2 Stroke VS. 4 Strokes - Snowmobile Forum: Your #1 Snowmobile Forum

MotoPsycho · 05-15-2009, 10:06 PM

What do YOU ride...

and have you thought about a move to the "dark side"?

SkiDoo86 · 05-15-2009, 10:48 PM

1997 Formula 500, pretty solid machine so far..

**smallengineguy** · 05-16-2009, 07:41 AM

I'd eventually like to get a 4, but right now I'm happy as hell with my 2's.

**BC_Dan** · 05-16-2009, 09:18 AM

A 4-stroke would completely change my experience with snowmobiles. I would not be near as capable at wrenching, what with not having any practice...

Having a sled that got better fuel mileage and didn't make you stink at the end of the day would be nice... extra weight or not! The major dealers are getting the 4-strokes figured out, the "weight penalty" of a 4 is not near as great as it used to be, and the potential for easy mods for big power is easier on a 4. It will be interesting the next few years to see where the economy and the state of the art takes us!!

polaris rider · 05-16-2009, 10:09 AM

It wouldnt be snowmobiling without the sweet smell of 2-stroke! Lol, If the day ever comes where they only make 4-strokes, I think id be done with snowmobiles... nnever kno tho...

xxxthebxxx · 05-16-2009, 11:51 AM

2-strokes, baby! Although someday I may get a 4-stroke...

crossfirecrz · 05-17-2009, 07:35 PM

I currently ride a 2 stroke but as long as it has skies and a track I'll ride it.

xxxthebxxx · 05-17-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by crossfirecrz

I currently ride a 2 stroke but as long as it has skies and a track I'll ride it.

That's a good way to put it!

kikkinurazz3 · 05-18-2009, 07:16 AM

I have all 2 strokes now, however, I had the chance to ride a Yamaha 1000 4 stroke this past winter and I have to admit that it is a pretty snappy machine and not to bad at handling. I think in a few years they will be comparable machines and then, Who knows? Probably buy 1 when bugs are worked out.

Bravo250 · 05-18-2009, 05:50 PM

all I can say about 4 strokers is that they have amazing power, they have a broad power-band so it dont matter if you doing 120 km/h it will still pull like a train, they have power every where, unlike a 2 stroke, that makes its max power at certain rpms, nothing wrong with a2 stroke, but I would take a 4 stroke Nytro over any sled built today

Spun222400 · 05-18-2009, 10:13 PM

hope you have a winch

SkiDoo86 · 05-18-2009, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Spun222400

hope you have a winch

Yeah wow, thats definitely stuck. Yeah 4 strokes way a tad bit more.

Bravo250 · 05-19-2009, 06:04 AM

actually guys the new FX Nytros are lighter than the polaris's IQ chassis sleds of the same categorie, dry weight means nothing, wet weight is what counts, lol

**RJ Gleason** · 05-19-2009, 08:07 AM

Hey Moto, post up some of those pics of you on the Nytro.

Spun222400 · 05-19-2009, 03:56 PM

i still ride a 2stroke quad, and would never trade it for a 4 stoke YET, long way to go before you catch me on a 4 stroke sled!!!!

jeffturner · 06-09-2009, 06:05 AM

I want to ride 4 stroke too

xc sp 500 rider · 06-09-2009, 09:11 AM

i will always rid a 2 stroke rather than a tree huggin 4 stroke

xc sp 500 rider · 06-09-2009, 09:12 AM

xcept for atvs

MotoPsycho · 06-14-2009, 10:11 PM

I do ride the 4's. I must say, I will never go back.

xc sp 500 rider · 06-19-2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Bravo250

actually guys the new FX Nytros are lighter than the polaris's IQ chassis sleds of the same categorie, dry weight means nothing, wet weight is what counts, lol

ya the nitro wieghs less than a polaris 4stroke not less than a 2 stroke, look it up