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The other FST model you can chose from is the FST Classic and in my opinion looks a lot better than the Switchback, but that’s a matter of a personal opinion after all. Again this is a pretty nice sled as far as comfort and power level, but again very problematic one. The good things are that the handling of the Classic is easier compared to the Switchback, simply because it’s not that long. The thing gets 16 mpg and the smoothness and torque of the 4 stroke is simply unbelievable. The suspension is first rate and when you have it dialed in just right - it soaks up all the bumps, making the ride way more comfortable. The only differences are with the size, but anyway here are the specifications again:

MODEL    FST Classic
M.S.R.P. *    $9,199.00
ENGINE    Four-stroke, Liquid Cooled, 2-cylinders
DISPLACEMENT    750 cc
BORE X STROKE    85 x 66 mm
CARBURETION    EFI
IGNITION    Bosch - Closed Loop
CLUTCH    P-85 / TEAM
SUSPENSION    Front: IQ; Nitrex Select Shocks; Fox, HPG, IFP Track shocks; 10 in. travel
Rear: Fast M-10 128; Fox, HPG, IFP Track shocks; 13 in. travel
BRAKES    Phantom, Hydraulic Disc
EXHAUST    Single - Turbo
SKIS    Composite
LENGTH    115 in.
WIDTH    48 in.
HEIGHT    51 in.
TRACK LXWXH    128 x 15 x 1.25 in.
SKI STANCE    42.5 in.
DRY WEIGHT    580 lbs.
FUEL CAPACITY    9.2 gal.

When it comes to reliability though, the sled performs very poorly. Again I relate those problems to the fact that those are new machines, but the problems are there anyway and you have to know about them. The most common ones tend to be - starter problems, reverse problems, fuel gauge not reading correctly (not even close) and turbo problems. Overall the power is good, but in warm weather the drive belt smells of rubber burning. Those are not tings to be ignored as they can easily ruin day out. Again just like with the FST Switchback I suggest you check out some of the newer editions of those sled.