Fully Loaded Trail Rocket | 2022 INDY 850 VR1 137 Detailed Overview

[@wiler27]

Always a treat to when the Motorhead gets in front of the lense!

[@RJ-wy6cx]

Yeah he's the best

[@mikestufano4961]

Great,professional review. A massive amount of information given just from your memory is amazing. Coming from a man that rides them couldn’t be any more accurate!! Thank you for the time that you and your sons take to do these. I know your not making bank doing these walk arounds. It benefits the potential new buyers. Thank you again from a Artic Cat Turbo owner!!! Safe ridding to you and your boys!!!

[@snowtrax]

Much appreciated!

[@Ted_Stryker]

Very informative and engaging as always. Nobody does detailed product reviews like these guys do. Their love of the lifestyle really shines through and connects with fellow enthusiasts. And, as a lifelong enthusiast myself, DirtTrax/ SnowTrax are my personal favorite channels on youtube.

[@danielbeaudoin6799]

This guy is TRUE! Clear fair descriptions…most honest reviews! RESPECT

[@samelliott2236]

I own one and you can’t beat it on the trails! Best sled ever!

[@michaelschwartz9485]

This is one of the best videos on sleds I've ever seen! One example is you describing the differences on how brakes work when coupled to the jack shaft or track drive shaft/cog. Very nice, in depth review/comparison! Looking forward to seeing your other videos! Thank you!! PS Thanks for the great idea for putting my mating chipmunks in the "glove box" for the season!

[@northerntoyota7584]

The old man is the best for the facts and not being bias to one brand or another. Refreshing

[@mattwenners4237]

Best one yet, I loved the in depth stuff on the brake differences and the "late coupling" action of the rear. Thanks for the school session!

[@jmj267]

I've been watching you guys for several years and I still do not know why you don't have more subscribers.Come on people let's hit that subscribe button this channel is awesome.

[@RJ-wy6cx]

Boy Polaris wipes out the competition again 👍👍👍👍

[@alaskarailroad3996]

Great job sir. Can't say enough about polaris... I'm a proud fan for many years.

[@allisonday5873]

Another great Polaris infomercial, read off Polaris q-cards in typical Polaris Trax fashion. Polaris is the greatest. Always sticking little digs at other manufacturers(BRP)!! Yes and fuel accuracy, I know of a few guys running out last year?? Also other more unbiased mags did mention handle bar placement when cornering to intrusive at times.

[@adamcooper3717]

so you're mad because hes not a skidoo fanboy? the polaris sled are really REALLY good.

[@mattwenners4237]

You know they're sponsored by skidoo too, right? Maybe they just actually like these things they mention

[@snowtrax]

My girlfriend is making me bacon and eggs for breakfast, but I'm kinda already full of your hate 😂

[@robertpsotka3525]

I'm riding a 2020 Renegade 850 e-tec and love it. Glad to see Polaris making this fine machine to keep everybody on their toes

[@TwistedSXS]

As always the most thorough real walk around. “Can fit 2 mating squirrels in there and they would be quite happy” haha awesome.

[@0p161]

This is a guy who does a good review.

[@mikescott3641]

Yes i like Dad's perspective..i didn't realize Polaris had so much going for them..great review!

[@snowtrax]

Thanks for watching!

[@jetpilot9976]

You mentioned that the fuel gauge “surprisingly accurate”. Virtually all the reviews I have seen by owners of the 2021 VR1 sleds list the fact that the fuel gauge is very inaccurate as one of this sleds drawbacks. Did they change anything for 2022?

[@romper4444]

Yes they did, heard it was improved

[@sundogtune]

thats the best review i think i have ever seen! you hit every point you need to know.

[@gordblechinger9143]

Have a 21 assault and find the headlight is excellent straight ahead but not enough light to the sides my axys was better and I find the seat too narrow for long sit down trail riding, the wide part of the seat doesn't match my height and arm length some adjustment or seat option would be nice when snow checking.

[@GregGolightly]

have last year's Matryx 650. Great sled in all ways, but wanted to say it is so far and away the best snowmobile brake I have ever used in 30 years of riding.

[@timfrost5457]

Great video very professional, and did not miss a thing. Tks

[@jordangladden7749]

Another great video! I’m excited to see a video of you driving that beast.

