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The RS Vector seems like an excellant trail sled. It handles pretty good…even in turns. The sled is powerful and the throttle is just amazingly responsive. It’s one smooth, quiet sled with great gas mileage. There is a lot of talk about the Vector’s weight, but you can’t really feel it. It launches itself off jumps quite well, is easy to keep the nose up for soft landings, and just dances over the shutter bumps. It’s heavy, yes, but the weight is not a downside this time. As to the max speed you can squeeze of it – I would say about 120mph. Not bad at all. Characteristics:

MODEL    RS Vector ER
M.S.R.P. *    $8,299.00
ENGINE    4-Stroke, 3-cylinder, Liquid Cooled
DISPLACEMENT    973cc
BORE X STROKE    79.0 x 66.2mm
COMPRESSION RATIO    11.3 to 1
CARBURETION    Keihin CVK40 x 3, Liquid-Heated
HORSEPOWER    120
IGNITION    Digital T.C.I. with Throttle Position Sensor
CLUTCH    YVXC
TRANSMISSION    Variable Ratio, Reverse
SUSPENSION    Front: Ind., Double Wishbone, KYB, Aluminum High Pressure Gas shock, 9 in.travel
Rear: ProActive and Adjustable Control Rod, 11.5 in. travel
BRAKES    Hydraulic, Lightweight Ventilated Disc, Adj. Lever
EXHAUST    2 Valves, Rear Exhaust
SKIS    Lite Weight Plastic, Saddleless Design, Carbide Ski Runners
LENGTH    108.5 in.
WIDTH    47.4 in.
HEIGHT    46.7 in.
TRACK LXWXH    15 x 121 x 1.25 in.
SKI STANCE    42.8 in.
OIL CAPACITY    3 quarts
FUEL CAPACITY    10 gal.

Some people complain that the thing bottoms out easily even after adjustments, but those are insulated cases and I really don’t think stability is one of the Vector’s problems. The storage space though is really something to complain about. There’s no storage space whatsoever and it’s just bugging because otherwise the sled would be just perfect. Anyway I think you’ll be happy with it. It’s an overall a great sled to have and I think you should give it a chance.