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We’ve had a couple Titan press units over the past few years starting with an 800 Liberty powered, AXYS based unit. That very first Titan we were exposed to set the bar pretty high. However, this latest MATRYX Titan Adventure leaves all former iterations in the weeds.

Frankly I wondered how the 2025 Titan powered by the potent Patriot 650 2-stroke would measure up when ridden 2-up in untrampled snow on the myriad of lakes we have here in Ontario. Last season we were issued a Titan S4 with Polaris’ brand new 4-stroke, 90-plus horsepower ProStar S4 mill, which pulled the big Titan around capably with buttery smoothness. Although it was capable in deep snow, the Titan S4 was no trail rocket. 

Our exposure to Polaris’ Patriot 650 2-stroke has repeatedly left us shaking our heads with its 800-caliber thrust and smooth demeanor. No doubt this motor is an overachiever in every metric of comparison and competitive 600cc engines can’t keep the Patriot 650 in sight. Understand this – I’m speaking about conventional 15 wide trail sleds with 129 and 137-inch tracks. The Titan adds an appreciable amount of weight to the equation and alongside an enormous amount of standard features. 

So, does the Patriot 650 impress when slid under the hood of the Titan? I’m here to tell you the 650 is all the power you’ll need for adventure riding and touring. The sled spools up to a mellow 4500 RPM (give or take) engagement and pulls strong to an 8 grand shift RPM. I’ve yet to sense the 650 is overloaded in the Titan platform. 

Worth noting is the ability of the sled to get on top of and through deep snow. You can literally drive windshield-deep in powder then gently throttle on-top of the fluff. The ProStar S4 powered Titan had strong low-end torque but simply can’t match the 650 2-stroke’s jam.

Interesting features defining what the Titan is about include an ultra-slick-shifting chain case transmission providing high/low/neutral/reverse. There’s a lot of ATVs and SXS vehicles that can’t match the “snick-snick” actuation of this setup. 

Need to reverse when you’re wedged in a tight spot? The Titan’s all-new BackTrak20 rear suspension has a flipped rear track segment that delivers a genuine “angle of attack” in reverse that climbs on top of the snow going forward or in reverse. The next-in-line rear tires act as if they are the rear axle tires. The result? This sled is unstoppable going backwards.

Most potential buyers of a Titan Adventure wonder what riding a 20-wide snowmobile might be like. Good question! The Titan requires you to open your legs wider in the saddle. There’s no side stepping this reality. When mounting you have to avoid the rear passenger hand holds while swinging a leg over the seat and get lined up for landing on the rider’s perch, but once you become accustomed to its 5-inch wider tunnel and seat, you’ll forget about the additional width.

Because the 2025 Titan Adventure is a MATRYX, the inclusion of Polaris’ incomparable 7S interactive display is a premium feature and is easy to operate – even for tech dummies. The rider’s perch is comfy and super warm behind the standard tall windshield and Polaris proprietary Smart Grips are easy to set up and operate underway. 

The removable Lock & Ride 2-up passenger seat features 2-speed heated grips and is super cushy and comfortable and the rear rack can hold copious amounts of whatever you want. Oh, and yes, a super tough rear hitch is standard.

So how does it ride and handle? The Titan takes trail rollers and square edge sucker bumps with nary a shudder. This long and wide track provide enormous mogul bridging ability rider and passenger will immediately appreciate. Handling is more mainstream than you might expect and initial turn-in transitioned easily and predictably into solid mid-turn bite causing little-to-no inside ski lift thanks to the Titan’s all-new TrailBreaker skis.  With a track this long and wide I was expecting a measure of understeer with the skis plowing to initiate corners. Not so. A 150-mile day on trails would be comfortable, predictable and pleasant. 

There’s little doubt snowmobiles – like everything else in the power sports world – are becoming increasingly specialized and the 2025 Polaris 650 Titan Adventure 155 is proof positive of this trend. If deep snow navigation, utility chores and touring prowess are on your specialized list then the Titan deserves a look.    

If you go back 15 or 20 years, you’ll recall the snowmobile biz was in a state of panic about the new EPA regulations that many suspected could be the end of the 2-stroke engine and the possibility we could all be riding electric sleds in a few years.

As we now know, none of this happened and groundbreaking engine technology enabled 2-strokes to be as pollution-free as 4-strokes. The upside was that both 2-stroke and 4-stroke performance got better than before and the new, cleaner, more efficient powerplants have established the business for at least another couple of decades!

The last decade (2011-2020) has ushered in the age of versatility. Complete sled categories have been created, then revised so a buyer is able to do multiple things with one purchase.

