2025 Polaris Snowmobiles! EXCLUSIVE First Look at Everything NEW!!

AJ and Luke are in the TRAIL TECH shop providing an overview of everything NEW from Polaris for the 2025 model year and detailing their recent experiences evaluating sleds such as the VR1 with DYNAMIX and the Indy 9R XCR!
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[@davecashel4007]

Beautiful machines for sure. Let’s get into the longevity conversation about Polaris. The horror stories that are out there about Polaris and engines blowing up is something that needs to be addressed. Serious issue.

[@gregfleenor9654]

Look great. Love the copper/red color on the VR1 Dynamix. Hopefully they’ve addressed some of the quality gremlins.

[@ponycarfan]

I agree on the colors for the VR1 - very well done!

[@PartikleDestroyer]

I would be interested in hearing your comparison between the 9R and the 850 Boost engines.

[@rnl9520]

This feels more like Polaris marketing than the stuff the Polaris Marketing Department produces

[@adamschanne8557]

Got to pay the bills

[@pajamatime5750]

Go complain elsewhere. What’s wrong with a recap of the new releases? unreal. People just have to complain!

[@pajamatime5750]

900 in an XCR and Switchback! Dynamix suspension! Improved ergos and reduced weight! What a sweet lineup! I’m still exploring but I don’t see anything to celebrate their 70th anniversary!! Thanks for bringing is this rundown Snowtrax!

[@snowtrax]

Appreciate that! After riding the XCR 9R last week, I can't wait to get this out on our home turf next season. Let's hope it's a BIG snow year!!

[@pajamatime5750]

@@snowtrax No kidding. That engine in an assault would be swweeeeeet!!

[@Kevin-ix4qz]

Still haven't been able to ride my new 24 xcr due to no snow. What a crappy winter!

[@roller_47]

Yeah, only 262 miles on my 24. Certainly not ordering a 25 and there will be a lot of 24s sitting at dealers for many months to come, plenty of deals with private party sales too.

[@danielpomeroy]

Snow lasted about 2 weeks in lower mich. that could be the Achilles heel of the snowmobiling industry, unfortunately

[@1Kurgan1]

@@roller_47 I wish I got that. I could have lake ridden and put in that kind of miles, but I just didn't feel like doing lake laps all weekend (on the few decent weekends). I got the most miles in my group, and I probably only put on 20-30.

[@snowtrax]

Yup. Sucks. 😡

[@mrmoparrr]

Truly awful 😒

[@jonl2938]

I’ve thought the 9r should have been in a trail sled from day one. At low elevation it seems like a no brainer.

[@TyfoiD75]

definitely need to go test drive those as well.. already preordered Lynx Brutal RE though, because it is so veryvery good.

[@lowandfast4491]

The 9r assault though❤

[@jefff6818]

Does the snow check come with recalls? I really want the recalls and I’m soooo worried I won’t be quick enough to get one by Nov 1st.

[@pliskie6]

Awesome release. I want a 9R Assault, that thing will be wicked. Please post more riding videos on the 9R Assault.

[@snowtrax]

💯

[@ianlemieux7208]

Does the 9R have a 2 year warranty? Also how quick does the 9R accelerate compared to an 850? You said its very smooth running. Does the engine have a counter balancer? Thanks. This motor seems flat out awesome.

[@joshlewis5065]

Can someone tell me what the turbo sleds use for a fuel/oil mix or they have oil injectors or what they got going on?

[@shiftgears211]

They are beautiful sleds. But I’m done buying them. Seriously 30k cdn for a top line sleds now?!!?! It’s simply ridiculous.

[@joshhicks2266]

Still waiting on the XLT four stroke !!!

[@pajamatime5750]

Naaaa triple 2 stroke - that’s an XLT! We want that back!!

[@joshhicks2266]

@@pajamatime5750 I’d like to see that too but I don’t think the industry will ever build one again

[@pajamatime5750]

@@joshhicks2266 Probly not! Would be sweet though.

[@sooperdan]

The 9R should be awesome, dynamics also sounds like very good system, really surprised that they didn't hit with a turbo 4 stroke

[@snowtrax]

DYNAMIX and putting the 9R in a bunch of sleds is a pretty big intro. My guess is they're working on a turbo 4-stroke but very likely taking their time to validate.

[@tboystoys5682]

Serious question guys. You drove the mxz xrs turbo and the new 9 R with the new shock pkg. if you were buying a new machine which one would you buy. I’m a ski doo guy but I am weighing my options and want the best bang for my money

[@snowtrax]

Gonna come down to what you want. The new front suspension on the MXZ's is excellent. We'll have some more about this coming soon. That said, the 9R is amazing.

[@kevindechambeau7762]

Do you prefer the 9R or the comp 850 please be honest

[@snowtrax]

You might actually get a mixed response or you might not. I was so impressed with the 9R and I honestly want one super bad.

