Description
Meet the ** 2027 Ski-Doo MXZ® X 850 E-TEC® 137 1.25** in ****—a trail-bred performance sled that looks as quick as it feels. Parked at the edge of the lot, it has that “ready when you are” stance: low LED lighting up front, a clean one-piece vinyl seat, and a purposeful silhouette built around the **REV Gen5 aluminum frame**. It’s the kind of machine that makes you plan the next ride before the trailer straps are even off.
Thumb the throttle and the character shows up immediately. Power comes from a **Rotax® E-TEC** **849cc** **liquid-cooled** **2-stroke** twin (a **horizontal in-line** layout with **reed valve** intake) that’s tuned for the rider who likes a lively trail. With **165 bhp (123.1 kW)** on tap, it delivers that crisp, urgent pull that performance riders chase—strong acceleration out of corners, quick response when the trail opens up, and a confident “keep going” feel when the pace climbs. It’s **gas / oil injected** with **fuel injection** (premium fuel required), so the delivery stays sharp and consistent, and an **electric starter** makes those cold-morning departures a whole lot easier.
On the move, the drivetrain keeps things simple and effective: a **CVT** with **belt** drive and a **pDrive clutch**, plus **reverse** for the moments when the trailhead turns into a tight shuffle. There’s a straightforward, rider-focused feel to the controls—**manual steering** through a handlebar setup, a familiar **thumb throttle**, and the reassurance of a **Digitally Encoded Security System™ (DESS)** immobilizer when you step away for a warm-up break.
The MXZ® X is built to make miles feel smaller, not harder. Up front, the **RAS RX** independent double A-arm suspension with **11 inches** of travel works with **KYB PRO adjustable gas shocks** (coil-over) to keep the skis tracking cleanly and the ride composed when the trail gets choppy. A **front stabilizer bar** helps it stay planted when you’re carving from one line to the next. Out back, the **rMotion** rear suspension brings **11.5 inches** of travel and runs a **two-shock** arrangement, with an **adjustable KYB center shock** and **KYB PRO adjustable gas rear shocks**—a setup that’s happy to be tuned, so the sled can match your pace and your local conditions.
That confident corner-to-corner attitude is backed by the running gear you want on a performance trail sled. **Pilot™ skis** (plastic) with **carbide skags** bite into hardpack and help keep your steering precise. Underneath, a **RipSaw track** stretches **137 inches** long and **15 inches** wide with **1.25-inch** lugs—enough to hook up and drive without feeling like you’re dragging extra track you don’t need. The chassis dimensions (about **119.6 inches** long and **47.8 inches** wide) give it an athletic footprint, and at a **496 lb** dry weight, it balances a solid, composed feel with the eagerness you expect from a performance-focused MXZ.
And when it’s time to rein things in, you’ve got **Brembo® hydraulic disc** braking with **adjustable brake** control—smooth, predictable, and confidence-inspiring when corners tighten or the group ahead checks up unexpectedly.
Comfort and practicality are baked in, too. **Heated, adjustable driver hand grips** keep your hands happier on long runs, while **hand guards** and a **low** wind setup help take the edge off the cold. The essentials are covered with gauge-based **fuel level** and **temperature warnings**, and there’s a smart collection of protection pieces—**belt guard**, **clutch guard**, **snow guard**, and **side cover**—all working quietly in the background so you can focus on the ride.
In ****, this MXZ® X doesn’t just look the part—it’s built for riders who treat “trail” as a playground and “performance” as the whole point. Fill it with premium, hit the starter, and go turn winter into a highlight reel.
