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2027 Ski-Doo Backcountry vs. Renegade: Off-Trail or Long Distance?

By the Groupe Contant Team · Published October 23, 2026

2027 Ski-Doo Backcountry vs. Renegade: Off-Trail or Long Distance?

Quick Answer

Backcountry or Renegade: what's the difference?

The Backcountry is Ski-Doo's crossover sled, built to ride both on and off the trail: a 146 in. frame (154 in. also offered on the X-RS), a 15 or 16 in. track with 1.5 to 2.5 in. lugs and an adjustable 39 or 43 in. ski stance, with 2-stroke engines from 85 to 180 hp. The Renegade is a trail sled built for long distances: a 137 in. frame, a 15 in. track with 1.25 or 1.5 in. lugs, a wide seat and mostly 4-stroke engines (62 to 180 hp depending on the trim). If you often leave the groomed trail, look at the Backcountry; if you rack up trail kilometres, the Renegade.

The Backcountry and the Renegade share Ski-Doo's REV Gen5 platform, but they don't target the same terrain. BRP describes the Backcountry as a crossover sled that blends on-trail precision with off-trail capability, and the Renegade as a trail sled "born for big miles".

This comparison relies only on BRP's 2027 model-year data for dealers. Both lines come in several trims (Sport, Adrenaline, X, X-RS) and several figures vary from one trim to the next: we name the trim whenever that's the case.

