2018 Maverick Trail

[jay_man81]

So I was very excited to see the new 50" maverick trail once I had herd of its release. Though I haven't had the opportunity to get one out on the trail yet, I give my initial thoughts on it in the Appalachian Mountain Riders section of the forum

2018 Can Am Maverick Trail

 

[Admin]

 

[Johnny]

I would like to try it out, see how it feels.
I own a 700-4 since 2015. Then last month I purchased a new Maverick x3 DS and it is the same width as my 700 with aftermarket wheels, 64".
They both have a good width for the trails I ride here in WV.
The x3 feels great when using the 172hp, stable in hard turns.
So as much as I would love to try the 50" on my trails to compare, I wonder how stable it would feel.

 

[jay_man81]

I'll be getting behind the wheel of one for sure come spring. From what I've hear it is really stable which, with it's longer wheel base I would expect to be the case. It also has beefy front and rear sway bars to that I'm sure stop a lot of body roll (though that would be the first thing I would do to it is remove them for more suspension flex...lol)

I bet the X3 is a blast! It's on my "To Review" List for next year.

 

[Johnny]

That X3 is amazingly fun for sure.
I have a twinscroll turbo 6 cylinder in my car that does 0-60 in 4.3 seconds and the X3 actually feels faster. It' not by the clock but those soft shocks makes it feel faster.
I think the ride surprises me more than anything, rides so soft.
But it cost me