[@johntaylor1217]

Just bought my first pro s 600 and I'm loosing my mind counting snowflakes .this channel and expertise is absolutely outstanding !!! Truly a remarkable trove of expert knowledge .just wanted to let you know .

[@snowtrax]

Appreciate the kind words!!

[@thomasopdahl1873]

I grew up with sleds in Minnesota, went to college with the daughter of the president of Polaris in the 80's, a classmate was a test rider for Polaris before he went to college, a friend was an engineer at the Brute factory (remember that one). For the life of me I can't see the emphasis on fast. Bouncing down a trail with 170 hp and worrying about cornering on snow while going past the equivalent of 10,000 fire hydrants waiting to snag me into oblivion is not a priority. Bragging rights to 10 second quartermiles won't matter at all once you are riding. Can't someone make a light sled that is reliable and simple that uses ability based on lack of weight and balance that doesn't need an extra gas can to get home? You can take it into the mountains and get it stuck and can pull it around and ride on top of the snow back home. Alone. Without a twang rope or a crew. There must be a way. These "rocket" sleds steer the industry into groups all congregated in a spot watching each other take turns at tricks like a bunch of skate boarders. My dream is a 250 lb sled that you can ride off trail or on and can be flipped around like an old tundra lt if you get stuck but has the power and performance engineering of this era. About 50 hp. Don't need a Ninja and don't want a tracked suburban. Am I just that far away from what snowmobiling is today?

[@RJ-wy6cx]

Yes had a brut 440

[@tylerbates8198]

Sex sells. Speed = sex

[@WheresHerb]

These are awesome sleds but where I ride in and around the NY Adirondack mountains there are speed limits on the trails. There really aren't that many places open them up. So decided on a 650.

[@davidkekki4554]

Great walk around of the VR1 Mark!

[@ericbunkers8147]

Thanks Mark, tons of info here, this is great!!!

[@Hndsomehubby]

These new sleds are ALL awesome,

[@paulmollise1856]

Got mine last year, the handling, power, Regis are great , suspension is a touch soft I need to go up a spring rate I’m 6’ 205lbs, overall its awesome sled!! I switched over from Artic cat F800 sno pro

[@trump45and2zig-zags]

Boooo! ZRs for life lol

[@paulmollise1856]

@@trump45and2zig-zags haha! I had one I called it the money pit, 2012 it was a recall update nightmare I did every update to it, lot of work

[@trump45and2zig-zags]

Cats have treated us well, especially as ridiculously hard as we ride em! Lol the fam has 3 19s, 2 8000 zrs 1 6000 el Tigre, all with 6500 miles, zero problems. A 16 8000 zr with 9300 n 0 probs n the 11 crossfire 800ho I ride has just under 12 n gets rode like it's stolen every time out, like the 16 n 19zr. N the crossfire still takes anything naturally aspirated, same cc 0 to 100mph everytime

[@paulmollise1856]

@@trump45and2zig-zags well I had a little accident and totaled mine, got ejected at 85mph on a lake in Michigan, sled was totaled I luckily walked away with minor injuries

[@trump45and2zig-zags]

@@paulmollise1856 dang glad ur ok bro!! I'm lookn for a lower a arm for the crossfire, grooming right now but rode about 300 miles yesterday. Sun up to sun down with a few drags to 100 which all went fine but racing thru the woods n my ski caught the deep powder off the hard pack n just pulled me right into a damn tree stump hiding 6 inches off the trail lol

[@3cutekidz]

Thank You Mark , your the Best !!!

[@CommonAk907]

Beautiful Sled..💯 this will be the poster on my wall till i can afford one, one day haha..😇

[@PartikleDestroyer]

My next sled, the only thing I don’t love about it is the engine sound. 2 strokes in the late 70’s still sound sooooo nice, a 79 TXL, 79 Blizzard 7500, or SRX sound amazing and always put a smile on your face. The new 998 4-stroke turbos also sound amazing but that is a totally different technology. Polaris should tune their pipes a little better to get that sweet 2 stroke ting, ting, ting...

[@NGuppy1]

Top shelf review as always. You are the best. Can't wait for mine to arrive. Hopefully with no pieces missing!

