to switch.
Keep the input coming and thanks again.
BlueByeYou
Newbie
I own both a Doo 800XP Shortie and an 09 XTX. I do most of my weekend riding in tight and twisties (Muskoka) and longer trips in Northern Ontario which is pretty wide open. I use the Doo in the twisties and the Nytro on the longer trips farther North. The Nytro is no where close to the Doo with repect to "railability" but the Doo is no where close to the Nytro with respect to reliability. I think you will be happy with the Nytro as that is one sweet engine. The Yamaha engineers did something brilliant... they designed an engine that has maximum tourque at 5900 RPM which is crusing trail speed. This translates to one huge smile on your face when you punch the happy lever when crusing on the trail.
Good luck with it!!
Good luck with it!!
