Celebrating 20 Years of REV platform by Ski-Doo

Twenty years ago, a team of engineers and designers at Ski-Doo shifted a paradigm and disrupted the entire snowmobile industry with the REV rider-forward platform, forever changing the way we ride. This is how it happened.

In 2003, the introduction of the REV platform took the snowmobile world by storm. Its pyramidal frame construction changed the whole idea of what a snowmobile platform could look like, launching a REVolution that lives on today. Two decades after, the Ski-Doo REV platform continues to set the standard to which all other snowmobiles are compared.

Follow us on social media:

Discover the entire Ski-Doo snowmobile lineup:

[ChaseLandMgmt]

As a Polaris owner, I truly enjoy the R&D that goes into BRP products. The testing and innovation is top notch. I feel like I’m part of the Polaris R&D team because half my stuff has recalls or stop rides currently. Too quick to market, not enough time testing. Just my .02, I think BRP will continue to lead the industry in innovation. Kudos.

[blakegillan]

As someone who works for an Arctic Cat dealership, I can say without question that the rev chassis is the most revolutionary thing snowmobiling has ever seen. Hats off to Ski-doo for creating this masterpiece.

[AlaskanFalcon]

first snowmachine I ever rode was a Motoski Futura 440. found it in the yard amongst the brush when we bought our house. Dad got it running and it was the source of lots of entertainment, good times and memories.

[jonl]

I remember my first ride on a 2003 Rev, Blair Morgan edition. What a game changer. Still fun to rip a 90s sled on a perfectly smooth twisty trail (low CG is great), but when you hit the first bump you want to get on a REV. Love my 2022 Renegade.

[saltymain]

Thank you for all these beautiful years of leading the industry BRP. Ive gotten so many great memories riding your sleds. Please continue! God Speed.

[ashtonsar]

First gen rev Is still my favorite snowmobile to this day.

[_nein_]

I want my old MXZ back . Had a 600 and an 800. Probably the best handling sleds I've ever owned . Bravo BRP en 20 ans . Merci pour le REV 👍👍🇨🇦

[tannerwindau]

I remember the first rev I rode, I bought one within a month, been on one since. The best thing to happen to the industry maybe since it’s creation.

[WRCWRX]

Back in 2004 was my first year racing on Ski Doo in Snowcross. Absolutely blown away how good the Rev was especially on the rough tracks. Was extremely reliable as well.

[lucascady]

I went from a 02' Artic Cat, to a 03'REV and never looked back, it truly was light-years ahead!!!

[GearheadRob]

Over the past 40 year's. Ive owned and ridden all the Major 4 Snowmobile brand's. But Always went back to ski doo! Excellent Product!

[jeromefoy]

It was great to be part of the team then! Bruno, Jean-Guy, Bertol, Raymond, Yvon, Martin, Germain, good Job all!. The project was bearing the code name café racer to begin with. We also have to remember that the new riding position came up from trials from an ergonomic specialist hired by the Design department. 20 years wow time flies!

[rgr]

I came home from the war and got a REV. Damn, 20 years goes fast.

[briansbikes]

I love my doo. The 04 600 I have I don’t think I’ll ever get rid of, just because it’s such a great platform. I have 3 skidoos total and I can’t say enough about the love I have for them.

[duckdestroyer]

As a 1st gen rev rider, my friends on the "couch" style sleds seem to think that the Rev ruined snowmobiling. Apparently, they haven't rode mine for long enough yet 🤣. It is so much more comfortable through rough terrain and easier to ride harder for longer. While I plan on moving to a 4th gen Rev soon, I certainly will miss my 03 Rev. It has been, for the most part, an excellent sled.

Keep on innovating Skidoo. It is in your nature.

[Megarobotsquadron]

When I first got a snowscoot as a kid, it gave me the sense that a rider-forward would be way better.

Then seeing the first rev blew my mind

[Braydenryder]

I love the rev its my favorite chassis of all time

[jeffbarnes]

Thank you Ski-Doo. You changed the industry. I can remember when a full day riding would be 60 miles. Now we do 3 times that with ease because of your constant innovation. I think R motion is almost as revolutionary as the Rev.

[kevinbennett]

Best Snowmobiles On The Planet!!! Thank you Ski Doo, BRP, and Rotax!!

[chadbinette]

Snowmobiles advanced more in the last 20 years then the previous 75 years and the rev was the launch pad. No matter what brand you ride you have to understand what the rev did