2008 Ski-Doo MX Z Trail 500 SS Reviews, Prices, and Specs

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2008 Ski-Doo MX Z Trail 500 SS Specifications

Identification
Model Type	Trail
BASE MSRP(US)	$7,099.00
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	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
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	Independent A-Arm
Front Travel (in/mm)	9 / 229
Front Stabilizer Bar	Yes
Rear Travel (in/mm)	15 / 381
Number Rear Shock Absorbers	2
Front Shock Absorber Type	Hydraulic Shock
Rear Shock Absorber Type	Hydraulic Shock
Center Shock Absorber Type	Hydraulic Shock
Steering:
Steering Type	Manual
Steering Control	Handlebar
Tilt Steering	Standard
Technical Specifications:
Length (ft)	9.48
Width (in/mm)	47.9 / 1217
Height (in/mm)	46 / 1168
Maximum Ski Stance (in/mm)	47 / 1195
Minimum Ski Stance (in/mm)	47 / 1195
Length (ft/ft)	9
Length (ft/in)	5.8
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)	415 / 188
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	10.6 / 40.1
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)	1.44
Seats:
Seat Type	One-Piece
Adjustable	No
Seat Material	Vinyl
Seat Location	Driver
Folding	No
Number Of Seats	1
Exterior:
Frame	Aluminum
Body Material	Plastic
Frame Brand	REV-XP
Floor Board Location	Driver
Skid Resistant	Yes
Hand Grips	Standard
Saddle Bag Guard	No
Belt Guard	Yes
Brush Guard	No
Exhaust Guard	No
Light Guard	No
Snow Guard	Yes
Handlebars	Standard
Handlebar Pads	Standard
Front Bumper	Standard
Rear Bumper	Standard
Ski Material	Plastic
Ski Brand	Pilot 5.7
Ski Handle	Standard
Skag Material	Dual Carbide
Instrumentation:
Digital Instrumentation	Standard
Tachometer	Standard
Trip Odometer	Standard
Speedometer	Standard
Hour Meter	Standard
Temperature Warning Type	Light
Fuel Level Warning Type	Gauge
Pricing:
Warranty (Months/Condition)	12 / Limited
Identification:
Generic Type (Primary)	Trail
Manufacturer Country	Canada
Parent Company	Ski-Doo
Display Name	MX Z Trail 500 SS
Drive Line:
Track Brand	RipSaw
Track Length (in/mm)	120 / 3051
Track Width (in/mm)	15 / 381
Lug Height (in/mm)	1 / 25.4
Number Of Tracks	1
Mounts:
Windshield Mounts	Standard
Paint & Finish:
Metallic	No
Glass:
Height Adjustable	No
Tinted	Yes
Height	Mid
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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2008 Ski-Doo MX Z Trail 500 SS

By Paul(Owner), Feb. 22, 2009

I bought the 500 trail as a second sled for my young kids and guest.. This is not an beginners sled! When you bang on the throttle, it jumps and is ready to take off. Great handling on trails, Light and very easy to toss around, pretty good on lakes and open fields (you can notice the sled being... Read Full Review