Comparison table

SpecificationSki-Doo Backcountry 2027Ski-Doo Renegade 2027
Engine
Varies by trim (4)
  • 850 E-TEC® (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline)
  • 850 E-TEC® Turbo R with water injection system (Backcountry X-RS)
  • 600RR E-TEC® (Backcountry Adrenaline)
  • 600 EFI - 85 (Backcountry Sport)
Varies by trim (6)
  • 900 ACE Turbo R (Renegade X-RS, Renegade X, Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package, Renegade Adrenaline)
  • 900 ACE Turbo (Renegade X, Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package, Renegade Adrenaline)
  • 600RR E-TEC® (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 850 E-TEC® (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 900 ACE (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package, Renegade Adrenaline)
  • 600 ACE (Renegade Sport)
Power (hp)
Varies by trim (4)
  • 850 E-TEC® Turbo R : 180 up to 8,000 ft. 850 E-TEC® : 165 (Backcountry X-RS)
  • 165 (Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline)
  • 130 (Backcountry Adrenaline)
  • 85 (Backcountry Sport)
Varies by trim (7)
  • 180 (Renegade X-RS)
  • 900 ACE™ Turbo R : 180 900 ACE™ Turbo : 130 (Renegade X)
  • 130 (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 165 (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 850 E-TEC® : 165 600RR E-TEC® : 130 900 ACE™ Turbo R : 180 900 ACE™ Turbo : 130 900 ACE™ : 95 (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 900 ACE™ Turbo R : 180 900 ACE™ Turbo : 130 900 ACE™ : 95 (Renegade Adrenaline)
  • 62 (Renegade Sport)
Frame length146 in (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline, Backcountry Sport) 154 in (Backcountry X-RS)137 in
Track width15 in (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline, Backcountry Sport) 16 in (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline, Backcountry Sport)15 in
Track
Varies by trim (4)
  • Ice Storm 1.5 (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X)
  • PowderMax 2.0 (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline, Backcountry Sport)
  • PowderMax II 2.5 (Backcountry X-RS)
  • Storm 1.5 (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline, Backcountry Sport)
Varies by trim (4)
  • Ice Ripper XT 1.5 (Renegade X-RS, Renegade X)
  • Ice Ripper XT 1.25 (Renegade X-RS, Renegade X, Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • RipSaw 1.25 (Renegade X-RS, Renegade X, Renegade Adrenaline, Renegade Sport)
  • Silent Ice Ripper 1.25 (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
Ski stance
Varies by trim (4)
  • 1,090 mm / 43 in. (adjustable) (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline)
  • 1,000 mm / 39 in. (adjustable) (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline)
  • 1,090 / 43 (adjustable) (Backcountry Sport)
  • 1,000 / 39 (adjustable) (Backcountry Sport)
1,090 mm / 43 in. (adjustable)
SkisPilot™ DS 2 (39 in.) Pilot™ RX (43 in.) (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline) Pilot™ DS 2 (39 in.) Pilot™ 5.7 (43 in.) (Backcountry Sport)Pilot™ X (Renegade X-RS, Renegade X, Renegade Adrenaline) Pilot™ TX (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package) Pilot™ 5.7 (Renegade Sport)
Front suspensionRAS™ X (39 in.) RAS™ RX (43 in.) (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline) RAS™ X (39 in.) RAS™ X (43 in.) (Backcountry Sport)RAS™ RX (Renegade X-RS, Renegade X) RAS™ X (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package, Renegade Sport) RAS RX (Renegade Adrenaline)
Front travel220 mm / 8.7 in. (39 in.) 279 mm / 11.0 in. (43 in.) (Backcountry X-RS) 220 mm / 8.7 in. (39 in.) 264 mm / 10.4 in. (43 in.) (Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline) 220 mm / 8.7 in. (39 in.) 235 mm / 9.3 in. (43 in.) (Backcountry Sport)243 mm / 9.6 in. (KYB† PRO 36 EA-3) 235 mm / 9.3 in. (KYB† PRO Smart-Shox) (Renegade X-RS) 243 mm / 9.6 in. (Renegade X) 235 mm / 9.3 in. (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package, Renegade Adrenaline, Renegade Sport)
Rear suspensioncMotion™ XrMotion™ X (Renegade X-RS, Renegade X, Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package, Renegade Adrenaline) SC-5M (Renegade Sport)
Rear travel264 mm / 10.4 in. (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline) 239 mm / 9.4 in. (Backcountry Sport)292 mm / 11.5 in. (Renegade X-RS, Renegade X, Renegade Adrenaline) 276 mm / 10.9 in. (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package) 245 mm / 9.6 in. (Renegade Sport)
Dry weight
Varies by trim (5)
  • 850 E-TEC® Turbo R : 498 lb (146 in.) 850 E-TEC® : 473 lb (146 in.) 480 lb (154 in.) (Backcountry X-RS)
  • 462 lb (Backcountry X)
  • 466 lb (Backcountry Adrenaline)
  • 475 lb (Backcountry Adrenaline)
  • 445 lb (Backcountry Sport)
Varies by trim (7)
  • 540 lb (Renegade X-RS)
  • 900 ACE™ Turbo R : 529 lb 900 ACE™ Turbo : 525 lb (Renegade X)
  • 505 lb (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 514 lb (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 850 E-TEC® : 514 lb 600RR E-TEC® : 505 lb 900 ACE™ Turbo R : 559 lb 900 ACE™ Turbo : 555 lb 900 ACE™ : 529 lb (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 900 ACE™ Turbo R : 529 lb 900 ACE™ Turbo : 526 lb 900 ACE™ : 500 lb (Renegade Adrenaline)
  • 466 lb (Renegade Sport)
SeatingTrail narrow - performance (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline) Trail narrow compact (Backcountry Sport)Trail wide (Renegade X-RS, Renegade X, Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package, Renegade Adrenaline) Trail narrow compact (Renegade Sport)
Riser block height120 mm / 4.7 in.Adjustable - 120 mm / 4.7 in. (Renegade X-RS, Renegade X) 120 mm / 4.7 in. (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package, Renegade Adrenaline, Renegade Sport)
ReverseRER™
Varies by trim (4)
  • Electro-mechanical (Renegade X-RS, Renegade X)
  • RER™ (E-TEC® engines) Electro-mechanical (ACE™ engines) (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • Mechanical (900 ACE™ / 900 ACE™ Turbo) Electro-mechanical (900 ACE™ Turbo R) (Renegade Adrenaline)
  • Mechanical (Renegade Sport)
Gauge type10.25 in. touchscreen display (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X) 7.6 in. digital display (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X) 4.5 in. digital display (Backcountry Adrenaline, Backcountry Sport)
Varies by trim (4)
  • 10.25 in. touchscreen display (Renegade X-RS, Renegade X, Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 7.6 in. digital display (Renegade X-RS)
  • 7.2 in. digital display (Renegade X)
  • 4.5 in. digital display (Renegade Adrenaline, Renegade Sport)

Rows marked with a dot differ between the two models. "Not listed": the figure isn't in the manufacturer source cited below.

