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I’m sure you’ve already figured that the F6 is the predecessor of the F8. There’s also an F5 model that we’re gonna talk about in the next review just to point out the differences and figure out which one’s the best choice. So, the difference between the F8 and the F6 is not that big , but it matters quite a bit so if you’re gonna chose between those two I say go with the F8 even though it’s near $1000 pricier. The biggest difference between the two is the power. The F6 is way slower than the F8 and if speed is what you’re going for the F6 is not the sled for you. It totally lacks top end speed which means you’ll be the one breathing the smoke. It’s comfortable though (just as comfortable as the F8) so if you’re not a speed freak you can save that $1000. But see the specifications before we continue:

MODEL    F6
M.S.R.P. *    $8,599.00
ENGINE    Suzuki, 2-stroke, liquid-cooled, 2-cylinder
DISPLACEMENT    599 cc
BORE X STROKE    73.8 x 70 mm
CARBURETION    46 mm throttle body batteryless EFI
HORSEPOWER    118 hp
IGNITION    3D
CLUTCH    Drive: Arctic (rpm sensing)
Driven: Arctic (roller cam) ACT drive system
SUSPENSION    Front: AWS VI double-wishbone A-arms with Arctic Cat gas (IFP) shocks and sway bar; 9.5 in. travel
Rear: Slide-acion frame with coupling blocks, adjustable torsion springs and Arctic Cat gas (IFP) shocks; 13.5 in. travel
BRAKES    Hydraulic disc
LUBRICATION    Oil injection
EXHAUST    APV with tuned pipe and canister
SKIS    UHMW plastic ski saddleless
LENGTH    122 in.
WIDTH    48 in.
TRACK LXWXH    128 x 15 x 1 in.
SKI STANCE    43 in.
DRY WEIGHT    498 lbs.
FUEL CAPACITY    12.2 gal.

Now, I don’t know why people are complaining about the handling of the F6 since it doesn’t differ at all from the F8, but they do and just have to mention it.  The biggest complain is that the F6 doesn’t steer the best in the corners. There’s also the wiring problem with the gauges again that the F8 obviously inherited. And that’s it. So again if you’re gonna choose between the F8 and the F6 go with the F8. Or just go with some other sled. There are plenty that deserve your attention better.