2024 Ski Doo Backcountry X-RS 850 Detailed Snowmobile Overview
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- čas přidán 7. 11. 2023
- AJ provides a detailed look at the 2024 Ski Doo Backcountry X-RS in the G5 platform featuring the ROTAX 850 ETEC 2-stroke engine and a 146-inch skid.
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SKI DOO BACKCOUNTRY X-RS
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MSRP $19,299 CA
MSRP $16,749 US
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"Long live the 2 stroke"
AJ, thanks for answering my emails this past spring regarding this sled. I took your advice and I bit the bullet and ordered the BCXRS. I hope I like it. Ironically, I picked mine up and it has a recall already... seems like all manufactures are prone to this. Regardless, the Assault has been my favorite sled to date and I switch between Doo and Poo every year hoping this brings many smiles this winter. I still can't believe the garbage Doo puts out for a GPS system, it will be last in the industry with AC new gauge coming out. This is an important feature for us as every week we ride in new locations and I know heading into the season it's going to be the biggest disappointment for me. Cheers to putting out great content!
Great review and thank you for doing a startup!!!!!!! My favorite part, gives me the excitement for winter!
Waiting for enough snow to test mine also, 146 BCXRS with 2” PowderMax🤩
Even more exited now that you posted this🤩
Just picked mine up a week ago in a 146" x 2" with shot. First ever long track, coming from a 129" mxz 850.
Thanks for doing this guys - at last !
Thanks for a great review I just picked up mine in black I hope it doesn't disappoint
Long live the 2 Stroke 🍻. This is an amazing sled nice job Skidoo and nice job on the review AJ. I think these back country sleds are the ultimate machine to have! I will be looking into one soon.
Thanks! 👍
I guess I had not noticed how much my 2014 Renegade 800 Vibrates until ya'll mentioned it in your Videos. I would say the 4th motor mount is much needed..
Great review and great looking sled! Ski-doo keeps innovating and churning out top quality sleds year after year!
When I first saw the color I was confused. But after seeing it on the mountains. It literally looks like a glaciers condensed color
Genius !
Awesome stuff
I agree, Awesome Sled. I have a 2021.
This is my dream sled. Best of both worlds.
Good review!
Thank you!!
i have new backcountry and summit 154. I like summit better . its great in mountains and almost as good as backcountry on trails. My wife likes backcountry more though , it 600etec and has little more smother power delivery
Picked up my BC XRS on Monday, looks amazing! I can’t wait to take it out and see how she handles for myself 🤙🏽
Just picked mine up Saturday. 146 with 1.6 cobra🤘🏻
awesome. 146x2 is better imho
great job on the review what did you think of the windshield or lack of one and can you expand on the sled doesn't need to go back to dealer during the season? BTW i have the same sled being put together
Just picked mine up 2 weeks ago. 146 2”. Only gripe is I couldn’t order the shot with the 10.25 screen. Summits and freerides you are able to order the combo together but not BC. BC always seem to be on the back end for anything skidoo and I would argue all day they are the best sled skidoo makes.
Yes and would be nice to have a 1.75 inch option like they used to have. This way we could run i grip studs.
Sherbet syrup 😊 beauty refined rig 🎉
How does it lift the skis? Noticed you said there’s lot of ski pressure,is there limit strap adjustment on g5
My next sled whenever that is!!
Loosen up the limiter strap one hole and increase the pre load on the centre shock a tad and this sled feels unbelievably light on the skis. Can be a tad more tippy in the corners at first but once your used to it, you wont go back
Would like to see Doo offer multiple color combos like Polaris does instead of just the all black or "whatever color combo we chose for you this year". Tempted to try a Backcountry one of these years but as a primarily trail rider I think I'd rather try an Assault instead since it doesn't have a narrower ski stance like the Backcountry does.
Dream sled!!!
Still the mountain front end. Man I thought for sure they'd address that this year. Poo eating their lunch in the crossover market even with the recalls (that are no big deal. In and out no charge). Until they redesign the front end staying with Assault all day long. Wicked nice sled though. Doo build quality the best.
Lynx Xterrain has the wide front end
A wide front end would ruin its off trail capabilities. This sled is much more capable off trail than an assault.
