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2024Backcountry X-RS
Transportation and preparation not included.-
Crossover
- On & Off Trail
- The most aggressive crossover vehicle with snocross attitude and go-anywhere capability.
- REV Gen5 platform
- High-performance KYB Pro shock package
- cMotion™ X rear suspension with rail reinforcement
- 10.25 in. color touchscreen display with BRP Connect
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From extreme backcountry to race-proven trail performance, the Backcountry X-RS pushes the very definition of the 50-50 crossover sled. It allows every ride to go from technical deep powder to thrashing the trails in an instant.
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Engine
Rotax® 850 E-TEC®
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Rear suspension
cMotion™
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Front suspension
RAS™ X
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Track
Cobra, Ice Cobra, PowderMax†
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Special features
Large Panoramic 7.8" Wide LCD Color Display, Pilot™ DS 2 Skis
Engine Engine - Rotax® Rotax® 850 E-TEC
Engine details - Liquid-cooled, two-stroke, eRAVE™
Engine Horsepower - 165
Cylinders & Displacement - 2 - 849 cc
Bore & stroke - 82 mm - 80.4 mm
Carburation - E-TEC® direct injection with additional booster injectors
Fuel tank / Octane - Premium unleaded - 91
Fuel tank - 36 L / 9.5 US gal
Oil tank capacity (2-stroke) - 3.4 L / 3.6 qt
Dry Weight - 471 lb (146 in.)
484 lb (154 in.)
Power Train Drive clutch / Driven clutch - pDrive™ with clickers / QRS Vent Plus
Drive Sprocket Pitch - 73 mm / 2.86 in.
Dimensions Vehicle Overall Length - 3,174 mm / 125 in. (146 in.)
3,284 mm / 129.3 in. (154 in.)
Vehicle Overall Width - 1,140 to 1,180 mm / 44.9 to 46.5 in.
Vehicle Overall Height - 1,283 mm / 50.5 in.
Ski Stance - 1,000 mm / 39 in. adjustable
Track Length x Width x Profile - Cobra:
146 x 15 x 1.6 in.
Ice Cobra:
146 x 15 x 1.6 in.
PowderMax†:
146 x 16 x 2.0 in.
154 x 16 x 2.0 in.
154 x 16 x 2.5 in.
Suspensions Suspension option - Standard
Front suspension - RAS™ X
Front shock - KYB Pro 36 EA-3
Front suspension travel - 220 mm / 8.7 in.
Rear suspension - cMotion™ X
Center shock - KYB Pro 40 EA-3
Rear shock - KYB Pro 40 EA-3
Rear suspension travel - 264 mm / 10.4 in.
Feature Frame - REV® Gen5
Skis - Pilot™ DS 2
Seating - Trail narrow
Handlebar - U-shaped aluminum with J-hooks / Transparent handguards
Riser block height - 120 mm / 4.7 in.
Starter - Electric Starter
Electric, SHOT (opt. select configurations)
Reverse - RER™
Brake system - Brembo with adjustable lever
Heated throttle lever grips - Standard
Gauge - 7.2-in. digital
10.25 in. touchscreen (opt.)
Windshield - Ultra-low
Runner / Carbide - Round 7/16 / 4 in.
Bumpers (Front / Rear) - Std / Std
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2024Backcountry X
Transportation and preparation not included.-
Crossover
- On & Off Trail
- A 50-50 sled with the most advanced technology, plus off-trail capability and rough-trail performance.
- REV Gen5 platform
- High-performance KYB shock package
- cMotion™ X rear suspension
- 10.25 in. color touchscreen display with BRP Connect
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The 2023 Backcountry X delivers a premiere 50/50 crossover sled with a combination of precise, responsive trail handling and effortless off-trail prowess. Riders can surgically dissect trails or dive into tight tree lines and shred untracked powder.
