Snowmobile BRP Ski-Doo MX Z Renegade 800R technical specifications, reviews, dimensions, price, photos, video

BRP Ski-Doo MX Z Renegade 800R is a new generation snowmobile, used for a variety of tasks in any environmental conditions. The machine has proven itself well in the world market and has been produced for quite a long time. The model was developed by the Canadian brand BRP. After entering production in 2011, it became clear what BRP representatives should strive for. After all, as a result, they got a powerful and practical device, time-tested. It perfectly combines great speed and efficiency.

The snowmobile of the same name is developed on the REV-XS platform, the features of which include an aluminum track tunnel and a rigid pyramidal frame. This arrangement had a positive effect on handling. Moreover, we must recognize the fact that the REV-XS “trolley” made it possible to significantly lighten the weight of the snowmobile and make it more maneuverable. The single seat is designed in such a way that the driver has the ability to move his body a significant distance, which is very important for different driving styles.

The model received a durable chassis that is resistant to high loads. Thus, the front suspension is based on A-arms with HPG Plus R gas shock absorbers. As an option, you can install a quick-release anti-roll bar link. This “earring” is easy to put on and take off without the use of professional tools.

The rear features the proven rMotion suspension, which is adjustable thanks to the company's HPG Plus/KYB Pro 36 shocks and can be adjusted in just a few minutes. Moreover, as practice and observations of the users themselves have shown, this suspension has the greatest travel among its competitors. This is not surprising, given the fact that during its development the main attention was paid to settings that are aimed at a comfortable ride over uneven surfaces, as well as when performing jumps from small springboards. Of course, such a chassis is the most resistant to breakdowns on difficult terrain. And at the same time, the rMotion suspension is endowed with good stability on hard-packed roads.

Especially for the snowmobile in question, you can install a special PowderMax mountain track, which can also be found on Summit mountain snowmobiles. Such tracks seriously increase geometric maneuverability.

The powerful powertrain found in the BRP Ski-Doo MXZ Renegade 800R snowmobile provides optimal power and traction under high loads. The motor is designed to quickly gain speed, even when starting from a standstill. With such high-speed capabilities, the developers could not ignore braking efficiency - for this, by the way, safe racing brakes are provided.

The BRP Ski-Doo MXZ Renegade 800R is distinguished by its stylish appearance, characteristic of all models of the Canadian concern BRP. Let us note an interesting combination of different colors that can be personalized (selected) at your discretion. This appearance greatly attracts attention, and such a snowmobile cannot go unnoticed.

Basic equipment elements:

Metal handlebar with J-shaped grips
Instruments showing fuel level
Electric starter
REV-XP X narrow seat with luggage rack
High windshield
Speedometer
Multi-functional digital dashboard
Tachometer
Heated grip function

Options:

Rear view mirrors
Second seat (passenger)
Back
Towbar.

According to the results of factory tests, as well as user reviews, the device in question is capable of moving through voluminous mountainous terrain, snow-covered with deep snowdrifts. You can also jump from steep banks onto ice, overcome rough terrain and perform sharp maneuvers in forest conditions.

Specifications

Dimensions, mm: Length – 3110, Width – 1217, Height – 1200
Ski base – 1077 mm
Track dimensions, mm: Length/width – 3487/406
Grouser height – 31.8 mm
Dry weight – 218 kg
Single seat – yes (basic version)
Front suspension - wishbone, with travel of 229 and 406 mm front and rear, respectively
Transmission:

Drive/Driven CVT Pulley – TRA VII/QRS
Reverse – yes
The brakes are sports from Brembo.

Ski-doo Mach Z - Snowmobile for sport and travel

This time we present one of the most prestigious Bombardier snowmobiles - the powerful sports model Ski-doo Mach Z 800, which crowns the company’s range. When, after meeting her, they asked me, “Well, how?”, I grinned: “American snowmobiles, it turns out, are similar to American cars.” Here, as in every joke, there is some truth...

