Thinking about a viper....

[Purplecoffin]

Ok, here is the thing guys. I enjoy my rx1 mountain that has been converted to a rider forward as much as possible. But, I really like the looks/ ergos of the viper. I'm just not convinced it will have quite enough power to make me truly happy. Sidewinder isn't in the budget.

The backstory: I don't need 120mph, I do like lots of grunt 0-80. Current sled runs with or faster than most 800 2 strokes up to around 80. Then they slowly can pull away a bit. It will hold the skis off snow up to 60ish on the speedo. Rx1 mountain, 151x2" track, heavily modded. Airbox, carbs jetted, heavy hitters etc. I would estimate 80/20 off trail/ 2 track style riding. Maybe even closer to 90/10.

There is no doubt that I would like the ride. The question is would it have enough power 0-80 to make me smile? If so, what model would be best for me? Xtx mtx???

 

[yammitrip1]

Idk if the viper will fulfill your needs.

 

[CooperT]

Plenty of torque low and mid range...they start falling on their faces around 80-100mph

 

[Cfpdscott]

Stock viper will pull hard up to 80 and level off on loose snow and top out around 90-95. Stock clutching isn't the greatest. After clutching my viper I can pull hard up to 90-95 in most all trail conditions before it starts to level off an top out right around 98-100 mph.

 

[Purplecoffin]

Will it keep the front light with aftermarket skis to keep the front up in the deeper snow??? Would I be better starting with the mtx and widening front or go with like the xtx and stretch it out if I want more track??? For most of my riding I really like the 1.75/2" lug height. I don't need studs in my sled. I can ride slower on the trail to get to the fun riding...

Falling flat after 80 is no big deal really. 90 percent of my riding is like 20-70mph anyway. I like to launch hard when it's time to play in an open area more than go fast up high.

Thanks for the input so far guys!