Well i have a touring and was wondering why its alot heavier then the regular xlt 600...well i mean it just lookds lighter...it is because the reverse and is the suspension any different in the to 600's?..what the top speed in both of them stock?

The biggest reason a touring sled weighs so much more is because of the 2up seat,backrest,and rack.I just removed my 2up seat,back rest and rack and replaced it with a single seat.I dropped at least 50 lbs.The back rest alone is a good 30 lbs,the rack is 10 lbs and the 2up seat is easily 5-10 lbs heavier.

Also a touring has electric start which is going to add 25 lbs.The battery 15 lbs the starter,ring gear,levers,and extra gear in the chain case all add up to the extra weight.