What kind of sound does a triple pipe snowmobile make?
The 120-degree firing sequence of a triple is sexy and very addictive. For many snowmobilers there is no better sound on the planet than that of a triple-piped three-cylinder two-stroke engine singing at high rpm levels. Memories of sleds like the SRX, Mach Z, XCR 800 and ZRT should make us all smile.
When did the two stroke snowmobile engine come out?
Developing a liquid-cooled two-stroke engine for a snowmobile application was much like electric motor technology today. Liquid cooled engines were all under development by the big four OEM’s when the visionary Brut was released in 1972. The Brut would be powered by a liquid cooled 439cc triple using a radiator for cooling.
When did Ski Doo introduce the two stroke sled?
Ski-doo introduced the Mach 1 performance sled in 1989 with there new Rotax 580 rotary valve twin with the first production variable exhaust system (RAVE) which is an industry standard today. The 1990’s go down as the decade of the triple two strokes.
What was the last snowmobile to win the World Championship?
The last free air powered snowmobile to win the World Championship was the 1975 Polaris 650 triple. The race rules changed for 1976 with the top race class capped at 440cc. The world of snowmobiling was changing in the mid 70’s.
What’s the difference between Arctic Cat Zrt and Zrt 800?
The ZRT 800 did not change substantially from last season to this season.The 1999 muscle Cat took on a hot new look and added the lightweight AWSV front suspension system. All that returns, plus the ZRT will feature Arctic Cat’s new melonite-coated internal floating piston shock absorbers.
Is the Artic cat 800 a good snowmobile?
Overall, the ZRT 800 rated OK with our test crew. Many noted it felt heavy on the trail in comparison to the Polaris. It has a few new features which cover some of our concerns from last season, but it still has some refinement to go to be on a par with the XCR in our test crew’s eyes. So that’s the triple triple big iron class of 2001.
What kind of engine does a Reed Mill snowmobile have?
The only major change from 2000 to 2001 is its new gas tank. Cat’s Suzuki 794cc triple engine has been a solid performer for years. It has won more races than can be counted. The case reed mill definitely has a history of dependable high performance.