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SpecificationSki-Doo Backcountry 2027Ski-Doo Renegade 2027
Configuration
Engine
Varies by trim (4)
  • 850 E-TEC® (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline)
  • 850 E-TEC® Turbo R with water injection system (Backcountry X-RS)
  • 600RR E-TEC® (Backcountry Adrenaline)
  • 600 EFI - 85 (Backcountry Sport)
Varies by trim (6)
  • 900 ACE Turbo R (Renegade X-RS, Renegade X, Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package, Renegade Adrenaline)
  • 900 ACE Turbo (Renegade X, Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package, Renegade Adrenaline)
  • 600RR E-TEC® (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 850 E-TEC® (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 900 ACE (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package, Renegade Adrenaline)
  • 600 ACE (Renegade Sport)
Track
Varies by trim (4)
  • Ice Storm 1.5 (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X)
  • PowderMax 2.0 (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline, Backcountry Sport)
  • PowderMax II 2.5 (Backcountry X-RS)
  • Storm 1.5 (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline, Backcountry Sport)
Varies by trim (4)
  • Ice Ripper XT 1.5 (Renegade X-RS, Renegade X)
  • Ice Ripper XT 1.25 (Renegade X-RS, Renegade X, Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • RipSaw 1.25 (Renegade X-RS, Renegade X, Renegade Adrenaline, Renegade Sport)
  • Silent Ice Ripper 1.25 (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
Frame length146 in (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline, Backcountry Sport) 154 in (Backcountry X-RS)137 in
Track width15 in (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline, Backcountry Sport) 16 in (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline, Backcountry Sport)15 in
Ski stance
Varies by trim (4)
  • 1,090 mm / 43 in. (adjustable) (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline)
  • 1,000 mm / 39 in. (adjustable) (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline)
  • 1,090 / 43 (adjustable) (Backcountry Sport)
  • 1,000 / 39 (adjustable) (Backcountry Sport)
1,090 mm / 43 in. (adjustable)
StarterElectric Starter (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline, Backcountry Sport) E-TEC® SHOT Starter (Backcountry X-RS)Electric Starter
CalibrationSea-Level CalibrationSea-Level Calibration
Display10.25 in. touchscreen display (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X) 7.6 in. digital display (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X) 4.5 in. digital display (Backcountry Adrenaline, Backcountry Sport)10.25 in. touchscreen display (Renegade X-RS, Renegade X, Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package) 7.6 in. digital display (Renegade X-RS, Renegade X) 4.5 in. digital display (Renegade Adrenaline, Renegade Sport)
SuspensionNot listedSmart-Shox (Renegade X-RS) ACS (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
Engine
Engine details850 E-TEC® Turbo R : Liquid-cooled, two-stroke, turbocharged, Water Injection System, eRAVE™ 850 E-TEC® : Liquid-cooled, two-stroke, eRAVE™ (Backcountry X-RS) Liquid-cooled, two-stroke, eRAVE™ (Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline) Liquid-cooled, two-stroke (Backcountry Sport)
Varies by trim (6)
  • Liquid-cooled, four-stroke DOHC, dry sump, turbocharged with intercooler (Renegade X-RS)
  • 900 ACE™ Turbo R : Liquid-cooled, four-stroke DOHC, dry sump, turbocharged with intercooler 900 ACE™ Turbo : Liquid-cooled, four-stroke DOHC, dry sump, turbocharged (Renegade X)
  • Liquid-cooled, two-stroke, eRAVE™ (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 850 E-TEC® : Liquid-cooled, two-stroke, eRAVE™ 600RR E-TEC® : Liquid-cooled, two-stroke, eRAVE™ 900 ACE™ Turbo R : Liquid-cooled, four-stroke DOHC, dry sump, turbocharged with intercooler 900 ACE™ Turbo : Liquid-cooled, four-stroke DOHC, dry sump, turbocharged 900 ACE™ : Liquid-cooled, four-stroke DOHC, dry sump (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 900 ACE™ Turbo R : Liquid-cooled, four-stroke DOHC, dry sump, turbocharged with intercooler 900 ACE™ Turbo : Liquid-cooled, four-stroke DOHC, dry sump, turbocharged 900 ACE™ : Liquid-cooled, four-stroke DOHC, dry sump (Renegade Adrenaline)
