2005 Buyer's Guide: Bombardier

Bombardier

The Canadian manufacturer returns with a plethora of revamped models, such as the redesigned Rally 200. Plenty of models are again available in XT trim (featuring accessories such as chrome rims, heavy-duty front and rear bumpers and handlebar guards). Bombardier is also one of the few companies to offer a line of dedicated two-seater ATVs. The Quest line of automatic-tranny ATVs has been combined with the Traxter line.

Bombardier
Traxter 650 Auto CVT & XT

Retail price: CVT, $6699 (Camo, $7099); XT (shown), $7499 (Camo, $7899)
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, four-valve SOHC
Displacement: 644cc
Bore x stroke: 100x82mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled
Carburetion: Mikuni BSR 42mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: NA
Starting: Electric with optional auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 4x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT with high/low range, reverse, diff-lock
Front-wheel-drive: Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/7.0 in.
Rear: Swingarm/7.5 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 25x11-12
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 51.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 745 lb
Ground clearance: 9.6 in.
Length/width/height: 81.5/47.0/45.0 in.
Seat height: 37.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 5.8 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 90/175 lbHitch tongue/Towing capacity: 30/1100 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 30-watt with 1 handlebar-mounted headlight
DC Outlet: Cigarette-style in console, standard in back
Alternator: 400 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: Yes
Tripmeter: Yes
High beam indicator: Yes
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: Yes
Colors: Laurentien green, Camouflage; XT in Laurentien green, yellow, Camouflage

Bombardier
Traxter Max 650 Auto CVT & XT

Retail price: CVT (shown), $7499; XT, $8299
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, four-valve SOHC
Displacement: 644cc
Bore x stroke: 100x82mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled
Carburetion: Mikuni BSR 42mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: NA
Starting: Electric with optional auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 4x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT with high/low range, reverse, diff-lock
Front-wheel-drive: Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/7.0 in.
Rear: Swingarm/7.5 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 25x11-12
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 61.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 798 lb
Ground clearance: 9.6 in.
Length/width/height: 91.6/47.0/45.0 in.
Seat height: 37.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 5.8 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 90/175 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: 30/1100 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 30-watt with 1 handlebar-mounted headlight
DC Outlet: Cigarette-style in console, standard in back
Alternator: 400 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: Yes
Tripmeter: Yes
High beam indicator: Yes
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: Yes
Colors: Laurentien green, Viper red

Bombardier
Traxter 500 Auto CVT

Retail price: $6399
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, four-valve SOHC
Displacement: 498cc
Bore x stroke: 100x63mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled
Carburetion: Mikuni BSR 42mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: NA
Starting: Electric with optional auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 4x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT with high/low range, reverse, diff-lock
Front-wheel-drive: Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/7.0 in.
Rear: Swingarm/7.5 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 25x11-12
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 51.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 745 lb
Ground clearance: 9.6 in.
Length/width/height: 81.5/47.0/45.0 in.
Seat height: 37.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 5.8 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 90/175 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: 30/1100 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 30-watt with 1 handlebar-mounted headlight
DC Outlet: Cigarette-style in console, standard in back
Alternator: 400 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: Yes
Tripmeter: Yes
High beam indicator: Yes
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: Yes
Color: Viper red

Bombardier
Traxter 500 & XT

Retail price: $6999; XT (shown), $7799
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke two-valve
Displacement: 498cc
Bore x stroke: 89x80mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled
Carburetion: Mikuni BSR 33mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: NA
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 4x4
Transmission: 5-speed auto/semiauto thumbshift with high/low range, reverse, diff-lock
Front-wheel-drive: Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/7.0 in.
Rear: Swingarm/7.5 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 26x10-12
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 51.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 755 lb
Ground clearance: 9.6 in.
Length/width/height: 81.5/47.0/45.0 in.
Seat height: 37.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 5.3 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 90/175 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: 30/1100 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 30-watt with 1 handlebar-mounted headlight
DC Outlet: Cigarette-style in console, standard in back
Alternator: 400 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: Yes
Tripmeter: Yes
High beam indicator: Yes
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: Yes
Colors: Laurentien green, Viper red; XT in Laurentien green, yellow

