2020 Release

[DeepFrz]

Ha ok..

The Yamaha sleds were at Snow Shoot out in West Yellowstone all week for the media to ride the new models. Much of snow shoot is in private areas around the city that require credentials, but to get to some of those areas you need to take the actual trail system. We were out there last week and they had a freshly groomed track alongside the road to the airport just north of town that was roped off and marked "Snow shoot participants only". More than likely this picture was taken on the trail system a few miles outside of town by a random snowmobiler.

 

[BradS]

The picture is photo shopped it's BS

Nope

 

[staggs65]

Some interesting comments from one of the amsnow test riders

 

[DGZRT]

I’m on Vacation sking in Idaho and I’m still looking at the post for new info !! It’s kind of fun checking in for updates .

 

[bleedyamaha]

Last day on Vacation been scouting around for the new YAMAHA but haven’t had much luck

 

[staggs65]

Last day on Vacation been scouting around for the new YAMAHA but haven’t had much luckView attachment 146967

Did you check behind here

 

[RAMSOMAIR]

There are 10 months of the year to go to foolish places with palm trees. You should be sledding!!!

 

[murdered141]

I’m on Vacation sking in Idaho and I’m still looking at the post for new info !! It’s kind of fun checking in for updates .

Skiing! Is your sled broken?

 

[sheetwright]

Here is your new Yamaha.

View attachment 146892

Thats the Cat Alpha, not the Yamaha

 

[DGZRT]

Skiing! Is your sled broken?

Yes starter went out ! But my daugther lives in Boise Idaho . I’ve skied for 40 years it’s my second favorite winter sport. But it’s 50 degrees in the valley so we are golfing also

 

[SqueezeER]

Thats the Cat Alpha, not the Yamaha

Lol I tried!

 

[cobrajet ltx dx]

The demand for riders wanting longer tracks on the trails have EXPLODED the crossover market.
Currently the top DOG was the Polaris assault 144. Excellent trail front with flotation when needed.
So Skidoo releases new models, Cat brings the Riot with and updated 800 to compete.
So what’s Yamaha’s answer!!!
Well let’s see....
Only advantage they have over the rest is the 998 turbo motor.
So your going to get a rebranded RIOT with a turbo 4stroke.
That’s the only way Yamaha can compete at this point in that market.

As far as TRAIL 4stroke snowmobiles
They need to go after the Ace motors
but quick. Not everyone wants a 200hp rocket.
Bring a vector style motor with 3 driving modes, gets insane MPG’S and with a engine mapping system that starts like a SWISS WATCH no matter the temperature outside.
There Viper project IMO was a disaster that put them behind in this particular market.

 

[74Nitro]

The demand for riders wanting longer tracks on the trails have EXPLODED the crossover market.
Currently the top DOG was the Polaris assault 144. Excellent trail front with flotation when needed.
So Skidoo releases new models, Cat brings the Riot with and updated 800 to compete.
So what’s Yamaha’s answer!!!
Well let’s see....
Only advantage they have over the rest is the 998 turbo motor.
So your going to get a rebranded RIOT with a turbo 4stroke.
That’s the only way Yamaha can compete at this point in that market.

As far as TRAIL 4stroke snowmobiles
They need to go after the Ace motors
but quick. Not everyone wants a 200hp rocket.
Bring a vector style motor with 3 driving modes, gets insane MPG’S and with a engine mapping system that starts like a SWISS WATCH no matter the temperature outside.
There Viper project IMO was a disaster that put them behind in this particular market.

The viper was the vector engine that you are referring to......

 

[Snorunner]

The demand for riders wanting longer tracks on the trails have EXPLODED the crossover market.
Currently the top DOG was the Polaris assault 144. Excellent trail front with flotation when needed.
So Skidoo releases new models, Cat brings the Riot with and updated 800 to compete.
So what’s Yamaha’s answer!!!
Well let’s see....
Only advantage they have over the rest is the 998 turbo motor.
So your going to get a rebranded RIOT with a turbo 4stroke.
That’s the only way Yamaha can compete at this point in that market.

As far as TRAIL 4stroke snowmobiles
They need to go after the Ace motors
but quick. Not everyone wants a 200hp rocket.
Bring a vector style motor with 3 driving modes, gets insane MPG’S and with a engine mapping system that starts like a SWISS WATCH no matter the temperature outside.
There Viper project IMO was a disaster that put them behind in this particular market.

I was impressed that My two Vectors. Both XTX got 70 miles on half a tank recently. And we were not putting down the trails! They just need better rear shocks!

 

[staggs65]

The viper was the vector engine that you are referring to......

Sort of, it’s the nytro engine. Different cams and valve springs than the Vector. Also the Viper has the crappy Cat ecu instead of the Mitsubishi that the vector, nytro use.