RickZach
Newbie
First impressions after the new sleds were first driven on Dec 20th, 2008.
Keep in mind that most of our experience comes from a 2-stroke, 2-seater background. One couldn't find two 4-stroke sleds that could be more different .
==========RS Venture==========
Yamaha RS Venture 4-stroke engine, plush two seater:
Very quite, exceedingly comfortable, a long trip cruiser
Try to imagine driving a couch... now you're getting closer
No smell
None of the expected 4-stroke engine lurching. Very smooth.
===============PHAZER===================
Yamaha Phazer GT 4-stroke engine, single narrow seat:
A very different kind of snowmobile as far as feel
You ride high and far forward. Narrow seat like a dirt bike.
Can operate sitting or standing with equal enjoyment. A first for us.
Light, nimble, responsive and easy to drive
None of the expected 4-stroke engine lurching.
No smell
On test drive day, neither Dean nor Dad wanted to give up the Phazer. It became the instant favorite!
A quiet, mellow engine purr that does not sound at all like a raspy snowmobile. No more brap sound which helps to keep the trails open.
Looks like an huge insect which the kids love... takes getting used to for the rest of us... then grows on you.
The most-fun snowmobile that either of us has ever driven, hands down. The fun-o-meter was pinned!
Keep in mind that most of our experience comes from a 2-stroke, 2-seater background. One couldn't find two 4-stroke sleds that could be more different .
==========RS Venture==========
Yamaha RS Venture 4-stroke engine, plush two seater:
Very quite, exceedingly comfortable, a long trip cruiser
Try to imagine driving a couch... now you're getting closer
No smell
None of the expected 4-stroke engine lurching. Very smooth.
===============PHAZER===================
Yamaha Phazer GT 4-stroke engine, single narrow seat:
A very different kind of snowmobile as far as feel
You ride high and far forward. Narrow seat like a dirt bike.
Can operate sitting or standing with equal enjoyment. A first for us.
Light, nimble, responsive and easy to drive
None of the expected 4-stroke engine lurching.
No smell
On test drive day, neither Dean nor Dad wanted to give up the Phazer. It became the instant favorite!
A quiet, mellow engine purr that does not sound at all like a raspy snowmobile. No more brap sound which helps to keep the trails open.
Looks like an huge insect which the kids love... takes getting used to for the rest of us... then grows on you.
The most-fun snowmobile that either of us has ever driven, hands down. The fun-o-meter was pinned!
