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Compare like with like. This is a selected, multi-year research catalog—not a complete current lineup or a dealer inventory. “Not confirmed” means we could not substantiate the exact specification; it does not mean zero. Read each model’s source notes before relying on a number.

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2025 Yamaha Transporter Lite

2025 · Utility · 397 cc two-stroke

Small-engine utility candidate with flip-up rear rails; match load limits to the job.

Not confirmed  ·  Track: 146"

2026 Polaris 650 INDY XC 137

2026 · Trail · 650 Patriot

Non-turbo 137-inch trail reference before adding premium electronics.

Not confirmed  ·  Track: 137"

2024 Yamaha SRViper L-TX GT

2024 · Trail · 1049 cc naturally aspirated four-stroke

2024 naturally aspirated GT for a condition-led comparison with the 2025 edition.

Not confirmed  ·  Track: 137"

2025 Yamaha SRViper L-TX GT

2025 · Trail · 1049 cc naturally aspirated four-stroke

Naturally aspirated solo trail alternative to the turbo Sidewinder.

Not confirmed  ·  Track: 137"

2026 Polaris 850 RMK Khaos 155

2026 · Mountain · 850 Patriot

155-inch mountain package with high/low-speed shock adjustment.

Not confirmed  ·  Track: 155"

2026 Polaris 850 Switchback Assault 146 Escape IFS

2026 · Crossover · 850 Patriot

146-inch crossover with the narrower Escape front-suspension package.

Not confirmed  ·  Track: 146"

2026 Ski-Doo Renegade X-RS

2026 · Trail · Rotax 900 ACE Turbo R

Four-stroke trail package with optional semi-active suspension.

180 hp  ·  Track: 137"

2025 Yamaha Sidewinder M-TX LE 153

2025 · Mountain · 998 cc turbo four-stroke

Archived turbo four-stroke mountain build with a 3-inch-lug twin-rail layout.

Not confirmed  ·  Track: 153"

2025 Yamaha Sidewinder SRX LE EPS

2025 · Trail · 998 cc turbo four-stroke

Final-edition turbo trail model with EPS and electronic iQS shock adjustment.

Not confirmed  ·  Track: 137"

2026 Ski-Doo Summit X with Expert Package

2026 · Mountain · Rotax 850 E-TEC Turbo R

165-inch turbo mountain build for a dedicated deep-snow shortlist.

180 hp  ·  Track: 165"

2026 Ski-Doo MXZ X-RS

2026 · Trail · Rotax 850 E-TEC

129-inch two-stroke trail package with manually adjustable KYB shocks.

165 hp  ·  Track: 129"

2026 Ski-Doo Freeride 850 Turbo R

2026 · Mountain · Rotax 850 E-TEC Turbo R

154-inch turbo mountain alternative with KYB Pro 40 shock equipment.

180 hp  ·  Track: 154"

2026 Ski-Doo Backcountry X-RS

2026 · Crossover · Rotax 850 E-TEC

The 154-inch naturally aspirated configuration of Ski-Doo's crossover.

165 hp  ·  Track: 154"

2026 Ski-Doo Expedition SE

2026 · Utility · Rotax 900 ACE Turbo

A wide-track utility and two-up package with the non-R turbo engine.

130 hp  ·  Track: 154"

2026 Polaris 850 PRO RMK 165

2026 · Mountain · 850 Patriot

165-inch naturally aspirated mountain build with a choice of shock packages.

Not confirmed  ·  Track: 165"

2026 Polaris Patriot Boost INDY VR1 137 DYNAMIX

2026 · Trail · Patriot Boost turbo two-stroke

Turbo two-stroke trail build for buyers specifically seeking DYNAMIX damping.

Not confirmed  ·  Track: 137"

2026 Polaris 650 TITAN Adventure 155

2026 · Utility · 650 Patriot

Two-person wide-track utility machine with high and low transmission ranges.

Not confirmed  ·  Track: 155"

2026 Arctic Cat M 858 Sno Pro

2026 · Mountain · 858 cc C-TEC2 two-stroke

ALPHA ONE mountain package; track, starter and gauge choices need a build sheet.

Not confirmed  ·  Track: 154"

2026 Arctic Cat ZR 858 R-XC

2026 · Trail · 858 cc C-TEC2 two-stroke

Conventional FOX-shock trail package with a market-specific track caveat.

Not confirmed  ·  Track: 137"

2026 Arctic Cat Riot 858 Sno Pro

2026 · Crossover · 858 cc C-TEC2 two-stroke

146-inch crossover with AC5S shocks rather than the separate ATAC package.

Not confirmed  ·  Track: 146"

2026 Arctic Cat ZR 600

2026 · Trail · 600-series two-stroke; exact configuration pending

Trail-family research lead: identify the exact 600 package before comparing quotes.

Not confirmed  ·  Track: Not confirmed

2026 Arctic Cat M 600 Sno Pro

2026 · Mountain · 599 cc C-TEC2 two-stroke

599 cc ALPHA ONE mountain alternative with a selected 154-inch track.

Not confirmed  ·  Track: 154"

2026 Arctic Cat Pantera 7000

2026 · Touring · 1049 cc naturally aspirated C-TEC4 four-stroke

Factory passenger-focused touring layout with heated seats and rear storage.

Not confirmed  ·  Track: 146"

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