  • Liquid-cooled, four-stroke DOHC, dry sump (Renegade Sport)
Horsepower
Varies by trim (4)
  • 850 E-TEC® Turbo R : 180 up to 8,000 ft. 850 E-TEC® : 165 (Backcountry X-RS)
  • 165 (Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline)
  • 130 (Backcountry Adrenaline)
  • 85 (Backcountry Sport)
Varies by trim (7)
  • 180 (Renegade X-RS)
  • 900 ACE™ Turbo R : 180 900 ACE™ Turbo : 130 (Renegade X)
  • 130 (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 165 (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 850 E-TEC® : 165 600RR E-TEC® : 130 900 ACE™ Turbo R : 180 900 ACE™ Turbo : 130 900 ACE™ : 95 (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 900 ACE™ Turbo R : 180 900 ACE™ Turbo : 130 900 ACE™ : 95 (Renegade Adrenaline)
  • 62 (Renegade Sport)
Displacement850 E-TEC® Turbo R : 2 - 849 cc 850 E-TEC® : 2 - 849 cc (Backcountry X-RS) 2 - 849 cc (Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline) 2 - 599.4 cc (Backcountry Adrenaline, Backcountry Sport)
Varies by trim (7)
  • 3 - 899 cc (Renegade X-RS)
  • 900 ACE™ Turbo R : 3 - 899 cc 900 ACE™ Turbo : 3 - 899 cc (Renegade X)
  • 2 - 599.4 cc (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 2 - 849 cc (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 850 E-TEC® : 2 - 849 cc 600RR E-TEC® : 2 - 599.4 cc 900 ACE™ Turbo R : 3 - 899 cc 900 ACE™ Turbo : 3 - 899 cc 900 ACE™ : 3 - 899 cc (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 900 ACE™ Turbo R : 3 - 899 cc 900 ACE™ Turbo : 3 - 899 cc 900 ACE™ : 3 - 899 cc (Renegade Adrenaline)
  • 2 - 600 cc (Renegade Sport)
Bore and stroke850 E-TEC® Turbo R : 82 mm x 80.4 mm 850 E-TEC® : 82 mm x 80.4 mm (Backcountry X-RS) 82 mm x 80.4 mm (Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline) 72.3 mm x 73 mm (Backcountry Adrenaline, Backcountry Sport)
Varies by trim (6)
  • 73 mm x 69.7 mm (Renegade X-RS, Renegade Sport)
  • 900 ACE™ Turbo R : 73 mm x 69.7 mm 900 ACE™ Turbo : 73 mm x 69.7 mm (Renegade X)
  • 72.3 mm x 73 mm (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 82 mm x 80.4 mm (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 850 E-TEC® : 82 mm x 80.4 mm 600RR E-TEC® : 72.3 mm x 73 mm 900 ACE™ Turbo R : 73 mm x 69.7 mm 900 ACE™ Turbo : 73 mm x 69.7 mm 900 ACE™ : 73 mm x 69.7 mm (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 900 ACE™ Turbo R : 73 mm x 69.7 mm 900 ACE™ Turbo : 73 mm x 69.7 mm 900 ACE™ : 73 mm x 69.7 mm (Renegade Adrenaline)
Fuel system850 E-TEC® Turbo R : E-TEC® direct injection with additional booster injectors 850 E-TEC® : E-TEC® direct injection with additional booster injectors (Backcountry X-RS) E-TEC® direct injection with additional booster injectors (Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline) EFI (Backcountry Sport)
Varies by trim (5)
  • EFI (Renegade X-RS, Renegade Sport)
  • 900 ACE™ Turbo R : EFI 900 ACE™ Turbo : EFI (Renegade X)
  • E-TEC® direct injection with additional booster injectors (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 850 E-TEC® : E-TEC® direct injection with additional booster injectors 600RR E-TEC® : E-TEC® direct injection with additional booster injectors 900 ACE™ Turbo R : EFI 900 ACE™ Turbo : EFI 900 ACE™ : EFI (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 900 ACE™ Turbo R : EFI 900 ACE™ Turbo : EFI 900 ACE™ : EFI (Renegade Adrenaline)
Fuel tank / octane850 E-TEC® Turbo R : Premium unleaded - 91 850 E-TEC® : Premium unleaded - 91 (Backcountry X-RS) Premium unleaded - 91 (Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline) Regular unleaded - 87 (Backcountry Sport)
Varies by trim (5)
  • Premium unleaded - 91 (Renegade X-RS, Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 900 ACE™ Turbo R : Premium unleaded - 91 900 ACE™ Turbo : Premium unleaded - 91 (Renegade X)