Bombardier
Traxter XL 500

Retail price: $7699
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke two-valve
Displacement: 498cc
Bore x stroke: 89x80mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled
Carburetion: Mikuni BSR 33mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: NA
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 4x4
Transmission: 5-speed semiauto thumbshift with high/low range, reverse, diff-lock
Front-wheel-drive: Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/7.0 in.
Rear: Swingarm/4.0 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 26x10-12
Brakes
Front: Dual drilled hydraulic discs
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 61.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 849 lb
Ground clearance: 9.6 in.
Length/width/height: 98.0/47.0/45.0 in.
Seat height: 37.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 5.3 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 90/600 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: 30/1100 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 30-watt with 1 handlebar-mounted headlight
DC Outlet: Cigarette-style in console, standard in back
Alternator: 400 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: Yes
Tripmeter: Yes
High beam indicator: Yes
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: Yes
Color: Laurentien green

Bombardier
Traxter MAX 500 & XT

Retail price: $7799; XT (shown), $8599
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke two-valve
Displacement: 498cc
Bore x stroke: 89x80mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled
Carburetion: Mikuni BSR 33mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: NA
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 4x4
Transmission: 5-speed auto/semiauto thumbshift with high/low range, reverse, diff-lock
Front-wheel-drive: Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/7.0 in.
Rear: Swingarm/7.5 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 26x10-12
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 61.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 795 lb
Ground clearance: 9.6 in.
Length/width/height: 91.6/47.0/45.0 in.
Seat height: 37.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 5.3 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 90/175 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: 30/1100 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 30-watt with 1 handlebar-mounted headlight
DC Outlet: Cigarette-style in console, standard in back
Alternator: 400 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: Yes
Tripmeter: Yes
High beam indicator: Yes
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: Yes
Colors: Laurentien green, Viper red; XT in Laurentien green, yellow

Bombardier
Outlander 400 H.O. & XT

Retail price: $5999 (Camo, $6399); XT (shown), $6799 (Camo, $7199)
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, four-valve SOHC
Displacement: 400cc
Bore x stroke: 91x62mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled
Carburetion: Mikuni BSR 33mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: NA
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4/4x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT with high/low range, reverse, diff-lock
Front-wheel-drive: Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: MacPherson strut/7.0 in.
Rear: Dual trailing arms with sway bar/8.0 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 25x10-12 & 25x11-12
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 49.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 592 lb
Ground clearance: 9.3 in.
Length/width/height: 86.0/46.0/45.0 in.
Seat height: 35.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.2 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 90/175 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: 30/1100 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 30-watt
DC Outlet: Cigarette-style in console, standard in back
Alternator: 400 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: Yes
Tripmeter: Yes
High beam indicator: Yes
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: Yes
Colors: Laurentien green, Viper red, yellow, Camouflage

Bombardier
Outlander Max 400 H.O. & XT

Retail price: $6799; XT (shown), $7599
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, four-valve SOHC
Displacement: 400cc
Bore x stroke: 91x62mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled
Carburetion: Mikuni BSR 33mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: NA
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4/4x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT with high/low range, reverse, diff-lock
Front-wheel-drive: Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: MacPherson strut/7.0 in.
Rear: Dual trailing arms with sway bar/8.0 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 25x10-12; 25x11-12
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 57.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 645 lb
Ground clearance: 9.3 in.
Length/width/height: 94.0/46.0/45.0 in.
Seat height: 35.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.2 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 90/175 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: 30/1100 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 30-watt
DC Outlet: Cigarette-style in console, standard in back
Alternator: 400 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: Yes
Tripmeter: Yes
High beam indicator: Yes
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: Yes
Colors: Laurentien green, Viper red; XT in Laurentien green, Viper red, yellow

Bombardier
Outlander 330 H.O. 2x4 & 4x4

Retail price: 2x4, $4899; 4x4, $5699
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, four-valve SOHC
Displacement: 325cc
Bore x stroke: 82x62mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled
Carburetion: Mikuni BSR 33mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: NA
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4; 2x4/4x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT with high/low range, reverse, diff-lock (4x4 only)
Front-wheel-drive: NA/Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: MacPherson strut/7.0 in.
Rear: Dual trailing arms with sway bar/8.0 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 25x10-12
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 49.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 550 lb; 592 lb
Ground clearance: 9.3 in.
Length/width/height: 86.0/46.0/45.0 in.
Seat height: 35.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.2 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 90/175 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: 30/1100 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 30-watt
DC Outlet: Cigarette-style in console, standard in back
Alternator: 400 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: Yes
Tripmeter: Yes
High beam indicator: Yes
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: Yes
Colors: 2x4, Viper red; 4x4, Laurentien green

