January 19th, 2008
Ski-Doo Mach Z X
That’s a snowmobile very similar to the Adrenaline although a little bit modified and with many of the problems solved. You’ll notice where the differences are when you check this one’s specifications. What’s most important for me is that the problems the Adrenaline used to cause are taken care of. The wiring is been set under more strict control I guess, because there are no complains about that when talking about he Mach Z X. Also there are no complains about stability. I’m not quite sure that’s been fixed entirely, but I really haven’t heard people complaining about it. So in what else do these machines differ? See for yourself:
Engine 2-TEC 1000 SDI
Price (starting at) $14,849.00
Description Ultimate Performance
Platform RT
Front Suspension R.A.S.
Front Shocks HPG Take-apart piggy back
Rear Suspension SC-4
Rear Shocks HPG T/A alu., C-36 racing clicker
Standard Features Rotax 2-TEC 1000 SDI
RER electronic reverse
HPV roller
New Pilot 5.7 skis
Racing Shocks
Racing seat
1+1 capable seat
Tunnel reinforcement
Crystal Tec tail light
RT racing brake, steel braided brake line
Painted tunnel
Full instrumentation
Link type sway bar
TRA V drive pulley
Riser block
Drive Pulley TRA V
Brake Brembo hydraulic RT
Dry Weight (lbs) 529
Dry Weight (Kg) 240
Ski Stance (in./mm) 47/1195
Track W/L/H (in.) 15/121/1
Track W/L/H (mm) 381/3074/25.4
Fuel (Gallons/Liters) 10.6/40
Oil (Quarts/Liters) 3.9/3.7
Magneto Output 480
Handlebars Riser Block
Electric Start Optional
Speedometer Standard Electronic
Tachometer Standard Electronic
Fuel Gauge Standard Electric
Temperature Gauge Standard Electric
Windshield Fix low
Skis New Pilot 5.7
Not too much things I know, but for the problems fixed I say this one’s totally worthy the $950 more bucks. It also possesses all the qualities the Adrenaline has…plus more. Still if you think you can handle the things mentioned in the Adrenaline review why not save those money. In conclusion – I say both snowmobiles are a good deal. Both of them come at a price, but if you’ve decided to get one of them I suggest go with the Mach Z X. One ruined weekend is a lot when it comes to your favorite sport. That’s less likely to happen with the MX Z X. If you’re gonna spend so much money on something the least you expect from it is to cause you no problems, right?