2005 Ski-Doo GTX Sport 500 SS

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2005 Ski-Doo GTX Sport 500 SS Specifications

Identification
Model Type  Touring
BASE MSRP(US)  $7,249.00
Dealers  Ski-Doo Dealers
Warranty  12
Insurance
Engine:  
Engine Brand Name  Rotax®
Engine Type  Horizontal In-line
Cylinders  2
Engine Stroke  2-Stroke
Cooling  Liquid
Valve Configuration  Reed Valve
Bore (mm/in)  76 / 3
Stroke (mm/in)  65.8 / 2.6
Displacement (cc/ci)  597 / 36.4
Starter  Electric / Pull
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Fuel Type  Gas / Oil Injected
Turbocharged  No
Supercharged  No
Carburetion Brand  Mikuni
Fuel Injector  No
Carburetor  Yes
Number Of Carburetors  2
Carburetor Size (mm)  40
Carburetion Type  Carburetor
Speed Governor  No
Kill Switch / Tether Cord  Standard
Emergency Engine Shut-Off  Standard
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Continuously Variable (CVT)
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Belt
Reverse  Yes
Hi / Low Range  No
Clutch Brand  TRA III
Throttle Type  Thumb
Brakes:  
Brake Brand Name  Brembo®
Rear Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  A-Arm
Front Travel (in/mm)  9.5 / 242
Front Suspension Brand Name  RAS™
Front Stabilizer Bar  Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  2
Rear Suspension Brand Name  SC-3
Front Shock Absorber Type  Hydraulic Shock
Rear Shock Absorber Type  Gas Shock
Center Shock Absorber Type  Gas Shock
Steering:  
Steering Type  Manual
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Maximum Ski Stance (in/mm)  47 / 1195
Minimum Ski Stance (in/mm)  47 / 1195
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  508 / 230
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  10.6 / 40.1
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  1.209
Seats:  
Seat Type  Two-Piece
Adjustable  Yes
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Folding  No
Number Of Seats  2
Backrest Type  Fixed
Backrest Location  Driver and Passenger
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:  
Frame  Aluminum
Body Material  Plastic
Frame Brand  Rev™
Floor Board Location  Driver and Passenger
Skid Resistant  Yes
Hand Grips  Standard
Saddle Bag Guard  No
Belt Guard  Yes
Hand Guards  Yes
Brush Guard  No
Light Guard  No
Snow Guard  Yes
Exterior Covers  Standard
Handlebars  Standard
Handlebar Pads  Standard
Front Bumper  Standard
Rear Bumper  Standard
Passenger Foot Rests  Standard
Ski Material  Plastic
Ski Brand  Precision
Ski Handle  Standard
Skag Material  Dual Carbide
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Tachometer  Standard
Trip Odometer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type  Gauge
Pricing:  
Warranty (Months)  12
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Touring
Manufacturer Country  Canada
Introduction Year  2005
Parent Company  Ski-Doo
Display Name  GTX Sport 500 SS
Drive Line:  
Track Length (in/mm)  136 / 3454
Track Width (in/mm)  15 / 381
Lug Height (in/mm)  0.88 / 22.4
Number Of Tracks  1
Mounts:  
Windshield Mounts  Standard
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No
Glass:  
Rearview Mirrors  Standard
Height Adjustable  No
Tinted  No
Heated  No
Height  High
Storage:  
Underseat Storage  Standard
Rear Rack  Standard
Lights:  
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Headlight (s)  Standard
Type  Halogen
Convenience:  
Heated Hand Grip Location  Driver

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By Doo Dude(Owner), Apr. 13, 2009
Excellent used machine pick-up.

Can run it as a 2up with raised passenger seating, or take the rear seat off (one strap and 1 wire clip) and you are running as a medium track (136") single.



500 (597CC) Rotax is durable and easy maintenance.



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Great flexible ride
By Amanda B.(Enthusiast), Mar. 13, 2011
This ride is great right out of the chute. My pal has upgraded his with a skidplate and Pilot 6.9 skis. Now he has a completely well rounded machine. It can buzz the high speed trails with the best of them, but now he has low speed and deep snow capabilities.



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2005 Gtx 500ss
By D Rail(Owner), Mar. 19, 2019
Well rounded machine, I updated skis to ds2 and track to 1.25 and replaced the handle bar with a pro taper. Love the machine it can haul a load go through deep snow and mostly keep with the big boys. I have snowmobiled for 25 years and had owned ten sleds over the years. Engine has good power bu... Read Full Review

 

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Used but feels like NEW..!
By Tim(Owner), Jan. 4, 2016
I bought my new (used) Ski Doo GTX a few weeks ago and have been waiting for snow. Finally we got enough, and Wow..I'm impressed. The power and comfort are incredible. Just been riding a short trail to a field so far, but already I'm impressed. Even with my 130 lb lady on the back, I don't notice an... Read Full Review

 

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Ski-Doo 500 SS
By R Donovan(Owner), Jan. 16, 2011
When riding on the rear to much snow comes up behind you getting your rear wet Also poor view from the mirrors and the second seat is to high Read Full Review

 

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