Key Features:
- Platform = REV-XP
- Engines = Rotax E-TEC 800R, Rotax E-TEC 600 H.O., Rotax 4-TEC 1200
- Colors = Black / White, Deep Black
- Front suspension = Dual A-arm
- Front shocks = HPG Plus R
- Rear suspension = SC-5
- Center shock = HPG Plus
- Rear shock = KYB Pro 36
Package:
- New E-TEC 800R engine
- REV-XP platform
- SC-5 rear suspension
- KYB Pro 36 aluminum piggyback rear shock with dual-speed compression adjusters
- Lightweight 1.25-inch lug RipSaw track
- Lightweight chromoly front suspension lower A-arm
- HPG Plus R aluminum front shocks with no-tool rebound adjuster
- Brembo racing brake with braided stainless-steel brake line
- REV-XP X seat
- New 285-mm / 12-inch low windshield with wind deflectors
- Multi-function digital gauge with display
- RER electronic reverse
- Electric fuel gauge
- New hand wind deflectors
- Painted tunnel
- EXTRA HIGHLIGHTS
- E-TEC 800R
- New 155+ hp engine
- New Dual air intakes
- 4-TEC 1200
- REV-XR platform
- Mechanical reverse
- 250-mm / 10-inch windshield
Full Specs
//www.atvpt.com/2011_SKIDOO_MXZX_800R_ETEC/Spec_MXZX.pdf
My Impressions:
Pros:
Stock windshield works perfect to keep the cold air off you at speed.
800 E-TEC engine works smoothly and has the best gas mileage of any 800 class engine, and also is better then most 4 stroke sleds too.
Power is linear and pulls you to triple digit speeds as quick as you can pull the trigger on this bullet.
The fit and finish is top shelf.
Suspension works great and can be tuned to your own riding style very easily.
Cons:
Only problem was winter was not long enough.
Bottom Line:
Unfortunately we moved to Montana shortly after receiving the new sled and, my time on this one was limited. As soon as I received this sled we installed the full treatment from Rich Daly, the Mad Scientist at DynoPort. DynoPort Muffler, Pipe & Y Pipe.
With this set up we achieved stellar launches that were very surprising indeed. I pulled an Arctic Cat 800 by 3 lengths in a drag race, and totally blew him away after reaching 100mph. On a final run before selling this sled I read 120mph on my gps, and that was a ride I will never forget.
Fuel mileage was touch and go through the break in period but very quickly jumped to over 20 miles per gallon after the break in. One thing you want to do is carry octane boost with you in case of getting bad fuel. On several occasions in the U.P. of Michigan I got fuel that was not fit for a VW to burn. If you get bad fuel on board your system's electronics will virtually shut you down, and the engine will work like it was a lazy dog. So beware of bad fuel, it is the E-TEC's worst nightmare.
I did not have a chance to run this E-TEC 800 for very long but I run the 800 E-TEC Summit most of the winter here in Montana, and I swear that motor is bullet proof. I did not have a single problem with this sled, and when I returned it to Ski-Doo it had over 3500 very hard miles on it.
The bottom line is this new 800 E-TEC engine for Ski-Doo rocks and I don't care what SKI-Doo platform you have it in, you will be very happy with your choice of sleds & engine.
It’s that time of year again where we have the opportunity to ride the new iron for next season. This time it was extra special because I made arrangements to get the new 2011 MXZ 800 E-TEC from Ski-Doo. When this was confirmed, to say the least I was just ecstatic. My goal was to get a few elite riders together and get some first impression evaluations. The riders selected were not ones that ride by the seat of their pants but ones who know what to look for when evaluating equipment.
We headed out early because I had a goal to give each rider enough time on the machine to really get a feel of the ride, handling, and performance. I was the first one to ride it and WOW!!! This motor has the same characteristics as its little brother, the E-TEC 600; that is minimal smoke, excellent throttle response, and a broad power band that’s packaged together with the flattest cornering chassis on the market.
An interesting fun fact with this motor is that you can have a very relaxed cruise if you want or you can have a very aggressive ride as well. Tjhis motor feels quite powerful. Another point for the 800R PowerTEK lovers is that the throttle-pull on this 800 E-TEC is featherlike compared to that of the PowerTEK. There wasn’t one test rider that didn’t get off the sled without grinning from ear to ear. During our evaluation we averaged about 12 mpg with this motor, but that’s riding heavy into the throttle for extended periods of time. If you drive it at average trail speeds, Ski-doo claims 19 plus. When we got back from the day’s ride, everyone gathered their thoughts on this new engine package from Ski-Doo. Here’s what they have to say.
Steve Biebl: Occupation – Mechanic/Owner
Dave Carral: Occupation – Retired
Jason Rathmann: Occupation – Small Engine Mechanic
After riding down the trail I noticed that my thumb was not getting fatigued like it would on the old PowerTEK; it took little effort to feather the touchy throttle. The rear suspension on this sled was set up perfectly as it absorbed the little bumps and also the big ones that would unwillingly bring your butt off the seat. The front suspension was also very smooth, but on the tight twisty trails the front did seem to push a little. So it took a little bit more effort to briskly weave through the trail. I feel strongly that this can be overcome by a little fine tuning to the suspension.
My overall impression of the T-TEC 800 R is I was very impressed with the performance and the ride. If any of you who are like me who likes to have a sled that turns heads and be out front this sled is for you. Having the opportunity to be able to ride the 2011 E-TEC 800 R, I was honored to be able to enjoy it and hope to have one of my own.
Conclusion
While we only had a short time on this sled, we were all very impressed with this powerhouse of a motor. We’ll know more as more of the Max Sled Team gets to ride it, but if the 800 is anything like the 600, Ski-Doo should have success with it.