2007 YAMAHA Riding Impressions

[drifter]

Well, I spent a couple hours riding the new iron yesterday. Here is what I came away with.

150hp sleds. Basically unchanged from last year with the exception of the expanded GT series and the new skid in the RTX. The GT Attaks were sweeeeeeeet. The shock calibrations felt much better than the 2006 GT, and the adjustment on the bars is awesome. The new RTX flat out rocked. Better weight transfer, and you could really pre-load the suspension before a jump or mogul. Plus it transfered weight better than the Mono. Not quite as plus feeling as the mono, as you could feel the bumps more, but better control in the big junk.

120hp sleds. Again, basically unchanged with the exception of the expanded GT lines. Solid sleds line-up. I forgot how fun the Nytro was until I rode it again.

Phazer sleds. WOW! Those things are a riot! It reminded me of riding a Raptor ATV with a track and skis. Great acceleration and very easy to drive. You could throw it around with ease, and whether standing or sitting, you could rip through the trails. There will be no sled that will stay with this thing in the tight trails. Speedo saw 90 on the lake, so even if it is as optimistic as other Yamahas, it is still an 80+mph sled. No problem running on the lakes, running, not racing. I might get one of these sleds just to have for those nightly rides where you go out exploring or just rippin' up the ditches. This sled really brings a smile to your face. It sounds like a quad or dirt bike, and really feels like own with it's rider position. I can tell you this, I had 2 Phazers when I was younger, and they were a blast. The 2007 Phazer makes that fun I had on the old Phazer seem like a convention of encyclopedia writers. The 2007 Phazeer is a flat out BLAST to ride, even for my 38 year old frame. I can't imagine how much fun the younger generation is going to have on this sled. Polish up your riding skills men, If you run up against a good rider on the trails with this sled, your going to have your hands full no matter what your riding.

 

[xcsp]

Ride impressions

Any mention of what kind of fuel mileage one can expect with the Phazers?

Notice any difference on the '07 Apex/Attak sleds for handwarmer operation-noticeably better?

 

[4Fighter]

Great review!

See, 80HP is plenty for this sled. Not so much the HP as it is torque, and the ability and quickness to pour it on when you want to. Can't wait to ride one.

 

[Srxspec]

Tork, I would have to guess that Drifter is talking about the adjustment of the rear shock from the handlebars on the GT.

xcsp, the Phazer has a 8 gallon fuel tank. They said it would have a 100 mile fuel range which puts it around 13 mpg roughly.

 

[gregs30]

After all those rumors of what was coming I'm now extremly comfortable that I got the 06-Apex GT, especially after seeing that sticker price! WOW!

 

[Viper34]

Thanks for the review! They are a blast through the trails!

 

[nodoo_s]

i wonder what the aftermarket turbo guys are working on for the phazer???

 

[Racy2]

Phazer with a turbo, Now that would be fun in the trails or lake!!!!!!!!!

 

[dirkdiggler]

Phazer with a turbo, Now that would be fun in the trails or lake!!!!!!!!!

Phazer with yzf 450 cylinders would be nice too.

 

[redrx1rkt]

Only 13 mpg? Can't be! My RTX with twice the cc's, power and a couple hundred more pounds gets 17-18! If the Phazer doesn't get at least 23, I would be shocked.

 

[Rash]

My freind has a performance shop and has worked on the YZF 250 motors a lot... he says no probleme to get the new phazer to 100 hp with just a little mods... Hang on this thing will be a lot of fun and looks really good..

RASH

 

[Srxspec]

I'm just telling you what I was told in the product seminar. They have targeted the 100 mile range per tank of fuel which is 8 gallons. The 80fi motor is alot higher strung than your Apex motor as well.