[@jean-francoisdupras2357]

So Luke, you would get a XCR with Dynamics but a XRS without Smart shock? according to your videos.

[@pajamatime5750]

What’s wrong with that opinion? Maybe Smart Shocks don’t work as well as Dynamix? Ever think of that??

[@bigchaloopa]

@@pajamatime5750 at least we know Smartshox works with no issues or recalls. Dynamics could be like a clutch bolt. I wouldn't touch anything Polaris for few years until they prove their products include quality.

[@chrisparol1345]

That red looks so good, ill get the dynamix after a few seaaons cause it sounds like its the cats ass.

[@wicky383]

Interesting to see Fox shocks on a Polaris, I thought they bought Walker Evans?

[@darrrenbetker4266]

so what happened to the s4 turbo.....actually why arent the 4 stroke even mentioned? oh and what happened top the xc???

[@snowtrax]

My guess is Polaris is working on a turbo 4-stroke for next season. This release if all about DYNAMIX and the 9R.

[@snowtrax]

Also, to address your comments about the XC, there is carry-over product from 2024 (like everyone else too) because of the crappy snow year so the XC is still available with no 2025 updates if that makes sense.

[@seanmccann9606]

Boys, what is the best handling Polaris now? Does Dynamix eliminate the XCR suspension advantage?

[@snowtrax]

The XCR suspension is awesome but DYNAMIX makes the front end on the VR1 handle even better than it did before - particularly in the corners. The conundrum is how bad do you want DYNAMIX vs how bad do you want the 9R engine...

[@Josh9079]

XCR 9R. Hmmmmm. Got the gears turning think I found my new sled after the 650 xcr gets a bunch of miles on it

[@snowtrax]

Pretty awesome sled.

[@brianholwerda3848]

So is the assault boost dead? Is the boost being shoved aside for the 9R?

[@Matt-gd3uc]

no, you can still get the boost assault.

[@pajamatime5750]

There’s both engines plus the 650 / 850 available. Plenty of options. Nothing is shoved aside.

[@bigchaloopa]

Great. Another super lite sled. Trade off with quality. I'll wait a few more years to see if quality has returned. China bearing, recalls, stop rides, many costly derailed trips due to problems. I don't care about more innovation, just improve what you already sold. I use to consider AC selling problems, but Polaris has topped them..

[@shawncayer1233]

Why can't polaris come out with a lock and ride gas can.

[@jdxjim]

POLARIS DOMINATION !! I mean that is Incredible to Offer that 9R in so many sleds-----Top of the Heap for sure.

[@goshdarnitman]

😂

[@joshpitts7256]

Ninja Turtle Fan I take it🤔

[@guyincognito1431]

The smart shock/Dynamix thing: I have no doubt that for the 2% of extremely good and aggressive riders it will make a huge difference. But of course the other 95% will think they need it even though they don't. Its just like the guys who go 50 on their 850s's. Or the RMK owners who bomb around their farm.

[@KcYukon]

Did the prices come down??? 😂

[@justsomeone6835]

No more 129 VR1 ?

[@chrisparol1345]

Right! I want a 9r dynamix 129" with a 1.5 storm, it would be unbeatable

[@let_it_ride9216]

So basically, Polaris is a little head of the game they’re going to phase out the 850 and the 900 will become their base well done I’m a ski doo guy but skidoo gotta do something Arctic cat 858 doesn’t compare to the 9r or skidoo 850 sooooo

[@pajamatime5750]

How do ya know the 858 doesn’t compare? Especially to Doos 850??

[@DieselSniffer3500]

Hard to justify a $20k snowmobile when we just had a winter with trails that were open for only a couple days

[@tdotmoto4423]

$20K? More like $30K.

[@gregmaggie3353]

$20? Try $34 with tax up here in Wokeland….

[@pajamatime5750]

@@gregmaggie3353 Yeah no kidding. Insane hey???

[@joedjetski1194]

Still no turbo 4S option. What a disappointment for Polaris. How long is it going to take to get a high Hp turbo in the sleds. Looks like ski doo wins the 4S battle for another year.

[@Matt-gd3uc]

lol how does ski doo win? there's still arctic cat.

[@pajamatime5750]

Yeah they do win the battle for another year. It’s not a huge disappointment either. More people buy the 2 strokes they offer than 4 strokes anyway. It’ll come eventually.

[@snowtrax]

I love that you guys want everything all at once or it is a terrible intro. Is this your first time shopping for anything? 😆

[@wasupfool5692]

Lightweight = break

[@mikeh4053]

can anyone from snowtrax please tell me when they actually paid for their own snowmobile? They say if their money, they would pay it. When have they ever done it?

