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goofy600

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Back to the sled - that 650 looks sweet, seems like a great deal for trail riders - 135 or so hp and on 87 octane. Pricing them out though it's only a $1,000 difference between that and the 850. You'd probably get that back at resale too - not sure how many 650's they will move unless they put more of a difference in the price. Maybe they will do that through rebates.

My thought is it will still do ok in sales just because there are people that don’t want that extra HP and can save a grand in the process ie my wife and probably a lot of others. I was the 600 guy until the year Doo was putting the 850 in the gen4 chassis or the 600 in the old xs chassis (2018) and for $1300 more I got the 850 and new chassis. No brainer and now will probably stay with 850 class.
 

old abe

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Back to the sled - that 650 looks sweet, seems like a great deal for trail riders - 135 or so hp and on 87 octane. Pricing them out though it's only a $1,000 difference between that and the 850. You'd probably get that back at resale too - not sure how many 650's they will move unless they put more of a difference in the price. Maybe they will do that through rebates.

Poo is not going to move many 650's at that price. No way! That won't work, as the 850 value won't let that happen. I doubt you'll get 135hp on 87 octane. The dyno runs will show what is what on that. However, at least you can run 87 if you choose to do so! Puzzling why the 850 isn't as 87 octane friendly as is the 650? Perhaps due to internal engine heat/temps?
 

1fujifilm

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My thought is it will still do ok in sales just because there are people that don’t want that extra HP and can save a grand in the process ie my wife and probably a lot of others. I was the 600 guy until the year Doo was putting the 850 in the gen4 chassis or the 600 in the old xs chassis (2018) and for $1300 more I got the 850 and new chassis. No brainer and now will probably stay with 850 class.

Same here buddy..til the 1,000 cc comes out..lol.

Bear
 

snobuilder

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If the 650 proves to get 19-20 mpg on 87 I will consider it.
There is something to be said for rotational mass of an engine as well when it comes to handling.

I had my top end sleds when I was younger. My 800 is plenty healthy but I'm not sure how many times I need to run triple digits anymore.
 

old abe

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If the 650 proves to get 19-20 mpg on 87 I will consider it.
There is something to be said for rotational mass of an engine as well when it comes to handling.

I had my top end sleds when I was younger. My 800 is plenty healthy but I'm not sure how many times I need to run triple digits anymore.

I don't see you getting 19-20 mpg with a SDI, using 87. Our SDI's always get their best mpg's with 91. However, the fuel costs per mile were relatively equal. But it is really nice to be able to run the 87 grade fuel, and I sure hope you can great that mileage with 87! It would help justify the increased cost of the 650 engine for sure. I like you don't need the 850 strength anymore. 600/650 is really all I need now to totally enjoy the ride, and stay right with the big boy's unless on a rail grade, lake, or as such. Don't need the 100= thing anymore. To me, life goes by way too fast as it is! Glad to see Poo upgrade their 600, it was needed so you can get one, eh!
 
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1fujifilm

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Better yet if it was a triple 1000 cc!! I could get down with that!! 2 stroke style!!

When I ride the 850 Doo twin-thumper I think back to riding the 1984 Honda CR-450R I had out of high-school.
I think, wow this sled is basically two 450's put together.
That CR would spray gravel at any crack of the throttle the way the chain/sprocket was set up.
Ah,,the memories with Torque Center at Aztalan race-park between Milwaukee and Madison, WI.

Bear
 
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