Interesting Speculation on Yamaha's 50th Anniversary in 2018

[VX1R]

It seems like we can't get enough information to speculate on what Yamaha is going to come out with in 2018 when the snowmobile division celebrates it's 50th anniversary.

I just came across this interesting read on the snowmobile.com website that should spark some discussion on what we might see when 2018 rolls around: http://www.snowmobile.com/events/whats-up-for-yamahas-50th-anniversary-1991.html

I can't believe that the 2016 sleds haven't even been on the snow yet and we're already talking about sleds that are 2 years out. Go figure.

 

[super1c]

Seen that also, good read. Only time will tell.

 

[bjowett]

Good read, thanks for sharing. The 10,500 rpm is redline, not peak power... peak for the YXZ engine remains at belt friendly rpms... though I find it funny that a snowmobile magazine doesn't realize this... more likely, they do.

 

[meskie]

Nice to see Yamaha put some r&d into the power sports division. Hopefully translates into something new and exciting for the sleds.

 

[vodoo child]

God I hope they'll have an all new ""YAMAHA"" built sled by 2018!!! But' it'll need one more jug to peek my interest. That being said and the Debbie Downer that I am, I'll stand by my earlier prediction of the 2018 Apex with BNG and wait for it!!!!!! A brighter LED taillight and "" ALL NEW STICHING IN THE SEAT""!!!

 

[Mills]

Something new for the 50th anniversary would be a new type of CVT clutch on a snowmobile like the one in the YXZ. The article states it has a "... A beefy hydraulically-actuated clutch system is operated by a foot pedal for light, consistent feel - delivering power up to 20% more efficiently than most automatic CVTs.” I took this to mean that this is a foot-lever actuated CVT clutch system. If it is, could this be coming to sleds with a clutch lever on the handlebars like a motorcycle? If it is 20% more efficient like the article states that would be worth something in low and top end for a sled.