Valcourt, Quebec, August 5, 2008 – BRP is introducing the 2009 Ski-Doo MXZx-600RS with a host of changes and refinements designed to make this the most race ready snowmobile offered to the racing community.
Last year the MXZx600RS debuted on the all new REV-XP platform with great results across North America, winning several championships. This year the Valcourt Engineering and Race Shop team has taken things even further with dozens of improvements to enhance rider control, handling, suspension and durability, all of which will result in faster lap times.
“Our goal was to make the snowmobile easier to race – for both the driver and their mechanics," said Ski-Doo Director of Marketing Francois Tremblay. "The changes reflect our priorities of easier handling, better cornering and better suspension at race speeds – along with the need for extreme durability to keep racing costs lower".
“Many of the changes were also the result of direct feedback from X-Team racers and mechanics, from SuperTeams to the grassroots.”
There will also be renewed Race Schools conducted this fall to support racers on the new MX Zx600RS. Be sure to check www.ski-doo.com in mid August for more information.
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2009 MX Zx 600RS; Key Features and Improvements
Powertrain
- Rotax® 600RS engine
- NEW dual air intake system
- NEW tuned pipe support
- Runs on 92 octane fuel
Suspension – NEW Calibration Front and Rear
- SC-5 rear suspension
- NEW rear arm geometry and shock linkage
- NEW, STRONGER rail design: better cornering and braking
- NEW stronger coupling system on slide rail
- 4 rear idler wheels
- Dual A-arm front suspension – NEW geometry for sharper cornering
- Wider ski stance
- NEW steering ratio
- NEW ski spindle
- NEW A-arms
- Adjustable width, adjustable caster
- ALL-NEW C-40 Racing Clicker shocks
- 16mm shock shafts
- Piggyback design on all four shocks for better oil flow, higher capacity, smoother ride
- External high/low speed compression adjustments
- External Rebound adjustability on front shocks
- Single-keel Pilot™ racing skis
Chassis
- NEW Reinforced castings throughout
- NEW Stronger engine supports
- NEW Wider, stronger running boards
- NEW rolled edge extrusion
- NEW integrated footrest
- NEW toe hold
- NEW seat shape and height for easier transitioning
- Exhaust deflector
- 20L fuel tank standard; 40L available for cross-country racing
- Multi-function gauge package with EGT record mode
Driveline
- NEW Brembo‡ brake caliper: stronger casting and better resistance to heat transfer through piston
- NEW primary and secondary clutch calibrations: stronger holeshots
- TEAM‡ roller secondary: floating design on jackshaft
- BRP-design slip gear: better snap ring retention
- Stronger drive axle: better welding process
- Stronger jackshaft: better welding process
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For information:
Canada & US
Steve Cowing
Ski-Doo Competition and Media Relations Manager
651-982-6223
steve.cowing@brp.com
www.brp.com
www.ski-doo.com