It’s finally over for Yamaha

[07apex23winder]

Well looks like Yamaha finally pulling the plug on snowmobiles. Sad day for the snowmobile industry.

 

[MrSled]

Well looks like Yamaha finally pulling the plug on snowmobiles. Sad day for the snowmobile industry.

We knew it was coming. Just didnt want to believe it. Very sad day!!

 

[sab2022]

Impact on new/old sleds prices & parts? Is picking up a new sled viable now, or is it a muscle car classic? I have to believe the logistics chain will begin dry up in the years to come.. This TY forun because more important

 

[MrSled]

One more note. I will continue to keep this site up as long as we have traffic for the Google ads to keep us going. Tell all your family and friend to stay off Facebook and direct them to the site.

 

[Yamaporn]

Well looks like Yamaha finally pulling the plug on snowmobiles. Sad day for the snowmobile industry.

Yamaha To Exit The Snowmobile Market In Model Year 2025

The rumors are finally true: 2025 will be the last year for Yamaha snowmobiles, as the brand will exit the market after 57 years.

snowgoer.com

 

[DMCTurbo]

Sad day.

 

[CaptCaper]

Not surprised. They stuck to their guns and didn't make 2 strokes. I'm glad really as I can't stand the smell from others when riding now. And I bet they pushed other's to jump to 4 stroke fast.They don't need this end of the Market and let it go.

 

[Fast Lane]

Sad day but we knew it was coming. Bold new graphics was coming to an end. Once the Japanese sleds were killed off I figured the days were near. Arctic cat wasn’t going to make the old chassis forever.

 

[yamaha4sea_fan24]

Sad day... put MANY miles on the seats of Vector's, Vipers and Sidewinders before I made my switch over to Polaris in 2022. Heard the news this morning and had to jump on the TY forum for memories. Bittersweet day for sure.

 

[UpstateNYtro]

Just got to keep the ones going that you have. That's half the fun... Yamaha quality will ensure sleds are around as long as I have left riding.

 

[Snowman871]

Sad day for sure...

 

[Stormbringer]

Well looks like Yamaha finally pulling the plug on snowmobiles. Sad day for the snowmobile industry.

I am just heartbroken! Bought my first Yamaha, 1973 643B to an 18 sidewinder! I was looking to buy a new one next year but I guess not!

 

[74Nitro]

I am just heartbroken! Bought my first Yamaha, 1973 643B to an 18 sidewinder! I was looking to buy a new one next year but I guess not!

They will offer 2025's.

 

[74Nitro]

IMO, they were simply out-innovated over the last twenty years. I don't blame the four-stroke engine, more so the suspension/chassis and ergonomics.
It also would have helped them to offer both four stroke and two strokes as there was still plenty of two stroke die-hards.
Other brands brought new ideas into production much faster than Yamaha did.

 

[journeyman]

Little did we know the deal with Arctic Cat was nothing but a long term exit strategy. Sad nevertheless!