Yamaha Cutting Production for 2019

[journeyman]

One thing is for certain, with the SW being their flagship in the neighborhood of 200 hp and the Apex out of the lineup, there is a big HP gap between the SW and Viper. Ski Doo just dropped the 150 hp 900 ACE turbo that fits close to the slot where the Apex was. I kind of hope Yamaha has a new machine and chassis in the 150-160 hp window.

The 847 cc 4s twin has been mentioned. Maybe that with a turbo would fit the bill....

 

[piskapo]

880 2s in a new chassis to compete with skidoo 850 and Polaris 860 is what I’m hoping for.

 

[STAIN]

I believe that Arctic Cat has been sitting on some technologies that their past financial situation did not allow them to bring to market. Cats ideas are usually really good, its the execution and materials that usually let them down.

 

[TrueBlue]

One thing is for certain, with the SW being their flagship in the neighborhood of 200 hp and the Apex out of the lineup, there is a big HP gap between the SW and Viper. Ski Doo just dropped the 150 hp 900 ACE turbo that fits close to the slot where the Apex was. I kind of hope Yamaha has a new machine and chassis in the 150-160 hp window.

The 847 cc 4s twin has been mentioned. Maybe that with a turbo would fit the bill....

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As I said earlier in 1 of my post, I believe you will see a 850 4 stroke in a new chassis.

 

[3wheelerdude]

As I said earlier in 1 of my post, I believe you will see a 850 4 stroke in a new chassis.

And on the Cat sites, they are talking about the Textron 850 engine (http://www.textronmotors.com/Home/Products/Snow) rated between 70 and 130hp.

Do you think both AC and Yam could release different 4 stroke 850's on the same platform the same year.

 

[rtx moose]

wonder the weight difference between the 847 and 998 is??hmmm

 

[nbsledder]

I hope i'm wrong but.....If there was anything new coming wouldn't there be a teaser video by now?

 

[TRUE BLUE SINCE 1980]

And on the Cat sites, they are talking about the Textron 850 engine (http://www.textronmotors.com/Home/Products/Snow) rated between 70 and 130hp.

Do you think both AC and Yam could release different 4 stroke 850's on the same platform the same year.

That's interesting, looks like something Textron or Yamaha would make. the copyrights on that page is 2018
I just cant understand why the sled look like a Polaris, and not sure that will make pleasing sound at WFO!

 

[InRBigness]

Those are Polaris's. They are fusions. Probably old photos.

 

[cobrajet ltx dx]

Fusions..... talk about a blast from the past if you owned the 600 version.

 

[DigitalFusion]

I hope i'm wrong but.....If there was anything new coming wouldn't there be a teaser video by now?

Bold new graphics just dont have that same 'pop' on film as they do IRL?

 

[3wheelerdude]

I hope i'm wrong but.....If there was anything new coming wouldn't there be a teaser video by now?

Cat release is in 4 days and they just released their teaser.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10156172189734357

So Yam still have some time to do it within similar time frame.

 

[blueironranger]

Not the Yamaha way, but what if they really wanted to Troll Skidoo. Feed the 847 a full bar (14.7psi) and market it as “The 850 that makes 165hp anywhere”

 

[Farmer 73]

Well with that teaser it looks like something for the mountains. Which brings that single rail suspension into play!

 

[nbsledder]

Cat release is in 4 days and they just released their teaser.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10156172189734357

So Yam still have some time to do it within similar time frame.

I am glad i'm wrong! lol