Engine
The model is familiar to users from other BRP products. This power unit has significant updates. The unit is distinguished by high traction functionality, which appeared due to significant torque: with a volume of 1.2 liters, the output is 90 hp.
Inside there are three cylinders in a four-stroke arrangement. The functionality works well especially against the backdrop of outdated variations. Due to the components, the endurance of the internal combustion engine has significantly increased. The advantage of the unit is liquid cooling, this is part of the EFI fuel system, which is replaced here with inverter injection. It has an updated system, replacing the old-fashioned carburetor. Air conditioning perfectly protects all the fundamentals of the internal combustion engine from overheating. Thanks to this element, the system does not suffer a thermal attack during overloads, although this was previously possible at the maximum speed of the power unit.
Another advantage of the model is the electric starter, which is included even in the basic configuration of the product. To eliminate emergency situations, a second manual starter is provided.
For the operation of the power unit, a variator with high and low gears was installed; the basic package includes reverse and neutral modes. The snowmobile is equipped with four gears, which are characterized by a smooth ride thanks to proprietary eDrive technology.
Snowmobile BRP Expedition SE 1200 4-TEC
Unfortunately, spring still doesn't come. Snow, cold. I will remember this winter then.
This winter season, my friend brought a BRP Expedition SE 1200 4-TEC snowmobile to our house.
A big, huge snowmobile. It is utilitarian in the BRP line, but in terms of the set of options and functionality it is a good touring snowmobile. It is double. But the three of us rode as a family. We easily fit in our size (I’m far from thin). And it was comfortable.
The caterpillar is wide - 50 cm. Cross-country ability is very good. Never got stuck anywhere. But to be fair, this year I found decent powder only once in one place. Unfortunately, at least some snow fell in our area only towards the end of winter.
This snowmobile is very powerful. 130 hp When you press the gas sharply, it rears up. Crazy acceleration (especially if there is one, and more than one). I would say there is too much power for it :). This engine (four-stroke) is heavy but moderately economical. Liquid cooled.
But there are also disadvantages of a four-stroke engine - due to its heaviness, you can’t ride it in the mountains. It won't rise. Those. It’s easy to take on an obstacle from acceleration, but if you stop on a snow-covered slope, there is a high probability of burying yourself or falling on your side.
If we talk about riding together, well, all snowmobiles are probably about the same when there is also a passenger riding. It becomes more difficult to manage. It’s unnecessary to go where the driver is trying to go. A small slope (i.e., even 5 percent) - and I have to hang out with all my weight to compensate for the downward drift of the snowmobile. When alone it's easier. But probably - this snowman has such a feature - it is not light.
Having ridden it for a whole season, I came to the conclusion that this snowmobile is ideal for long trips along channels, rivers (of which we have a huge number) and fields (without a lot of snow). I live in such a wonderful place where there is everything. Including forests. In the forest you need to be a little pumped up, you have to steer a lot - it’s not always easy on it. (But I’m used to it and I like riding in the forest, maybe even more than in the fields.)
It is on the ducts that you can accelerate to maximum speed. I managed to accelerate to 155 km/h.
A fuel tank of 45 kilometers - according to rough measurements - is enough for 200 km exactly.
My average consumption was approximately 20 liters per 100 km.
But this snowmobile has a minus (as far as I read on forums, even new ones) - the fuel sensor does not work correctly. If it’s less than half the tank, it may even show 0. But I solved this problem simply - before leaving, I always had a full tank and reset the mileage counter.
Among the advantages, we can also note the rear seat and rear passenger handle holders. It’s very, very comfortable for the children, my wife, and me to sit there. The handles are heated and also have protection against branches (also a useful thing).
This snowmobile has a plastic trunk (optional) It is quite large and rigid. (Damn, two thermoses were dented!). But for a snowmobile, such a trunk is somewhat burdensome. (I felt it the hard way. When the snowmobile turned over 3-4 times at high speed, the trunk cracked a little - not critical, but it’s probably better if it’s soft.) A snowmobile still gets into such troubles from time to time.
This snowmobile has a fairly good windshield (plastic) - high. It is composed of 3 parts. In principle, the entire “hood” is very easy to disassemble - it consists of plastic parts. It's simple, grooves + rubber bands for attaching all parts. (I figured out all this when an accident occurred - the snowball spun around its axis 3-4 times. After turning over, almost all the parts scattered to the sides. But then, almost as if nothing had happened, I collected everything and moved on.)
This particular snowmobile has traveled 10,600 km at the time of writing. He drove through 5 winters, I think. Those. quite respectable both mileage and age.
But it is not inferior (except for the gloss of a new snowflake) in relation to other snowmobiles. Works like a clock. I really liked it.
Its only significant drawback is its price.
700 t.r. for a new snowmobile.
But I would like to buy equipment once and for a long time, I want to survive the “buying of a new snowmobile.” But 700t.r. - that's a lot for me for a snowmobile.
So I started looking for alternatives.
As a good alternative for myself, I personally found the Arctic Cat BearCat Z1 (or Z1 BearCat Limited Edition). And the more budget Arctic Cat BearCat 570XT on the same utilitarian platform. They are cheaper than BRP. There is still time to think and buy. (True, now there is a new torment - an ATV!)
Below are photos of the BRP Expedition SE 1200 4-TEC snowmobile:
First ride on a snowmobile. I found a huge, relatively flat field and practiced steering.
The temperature was -2. It was cloudy. The weather is ideal for snowmobiling. (For walking on a four-stroke snowmobile :))
You can't speed up much on the field. Still, there is always the danger of a stump appearing or a sudden change in the landscape.
We stopped somewhere, don’t understand. The white color of the front part may be a controversial decision. (If the driver also dresses in white
