After many thousands of kilometers on our 2014 Renegade Adrenaline 900 ACE, I must say I have no more doubts. I had the opportunity to ride in numerous trail conditions. So I can say today that this is definitively the 4-stroke snowmobile that is the closest to the handiness of a 2-stroke I ever tested.
BRP engineers have been able to produce a remarkably balanced snowmobile. It takes only a few minutes to get acquainted with the Renegade. Even with its 137 in. RipSaw track, this machine is easy to handle in turns, which reinforces my opinion that this track length will soon become the standard on trails. The predictability of the Renegade Adrenaline is one of its most important asssets on trails. The riding position reduces efforts during longer rides and combined with the rear rMotion, it makes this snowmobile just extraordinary to pilot with much less efforts. In some very bumpy conditions, the capability of the front RAS suspension is however a little below the capability of the rear suspension.
I had doubts about the 900 ACE among the 4-stroke engines and about the three engine modes (Eco – Standard – Sport). I do not anymore. According to the usage or conditions, all three modes provide a wide range of possible usages. Regarding consumption, we can reach close to 10 l / 100 km on ECO mode and close to 13 l / 100 km on Sport mode. It is important to note that starting the 900 ACE under very cold temperature is just outstanding, even at -40 °C; buyers of 4-stroke from the north shore of the St-Lawrence are always concerned about it.
It is hard not to talk about the standard and optional features on our sled. One of the innovations this year is the iTC electronic control that provides 3 riding modes and reduces fatigue on the pilot’s thumb. Our trial snowmobile was equipped with many LinQ System accessories such as the 12 l Jerry Can, the 13 l Premium Tunnel Bag Short and the 1+ 1 seat with backrest, all with the LinQ anchor base kit. These accessories are easy to use and the LinQ System can be easily installed by the owner himself in a few minutes.
Even if nothing is perfect in the wonderful world of snowmobiling, we must admit that the Renegade Adrenaline 900 ACE is number 1 among the trail touring machines. Handiness, comfort, performance, fuel economy and a wide range of options and accessories, those are the qualities of this outstanding snowmobile.