[@chasehill8965]

Dang, I’ve always wanted one of these, nice color

[@aaronlbuchanan9861]

Nice sled,thanks for the review.

[@Aspired329]

I broke a chain on the trail, blasted through stop sign as could not stop and did not lock up track. Actually towed that f7 maybe a mile up to dealer, bought a chain and oil and installed in snowbank and was good to go. Was a funny memory now.

[@JustinVerbridge-bv2gr]

F7 did not have a chain. Diamond drive.

[@codyarnold5672]

I’m hoping you guys will do a review on the new 22 alpha hardcore 146 and the new adapt clutches, cause if the adapt do as good as they say I think you’ll see a lot of polaris guys want to swap out those team clutches

[@marclapalme1394]

Great job as always Mark!

[@peterlindsay2869]

I love your walk arounds. ❤️

[@snowtrax]

Thank you very much!!

[@SwitchbackMN]

To add to the grip/thumb warmer comment, you can still modify/set low/mid/high temps with the PIDD gauge with the hot grips. Does it save to memory? Will find out next time my buddy rides.

[@Kevin-ix4qz]

Love the walk around videos!

[@roller_47]

I will probably stick with Ski-Doo for next year since my father was always a BRP man but after that I'm gonna be damn tempted to try the VR1 eventually.

[@matts5308]

"You could put two mating pairs of chipmunks in there and they would be happy for the rest of the winter" Noted!!! 🤣😂🤣

[@ericduchesne807]

Hey Polaris .... hurry up for a 4 stroke engine 😍

[@snowtrax]

YESSSS!!

[@firstamendmenttshirt4768]

Polaris 4 stroke? Good luck they gave up on waverunner with a 4 stroke. Lol

[@codybrackett812]

They MUST to stay competitive plus bringing emissions into order.

[@MasaCheez]

I have a feeling they'll skip 4 stroke and go electric first

[@codybrackett812]

@@MasaCheez na. Taiga is out front with thar. But the range is unacceptable. Until that changes electric is a black cash hole.

[@jeffbrown8974]

Great detailed walkaround easy to understand love this style and I'm an Arctic cat guy LOL

[@snowtrax]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@gmansk53]

Very informative information. Definitely made me consider one.

[@welderteach]

I’d say he hasn’t taken the panels off of the other brands in awhile 🤦‍♂️ hasn’t had to work on them I guess lol I do like the Polaris 7s display!!!!

[@wasupfool5692]

Drove one last year, if you close your eyes you'd think you were on an XRS. amazing how similar these machines are

[@oldwrench4213]

Very nice review. How is the wind protection for the hands and tall riders? Thanks!

[@snowtrax]

Decent wind protection on virtually all sized riders. I would estimate anyone who is over 6 feet may still get some head buffeting.

[@oldwrench4213]

@@snowtrax Taller windshield perhaps to eliminate the buffeting?

[@psineil]

I get out and ride one of those. Been a skidoo for a long time. That looks like a damn nice sled.

[@NightshiftCustom]

Ski-Doo still makes the best sled's!

[@billslabich6543]

Did they update the bearing issues?

[@ryanoconnell4446]

You do a fabulous job on your overviews! I get the feeling you won't want to give the VR1 back.

[@streetfire1]

good job Mark

[@longfinger]

Great video... Thank you!

[@joshworgren4882]

-23C was a record there? Even in Northern MN lately that's a warm day. It has been a brutal winter, but at least groomers can get out on the trails this year.

[@danburque7555]

I'll snowcheck one soon. 👍

[@travistebby9823]

Great overview! Im in the market for a new sled and currently looking at a ski doo renegade. I can't seem to find any good comparisons between the 850 e-tec and the 900 ace non-turbo. Would like to hear your opinions.

[@camdenbarker5522]

Definitely don’t buy the non turbo endless you don’t care about power the 900 non turbo has 90hp where as the 850 etec has 165hp I have the 850 absolutely love it but it’s a very strong motor.

[@NightshiftCustom]

they are not the same sleds! that's for sure! all depends on your ride style i would say both great sleds!

[@snomofilms]

Do you have a tek vest on under the jacket?

[@snowtrax]

He was probably wearing his Tek Vest under his jacket to stay warm.