What do you think? - Will 129 go the way of the 121/120 and disappear? I can see a time when 137 and 146 with a 42" stance is trail (based on Assault reviews and 137 becoming the trail standard these days), 146 and 154 with 39" stance is crossover (based on BC and RIOT), and 146+ with 34-36" stance is powder. Seems like a natural progression in track lengths and applications.
Can't believe I am paying attention to Ski Doo reviews
Can’t wait till I win the lottery
Just gotta try harder.
You should do a review of the 600 adrenaline… that’s the one I have on order…😅 I hope it’s as good as this one
How do you think the rear skid does as far as transfer and big bumps compared to a pps3 in the lynx xterrain?
Can you get a high windshield for the g5?
Great review 👏. I agree 👍. I also loved the way you danced around the word, Recall with the other manufacturer.
Funny, this was filmed in March... Doo is in recall right now (November)
@@bedlambikes Yep. Minor in comparison to Poo. Need to zip tie a fuel hose so it won't rub and check the injector clamps. I just read SnowTech's updates on Poo. It's almost a joke how many fixes are needed. I feel for the customers that purchased their craptaculer products.
@@bedlambikes sounds like you belong on a poo, good luck with that!
I’ve heard that the seating position on the BC XRS is a bit taller and more upright like on a Polaris rather down in the sled like on the mxz trail sleds. Is this true? I do prefer that type of seating position, more of an attack riding position. Thanks
I don't have any complaints about the brake system on my '22 backcountry X. It feels similar to my old 2006 mxzx 550f with the factory Brembo brake. Sold that to my brother a couple of years ago with over 10,000 miles on it and no rebuilding of the engine. Runs just like the day I picked it up. It was the 1st sled I snow checked. Update: I just looked at my brakes on my backcountry X and It says Brembo on the caliber. No wonder why it feels the same as my old sled. Again, I'm happy with the Brembo brake system.
Ski Doo brakes work well - but they feel kind of spongy and lack the insane amount of highly detailed feedback that the Polaris braking system has.
Can't you adjust the ski weight with the Track Adjusters?
Will be interesting to see this duke it out with a Riot Catalyst 858 in the future.
Nice
We need an 850 turbo R in this package, 154 with 63mm lug perfect for me. Or an 900r 154 63mm lug also a winner.
I have my self a 2020 lynx xterrain extended to 162" with 1.6 lug its me crossover sled. 195hp.
But I want 200hp class more cowards deepsnow and lighter!
Man I would love to ride one to compare it to my Assault. Going to hard to beat how my assault handles.
Great looking sled, still not sold on the color though. But can you go wrong with a riot, assault or the backcountry ? Me thinks not ! Great review by the way !
Walked into my local dealer last month and they had one on the floor, the color is really striking. I'd buy one in a heartbeat
I had the same thought until I saw one in person…looks way better irl
Is the 850etec a high mileage engine?
Nice sled color combo is a deal breaker for me
....... guess I know what I want for Christmas now
Me to but i cant aford a brand new sled so i'm looking fore a used ski-doo from 2003 to 2007
@@tobiasholst8946 everybody can pretty much afford one, getting approved for for financing is a whole different story , gotta have two solid years of job history at a current job to qualify for low apr even if you have a 750 fico ...kinda what's holding me back rn tbh ...I need one more year 😂
@@tobiasholst8946 also skidoo looks badass in those years but an Arctic cat m8 is way more reliable and easier to work on in those years
🎅🎄🎁
Found one! Adding a Jaws pipe/y-pipe and Diamond S trail can to take about 12-pounds off the "heavy" front end. I saw this on a local dealer floor and it was an abandoned Spring Order. I also have a Lynx Rave order but wonder if this can Doo it ALL?
Cool! Is the Jaws setup working good for you? Pulling more weight in primary?
@@JW-cq4ezIts pulling whatever weight Team Reed suggests as a Jaws set up. My mechanic did it. 8000 rpm +/-100
One thing they can improve is the seat, its to soft and I cant move around like I want to. I have changed to a Lynx seat on mine.
When and where was this video filmed? Snow conditions look great and I'm getting fired up for the season!
This was shot at the beginning of March this year in West Yellowstone. Snow conditions were great.
So the live updates has to come from your phone for the screen mapping? What if you ride in an area(s) that have no cell service, which are many by me?