[@snowtrax]

I'll confirm for you right now as we've NEVER claimed to have purchased any of the new sleds we evaluate on the show. We've explained this a number of times but it clearly needs repeating. The snowmobiles you see on the show are short-term loaned to us by the manufacturers - ALL OF THEM. We keep them for the season, evaluate them, write about them, photograph them for our various social channels, produce walk-around videos for YT and reviews for the show and then at the end of the season we give them back. We've been doing this with SUPERTRAX magazine for more than 30 years. This is how just about every media does it including any snowmobile print magazine you've ever read. I hope this addresses your concerns.

[@lucasjames368]

You can only shave so much weight before it affects longevity

[@timothyoutman7427]

Did Polaris write the copy for you?

[@snowtrax]

😭

[@blaikbussn]

Okay looks like the new 2015...😂

[@terryattewell5842]

Dudes....I love you guys, but the single rail was a Cat design. I understand Cat is finally getting back in the game but the new Catylist should be a game changer, time will tell. Polaris has the most recalls in both sleds and ATV's. One thing that Cat does better than Poo is spend the time regarding R&D in house to ensure quality to the consumer rather than pushing product to the buyer and having us do the R&D for them. Always love your content, just don't agree at times but that's what makes good conversation and debate.

[@mitchellmullett7613]

First

[@raynatural]

Is this a polaris advertisement? How much are you guys getting from them? Unfortunately it’s no longer subtle at all!!!

[@scored5]

What are you talking about? Their last video was a doo promo then?? Wtf

[@pajamatime5750]

What? They’re just giving us a rundown of the new machines for 2025. Do you want them to sit there and act depressed like you???? They’re excited - there’s new stuff. It’s exciting. Don’t be so miserable!

[@snowtrax]

I love your hate, raynatural. It sustains me like a steak dinner.

[@jmangames5562]

SNOWCHECK IS STUPID LIMITING WHEN SOMEONE CAN GET THE SLED THEY WANT LOL.

[@welderteach]

Exactly, you can’t ride it, look it over closely either. I mean, I understand why they do it. But there are downsides

[@snobiwonkenobi]

No SKS with the 39" front end? Very disappointing!

[@pajamatime5750]

😂

[@cashnellis8553]

Polaris did it again

[@dominator5498]

7lbs lighter....9R in more sleds...dynamic shocks...not exactly 'groundbreaking'.... certainly not a reason to upgrade just yet

[@snowtrax]

Maybe for you. DYNAMIX is insanely good though and the 9R is enough to motivate shoppers.

[@danielpomeroy]

Disappointing. Other than the new active suspension there is no mention of the high performance trail sleds. I've been a Polaris fan forever, but I'm think they'll lose more market share to AC and Ski Doo.

[@pajamatime5750]

What? No mention of high performance trail sleds? What’s the assault and XCR they discussed with the 9R? What’s the VR1 and Dynamix they showed??? They’re not loosing market share - they have more options than anyone else! Maybe turn the volume up and watch the video again 😂

[@joshpitts7256]

Nah... The other two You speak of... One Resembles a Ninja Turtle.. The other is still playing in the Litter .

[@danielpomeroy]

@@pajamatime5750 sorry I should of said the xc line up and maybe they're entry level sleds. Come to think of it they might have discontinued the Indy Evo.

[@pajamatime5750]

@@danielpomeroy You NEED to go their website. The EVO is not discontinued…………..

[@snowtrax]

​@@danielpomeroy There's no MY25 XC because the 2024 models are carrying over to the new year because of a crappy snow year. Still available at dealers if you can find em, they'll just be MY24 sleds.

[@daveharty-wb2mr]

It honestly is depressing the fact that Polaris main focus is Flatlanders. Truly don't understand why a Boost or a 9R or a Pro for that matter is needed for riding on a trail? To each his or her own I guess.

[@pajamatime5750]

Main focus is flat landers? The RMK gets the latest and greatest first every time something’s released…. They’re constantly getting improved. Why can’t someone have an 850 boost or 9R for trails? You do know that trails often result in riders going over lakes, fields and hills in some areas, right? I ride in northern MB and when there’s 4 feet of powder on these lakes a 9R would be sick….

[@blaikbussn]

Because High speed , not throttle jockeys in deep snow.

[@n90982]

If you wanna talk about what is truly needed don’t see why the 9R or boost is needed for mountain riding I’ve seen Brett Turcotte run a 650 just fine

[@daveharty-wb2mr]

@@pajamatime5750 I never said you can't have a 850 boost or a 9R. All I was saying, where I live, all we hear about is the flatlanders. That is what they tell us when you try to snowcheck - that's not available on a mountain sled. No reason to get butthurt. We are both on Polaris, I was just making a comment.

[@pajamatime5750]

@@daveharty-wb2mr I’m not butthurt at all. You said you don’t understand why trail riders need a boost or a 9R. I’m saying, it’s nice to have options and those motors are awesome in many conditions - not just mountains.