Cos Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 Hi, I am looking to purchase the new Yamaha sidewinder turbo. However not sure which one would better suit my needs between the four models I set my mind to: XTX-SE, XTX-LE, BTX-LE and BTX-SE I do half trail and half backcountry… I like long tracks on a sled but also do lots of trail so I need a sled that’s good for anything. Not only for mountain but not only for trail either… I am hesitating because the 4 mentioned above have slight differences and not sure. First would be to decide between BTX models or XTX models… Then LE or SE Appreciate if you can help me out on this… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1 Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 (edited) I put 6657 miles on a Yamaha SR Viper last year and did not like the handling at all!!! It was very tippy and ski lift is brutal. I moved back to a 1200X Renegade after a test ride end of last season. I am sure the Winder will be fast in a straight line but brake hard and often when in the twisty sections. Edited November 16, 2016 by Phil 1 800R MXZ X and Shane 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actionjack Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 XTX in color of choice not much diff from LE to SE for XTX 141. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpysanta Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 i had a xtx nytro 144 . and liked the handling but a turbo sled will need a good track and lenght to help reduce the track from spinning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 I don't think off trail and Yamaha go together in the same sentence unless you blow a corner or have a winch easyrider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 Ask here. http://www.ty4stroke.com/forums/sidewinder-trail-talk.119/ the site for anything Yamaha. dooright 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 Imo xtx all the way and choose the best shock package between the Le and Se models, like Grumpy said witha turbo you'll need lots of track. Buddy of mine has the 2015 XTX Le and after fine tuning the suspension set up I find it very difficult to keep the red light in view. actionjack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpysanta Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 btx se looks good if i only had another 20000$ to throw on another toy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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