  • 850 E-TEC® : Premium unleaded - 91 600RR E-TEC® : Premium unleaded - 91 900 ACE™ Turbo R : Premium unleaded - 91 900 ACE™ Turbo : Premium unleaded - 91 900 ACE™ : Regular unleaded - 87 (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 900 ACE™ Turbo R : Premium unleaded - 91 900 ACE™ Turbo : Premium unleaded - 91 900 ACE™ : Regular unleaded - 87 (Renegade Adrenaline)
  • Regular unleaded - 87 (Renegade Sport)
Fuel tank850 E-TEC® Turbo R : 36 L / 9.5 US gal 850 E-TEC® : 36 L / 9.5 US gal (Backcountry X-RS) 36 L / 9.5 US gal (Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline, Backcountry Sport)
Varies by trim (4)
  • 36 L / 9.5 US gal (Renegade X-RS, Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package, Renegade Sport)
  • 900 ACE™ Turbo R : 36 L / 9.5 US gal 900 ACE™ Turbo : 36 L / 9.5 US gal (Renegade X)
  • 850 E-TEC® : 36 L / 9.5 US gal 600RR E-TEC® : 36 L / 9.5 US gal 900 ACE™ Turbo R : 36 L / 9.5 US gal 900 ACE™ Turbo : 36 L / 9.5 US gal 900 ACE™ : 36 L / 9.5 US gal (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 900 ACE™ Turbo R : 36 L / 9.5 US gal 900 ACE™ Turbo : 36 L / 9.5 US gal 900 ACE™ : 36 L / 9.5 US gal (Renegade Adrenaline)
Oil tank capacity850 E-TEC® Turbo R : 3.4 L / 3.6 qt 850 E-TEC® : 3.4 L / 3.6 qt (Backcountry X-RS) 3.4 L / 3.6 qt (Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline, Backcountry Sport)
Varies by trim (6)
  • 3.3 L / 3.5 qt (Renegade X-RS)
  • 900 ACE™ Turbo R : 3.3 L / 3.5 qt 900 ACE™ Turbo : 3.3 L / 3.5 qt (Renegade X)
  • 3.4 L / 3.6 qt (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 850 E-TEC® : 3.4 L / 3.6 qt 600RR E-TEC® : 3.4 L / 3.6 qt 900 ACE™ Turbo R : 3.3 L / 3.5 qt 900 ACE™ Turbo : 3.3 L / 3.5 qt 900 ACE™ : 3.3 L / 3.5 qt (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 900 ACE™ Turbo R : 3.3 L / 3.5 qt 900 ACE™ Turbo : 3.3 L / 3.5 qt 900 ACE™ : 3.3 L / 3.5 qt (Renegade Adrenaline)
  • 2.1 L / 2.2 qt (Renegade Sport)
Dry weight
Varies by trim (5)
  • 850 E-TEC® Turbo R : 498 lb (146 in.) 850 E-TEC® : 473 lb (146 in.) 480 lb (154 in.) (Backcountry X-RS)
  • 462 lb (Backcountry X)
  • 466 lb (Backcountry Adrenaline)
  • 475 lb (Backcountry Adrenaline)
  • 445 lb (Backcountry Sport)
Varies by trim (7)
  • 540 lb (Renegade X-RS)
  • 900 ACE™ Turbo R : 529 lb 900 ACE™ Turbo : 525 lb (Renegade X)
  • 505 lb (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 514 lb (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 850 E-TEC® : 514 lb 600RR E-TEC® : 505 lb 900 ACE™ Turbo R : 559 lb 900 ACE™ Turbo : 555 lb 900 ACE™ : 529 lb (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 900 ACE™ Turbo R : 529 lb 900 ACE™ Turbo : 526 lb 900 ACE™ : 500 lb (Renegade Adrenaline)
  • 466 lb (Renegade Sport)
Powertrain
Drive / driven clutch
Varies by trim (5)
  • 850 E-TEC® Turbo R : pDrive™ with clickers / QRS Vent Plus 850 E-TEC® : pDrive™ with clickers / QRS Vent Plus (Backcountry X-RS)
  • pDrive™ with clickers / QRS Vent Plus (Backcountry X)
  • pDrive™ with clickers / QRS Vent (Backcountry Adrenaline)
  • pDrive™ with clickers / QRS Vent Plus (Backcountry Adrenaline)
  • pDrive™ / QRS (Backcountry Sport)
Varies by trim (6)
  • pDrive™ with clickers / QRS Vent (Renegade X-RS, Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 900 ACE™ Turbo R : pDrive™ with clickers / QRS Vent 900 ACE™ Turbo : pDrive™ / QRS Vent (Renegade X)
  • pDrive™ with clickers / QRS (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 850 E-TEC® : pDrive™ with clickers / QRS Vent 600RR E-TEC® : pDrive™ with clickers / QRS 900 ACE™ Turbo R : pDrive™ / QRS Vent 900 ACE™ Turbo : pDrive™ / QRS Vent 900 ACE™ : pDriveTM / QRS (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 900 ACE™ Turbo R : pDrive™ / QRS Vent 900 ACE™ Turbo : pDrive™ / QRS Vent 900 ACE™ : pDrive™ / QRS (Renegade Adrenaline)
  • eDrive™ 2 / QRS (Renegade Sport)
Drive sprocket pitch850 E-TEC® Turbo R : 73 mm / 2.86 in. 850 E-TEC® : 73 mm / 2.86 in. (Backcountry X-RS) 73 mm / 2.86 in. (Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline, Backcountry Sport)