[@GenSparks]

Polaris sure makes some nice snowmobiles I like skidoo too but I prefer my polaris.

[@maxcheerio6837]

Ya last year in t bay I was snowmobile in -52 degree Celsius now that was super cold

[@snowtrax]

That's cold.

[@mobilewintercamp7515]

Is there a change in the actual chassis from the Axys? Bulk head and tunnel changes?

[@snowtrax]

Tunnel and bulkhead are similar to the Axys but there's some detail refinements.

[@mobilewintercamp7515]

@@snowtrax thank you , not much of answer I’ve gotten on this question till now .

[@MLSPlatforms]

Can you get the 4 stroke engine?

[@jmj267]

Would you not call that throttle input that you did throttle lag?

[@FZ583]

Great review, P85 primary, not P95, just saying! Thanks for the review.

[@gregsouther7293]

Best handling sled I’ve ever ridden but I ended up buying a new XRS.

[@dsm091]

Agreed. They corner so much better but the etec is just leaps and bounds better than that patriot. And I know nothing about fixing these so I will stick with etec.

[@gregsouther7293]

@@dsm091 I haven't had a chance to ride the G4 with the new front and rear suspensions yet. I've been told the new front end makes it feel more planted but we'll see. I rented a VR1 last season and took my wife and kids riding. I will say that was the best handling machine I've ever been on and that was with my 16 year old daughter on the back. If my friend sold Polaris and not Ski-Doo, Cat and Yamaha I probably would have snagged a Matrix XCR. I'm excited to ride my XRS if NH ever gets some decent snow this year.

[@donavonkuzak6569]

How would that vr1 do off trail

[@SilentKnight43]

Will need to downsize my inventory of vital body organs to finance one of these beauties. Great review! I'm salivating.

[@snowtrax]

Organs are going for big money on the black market 😁

[@davessparetime83]

Then just put a stronger master cylinder on the drive axle Brake system. What you are saying would be like putting Brake Rotor and caliper on Car drive shafts.

[@HappyGilmore321]

Having brake down low when you have a belt not a chain is safer also when getting towed off the hill your going to wish your brake is on track whether its your chain or belt.

[@covertechinc]

I get snow coming inside my front storage compartment, the one behind the 7s display. Has anyone else experienced this? Any fixes?

[@crodles]

okay okay, me having my bass up all the way, my damn keyboard started shaking at that intro lol

[@snowtrax]

That intro grabs your attention 😆

[@crodles]

@@snowtrax i have a question, currently my backcountry setup (clothes) kinda choke me when i have it all zipped up, i have fairly long hair, i have that in a neck warmer tube thing(could be called a buff) and wear a balaclava type thing its really thin over it, but i still end up with alot of preasure on my breating tube… any tips? (My strap on my helmet is not to tight)

[@snowtrax]

@@crodles Might be that bluff. Maybe your balaclava would be enough? My brother was wearing something around his neck for a while and felt like that, then changed it up and it stopped. I'm bald as a cue ball so my set up is completely different than yours, but I wear a thin balaclava and a no-fog under a moto lid with goggles and don't experience any issues. Worth playing around with your set up for a bit to dial it in, then you're all set.

[@crodles]

@@snowtrax uhm, i wear it only on my hair, so its kinda like a tube for my hair? So it dosent go anywhere under the balaclava, i have like long hair even if i was a girl it would be considered long

[@snowtrax]

@@crodles Not really sure how to help without seeing your setup. Wish I could be more helpful.

[@jeffwhite2107]

Are you sure it has a Liberty Motor in it ?

[@snowtrax]

It's a Patriot 850.

[@markcarkner4617]

Dont think i could ever get used to seat removal for storage Thats deffinately one thing Polaris needs to improve on

[@MLSPlatforms]

Can beat storage, my buddy has one. Takes 3 seconds to access it ?

[@MasaCheez]

Is the "heated storage" behind the 7S the same as on the AXYS? I bought the storage bag add-on that allows for engine heat to come into the compartment. The problem is, it's never warm. Just wondering if it's better on the Matryx?

[@ebsell]

Snow gets in unfortunately. Many complaints on it

[@MasaCheez]

@@ebsell bummer to hear. Thanks a ton for replying!!

