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2026 Ski-doo Backcountry X-RS850 E-TEC Turbo R

Snowmobile

Backcountry X-RS

Purebred aggressive crossover with snocross-inspired attitude and performance. High-capacity suspension for superiority in rough trails. Maximum agility for impressive off-trail capability. Equipped with the most advanced technology available on snow.


 

Starting at $17,199 MSRP
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Specs & Features

Engine
Engine
850 E-TEC Turbo R with water injection system
Engine details
850 E-TEC® Turbo R : Liquid-cooled, two-stroke, turbocharged, Water Injection System, eRAVE™
Engine Horsepower
850 E-TEC® Turbo R : 180 up to 8,000 ft.
Cylinders & Displacement
850 E-TEC® Turbo R : 2 - 849 cc
Bore & stroke
850 E-TEC® Turbo R : 82 mm x 80.4 mm
Carburation
850 E-TEC® Turbo R : E-TEC® direct injection with additional booster injectors
Fuel tank / Octane
850 E-TEC® Turbo R : Premium unleaded - 91
Fuel tank
850 E-TEC® Turbo R : 36 L / 9.5 US gal
Oil tank capacity
850 E-TEC® Turbo R : 3.4 L / 3.6 qt
Dry Weight
850 E-TEC® Turbo R : 500 lb (146 in.)
Power Train
Drive clutch / Driven clutch
850 E-TEC® Turbo R : pDrive™ with clickers / QRS Vent Plus
Drive Sprocket Pitch
850 E-TEC® Turbo R : 73 mm / 2.86 in.
Dimension
Vehicle Overall Length
3,174 mm / 125 in. (146 in.) 3,284 mm / 129.3 in. (154 in.)
Vehicle Overall Width
1,160 mm / 45.7 in. (adjustable, 39 in.) 1,211 mm / 47.8 in. (adjustable, 43 in.)
Vehicle Overall Height
1,283 mm / 50.5 in.
Ski Stance
1,000 mm / 39 in. (adjustable) 1,090 mm / 43 in.(adjustable)
Track Length x Width x Profile
PowderMax†: 146 x 16 x 2.0 154 x 16 x 2.0 154 x 16 x 2.5 Storm 150: 146 x 15 x 1.5 Ice Storm 150 : 146 x 15 x 1.6
Suspension
Suspension option
Standard
Front suspension
RAS™ X (39 in.) RAS™ RX (43 in.)
Front shock
KYB† PRO 36 EA-3
Front suspension travel
220 mm / 8.7 in. (39 in.) 279 mm / 11.0 in. (43 in.)
Rear suspension
ScMotion™ X
Center shock
KYB† PRO 40 EA-3
Rear shock
KYB† PRO 40 EA-3
Rear suspension travel
264 mm / 10.4 in.
Features
Frame
REV® Gen5
Skis
Pilot™ DS 2 (39 in.) Pilot™ RX (43 in.)
Seating
Trail narrow
Handlebar
Standard with J-hooks / Transparent handguards
Riser block height
120 mm / 4.7 in.
Starter
850 E-TEC Turbo R : SHOT
Reverse
RER™
Brake system
Brembo with adjustable lever
Heated throttle lever grips
Standard
Gauge
7.2 in. digital display 10.25 in. touchscreen display
Windshield
Ultra-low
Runner / Carbide
3/8 square – 4
Bumpers (Front / Rear)
Standard/Standard
The most advanced ride on snow
REV Gen5 Platform
Refined capability for on-trail and off-trail with a bold new look. The REV Gen5 redefines previous standards with perfectly balanced handling, planted cornering and superior agility carving through powder.
Power that Drives You
850 E-TEC Turbo R | 850 E-TEC | 600R E-TEC | 600 EFI
Backcountry snowmobiles are powered by the most responsive 2-stroke engines in the industry, and features the 180-HP 850 E-TEC Turbo R with Water Injection System - the most powerful 2-stroke engine on snow.
Track your ride
10.25" Touchscreen Display with BRP Connect, featuring Built-In GPS
A high-res, full-color display that puts an interactive, informative experience at your fingertips. It features a built-in GPS, allowing you to track your ride even without a phone connected to the snowmobile.
Crossover Control and Carving
cMotion X Rear Suspension
The most capable crossover suspension on snow. Further refined with 80% new parts and revised geometry for planted trail performance for smooth cornering and improved bump capacity, plus optimized off-trail agility.
RAS RX Front Suspension
Race-Inspired X-RS Performance
Designed with lessons learned directly on the race track, the RAS RX front end features a 43" ski stance for supreme confidence in tight, aggressive corners and stability in rough trails.
Crossover Precision
RAS X Crossover Front Suspension
An updated version of our RAS X trail front end for capability on- and off-trail. Light steering feel optimized for crossover usage with adjustable stance.
Bite Hard
Pilot DS 2 Skis
Deep keel design offers consistent predictable control on the trail. Wider profile provides ample flotation when you jump over the snow banks.
Easiest Starting
E-TEC SHOT Starter
Push-button starting with almost no added weight. After an initial pull-start, the engine charges an ultracapacitor. Pushing the handlebar SHOT button for subsequent starts the rest of the day. Eliminates nearly 20 lb. (9 kg). Only possible with E-TEC technology.

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