Varies by trim (4)
  • 73 mm / 2.86 in. (Renegade X-RS, Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package, Renegade Sport)
  • 900 ACE™ Turbo R : 73 mm / 2.86 in. 900 ACE™ Turbo : 73 mm / 2.86 in. (Renegade X)
  • 850 E-TEC® : 73 mm / 2.86 in. 600RR E-TEC® : 73 mm / 2.86 in. 900 ACE™ Turbo R : 73 mm / 2.86 in. 900 ACE™ Turbo : 73 mm / 2.86 in. (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 900 ACE™ Turbo R : 73 mm / 2.86 in. 900 ACE™ Turbo : 73 mm / 2.86 in. 900 ACE™ : 73 mm / 2.86 in. (Renegade Adrenaline)
Suspension
Front suspensionRAS™ X (39 in.) RAS™ RX (43 in.) (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline) RAS™ X (39 in.) RAS™ X (43 in.) (Backcountry Sport)RAS™ RX (Renegade X-RS, Renegade X) RAS™ X (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package, Renegade Sport) RAS RX (Renegade Adrenaline)
Front shocks
Varies by trim (4)
  • KYB† PRO 36 EA-3 (Backcountry X-RS)
  • KYB† 36 Plus (Backcountry X)
  • KYB† 36 (Backcountry Adrenaline)
  • Motion Control (Backcountry Sport)
Varies by trim (4)
  • KYB† PRO 36 EA-3 KYB† PRO Smart-Shox (opt.) (Renegade X-RS)
  • KYB† 36 Plus (Renegade X)
  • KYB† 36 (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package, Renegade Adrenaline)
  • Motion Control (Renegade Sport)
Front travel220 mm / 8.7 in. (39 in.) 279 mm / 11.0 in. (43 in.) (Backcountry X-RS) 220 mm / 8.7 in. (39 in.) 264 mm / 10.4 in. (43 in.) (Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline) 220 mm / 8.7 in. (39 in.) 235 mm / 9.3 in. (43 in.) (Backcountry Sport)243 mm / 9.6 in. (KYB† PRO 36 EA-3) 235 mm / 9.3 in. (KYB† PRO Smart-Shox) (Renegade X-RS) 243 mm / 9.6 in. (Renegade X) 235 mm / 9.3 in. (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package, Renegade Adrenaline, Renegade Sport)
Rear suspensioncMotion™ XrMotion™ X (Renegade X-RS, Renegade X, Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package, Renegade Adrenaline) SC-5M (Renegade Sport)
Center shock
Varies by trim (4)
  • KYB† PRO 40 EA-3 (Backcountry X-RS)
  • KYB† 36 Plus (Backcountry X)
  • KYB† 36 (Backcountry Adrenaline)
  • Motion Control (Backcountry Sport)
Varies by trim (4)
  • KYB† PRO 40 EA-3 (Renegade X-RS)
  • KYB† 36 Plus (Renegade X)
  • KYB† 36 (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package, Renegade Adrenaline)
  • Motion Control (Renegade Sport)
Rear shockKYB† PRO 40 EA-3 (Backcountry X-RS) KYB† PRO 36 EA-3 (Backcountry X) KYB† 36 (Backcountry Adrenaline, Backcountry Sport)
Varies by trim (4)
  • KYB† PRO 40 EA-3 KYB† PRO Smart-Shox (opt.) (Renegade X-RS)
  • KYB† PRO 36 EA-3 (Renegade X)
  • ACS (Air Control Suspension) (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • KYB† 36 (Renegade Adrenaline, Renegade Sport)
Rear travel264 mm / 10.4 in. (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline) 239 mm / 9.4 in. (Backcountry Sport)292 mm / 11.5 in. (Renegade X-RS, Renegade X, Renegade Adrenaline) 276 mm / 10.9 in. (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package) 245 mm / 9.6 in. (Renegade Sport)
Dimensions & capacities
Overall length3,174 mm / 125 in. (146 in.) 3,284 mm / 129.3 in. (154 in.) (Backcountry X-RS) 3,174 mm / 125 in. (Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline, Backcountry Sport)3,038 mm / 119.6 in.
Overall width1,160 mm / 45.7 in. (adjustable, 39 in.) 1,211 mm / 47.8 in. (adjustable, 43 in.)1,211 mm / 47.8 in. (adjustable) (Renegade X-RS, Renegade X, Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package, Renegade Adrenaline) 1,217 mm / 47.9 in. (Renegade Sport)
Overall height1,283 mm / 50.5 in.1,267 mm / 49.9 in. (Renegade X-RS, Renegade X, Renegade Adrenaline, Renegade Sport) 1,331 mm / 52.4 in. (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
Ski stance1,000 mm / 39 in. (adjustable) 1,090 mm / 43 in. (adjustable)1,090 mm / 43 in. (adjustable)
