January 23rd, 2008
2005 Ski-Doo Summit Highmark 1000 X
The specialty of the Summit Highmark is hill-climbing. If that’s your passion you should definitely check this machine out. This is an extreme sled and it’s for sure you won’t stay unnoticed once you show up with it and others see what it’s capable of. It’s a 2005 model and since then new and upgraded snowmobiles have appeared, but they’re not changed by much only a little bit more modified. New models coming out on the market is a good thing for you buyers, because they’re only dropping the price of the older and just as good snowmobiles. That’s exactly the case here. Check out the features:
M.S.R.P. * $11,599.00
ENGINE Rotax™ 2-TEC™ 1000 H.O. SDI
SUSPENSION Front: R.A.S., HPG T/A aluminum shocks
Rear: SC-162, HPG T/A aluminum shocks
BRAKES Brembo RT-type
SKIS Off-set Mountain
TRACK LXWXH 162 x 16 x 2.25 in. (4115 x 406 x 57.2 mm.)
SKI STANCE 40.0 to 42.5 in. (1025 to 1080 mm.)
DRY WEIGHT 529 lbs. (240 kg.)
OIL CAPACITY 3.9 qts. (3.7 l.)
FUEL CAPACITY 10.6 gal. (40 l.)
*Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) if shown for a vehicle excludes set-up, freight, taxes, title, licensing or other dealer charges, and is subject to change. Individual dealer prices may vary. Please request a quote or contact the PowerSports Network Dealer nearest you for specific pricing.
This is a machine once you get used to you will not want to change. It does require getting used to it, though as it’s a little bit on the heavier side. That’s a good thing for its climbing abilities though. You have to get used to the handling as well, as people are complaining that it’s a little hard on the arms. But that’s about all of the negativities the sled id getting so there’s nothing really that serious to worry about. And if you’ve noticed the priced already you have to admit that it’s pretty good, too. The Summit Highmark is definitely worth those money and if you have it just go and get it.