Bombardier
Rally 200

Retail price: $3299
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, four-valve SOHC
Displacement: 176cc
Bore x stroke: 62x58mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled
Carburetion: Mikuni VM 24mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: NA
Starting: Electric
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT with reverse
Front-wheel-drive: NA
Rear-wheel-drive: Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Single A-arm/5.4 in.
Rear: Swingarm/6.4 in.
Tires
Front: 22x10-7
Rear: 22x10-10
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 46.5 in.
Claimed dry weight: 388 lb
Ground clearance: 9.0 in.
Length/width/height: 79.8/41.5/42.1 in.
Seat height: 29.3 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.4 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 35/65 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: 30/500 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 30-watt
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: 160 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: Yes
Colors: Laurentien green, Viper red, yellow

Bombardier
DS650 & DS650 X

Retail price: $5999; X (shown), $6999
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, four-valve SOHC
Displacement: 653cc
Bore x stroke: 100x83mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled
Carburetion: Mikuni BSR 42mm
Lubrication: Dry sump
Oil capacity: NA
Starting: Electric
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Front-wheel-drive: NA
Rear-wheel-drive: Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/12.0 in.
Rear: Swingarm/11.0 in.
Tires
Front: 22x7-10
Rear: 20x10-9
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 49.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 470 lb; 495 lb
Ground clearance: 11.7 in.
Length/width/height: 77.0/48.0/47.5 in.
Seat height: 33.8 in.
Fuel capacity: 3.5 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: NA
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual bulb (30-watt); Dual bulb (30-watt), two 35-watt auxiliary lights
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: 290 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: Yes
Colors: Viper red/black; X in Black/orange

Bombardier
DS90 2-stroke

Retail price: $2099
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder two-stroke
Displacement: 83cc
Bore x stroke: NA
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: Mikuni VM 16mm
Lubrication: Oil injection
Oil capacity: 33.0 oz
Starting: Electric with kickstarter backup
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT
Front-wheel-drive: NA
Rear-wheel-drive: Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Single A-arm/1.4 in.
Rear: Single shock/2.0 in.
Tires
Front: 20x7-8
Rear: 19x8-8
Brakes
Front: Dual drums
Rear: Drum
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 37.5 in.
Claimed dry weight: 240 lb
Ground clearance: 8.3 in.
Length/width/height: 60.0/35.0/35.4 in.
Seat height: 27.6 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.6 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: NA
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: NA
Headlight: NA
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: NA
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: NA
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: Black, Viper red

Bombardier
DS90 4-stroke

Retail price: $2399
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder four-stroke
Displacement: 90cc
Bore x stroke: 47x50mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: Walbro P2
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 24.0 oz
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4
Transmission: 4-speed semiauto clutch
Front-wheel-drive: NA
Rear-wheel-drive: Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Single A-arm/1.4 in.
Rear: Single shock/2.0 in.
Tires
Front: 20x7-8
Rear: 19x8-8
Brakes
Front: Dual drums
Rear: Drum
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 37.5 in.
Claimed dry weight: 264 lb
Ground clearance: 8.3 in.
Length/width/height: 60.0/35.0/35.4 in.
Seat height: 27.6 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.3 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: NA
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: NA
Headlight: NA
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: NA
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: NA
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: Black, Viper red

Bombardier
DS50

Retail price: $1799
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder two-stroke
Displacement: 49cc
Bore x stroke: 40x39.2mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: Mikuni VM 16mm
Lubrication: Oil injection
Oil capacity: 33.0 oz
Starting: Electric with kickstarter backup
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT
Front-wheel-drive: NA
Rear-wheel-drive: Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Single A-arm/1.4 in.
Rear: Single shock/2.0 in.
Tires
Front: 16x8-7
Rear: 19x8-8
Brakes
Front: Dual drums
Rear: Drum
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 37.5 in.
Claimed dry weight: 228 lb
Ground clearance: 7.0 in.
Length/width/height: 57.6/34.5/35.0 in.
Seat height: 26.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.6 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: NA
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: NA
Headlight: NA
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: NA
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: NA
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: Black, Viper red