Not as "lite" as i hoped

MSRP* $7,199 Available from June 2006


Engine
Type / Displacement / cc Four-stroke, 499cc

Cylinders Two

Cooling Liquid

Bore & Stroke / mm 77 X 53.6

Intake Design 3 Valves

Carburetion Fuel Injection, 43mm Throttle Bodies

Ignition Digital T.C.I.. w/Throttle Position Sensor

Exhaust Rear Exhaust

Clutch / Transmission YPZ, Variable Ratio, Electronic Shift

Disc. Brake Type 2-Piston Hydraulic w/Lightweight Rotor


Chassis
Front Suspension Independent, Double Wishbone

Front Shocks Gas Cell Hydraulic

Front Travel / in. 8.5"

Ski Type Lightweight Plastic, Saddleless Design

Carbide Ski Runners Standard

Stabilizer Bar Standard, Linear Ratio

Rear Suspension Pro Mountainâ„¢ Dual Angle

Rear Shocks Gas Cell Hydraulic

Rear Travel / in. 15.5"


Dimensions
Overall Length / in. 125.8"

Overall Width / in. 46"

Overall Height / in. 46.9"

Track/Width x Length x Height / in. 14" x 144" x 2.0" Camoplast Maverick

Estimated Dry Weight 514 lb.

Ski Stance (ctr. to ctr.) in. 37.6-39.6"

Fuel Capacity / Gal. 8.1

Fuel Type Regular Unleaded

Oil Capacity / Qts. N/A

Engine Oil Type Yamalube 4, 0w-30, Cold Weather Formula

Oh well, i was thinking it was going to be a little lighter than that but i guess i will just have to put it on a diet myself. The rep at the demo ridesd was telling us it would be around the same weight as the new rmk's, guess he was wrong. All in all, i guess it doesnt matter, im still getting it. Happy trails boys.

What did you get...the lite weight was based off the base phaser with no shield.

I understand that, i ordered the mtn lite, hence the title, "lite". ANyway, i guess i was at least hoping for a sled that was sub 500 lbs but i guess that is wishful thinking. I am still eager to get the sled and start giving it a few little touches of my own.

It still rode much lighter than its actual weight so i know it will be a kick butt sled. Im ready for it, bring it on and the snow.

on the Yamaha Canada site its listed as 489
where did u get those specs? A doo site?

The weights of these sled should not be a suprise. We've known the weights since spring. They are a little on the heavy side. Particularly the venture lite which I had considered buying for my wifes sled.

ok this isn't the best news. check this out:

yamaha ca: Dry Weight 222 kg (489 lb)
http://www.yamaha-motor.ca/products/pro ... contentTop

yamaha us: Estimated Dry Weight 514 lb.
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/produ ... specs.aspx

are there multiple versions of this sled?

The base weight that they are promoteing is the 474lbs on a base phazer.... http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/produ ... specs.aspx

As you ling track and add performance shocks and so on the weight is going to increase.

Not sure on the Yamaha USA and Canada spec difference....that must be a mistake.

misprint

There are some mistakes in the Yamaha catalogue and web site this year. It might be a misprint.

A 40 pound increase just for adding a little rubber and a tunnel extension seems excessive. If I were to guess, I would say that the yam.ca estimate (15 pound increase) is more in line.

40lbs does sound excessive. I'd figure 15lbs for the longer track, another 10lbs for the longer rear skid and maybe 5lbs for the tunnel extension and brackets. So the total is 30lbs but you have to figure the front end is more narrow so a little bit could be subtracted off there. The plain jane shocks will be heavier than gas shocks, I wouldn't think it would be much. It comes with a taller windshield.. right? Figure another 1/4 to 1/2 pound.

It would be nice to know if it is a print error. Unfortunately, I would not be surprised if it comes in at the 514lbs. The 474lb base Phazer does not have reverse (10lbs easy) plus it has a low profile track.