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Engine
Rotax® 850 E-TEC®
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Rear suspension
cMotion™
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Front suspension
RAS™ X
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Track
Cobra, Ice Cobra, PowderMax†
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Special features
Large Panoramic 7.8" Wide LCD Color Display, Pilot™ DS 2 Skis
Engine Engine - Rotax® Rotax® 850 E-TEC
Engine details - Liquid-cooled, two-stroke, eRAVE™
Engine Horsepower - 165
Cylinders & Displacement - 2 - 849 cc
Bore & stroke - 82 mm - 80.4 mm
Carburation - E-TEC® direct injection with additional booster injectors
Fuel tank / Octane - Premium unleaded - 91
Fuel tank - 36 L / 9.5 US gal
Oil tank capacity (2-stroke) - 3.4 L / 3.6 qt
Dry Weight - 460 lb
Power Train Drive clutch / Driven clutch - pDrive™ with clickers / QRS Vent Plus
Drive Sprocket Pitch - 73 mm / 2.86 in.
Dimensions Vehicle Overall Length - 3,174 mm / 125 in.
Vehicle Overall Width - 1,140 to 1,180 mm / 44.9 to 46.5 in.
Vehicle Overall Height - 1,283 mm / 50.5 in.
Ski Stance - 1,000 mm / 39 in. adjustable
Track Length x Width x Profile - Cobra:
146 x 15 x 1.6 in.
Ice Cobra:
146 x 15 x 1.6 in.
PowderMax†:
146 x 16 x 2.0 in.
Suspensions Suspension option - Standard
Front suspension - RAS™ X
Front shock - KYB 36 Plus
Front suspension travel - 220 mm / 8.7 in.
Rear suspension - cMotion™ X
Center shock - KYB 36 Plus
Rear shock - KYB Pro 36 EA-3
Rear suspension travel - 264 mm / 10.4 in.
Feature Frame - REV® Gen5
Skis - Pilot™ DS 2
Seating - Trail narrow
Handlebar - U-shaped aluminum with J-hooks / Transparent handguards
Riser block height - 120 mm / 4.7 in.
Starter - Electric, SHOT (opt. select configurations)
Reverse - RER™
Brake system - Brembo
Heated throttle lever grips - Standard
Gauge - 7.2-in. digital
10.25 in. touchscreen (opt.)
Windshield - Low
Runner / Carbide - Square 3/8 in. / 4 in.
Bumpers (Front / Rear) - Std / Std
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Transportation and preparation not included.-
Crossover
- On & Off Trail
- Loaded with crossover-specific features for spending equal time riding on- or off-trail.
- REV Gen5 platform
- High-quality KYB shock package
- cMotion™ X rear suspension
- High-performance LED headlights
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Ideally suited to highlight the very best of winter, the 2023 Ski-Doo Backcountry mixes precision trail handling with deep snow features that let a rider explore beyond the banks of the trail.
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Engine
Rotax® 600R E-TEC®, Rotax® 850 E-TEC®
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Rear suspension
cMotion™
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Front suspension
RAS™ X
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Track
Cobra, PowderMax†
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Special features
Compact Digital Display, Pilot™ DS 2 Skis
Engine Engine - Rotax® Rotax® 600R E-TEC
Rotax® Rotax® 850 E-TEC
Engine details - 600R E-TEC® : Liquid-cooled, two-stroke, eRAVE™
850 E-TEC® : Liquid-cooled, two-stroke, eRAVE™
Engine Horsepower - 600R E-TEC® : 125
850 E-TEC® : 165
Cylinders & Displacement - 600R E-TEC® : 2 – 599.4 cc
850 E-TEC® : 2 – 849 cc
Bore & stroke - 600R E-TEC® : 72.3 mm - 73 mm
850 E-TEC® : 82 mm - 80.4 mm
Carburation - 600R E-TEC® : E-TEC® direct injection
850 E-TEC® : E-TEC® direct injection with additional booster injectors
Fuel tank / Octane - Premium unleaded - 91
Fuel tank - 36 L / 9.5 US gal
Oil tank capacity (2-stroke) - 3.4 L / 3.6 qt
Dry Weight - 600R E-TEC® : 463 lb
850 E-TEC® : 478 lb
Power Train Drive clutch / Driven clutch - 600R E-TEC® : pDrive™ with clickers / QRS Vent
850 E-TEC® : pDrive™ with clickers / QRS Vent Plus
Drive Sprocket Pitch - 73 mm / 2.86 in.