It loads based off of what your phone loaded when you did have service/WiFi. If not you can download the maps and it’ll work the same way. It’s not entirely intuitive but after using the app the last two seasons it’s pretty good at tracking where you are and where you want to go when used correctly.
First 2 minutes of video I didn't care for the color combo by the end it oddly started looking a lot better. 🤔
It’s funny all of sudden since doo puts a new brake on some of the sleds it’s now what the other sleds without are lacking hahaha last year not a thing would have been said about the brake system
Are you gonna do the 600r vs xcr650 vs catalyst 600rxc
He did the catalyst.
HP goes to the 650 (we knew as much) Mxz is lighter platform. The new 600/650 class is perfect for the trail rider. IMHO can't go wrong with Ski Doo or Polaris. Cat's stepping back into it. Happy to see. Bummed about Yamaha getting out of the snowmobile biz.
Shot and ready for the start of the season! stay tuned!!
@@snowtrax thanks
What skidoo would you guys suggest for my first skidoo? I want a 2up that I can bring my kids (6 and 9) on short trips around camp. there are lots of unmaintained trails and lakes around me. I wouldnt go off into the bush, its too thick for that. I was thinking skidoo 4 stroke 600 or 900 or the Yamaha Venture MP. Something around 2016 as I could spend $6000-10000. thx
Let us know what options for sleds you're able to find.
36mm shock body diameter, not shock shaft size. Shaft size is usually 1/2" or 5/8"
Where are you getting all that snow? I'm still waiting for my 24 Expedition SE.
This was shot in March in Montana. Don't worry! not missing anything just yet! 😃
Best on oil I don’t think so love my 23 backcountry but it loves oil
600r turbo please
wow…..
*“I love it you don’t have to take it back to the dealership during riding season”. Shots fired at Polaris. There’s a reason a bought my wife a new MXZ sport this season. I need something to ride in case my new Assault Boost ends up with a stop ride.*
Shots fired - yet Doo's are, in fact, in recall right now.
Skidoo biggest down fall is the 2 year warranty now instead of the previous 4 year thats a huge game changer . Totally not a fan of the warranty
....... Pretty sure the other brands are only one year
2 year is only available if you snow check your sled. Buy it off the floor and it's 1 year.
You won't need a warranty. They're just that reliable.
I buy over every year for the last 16 years and I order 2 this year a 850 and a 900 ace and might not get them unless I get 4 . Not paying 25 k for 1 to 3 years absolutely b.s
lol. Tell that to all the mountain riders whose seasons were cut short due to defective chain cases. Back ordered parts and all!@@jdcarguy1242
Where did you find snow like that AJ. We don't have that in Ontario yet.
These are press release sleds that were filmed last season
@@nsa6790I had a sneaking suspicion but wasn’t sure. Thanks for the info
@@shawndejong6699 NP. Ride safe ride hard ✌️
I want a 40-42" adjustable front end and more track options... Not a big ask and the trail width front end on an assault is significantly more stable than the narrower backcountry.
Get the Lynx Xterrain comes with the wide front end
I'd rather have narrower. I have no issue with! 39 front on trail. Wish it was narrower for trees off trail. 36 maybe? >:). Also you get 39-41 so there isn't much to complain about for you. 1 extra inch? Lean a little. Lol
Thoughts on the Backcountry VS the Assault 850
I have owned 3 assaults they are the perfect crossover, but I have decided to try a backcountry 2024 xrs I hope it does not disappoint. Tks
Having tried both its all about how you ride. If you want more off trail capability go with the doo. If you stay on trail more go with the Polaris. They both are good sleds you just have to know how you ride.
Can you do a video on the 24s from lynx ?
Definitely!
@@snowtrax awesome 😎 especially the xterrain !! 😁
Yes pleaseeeeeeeee
I have a question that i allways had asking my self how mutch does the power matters if you whant to ride backcountry ?
RPM is important as well as weight so I'd say it matters quite a bit.
@@sethalos ok
On paper the best sled you can possibly buy is the 900ace turbo Expedition, because handling, torque, and 4stroke longevity ext... But because of weight and lower rpms it is a TERRIBLE mountain sled you'll sink like a rock on the first hill you meet
@@brandonrasmussen6692 ok i like 4 strokes but i'm more of a carburated 2 stroke guy i drove a 2001 polaris edge xc800 last year and i that sled whas as easy to drive as my dads yamaha venture 480 but i'm not going to buy a 800 it's to mutch fore me
@@tobiasholst8946 The new 850s do pack a punch but they are also buttery smooth to control, and a joy to do drive. Try one at a demo if you can.
