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High-mileage machine
I nicknamed this one our “Smokey and the Bandit” sled. If I had a long way to go, and a short (or even long) time to get there, then this was the sled I was pulling out of our stable.
We had minimal complaints at first glance, as this machine solved all our usual gripes about wind protection and lack of storage with a tall windshield, including mirrors (what are those, right?), and soft saddlebags stock. All were quite useful on those long, cold trail rides.
What’s intriguing about this sled is that it‘s not like Arctic Cat’s bread-and-butter high-HP, Ricky Racer sleds that the green team is often known for, especially in some previous model years. There’s a lot here for the comfort cruisers of your group to love, including the ultra-cushy seat.
Our early MPG numbers were surprisingly very good from this engine (based on past experience). We thought those numbers might change over the course of the season, and they did, but only slightly. We know most snowmobilers aren’t all that concerned about fuel mileage, especially in an 800 sled, but more MPGs are always better. The Crosstrek was more than kind at the gas pump.