Dimensions Vehicle Overall Length - 3,174 mm / 125 in.
Vehicle Overall Width - 1,140 to 1,180 mm / 44.9 to 46.5 in.
Vehicle Overall Height - 1,283 mm / 50.5 in.
Ski Stance - 1,000 mm / 39 in. adjustable
Track Length x Width x Profile - Cobra:
146 x 15 x 1.6 in.
PowderMax†:
146 x 16 x 2.0 in.
Suspensions Suspension option - Standard
Front suspension - RAS™ X
Front shock - KYB 36
Front suspension travel - 220 mm / 8.7 in.
Rear suspension - cMotion™ X
Center shock - KYB 36
Rear shock - KYB 36
Rear suspension travel - 264 mm / 10.4 in.
Feature Frame - REV® Gen5
Skis - Pilot™ DS 2
Seating - Trail narrow
Handlebar - U-shaped aluminum with J-hooks / Transparent handguards
Riser block height - 120 mm / 4.7 in.
Starter - Electric Starter
Reverse - RER™
Brake system - Brembo
Heated throttle lever grips - Standard
Gauge - 4.5-in. digital
Windshield - Low
Runner / Carbide - Square 3/8 in. / 4 in.
Bumpers (Front / Rear) - Std / Std
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2024Backcountry Sport
Transportation and preparation not included.-
Crossover
- On & Off Trail
- For the value-oriented 50-50 rider wanting an advanced platform and modern engine technology.
- Rotax® 600 EFI engine
- Improved deep snow running boards with large openings
- Electric starter
- Improved deep snow running boards with large openings
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A 50-50 crossover snowmobile packed with advanced technology at a budget-friendly price. The Backcountry Sport compromises nothing when it comes to ride quality, excitement, and convenience all wrapped in a sled that is as easy to ride as it is to own.
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Engine
Rotax® 600 EFI
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Rear suspension
cMotion™
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Front suspension
RAS™ X
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Track
Cobra, PowderMax†
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Special features
Compact Digital Display, Pilot™ DS 2 Skis
Engine Engine - Rotax® 600 EFI
Engine details - Liquid-cooled, two-stroke
Engine Horsepower - 85
Cylinders & Displacement - 2 - 599.4 cc
Bore & stroke - 72.3 mm - 73 mm
Carburation - EFI
Fuel tank / Octane - Regular unleaded - 87
Fuel tank - 36 L / 9.5 US gal
Oil tank capacity (2-stroke) - 3.4 L / 3.6 qt
Dry Weight - 448 lb
Power Train Drive clutch / Driven clutch - pDrive™ / QRS
Drive Sprocket Pitch - 73 mm / 2.86 in.
Dimensions Vehicle Overall Length - 3,174 mm / 125 in.
Vehicle Overall Width - 1,140 to 1,180 mm / 44.9 to 46.5 in.
Vehicle Overall Height - 1,283 mm / 50.5 in.
Ski Stance - 1,000 mm / 39 in. adjustable
Track Length x Width x Profile - Cobra:
146 x 15 x 1.6 in.
PowderMax†:
146 x 16 x 2.0 in.
Suspensions Suspension option - Standard
Front suspension - RAS™ X
Front shock - Motion Control
Front suspension travel - 220 mm / 8.7 in.
Rear suspension - cMotion™
Center shock - Motion Control
Rear shock - KYB 36
Rear suspension travel - 239 mm / 9.4 in.
Feature Frame - REV® Gen4
Skis - Pilot™ DS 2
Seating - Trail narrow compact
Handlebar - U-shaped aluminum with J-hooks
Riser block height - 120 mm / 4.7 in.
Starter - Electric Starter
Reverse - RER™
Brake system - Brembo
Heated throttle lever grips - Standard
Gauge - 4.5-in. digital
Windshield - Low
Runner / Carbide - Square 3/8 in. / 4 in.
Bumpers (Front / Rear) - Std / Std
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