For instance, if you look at crossover sleds, they’ve become extremely capable as semi-mountain climbers – certainly great in flatland powder – but even closer than ever to pure mountain rides. Naturally, new suspension developments have kept them capable as trail sleds, too.

Sleds like the Titan and Expedition Extreme show off the versatility of hugely wide and long tracked sleds initially designed for utility use, still being great trail sleds.

Ten years ago, every OEM offered 2-uppers as a distinct category with a whole list of engine sizes and track lengths to satisfy this specialized multi-passenger market.

Today the 2-up Touring sled is quickly becoming a sled you can mechanically convert from a 2-passenger sled into a sport sled with, guess what (?) – a long track for going off-trail if you want!

It looks like today’s snowmobile consumers are looking for one-stop shopping and want sleds that can pretty much do it all. We’re waiting to see what the hallmark trend will be for the next ten years.

If you or anyone you know uses their snowmobile for more than just recreational riding, we invite you to click the link below and complete the participant questionnaire.

Aside from recreational riding, you would be eligible to participate if you use your snowmobile for a combination of any of the following uses…

* Ice fishing
* Trapping (Hunting)
* General utility work including towing a sleigh
* Deep snow accessibility
* Remote cottages / Cabin accessibility
* Snowmobile trail maintenance
* Commercial use (Forestry / Construction / Hydro, etc.)

COMPLETE QUESTIONNAIRE

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Polaris has completely warped our sensibilities with the intro of the new and formidable Titan 800. The sled is revolutionary from this perspective. This isn’t a fur hat, Carhart wearing rider’s dream. This is everybody’s workhorse/sport-ute.

The new Titan comes in three models – Titan Adventure, Titan SP and a really cool Titan XC version. The 20-inch by 155 track has varying lug lengths but puts down a footprint allowing for not just unstoppable flotation but Euclid level pulling power.

A really slick F-N-R Hi-Lo range sub tranny provides enough torque to pull a fish house off any lake under any conditions – short of open water.

The Adventure we like best comes with a full-on passenger king/queen seat with heated amenities. This is an amazingly comfortable two up ride.

Here’s the beef – no apologies are necessary when riding with your group – the 800 Liberty HO CleanFire is belting out 160 ponies and is capable of achieving an amazing 101 MPH top speed. Essentially, move over, the Titan is coming.

Walker Evans clickers are included and – you better sit down for this – ride quality in jigglers, stutters and moguls is at the top of the industry – the sled simply mows moguls.

If you’re like us, this was not what you were expecting. However we are and remain pleasantly surprised with the new Titan.

Another new Polarii we were pretty sure would arrive – did just that. The 2018 Switchback XCR is just as serious as the 120 inch XCR using virtually identical suspension components and based off the low slung, corner carving Pro-S architecture.

The 137 incher out back does exactly what you would expect – it bridges moguls and bites hard, delivering better traction and resultant acceleration.

Keep in mind, those Walker clickers are valved for competition use – this is a serious, XC race ready ride. One addition for 2018 that will be welcomed by XCR buyers is available e-start.

Last year’s hit – the RMK SKS returns with a 146 inch sneaker out back and instantly becomes a more credible flatland boon docker capable of running trails when called upon. The SKS is quickly becoming a paradigm shifter with free riders.

Finally – Polaris and Timbersled pretty much blew everyone away with the intro of the all-new, Timbersled Aro. Forget everything about the current Timbersled chassis as the new Aro is lighter, lower, more efficient and way easier to install on your dirt bike.

There’s also a new ski that makes hardpack riding exponentially more stable. We think Polaris and Timbersled are just scratching the surface with this Snow Bike thing. Stay tuned.

Redefining extreme crossover versatility, the all-new 2018 line of Polaris Titan models are powerful and agile snowmobiles that feature industry-leading deep snow mobility, unmatched carrying and towing capabilities, solo or 2-up riding versatility, and off-trail or on-trail agility. Built on the new AXYS Titan Chassis, the three Polaris Titan models for 2018 have several innovative new features that ensure rider comfort, secure carrying, and reliable performance in all locations and conditions.

The 2018 Polaris Snowmobiles lineup also includes new models for Deep Snow and Crossover riders:

The 800 SKS 146 is engineered to deliver the ultimate deep snow performance along with confident handling on trails.

The 600 Switchback XCR and 800 Switchback XCR feature race-proven components for class-leading performance and the ultimate durability.

The full 2018 Polaris Snowmobiles lineup includes purpose-built models for every type of rider and terrain, including deep snow RMK® models, trail-dominating RUSH® models, versatile Switchback crossover models, INDY® models that epitomize the fun of snowmobiling, and recreational-utility Voyageur models.