ALREADY many times this winter, nature has played an evil prank on us: just as you are about to saddle up some snowmobile, it starts pouring rain, causing sarcastic jokes about the possibility of walking on a jet ski. And on this day Moscow drowned in icy water. However, as our jeep moved north of the capital, the rain slowly turned into sleet, and after another ten kilometers it stopped being wet. The mood had just begun to rise, when fate presented another unpleasant surprise: upon arrival at the place, it turned out that our “Mach Z” was participating in snowmobile racing and would only be released in a few hours. You'll have to freeze on the side of the road...

From time to time, a motley wave of assorted snowmobiles rushed along the ring road. The eye unmistakably snatched our “Mach Z” from it. It was distinguished by its signature black and yellow coloring and the modern dolphin-shaped fairing profile. And even then it seemed to me a little big among the racing and sports models of other manufacturers. And it was clear how much effort the rider made to force the car to follow the correct trajectory in turns. But on the straights, the Mach Z disappeared from sight with the swiftness of a meteor, leaving little chance for its competitors. Somewhat slow in the corners and damn fast on the straights. This was the first impression that remained when I myself found myself in the saddle of the Mach Z and, pulling the cord, started the engine.

Large and heavy, the Mach Z 800 is a top-notch touring model. Comfortable and very fast

If desired, you can order almost the same Ski-doo with a longer track and a more spacious 2-seat saddle

The three-cylinder engine bears the legendary “Ro-tax” badge. I remember the times when the engines of this Austrian company were installed on Soviet racing circuit motorcycles of the seventies and eighties. True, only three or four of the best motorcycle racers in the country could afford such engines... The company continues sports traditions: a separate tuned exhaust for each cylinder, power valves, liquid cooling - these are all the attributes of a racing power unit. With a volume of 800 cubic centimeters, it produces 130 hp. However, I have driven more powerful snowmobiles, and with a smaller displacement. Apparently, this disdainful thought sitting in the subconscious almost brought me to embarrassment.

The big Mach Z was the most comfortable ride of any single-seat sled I've ever ridden.

When we left for the snowy fields, I did not immediately sit in the saddle, but first casually rested my knee on it. And he almost flew off the snowmobile when he very lightly pressed the accelerator trigger. I never expected such a powerful breakthrough! Then came the comparison with American sports cars, which, without having impressive power, thanks to the gigantic volume of the cylinders, “shoot” so much from low speeds that you just have to hold on.

The snowmobile is distinguished by an almost automobile-sized dashboard

But the Mach Z really turned out to be too heavy for cornering at race pace. There's no escape from its 260 kg weight and respectable dimensions. True, thanks to its large size, the Mach Z turned out to be the most comfortable fit among all the single-seat snowmobiles that I have ever tried. By the way, in the photo you see the Mach Z without the windshield, which was removed before the race. It is not very high, but also increases comfort, especially on long journeys. On uneven trails, you may want to make the unit's ride softer. In the rear suspension you can change the spring stiffness, but the gas shock absorbers front and rear are non-adjustable.

In general, despite the racing features - a single seat, the absence of an electric start and reverse gear - the Mach Z is more of an upscale touring model. He was simply born for comfortable and fast driving on straight lines. I note that it is very fast - it’s not for nothing that the speedometer is crowned with Fr. Before us is the ruler of winter highways - smooth ones. well-groomed snow trails like those that run in abundance across northern Canada, where our “Ski-doo” comes from. Or what the country roads near Moscow turn into after heavy snowfalls.

Thanks to the 800 cc engine, the sled is damn fast on the straights

Returning to the hangar, we stood near the cooling apparatus and discussed its features. Like, if we add a two-seater chassis and a small trunk to this magnificent 800 cc engine, then we would get an excellent tourist “long-distance driver”...

“By the way, such a model is in the company’s program,” the phrase said from behind took us by surprise. “Having heard the conversation, a man in . As it turned out, a technical specialist from the Russian distributor of the company.

