TOURING
TRAILS BECOME WINTER HIGHWAYS WITH SKI-DOO TOURING MODELS
Touring is today's fastest growing segment of
snowmobiling. The marked, groomed trail system in North America has reached record levels. There are now more than 200,000 miles of snowmobile superhighways.For 1998 , Bombardier offers the industry's most complete and technically sophisticated line of snowmobiles meeting the needs of today's snowmobile tourer: reliability and comfort, comfort, comfort.
SKI-DOO GRAND TOURING AND TOURING MAIN FEATURES
Rotax engines. There's the full complement of reliable Rotax engines in the touring segment, from the 699cc liquid-cooled triple-cylinder, triple-pipe powerhouse in the Grand Touring SE model to the Rotax 377 fan-cooled engine in the Touring E sled. All liquid liquid-cooled models have R.A.V.E. exhaust port modifiers for more torque, throttle response and fuel economy in the low- and mid-rpm ranges, and all liquid-cooled twins have the precise performance of rotary valves.
SC-10 rear suspensions. Riding in comfort is what touring is all about. The SC-10 High Performance LT delivers a premium ride and precise handling. Its ACM coupler provides more ski bite in the corners, especially with two riders. Touring models utilize the SC-10 Touring rear skidframe, comfortable for two riders in a range of trail conditions and speeds. Motion Control gas shocks are standard on most models.
Light, advanced chassis. The Grand Touring SE and Grand Touring 700 models are built on the new triple-cylinder chassis, the CK3". It sets new standards in triple cylinder sled handling, looks and fit and finish. Other touring models are constructed on the sleek S-2000 chassis, which give the sleds a light and compact feel.
DSA front suspensions. The trailing arm design makes for crisp handling and ample bump absorption. The CK3 sleds have a new unequal length radius rod configuration for zero bump steer and scrub, resulting in more precise steering. Motion Control gas shocks are standard on most models.
Comfort and convenience features. From the fully loaded Grand Touring SE sled to the Touring E machine, all Ski-DOO touring models have a host of comfort features, like heated handgrips, backrests and plush four-way-stretch two-up seats.
New colors. All Grand Touring sleds, except the SE model (still Bavarian blue), are now a cool sapphire blue. All Touring machines sport a rich pine green color.
GRAND TOURING SE The ultimate in touring comfort in the new, advanced CK3 chassis.
- Rotax 699 engine. 699cc. Liquid-cooled. Mikuni VM-38 carbs, controlled by the Digital Performance Management" system. Three central-outlet tuned pipes to a tuned muffler.
- SC-10 High performance LT rear suspension. Rising-rate. Pneumatic leveler for adjust-on-the-fly suspension preload. ACM coupler for precise cornering.
- Wide plastic skis on long-travel (9.5 inches) DSA front suspension, torsion-type sway bar. Motion Control gas shocks.
- New electronic white-face gauge cluster, reads in either miles or km with the push of a button. DESS electronic security system.
- Cloud Nine seat with extra-plush cushioning. Console mounted electrical accessory outlet. Height-adjustable, heated passenger handholds with wind shields and adjustable backrest.
- Backlit handwarmer switches on handlebars. Changes indicated on cluster-mounted LCD display.
- A new single clear-lens headlight, with dual 60 Watt lamps and dual multi-facetted reflectors, produces double the candlepower of the '97 lamp.
- Mechanical reverse gear.
GRAND TOURING 700 Luxury touring sled for riders wanting arm-stretching trail acceleration and torque.
- Rotax 699 engine. 699cc. Liquid-cooled. Mikuni VM-38 carbs. Single tuned, central-outlet pipe to tuned muffler.
- SC-10 High Performance LT rear suspension. Rising-rate. ACM coupler for precise cornering.
- Wide plastic skis on long-travel (9-5 inches) DSA front suspension, torsion-type sway bar. Motion Control gas shocks.
- DESS electronic security system.
- Four-way stretch seat. Height-adjustable, heated passenger handholds with wind shields and adjustable backrest.
- A new single clear-lens headlight, with dual 60 Watt lamps and dual multi-facetted reflectors, produces double the candlepower of the '97 lamp.
- Mechanical reverse gear.
GRAND TOURING 583, 500 Grand Touring features in mid-range twin configurations.
- Rotax 583 engine on GT 583 model. 581cc. Liquid-cooled. Mikuni VM-38 carbs. R.A.V.E., rotary valves. Tuned muffler.
- Rotax 494 engine on GT 500 model. 499cc. Liquid-cooled. Mikuni VM-38 carbs. R.A.V.E., rotary valves. Tuned muffler.
- SC-10 High Performance LT rear suspension. Rising-rate. ACM coupler for precise cornering.
- Wide plastic skis on DSA front suspension, formed shape sway bar. Motion Control gas shocks.
- Four-way stretch seat. Height-adjustable, heated passenger handholds with wind shields and adjustable backrest.
- Mechanical reverse gear.
TOURING SLE
- Entry-level two-up touring machine with many
luxury features.- Rotax 503 engine. 497cc. Fan-cooled. Mikuni VM-34 carbs. New, tuned muffler. New fan duct directs cool air from outside the cab into the cooling system for improved performance.
- SC-10 Touring rear suspension. Falling-rate.
- Wide steel skis on DSA front suspension, formed shape sway bar. Motion Control gas shocks.
- Four-way stretch seat. New backrest with passenger handholds.
- Rotax Electronic Reverse (RER) zero-weight push-button reverse. "Smart" ignition management technique that changes with just the push of a button.
- Plastic idler wheels. New process makes wheels lighter and stronger.
TOURING LE, E Economical, entry-level two-up touring machines.
- Rotax 443 engine on LE model. 437cc. Fan-cooled. Mikuni VM-34 carbs. New tuned muffler.
- Rotax 377 engine on E model. 368cc. Fan-cooled. Mikuni VM-30 carbs.
- SC-1 0 Touring rear suspension. Falling-rate.
- Wide steel skis on DSA front suspension. Hydraulic shocks.