Track (L x W x profile)39 in. ski stance: PowderMax†: 146 x 16 x 2.0 154 x 16 x 2.0 154 x 16 x 2.5 43 in. ski stance: Storm 150: 146 x 15 x 1.5 Ice Storm 150: 146 x 15 x 1.5 (Backcountry X-RS) 39 in. ski stance: PowderMax†: 146 x 16 x 2.0 43 in. ski stance: Storm 150: 146 x 15 x 1.5 Ice Storm 150: 146 x 15 x 1.5 (Backcountry X) 39 in. ski stance: PowderMax†: 146 x 16 x 2.0 43 in. ski stance: Storm 150: 146 x 15 x 1.5 (Backcountry Adrenaline, Backcountry Sport)
Varies by trim (4)
  • RipSaw†: 137 x 15 x 1.25 Ice Ripper XT: 137 x 15 x 1.25 137 x 15 x 1.5 (Renegade X-RS)
  • RipSaw†: 137 x 15 x 1.25 Ice Ripper XT: 137 x 15 x 1.25 137 x 15 x 1.5 (900 ACE Turbo R opt. only) (Renegade X)
  • Ice Ripper XT: 137 x 15 x 1.25 (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • RipSaw†: 137 x 15 x 1.25 (Renegade Adrenaline, Renegade Sport)
Features
FrameREV® Gen5REV® Gen5
SkisPilot™ DS 2 (39 in.) Pilot™ RX (43 in.) (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline) Pilot™ DS 2 (39 in.) Pilot™ 5.7 (43 in.) (Backcountry Sport)Pilot™ X (Renegade X-RS, Renegade X, Renegade Adrenaline) Pilot™ TX (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package) Pilot™ 5.7 (Renegade Sport)
SeatingTrail narrow - performance (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline) Trail narrow compact (Backcountry Sport)Trail wide (Renegade X-RS, Renegade X, Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package, Renegade Adrenaline) Trail narrow compact (Renegade Sport)
HandlebarTapered with J-hooks / Transparent handguards (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X) With J-hooks / Transparent handguards (Backcountry Adrenaline) With J-hooks (Backcountry Sport)Tapered with J-hooks / Transparent handguards (Renegade X-RS) Tapered with J-hooks (Renegade X) With J-hooks (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package, Renegade Adrenaline, Renegade Sport)
Riser block height120 mm / 4.7 in.Adjustable - 120 mm / 4.7 in. (Renegade X-RS, Renegade X) 120 mm / 4.7 in. (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package, Renegade Adrenaline, Renegade Sport)
Starter850 E-TEC® : Electric, SHOT (opt.on some configurations) 850 E-TEC® Turbo R : SHOT (Backcountry X-RS) Electric (Backcountry X) Electric Starter (Backcountry Adrenaline, Backcountry Sport)Electric Starter
ReverseRER™
Varies by trim (4)
  • Electro-mechanical (Renegade X-RS, Renegade X)
  • RER™ (E-TEC® engines) Electro-mechanical (ACE™ engines) (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • Mechanical (900 ACE™ / 900 ACE™ Turbo) Electro-mechanical (900 ACE™ Turbo R) (Renegade Adrenaline)
  • Mechanical (Renegade Sport)
Brake systemBrembo with adjustable lever (Backcountry X-RS) Brembo (Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline, Backcountry Sport)Brembo 4-piston with adjustable lever (Renegade X-RS) Brembo 4-piston (Renegade X) Brembo (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package, Renegade Adrenaline, Renegade Sport)
Heated grips & throttle leverStandardStandard
Gauge type10.25 in. touchscreen display (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X) 7.6 in. digital display (Backcountry X-RS, Backcountry X) 4.5 in. digital display (Backcountry Adrenaline, Backcountry Sport)
Varies by trim (4)
  • 10.25 in. touchscreen display (Renegade X-RS, Renegade X, Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
  • 7.6 in. digital display (Renegade X-RS)
  • 7.2 in. digital display (Renegade X)
  • 4.5 in. digital display (Renegade Adrenaline, Renegade Sport)
WindshieldUltra-low (Backcountry X-RS) Low (Backcountry X, Backcountry Adrenaline, Backcountry Sport)Low (Renegade X-RS, Renegade Sport) Medium (Renegade X, Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package, Renegade Adrenaline)
Runners / carbides3/8 square – 41/2 round – 4 (Renegade X-RS) 7/16 round – 4 (Renegade X) 3/8 square – 4 (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package, Renegade Adrenaline, Renegade Sport)
Bumpers (front/rear)Standard/StandardStandard/Standard (Renegade X-RS, Renegade X, Renegade Adrenaline, Renegade Sport) Heavy-duty/Standard (Renegade Adrenaline with Enduro Package)
Compare two units in detail