“There she is, standing in the corner,” he continued, waving his hand towards a large two-seater vehicle, very similar to the single-seat Mach Z we had just tested. “It has the same aluminum frame and advanced ADSA front suspension. In the rear, unlike the Mach Z, there is an air cushion. Thanks to it, the driver can vary the height and stiffness of the rear suspension with one turn of the regulator on the instrument panel. And what about the electronic unit that monitors the state of the mixture in the carburetors, depending on whether the engine is warmed up or not and where you ride - at high altitudes or below sea level. There is one more interesting thing: the so-called “electronic” reverse gear. When you engage reverse, the electronics turn off the engine for a second and then start it in... the opposite direction. That is, the crankshaft rotates in the other direction, and the caterpillar rotates backwards. For dessert to all this electronic extravaganza - an anti-theft system. An ordinary key in the ignition and a seemingly ordinary emergency stop pin, which is attached to the driver's wrist with a cord. The check is not simple. A microchip is hidden inside it, which is recognized by the on-board electronics. You can start the engine without it, but the speed will not rise above 2,000, and the snowmobile will not move.

...We could only nod our heads under the fountain of enumerated technical miracles. And already in the car, on the way to Moscow, one of us said:

- Diyno! It was necessary to take the Grand Touring SE along with the Mach Z...

Vyacheslav KITSIS, photo by Alexey BARASHKOV

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Engine

The performance of the BRP Ski-Doo MXZ Renegade 800R snowmobile comes from a reliable two-stroke unit that runs quietly and smoothly. This engine is characterized by smooth and uninterrupted operation with a pleasant sporty sound. The level of emissions of harmful substances into the atmosphere from such an engine is at a record low level, compared to other competing machines. The engine is equipped with a modern injection system, which has a beneficial effect on fuel efficiency. According to test measurements, average fuel consumption reaches 15 liters per 100 km. Other advantages include easier starting in any weather, as well as a perfectly tuned throttle handle with light pressure. This handle allows you to more accurately dose the gas supply. There is no need to prepare the engine for automatic preservation - thanks to the presence of an automatic preservation system. With a displacement of 0.8 liters, the engine develops 137 horsepower.

The two-cylinder in-line engine has the following features:

Fuel injection system
Liquid cooling
Electronic ignition system CDI
Emergency shutdown system for internal combustion engines under critical load (for example, in case of overheating)
A spacious 40-liter fuel tank, as well as a 3.5-liter oil tank.

Ski-Doo MXZ Renegade 600 HO E-TEC. High tech

Until recently, E-Tec technology was used primarily on Evinrude outboards. Today it has migrated to snowmobiles manufactured by Ski-Doo, a company that, like Evinrude, is part of the BRP concern.

Igor Vladimirov
Ski-Doo MXZ Renegade 600 HO E-Tec. Price: 415,000 rub. On sale: since autumn 2008.

Until recently, E-Tec technology was used primarily on Evinrude outboards. Today it has migrated to snowmobiles manufactured by Ski-Doo, a company that, like Evinrude, is part of the BRP concern.

Two words about E-Tec technology. It involves direct injection of fuel into the combustion chamber of a 2-stroke engine under very high pressure (up to 2000 bar). The combustion chamber and the upper part of the piston are designed in such a way that the mixture of air and fuel is evenly distributed throughout the combustion chamber, which is very important for the most complete combustion of fuel. The combustion process itself in most engine operating modes occurs “layer by layer”, that is, evenly. In theory, this process is reminiscent of the “stratified combustion” that occurs in diesel engines. Installing E-Tec injection on a 2-stroke engine can significantly reduce fuel and oil consumption, thus bringing it closer to 4-stroke engines in terms of efficiency, and also maintain all the advantages of 2-stroke engines, such as fast acceleration and low weight . Of course, this description is very brief and simplified as much as possible.

So, E-Tec has made its way to snowmobiles. The new MXZ Renegade 600 is equipped with a 600 cc 2-stroke engine producing 117 hp. For the “six hundred” 117 hp. - a good indicator, you agree. The manufacturer himself gives an example of fuel economy. For example, the well-known Rotax 600 HO SDI engine, which is considered quite economical, turns out to be as much as 19% more power-hungry than the new 600 HO E-Tec engine. At the same time, the recruit manages to eat half as much oil. The new motor comes with a 3-year warranty, the same as Evinrude E-Tec outboard motors. True, the manufacturer gives a 10,000 km guarantee on spark plugs. But with our average mileage in the modern winter, this is no longer so relevant. Few people in North-West Russia will “run” such a distance in three winters, except perhaps the residents of snowy Siberia.

