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2023 Ski-Doo Freeride 165 850 E-TEC Turbo R SHOT PowderMax X-Light 3.0 FlexEdge w/ 10.25 in. Touchscreen HAC
2023 Ski-Doo Freeride 165 850 E-TEC Turbo R SHOT PowderMax X-Light 3.0 FlexEdge w/ 10.25 in. Touchscreen HAC

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Ski-Doo
Ski-Doo
Model Year
2023
2023
Model
Freeride 165 850 E-TEC Turbo R SHOT PowderMax X-Light 3.0 FlexEdge w/ 10.25 in. Touchscreen HAC
Freeride 165 850 E-TEC Turbo R SHOT PowderMax X-Light 3.0 FlexEdge w/ 10.25 in. Touchscreen HAC
Model Code
VEPB
VEPB
Color
Timeless Black / Spartan Red
Timeless Black / Spartan Red

Dimensions

Length
Overall - 129.9 in. (3,299 mm)
Overall - 129.9 in. (3,299 mm)
Height
Overall - 54.9 in. (1,395 mm)
Overall - 54.9 in. (1,395 mm)
Width
Overall - 42.5 to 43.7 in. (1,080 to 1,110 mm)
Overall - 42.5 to 43.7 in. (1,080 to 1,110 mm)
Weight
Dry - 466 lb.
Dry - 466 lb.

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine
Rotax® 850 E-TEC Turbo R, two-stroke, turbocharged, eRAVE™
Rotax® 850 E-TEC Turbo R, two-stroke, turbocharged, eRAVE™
Cylinders
2
2
Cooling
Liquid
Liquid
Horsepower
180 up to 8,000 ft.
180 up to 8,000 ft.
Displacement
849 cc
849 cc
Bore x Stroke
82 x 80.4 mm
82 x 80.4 mm
Fuel System
E-TEC direct injection with additional booster injectors
E-TEC direct injection with additional booster injectors
Starting
SHOT
SHOT
Drive Clutch
pDrive™ with clickers
pDrive™ with clickers
Driven Clutch
QRS Vent Plus
QRS Vent Plus
Drive Sprocket
Pitch - 3.5 (89 mm)
Pitch - 3.5 (89 mm)
Clutch Calibration
High Altitude
High Altitude
Reverse
RER™
RER™
Brakes
Brembo†
Brembo†
Fuel Type

Premium unleaded

Octane - 91

Premium unleaded

Octane - 91

Fuel Capacity
9.5 gal. (36 l)
9.5 gal. (36 l)
Oil Capacity
3.6 qt. (3.4 l)
3.6 qt. (3.4 l)

Operational

Platform/Frame
REV Gen5
REV Gen5
Handlebar

Tapered U-shaped aluminum with J-hooks/Low grab handle

Riser block height - 6.5 in. (165 mm)

Tapered U-shaped aluminum with J-hooks/Low grab handle

Riser block height - 6.5 in. (165 mm)

Instrumentation
Gauge - 10.25 in. touchscreen display
Gauge - 10.25 in. touchscreen display
Seating or Rider capacity
Deep-snow compact and lightweight
Deep-snow compact and lightweight
Skis
Pilot DS 3
Pilot DS 3
Ski Stance
36 in. (930 mm) adjustable
36 in. (930 mm) adjustable
Carbide

4 in.

Runner - Square 3/8

4 in.

Runner - Square 3/8

Track Type
PowderMax X-Light with FlexEdge
PowderMax X-Light with FlexEdge
Track LxWxH
165 x 16 x 3.0 in.
165 x 16 x 3.0 in.

Other

Includes

Heated throttle lever / grips

Bumpers (Front / Rear)

Heated throttle lever / grips

Bumpers (Front / Rear)

Suspension

Shocks

Front - KYB Pro 36 EA-3 with lightweight springs

Center - KYB Pro 40 EA-3 with lightweight spring

Rear - KYB Pro 40 EA-3

Front - KYB Pro 36 EA-3 with lightweight springs

Center - KYB Pro 40 EA-3 with lightweight spring

Rear - KYB Pro 40 EA-3

Front Suspension

RAS 3

Travel - 8.5 in. (215 mm)

RAS 3

Travel - 8.5 in. (215 mm)

Rear Suspension

tMotion X

Travel - 10.4 in. (264 mm)

tMotion X

Travel - 10.4 in. (264 mm)

Features

Digital Display

  • DEEPER CONNECTION - 10.25" color touchscreen display with BRP Connect: Largest display in the industry with customizable full-color WiFi-enabled touchscreen. App compatibility gives you a deeper connection with the BRP GO! app for maps, navigation, and ride planning with friends.

Platform

  • THE MOST ADVANCED RIDE ON SNOW - REV Gen5 Platform: The next REVolution. Deep-snow specific design elements drastically elevate the ride with an inspiring appearance, reduced weight and improved technical performance to enhance the overall riding experience.

Rear Suspension

  • MORE CAPABLE THAN EVER - tMotion X Rear suspension: Refined front arm geometry, increased travel and nearly 3 lb. lighter. Increased capacity soaks up the nastiest moguls and biggest drops while providing improved ride quality in all conditions.

Rotax Engines

  • 850 E-TEC TURBO R - Power that Drives You: The Freeride is powered by your choice of two industry-leading Rotax 2-stroke engines - including the strongest factory-built turbocharged 2-stroke ever. Each offers instant response, breathtaking acceleration and seamless power.

Shocks

  • PRO-LEVEL SHOCKS - KYB PRO Shocks: Proven on Ski-Doo race sleds, KYB Pro Series shocks are extremely capable and durable for control in the toughest conditions. Remote reservoir design with Easy Adjust compression adjustment; rebound adjustment as well.

Shot

  • 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.

Digital Display

  • DEEPER CONNECTION - 10.25" color touchscreen display with BRP Connect: Largest display in the industry with customizable full-color WiFi-enabled touchscreen. App compatibility gives you a deeper connection with the BRP GO! app for maps, navigation, and ride planning with friends.

Platform

  • THE MOST ADVANCED RIDE ON SNOW - REV Gen5 Platform: The next REVolution. Deep-snow specific design elements drastically elevate the ride with an inspiring appearance, reduced weight and improved technical performance to enhance the overall riding experience.

Rear Suspension

  • MORE CAPABLE THAN EVER - tMotion X Rear suspension: Refined front arm geometry, increased travel and nearly 3 lb. lighter. Increased capacity soaks up the nastiest moguls and biggest drops while providing improved ride quality in all conditions.

Rotax Engines

  • 850 E-TEC TURBO R - Power that Drives You: The Freeride is powered by your choice of two industry-leading Rotax 2-stroke engines - including the strongest factory-built turbocharged 2-stroke ever. Each offers instant response, breathtaking acceleration and seamless power.

Shocks

  • PRO-LEVEL SHOCKS - KYB PRO Shocks: Proven on Ski-Doo race sleds, KYB Pro Series shocks are extremely capable and durable for control in the toughest conditions. Remote reservoir design with Easy Adjust compression adjustment; rebound adjustment as well.

Shot

  • 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.