Sources

  • Ski-Doo Backcountry: BRP product data, 2027 model year
  • Ski-Doo Renegade: BRP product data, 2027 model year

The Main Differences

  • Track — The Backcountry has a 146 in. frame (154 in. also offered on the X-RS), a 15 or 16 in. track and lugs from 1.5 in. (Storm, Ice Storm) to 2.0 or 2.5 in. (PowderMax). The Renegade has a 137 in. frame, a 15 in. track and 1.25 or 1.5 in. lugs (RipSaw, Ice Ripper XT).
  • Ski stance — Adjustable to 39 or 43 in. on every Backcountry, with Pilot DS 2 skis at 39 in. The Renegade has an adjustable 43 in. stance.
  • Engine — The Backcountry comes only with 2-strokes: 600 EFI (85 hp, Sport), 600RR E-TEC (130 hp, Adrenaline), 850 E-TEC (165 hp) and 850 E-TEC Turbo R with water injection (180 hp, X-RS). The Renegade is mostly offered with 4-stroke 900 ACE engines (95, 130 or 180 hp) and the 600 ACE (62 hp, Sport); only the Adrenaline with Enduro Package also offers 2-strokes.
  • Rear suspension — cMotion X on every Backcountry, with 264 mm (10.4 in.) of travel (239 mm on the Sport). rMotion X on the Renegade (SC-5M on the Sport), with up to 292 mm (11.5 in.) of travel on the X-RS, X and Adrenaline.
  • Riding position — Narrow performance trail seat on the Backcountry (narrow compact on the Sport); wide trail seat on the Renegade (except the Sport). 120 mm riser on both.

Why Choose the Backcountry

The Backcountry is for riders who want to leave the groomed trail without giving it up. Its longer track and taller lugs than a trail sled's are aimed at off-trail riding, and its adjustable ski stance lets you choose between a narrow 39 in. setup, with a 16 in. PowderMax track, or a 43 in. setup for the trail. BRP describes the Backcountry Adrenaline as a sled for "50/50" riding on and off the trail.

The Backcountry X-RS and X add the 10.25 in. touchscreen with BRP Connect and built-in GPS. The X-RS is the only one offering the 154 in. frame, the 2.5 in. PowderMax II track and the 850 E-TEC Turbo R engine. Every trim has RER electronic reverse and heated grips as standard.

Why Choose the Renegade

The Renegade is made for the trail and long days. Its Rotax 900 ACE 4-stroke engines cover three power levels (95, 130 and 180 hp), and the base 900 ACE runs on regular fuel (87). Its wide trail seat and rMotion X rear suspension, with up to 292 mm of travel, are aimed at trail comfort.

A heated trail seat and visor plug are standard on the Renegade X-RS, X and Adrenaline with Enduro Package. The latter adds ACS air rear suspension and a studded track as standard.

Which One Is Right for You?

Staying mostly on the trail and also considering a livelier sled? See our MXZ vs. Renegade comparison. For true mountain and powder riding, see Summit vs. Freeride.

Your profileOur suggestion
You mostly ride groomed trailsRenegade
You often leave the groomed trailBackcountry
You want to switch between a 39 and 43 in. stanceBackcountry
You prefer a 4-stroke engineRenegade
You want a wide seat for long daysRenegade

Frequently Asked Questions

The Backcountry is Ski-Doo's crossover sled, built to ride both on and off the trail: a 146 in. frame (154 in. also offered on the X-RS), a 15 or 16 in. track with 1.5 to 2.5 in. lugs and an adjustable 39 or 43 in. ski stance, with 2-stroke engines from 85 to 180 hp. The Renegade is a trail sled built for long distances: a 137 in. frame, a 15 in. track with 1.25 or 1.5 in. lugs, a wide seat and mostly 4-stroke engines (62 to 180 hp depending on the trim). If you often leave the groomed trail, look at the Backcountry; if you rack up trail kilometres, the Renegade.

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