[@willemvanwingerden6159]

-11 degrees.... it gets below -25 celcius where i am almost every night through january

[@snowtrax]

Wonderful. For the record, minus 11 isn't t-shirt weather anywhere. It is still cold.

[@dougkaylor2528]

is this the one that the gas tank blows up????

[@hockeyplayer0241]

Chassis seems to be the same just different plastics and seat

[@mxr248]

About heated hand grips and thumb… ski doo already had where you can do them separately and adjust where you want them and it stays where you put them years ago. Also if taking the side panels off only takes 5 seconds and hood 10 seconds how is that a waste of time to show ppl while you talk?? Took you longer just talking about it. Heck I’m sure ppl would have loved to see it as I did..

[@NightshiftCustom]

would still buy a Ski-Doo! only thing i like on the poo is the big screen with gps is nice

[@jeffkrall5074]

Ski-doo sucks!

[@youareright5431]

Narrower? You don't need to be squeezing the family jewels that much 😂😂

[@randombastid725]

Zeus fasteners originated on aircraft

[@adamjurrens1897]

Rip on that thing, we like to see Brother.

[@romper4444]

It's actually 6 syllables, but nobody is counting mark! Lol

[@darrrenbetker4266]

ya but if you blow a chain u have no brakes. I would prefer a drive axle brake anyday.

[@skidooboondocker]

Telling us how easy the hood is to remove…..then telling us your not going to do it because it’s a waste of time. Huh???🤔

[@jasoncrocker4289]

-11 is teeshirt weather bud lol

[@chestercopperpot5509]

Wow Mark Lester thinks -11c is cold.

[@snowtrax]

It's not summer.

[@revisbest]

Nice looking sled from Polaris but their fit and finish and engine technology is far behind Ski-Doo and Rotax. Brembo brakes that Ski-Doo uses are world class so his comments regarding braking is hilarious. Brakes on Ski-Doo work well and far safer because if chain breaks you still have brakes. Jack shaft brakes don’t work if chain breaks which does happen!!! Polaris has a far better headlight than Ski-Doo but that’s about it. pDrive primary clutch on Ski-Doo is superior to P-85 because it has less friction due to using rollers. Polaris primary hasn’t changed in 36 years.

[@mikeherber8358]

What else is there but a POLARIS

[@jansenburkholder9405]

Lol.. Not sure you understand what a syllable is.

[@mordicuspb]

Lol we at -29 here

[@snowtrax]

Yup, that's what it is this morning. Winter is here. Just need snow now.

[@bennyb6071]

bearing on jack shaft bad

[@simpl3635]

Братуха подари хоть один такой

[@karituovinen3387]

Hardly the most high tec. Engine-wise, for example, there is no di engine 13 years after brp introduced etec. Certainly a good sled but still polaris finish and overall quality much worse than brp and Yamaha. Best trail sled ? It depends on what kind of trail

[@joshpitts7256]

What's BRP? Bring Repair Parts🤔🤷‍♂️

[@MOAB-UT]

The BAD: Touchscreen kinda impractical. Hands won't stay protected from the wind- might if they had a plastic guard. Too narrow around the seat will provide less control, not more. Drive axle brakes are better. If that chain brakes you have no brakes. Panels are easy to remove (read: steal.) Aluminum arm will bend and will cost a small fortune to replace. The GOOD: Good headlights and storage. Strong motor and good suspension.

[@MLSPlatforms]

You can use controls on handlebars to do all your scrolling on screen, the touch is for when your stopped and want to check things

[@gonepostal9101]

Yup, aerodynamically is a three syllable word. Lolol

[@EaglePlay]

There’s no snow in your region? Switch for ATV right now !

[@oldtimerf7602]

You mean it feels like a 2003 FIRECAT? Dirtbike ergos were a FIRECAT hallmark, not the Rev, which felt like you were riding a welder generator on skis. I smoked so many of those ugly pos revs... good times..

[@mikestronach4762]

To much $$$$ for a sled

[@danieljacobson5774]

You guys are so poloris..skidoo makes the best hi quality sleds .BAR NONE

[@snowtrax]

😭

[@jeffkrall5074]

Keep telling yourself that...