Yea I'm happy another snowmobile that's fantastic how about the snowmobile manufacturers start making an affordable stripped down sled. Not gonna pay 15 grand for something that sits for 9 months out of the year if you're lucky. Once again everything's made for the few and none for the many.
if it only had gps like polaris
A windshield is the only thing missing in that unit!
Windshields, just like on board storage, have quickly become "must have" accessories for the entire industry. Now lighting seems to heading in the same direction. Its pretty crazy. Manufacturers sure love selling more necessities AFTER the purchase of the sled.
Before you know it, some sleds won't even come with enclosed toe holds from the factory......
They need to finally ditch the chain case and go to a belt drive. And make it more user-friendly to work on.
I'm so excited to see how Cat's new belt drive system holds up to 10,000 trail miles! I have high hopes for it!
how much did they pay for you to say all that?
That is just way too close to Robin egg blue for it to be a nice colour.
That's your opinion
It's literally why I bought it--upon seeing it walking into the dealer. :) Too many all black sleds in my prior life. NOTE 850 BC-ers: Left side replacement cowl cover is being replaced by Doo now has they redesigned it for better clutch cooling.
😆
My wife’s favourite colour to paint every room in our house. I think the sled looks great, but I have enough robin egg blue in my life!
@@jonl2938 I remember dealerships selling those Robin egg blue cars at huge discounts to get rid of them.
I wish skidoo would change the steering post geometry. I hate how the bars come after you like a misbehaving dog when you turn.
Skis. I put Blade ds+ on my 2024 bc 154. Far better ski!
Why leave a “ Best “ Brake off of a “ Best “ Sled 🛷 ??????????? 😝
"It can keep up with MXZ's on the trail....."
Can it keep up with Assaults? Not so much!
The XRS Backcountry should have the trail width front end on it.
Or maybe the mxz should be offered in 146... Or Poo should go vr1/xc 146 and move the assault to 39" adjustable. 39 inch stance is why I purchased a 24 bc X. Currently on a Pro-s and call it a pocket rocket... But I wanted something to tip easier in the fluff...😊
@@PistolT I disagree. If I were in that market, I'd get the Kaos 9R 146, or the Doo Freeride 146"
The BCXRS is too similar to the Freeride. The MXZ front end would be perfect.
I disagree. The whole idea of the backcountry is to be a good 50/50 sled. Not great at trail and not great at off trail. If they copied poo and made it a trail width front end then all you’re doing is making a long track trail sled. All of your fun playfulness goes out the window the closer you go to trail specs.
@@nsa6790 without a 42 front end its not going to be a good 50/50 sled. More like a 30/70 sled. I guess it depends on where your priorities are. If my priorities leaned in off trail playfulness, I'd go Freeride 146 because either way, your not hammering corners on a trail anyways. Always a interesting debate no doubt!
Of course you can follow a mxz or an Assault if you are a skilled rider. I ride with my friends on Lynx rave on the trail one day och go exploring with another friend who has a Freeride the next day. Thats the good thing with the Bc Xrs.
Why do snowmobiles now resemble insects?
But the color combo.......
Take a shot every time “refined” is said. Hope you’re in a safe place.
Not brand biased, skidoo has one ugly sled, the color isn't an issue, it's the shape, the lines, they are a good riding and performing sled , just ugly in my opinion.
That's the personal taste thing: have to wince looking at Polaris, odd plastic and tacky color schemes.
Will people quit buying snowmobile’s without windshields? This is pretty awful that you can’t get one. I don’t know how you guys are IDs without a windshield
Big screen is the deal breaker for me 👎, needs to be optional.
It is optional
Really, so this is what I will find in a dealer shop? Skidoo is horrible about delivering great machines as seen on CZcams.
göran
Hej
That color is just a little bit to “ Bud Light“ for me, skidoo needs to extend their warranty, and they also need to have a gauge that doesn’t have to hook up to your cell phone 📱… these are the two biggest failures that I see with this sled….
Gruesome color
Not for the money....
Why so ugle