The Renegade 600 HO E-Tec is based on the REV-XP chassis, which will appeal to active drivers for its rigidity and easy handling. Light weight, good weight distribution, excellent maneuverability and excellent dynamics - all this makes the Renegade 600 HO E-Tec a tasty morsel for those who know a lot about winter fun. A fairly long and wide track (3487 by 406 mm) with developed lugs (31.8 mm), as well as large suspension travel, allow the new snowmobile to be used both on pistes and in deep snow.

Another interesting feature of Ski-Doo snowmobiles equipped with engines with E-Tec technology. The 600 HO E-Tec motor “automatically” preserves itself after the end of winter.

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Reviews

Sergey, Nizhny Novgorod region. The 800 model snowmobile was purchased in 2015. The car gave me a pleasant experience, but as always it was not without problems. So, after 140 km, the spark plug suddenly burned out. I didn’t have a spare one, and the engine refused to start. It was in the middle of nowhere, and I had to call a tow truck! After another 100 km, a noise appeared when accelerating slowly, then I noticed a cracking noise under the seat. If you accelerate more intensely and quickly, then these extraneous sounds seem to have never existed. The service center claims that the snowmobile just needs to be warmed up, and there will be no such problems. Of course, I listened to the servicemen, but nothing helped even after I put the car in the garage and warmed it up well - the noise persisted. Fortunately, these sounds then disappear (as the speed increases), and this does not affect performance. And yet, I would like such an expensive snowmobile to not have such “whims.” The acceleration potential of the snowmobile is delightful, and this can be seen from the results of fuel consumption - it does not exceed 20 liters even under heavy load.
Igor, Vladivostok. The Ski-Doo MXZ Renegade 800R snowmobile, for me, turned out to be not the most successful model, although before the purchase I had completely opposite hopes - they say, a cool Canadian brand and all that. I used the car regularly for two winter seasons (in 2018 for the third season). After the first 500 km the spark plugs failed. I was alarmed by the uneven operation of the engine, with an unexpected drop in speed - for example, in case of overheating, although the load is usually average. In this situation, the tachometer needle drops to the minimum mark, but the internal combustion engine continues to operate. When I start moving, I feel strange clicks in the area of my left leg, and there are also strong vibrations at high speeds. There are no complaints about handling. Suitable for leisurely driving. But when you pick up speed, you get the feeling that the car will soon fall apart. Just recently I had to install a new belt.
Yuri, Leningrad region. The car was purchased in 2022 from a friend who bought it in 2014. In principle, the supported version is also not bad, but there is not such a pleasant feeling as in the case of a new device. The snowmobile was in good condition, and therefore the friend could not sell it cheap. At an average driving pace, the car consumes 14 liters. I'm glad to see support for 92nd gasoline. Once, after a collision with a snag, the device received minimal damage - although the ski was a little crumpled, but everything was fine. I like the handling - the steering wheel is light and listens to the driver, allowing you to quickly maneuver and avoid forest obstacles. Overall, I'm pleased with the technology so far.
Boris, Irkutsk. The machine has been in regular use since 2013. The MXZ Renegade 800R snowmobile has traveled 2500 kg to date. The device is not bad, but very expensive. This also applies to the cost of service. Some repairs have to be performed at the dealership due to poor maintainability. But replacing consumables is not a problem; you can do it yourself. The snowmobile has good load-carrying capacity, rides smoothly and without a hint of failure. It has decent dynamics and high fuel efficiency - on average about 15 liters per hundred. Options include heated grips, a powerful battery, and additional headlights. By the way, just recently, when I put the vehicle in reverse, the taillights did not turn on. Then we came to the conclusion that the fuse had blown - a little too early for it. In general, I decided to change it, installed a new block, but after that the engine stopped working. In short, now I drive without a fuse (the taillight does not turn on). Well, let's see what happens next with the car. There have been no serious problems yet.