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Can a snowmobile go 200mph?

Feb. 1 2023 Miscellaneous By FFUN Motorsports

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Can a snowmobile go 200mph?


Snowmobiles, just like any other vehicle, their speed depends on their engine size and more. Can a snowmobile go 200mph is the question? We’ll break that down.


Many different factors such as terrain and experience riding can affect the speed of a snowmobile. Let’s look into that.


  • With a snowmobile, for the best and fastest snowmobile riding experience, you would have to be riding on ice versus snow. This is because deep snow slows down your snowmobile due to drag and the resistance of the many layers of snow. However, lower temperatures will usually cause a much more solid snowpack that’s easier to ride on with less resistance.


  • The weight of the rider as well as the snowmobile itself also comes into play and impacts speed.


  • The experience of the rider also impacts speed. Beginner riders will be much slower compared to advanced/high-performance riders who may be able to reach much higher top speeds. Riding a snowmobile requires a lot of maneuverability and beginner riders are often not yet experienced in how to maneuver for more speed.


Snowmobile Engine


Snowmobiles have two-stroke- four-stroke engines that range from 120-cc to 850-cc horsepower. Horsepower increases with engine size and so does the speed of the snowmobile. The average speed for a snowmobile ranges between 95-120 miles per hour. Some snowmobiles can reach top speeds of 150 miles per hour, while, for racers, racing snowmobiles can reach 200 miles per hour.


So, yes, a snowmobile can go 200 mph. It all depends on the type and engine size. The current snowmobile top speed world record is 320 miles per hour by a G-Force One.


Can You Make a Snowmobile Go Faster?


The answer is yes! All that’s needed is to modify your vehicle. However, there are a few first steps such as making sure that all the key and most important components of your snowmobile are intact and in perfect working order. That you’re using fresh fuel and high-quality oil. From here, you may proceed to the modification of your snowmobile.


What does modification entail? It usually entails the installation of parts such as turbos, superchargers, big bore kits, aftermarket exhaust parts and systems, vents and many more parts. You can usually find all these parts in kids that are sold in-vehicle part stores such as e-tec. 


Turbocharged snowmobiles can reach higher speeds. To increase handling you should consider the installation of carbides, studs, skis and also suspension upgrades. Remember all these modifications can be pricy so have your wallet ready in time.


Types of Snowmobiles


There are different types of snowmobiles on the market and they vary in spins as well. Let's look into that!


Trail snowmobiles


These are lightweight and comfortable snowmobiles used for trail riding. They're good for beginner riders and are quite affordable. They are simple and constructed sleds with less weight in comparison to other snowmobiles. A good example of a trail snowmobile is a ski doo:


  • Ski-Doo MXZ X

  • MXZ 600


Crossover Snowmobiles


These are a great choice of a snowmobile for high speeds and drag racing. If you are a fan of drag racing then you might want to look into Polaris. The Polaris Assault 800 has the highest speed of Polaris Assaults at 112 miles per hour.


Some other good brands to look into are Yamaha and Arctic cat. Arctic cat has models the likes of the Arctic Cat ZR and more.


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