January 23rd, 2008
2005 Ski-Doo MX Z Trail 500 SS
This is another variation of the so popular Ski-Doo MX Z. The Trail is no step down from the Ski-Doo class. It performs just as well as all the other MX Z models. It is a great all around sled, but it specialty is races as this is one really fast machine. Don’t be fooled by the 2005 model, the Trail is just as good as many of the newly created snowmobiles, if not even better than some of them. There are absolutely no complains about it causing problems. On the contrary other riders are sharing that it is ready and good enough to go right out the store. Features of the MZ X Trail include:
M.S.R.P. * $6,399.00
ENGINE High Output Rotax 550 ss
CARBURETION TM-40
SUSPENSION Front: R.A.S., Motion Control shocks,
Rear: SC-3, Motion Control shocks
BRAKES Brembo hydraulic
EXHAUST Single tuned pipe
SKIS Precision dual-carbide
TRACK LXWXH 121 x 15 x 1 in.
SKI STANCE 47 in.
DRY WEIGHT 459 lbs.
OIL CAPACITY 3.7 qts.
FUEL CAPACITY 10.6 gal.
Starting the snowmobile is an easy job, no matter the conditions out there. The sled is comfortable and provides much leg. Steering is also easy and unlike some other models even after a long ride there are no vibrations on the handles. It’s one very powerful machine and it comes on a low price – can you wish for something better. So far this is the lowest priced 2005 model Ski-Doo snowmobile I’m coming across. Compared to the Mach Z X it’s half its price and performs just as good. If you’re on a hunt for good, but cheap snowmobile, I think you just found it.