Guys we’ve made a lot of videos about various curious machines, but today we’ve been really
surprised!
It may seem quite a strange idea – to mount a track on a motorcycle…
But the result is…so impressive…just look at it!
Hi guys as usually its me just a voice over and you are watching review machines!
And today we have for a review another very unusual winter machine.
Yes, you already know what I am talking about – they are so called snowbikes!
It’s quite a rare kind of machines, but their popularity is increasing nowadays.
There are even some official sport competitions among snowbikes.
Today we’ll review the snowbikes which are being produced under the brand Snowrider.
Its worth saying these kits are much cheaper than many other analogs, but lets look at
them closer and learn some technical details.
First of all, lets clear it up, what any snowbike is.
In fact it’s an usual enduro or dirt bike, equipped with a special snowbike kit.
A kit consists of a track and a ski and the set of adapters that allow to mount the kit
almost on any bike!
The only requirement here – the engine shouldn’t be less than 250 cc.
To mount the kit front wheel is replaced with a ski and rear with a track.
The track is like on a snowmobile, its frame made of a high quality steel, the width of
the track is 12 inches.
There is a chain drive working together with a reducer, and we have here even a special
speed indicator that shows a real speed on a dashboard.
The track is equipped with a heavy duty suspension
system that provides a very smooth riding on high speed.
There are shocks YSS Suspension PRO-series that are specially designed for these kits.
These shocks are adjustable so you can change the settings according to the weight of a
rider.
The shocks are made to be used in winter with low temperatures.
The ski is also made of a very durable plastic, that is so hard to damage even with lowest
temperatures.
The shape of the ski is designed for highly aggressive riding on a rough terrain, deep
snow, ice and so on.
The length of the bike is increased, so now it is possible to mount here an additional
trunk.
Well I think its enough of theory, high time to try it on practice, and firstly lets go
in the forest.
You know, I’ve never tried snowbikes before, to tell the truth I thought they were a kind
of awkward machines.
But when I saw them in practice, It became immediately clear for me – the idea of such
kits is perfect!
Snowbikes are so effective in winter, that you may think, the best way of using enduro
motorcycles its to turn them in snowbikes!
They move in winter forest so fast and smooth like graceful snow cats not motorcycles at
all.
The deepest snow is a native element for them.
They can move in such condidtions so efficiently due to the little weight and long tracks!
Now lets have a look how a snowbike can manage a steep hill.
As you can see such hills are absolutely not a problem for our bikes.
And the reasons the same – little weight, perferct traction and effective suspension.
By the way there are three different tracks available – with length 120, 129 137 inches.
On slopes our bikes are also move quite steadily, the main thing here – there should be enough
snow for tracks.
Its worth saying that initially snowbikes were invented as a mounting transport, that
is why they are so effective on slopes and hills.
Then we found a huge open space with an interesting terrain, so lets ride here!
And while our rider is enjoying the procees, lets speak about some more practical things.
Firstly I’ve already said it but these kits are compatible with any kind of enduro and
dirt bikes with engines 250 cc and more.
You can install the kit only by yourself, the process will take about three hours.
The total weight of the bike with the kit is 20 kgs more than a standard weight.
The kit includes a special brakes system, so the brakes are as effective as on a sled.
Engine load is the same as on a standard bike, but there is no sand and dirt in winter, so
its even better for all the gears of a motorcycle.
Guys I was really impressed by these snowbikes when we were filming this video.
They are really winter beasts, graceful, fast and
maneuverable.
And if you already have an enduro or dirt bike, I think such kits are the great opportunity
to enjoy your bikes even in winter…and enjoy maybe more than in summer season!
Now lets try to feel deeply this dope stuff on behalf of our rider!
And now it is high time to speak about the prices.
As I’ve said snowrider kits are much cheaper than many analogs.
It depends on the length of the track, the most affordable 120 inches costs about 5 thousand
dollars.
I think its reasonable price for the possibility to turn your bike into a real winter beast!
By the way guys, it is very interesting to read your opinions about snowbikes, so please
post your comments.
And now lets call it a day.
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