2014

[BETHEVIPER]

I hope they call it a viper, just so my name is relevant again.

 

[joelkness]

Cat has a reputation for poor reliability, shoddy workmanship and other issues. Just go to the Cat sites and look at the complaining. It is one thing for Yamaha to co-op with Cat to build a 120. YamaCat in general? I don't think so. I've owned Cat's. Doubtful I'd own another one. I've towed many with my Yamaha's.

 

[Daranello]

the blue snake should be taking a bite out of a "GREEN, YELLOW AND RED" snake...LOL

 

[OVR4D]

Regarding the Yamaha promotional catch phrase "A snake that doesn't constrict ... Yet still takes your breath away"

Wondering if the "Industry first" is a clutchless drive system, as in no CVT constricting or squeezing a belt.

 

[De250r]

The viper was is an awesome ride. It got a bad rap for being stiff but yamaha issued an update wich was 4 new shocks. That rode alot better. It too was kinda alert down as we wanted a new chassis then. As for handling power fit and finish and sound quality it is hard to beat

 

[SnoXer18]

If the YammiCat is a reality they should call it a "Rattler".... Just ride it and you'll see why the name is so relevant.

 

[De250r]

Rattler. I saw a couple of them go buy last weekend. Was looking for parts falling off as they went by

 

[Emme.g.h.]

Perhaps its the industrys first time with bng 7 years in a row

 

[De250r]

Doesn't cat sell a little monkey to run behind and pick up the parts that fall off. I heard the original owner never trades the monkey in with the sled though

 

[OVR4D]

Perhaps its the industrys first time with bng 7 years in a row

LOL!! Now that's funny!

 

[relbus]

Good for Yamaha. Way to keep a secret and get everyone all fired up. Now lets hope they deliver!

 

[vice108]

I have no idea whats coming, but I think its silly that guys are worried about a cat re-badged as a Yamaha. Yamaha is the ultimate super-conservative Japanese company. Every detail is over- engineered and takes forever to reach production. Executives and engineers across Japan would be committing Hara-kiri if any Yamaha product were released with the quality and finish of an arctic cat. And yes, they do share the 120cc but its really a toy not a real snowmobile.

Of course it's very possible that cat and Yamaha may be sharing some tech and that some cat chasis/suspension ideas may be incorporated into a Yamaha. BUT - it would be a Yamaha built and engineered design over all. Nothing to worry about.

 

[70superbee]

You think Yamaha is slow in changing their sleds you should own a Royal Star Venture they have not changed it since it came out in 1999. We have 2001 and it is just like the 2013 model. It still has carbs and a cassette player,so their sleds are improving way faster than the motorcycles are. So consider yourselves lucky, thought I would just share this bit of information.

Richie R

 

[cjjeeper]

Perhaps its the industrys first time with bng 7 years in a row

LOL!! Now that's funny!

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[3wheelerdude]

According to sledrumors.com :

''2014 Yamaha Snowmobiles

2014 Yamaha mountain sleds will be basically the same. The flat-lander sleds will get all the attention for model year 2014, but the 2015 Yamaha mountain snowmobiles will make a comeback. Watch for a 4-stroke, 200HP Mountain Max that weighs 500 pounds or less but be patient for another year.''