Hello snowmobile lovers. I know that you want to buy a new snowmobile to explore nature. You want to know which snowmobile is better. You have read a lot of descriptions about a lot of snowmobiles.
Hey there! I am Arshian. A snowmobile lover just like you. Today I am going to compare two popular models of a famous brand, Polaris SKS vs. RMK.
So let’s dance through it.
Specifications:
Let’s discuss some specifications of both snowmobiles with you so that you can choose the best one.
1-Full form:
SKS stands for “snow king special” while RMK stands for “rocky mountain riding”.
2-Engine type:
Both the snowmobiles (Polaris SKS and Polaris RMK) are equipped with a 2-stroke 840CC patriot™3DS engine.
3-Braking system:
Both the snowmobile are equipped with disc brake systems. Polaris SKS has an AXYS® Radial disc brake system while Polaris RMK has an RMK® LWT disc brake system.
4-Drive system:
Polaris RMK has a “Quick drive 2” drive system while Polaris SKS has a “Chaincase” drive system.
5-Cooling system:
Polaris SKS has a liquid cooling system while Polaris RMK is also equipped with a liquid cooling system.
6-Fuel injection system:
Both the snowmobiles are equipped with a “Cleanfire” fuel injection system.
7-Weight:
The approximate dry weight of Polaris SKS is almost 475 lbs or 215 kg. While the approximate dry weight of Polaris RMK is 420 lbs or 190.7 kg.
8-Max fuel:
The maximum fuel Polaris SKS can store at a time is almost 12 gallons or 45.5 liters while Polaris RMK can store 11 gallons or 41.6 litres.
9-Height:
The overall height of Polaris SKS is 51 inches or 129.5 cm while the length of Polaris RMK is 53 inches or 134.6 cm.
10-Length:
The length of Polaris SKS is approximately 125 inches or 317cm while Polaris RMK is 126.7 inches or 321.8 cm long.
11-Width:
The width of Polaris SKS measures almost 46.5 inches for 118 cm while the width of Polaris RMK is 43.4 inches or 110.3 cm.
12-Seating capacity:
In both these snowmobiles, you get a single seat. It means you can’t carry a passenger or a friend with you.
13-Skis distance:
The distance between the skis in Polaris SKS ranges from 39-40-41 inches while in Polaris RMK it can be between 36-37-38 inches.
14-Front shocks:
WER® C/A are the front shocks in Polaris SKS while WER light/ WER velocity are the front suspensions in Polaris RMK.
15-Front Suspensions:
AXYS®RMK® Adjustable suspensions are present in front of Polaris SKS while Polaris RMK has RMK®React™ suspension in front.
16-Rear suspension:
IGX 146 suspensions are present in the rear of Polaris SKS while MATRYX RMK suspensions are present in the rear of Polaris RMK.
17-Rear track shock:
WER® C/A are the rear track shocks in Polaris SKS and WER light/WER velocity are the rear track shocks in Polaris RMK.
18-Ski type:
Both the snowmobile are equipped with “gripper” skis.
19-Track width:
The track width in both snowmobiles is approximately 15 inches.
20-Track length:
The length of the track in Polaris SKS is 146 inches while the track length of Polaris RMK is 155 inches.
21-Track height:
The height of the track in Polaris SKS is 2.25 inches and in Polaris RMK it is 2,75 inches.
22-Type of track:
Series 5.2 track is present in Polaris SKS while the Polaris RMK is equipped with series 8.
23-Price:
The most important factor that everybody considers before buying anything is its price. There is a huge difference between the price of both models.
You can get a brand-new Polaris SKS for almost $13,600. While Polaris RMK costs you almost $21,000.
The prices also vary from one region to another. Maybe in your region, you can get a lower price than this.
24-Terrain preference:
The Polaris SKS is known for its versatility. These snowmobiles are useful for both off-trail and on-trail riding.
The Polaris RMK is specifically designed to work on deep snow and on mountains.
25-Handling and maneuverability:
Since you can use Polaris SKS in any kind of trailer its controlling or maneuverability is much better, These snowmobiles often come with adjustable suspensions and can give you a very comfortable ride on any type of terrain.
Polaris RMK excels in maneuverability in deep snow. This snowmobile can give you better handling on deep snow and on steep slopes as this snowmobile is equipped with special mountain-specific suspensions.
Winding words:
Whatever model of snowmobile you choose it can give you a very comfortable and snowy ride. If you want to know about my choice then I would say that I would buy Polaris RMK because I love to ride on deep snow and I love to go mountain riding.
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