PERFORMANCE

SRX 700 Triple

This sled is the flagship in Yamaha's "top performance" sled category. But it's not last year's 700 SX with triple pipes. It's an all-new model from Yamaha. Beneath the newly shaped hood painted in Team Yamaha Blue is a new, high-tech, 696 cc three-cylinder engine with triple exhaust pipes tuned to maximize horsepower. Compact and lightweight, the Yamaha powerplant has a new crankcase, crankshaft, cylinders, pistons and heads, providing the highest horsepower in its class and the ultimate in Yamaha performance for the 97- 98 riding season.

The SRX 700 engine also features the latest in high-tech exhaust valves, the Yamaha power valve system. Unlike competitive valve designs activated by exhaust pressure or cylinder pressure, the Yamaha valve system is electronically controlled. A computer monitors engine RPM, feeding the information to a servo motor that adjusts the power valves for optimum exhaust timing and maximum horsepower across the entire powerband. Unique to Yamaha, the system uses technology taken from gran prix motorcycle racing. The valves are self-cleaning, preventing carbon buildup and valve sticking problems experienced with other systems.

The new SRX 700 is up to 30 lbs. lighter than other sleds in its class. If that isn't enough to grab the attention of performance minded riders, there is a long list of advanced Yamaha technology that will:

• New! A skillfully engineered air management system is designed to maximize performance. It includes 1) a new, aerodynamic hood and belly pan design, 2) ducts that provide cool, fresh air to the carburetor intake, brake, mufflers, crankcase and clutch, and 3) an advanced air flow design within the crankcase that optimizes scavenging efficiency and horsepower.
• Three separate cylinder heads for superior cooling, with o-ring sealing to optimize combustion chamber shape.
• New! Lightweight plastic skis for superior handling.
• New! Large-diameter speedometer and tachometer.
• New! Large, 34 mm crankshaft and new roller bearing design to provide extra durability for the high-output 700 engine.
• New! Large-capacity heat exchangers to optimize cooling.
• New! Powder metal forged pistons, brand new technology from Formula I automobile racing, to enhance performance and durability.
• New! Plastic suspension wheels that are lightweight and efficient.
• New! Engine torque rod to maintain clutch center-to-center distance for optimal performance.
• 4l inch ski stance for outstanding handling.
• ProAction Plus SX long-travel rear suspension with aluminum-body KYB gas shocks, adjustable spring preload and 8 inches of travel.
• Advanced trailing-arm independent front suspension featuring aluminum-body KYB gas shocks with adjustable spring preload.
• Low-profile windshield and racing seat with side pads.

VMAX 700 SX

This lightweight 700 triple uses its superior power-to-weight and advanced suspensions to revolutionize the trail performance category. The Vmax 700 SX delivers what many performance riders consider the ideal combination of light weight, incredible throttle response and razor-edged handling.

Tucked low in the all-aluminum ProAction System chassis of the Vmax 700 SX is a light, compact, high-output 698 cc three cylinder engine. It features case reed induction, ceramic composite cylinder plating, triple TM33 flat-slide carbs and a single tuned exhaust pipe to minimize overall weight and maximize power.

Other high-performance features found on the Vmax 700 SX include:

• A 41-inch ski stance and lightweight, narrow skis for quick turning and thick ski skins for long wear.
• ProAction Plus SX rear suspension with KYB gas shocks, adjustable spring preload and 8 inches of travel for a low center of gravity and superior handling.
• Advanced trailing-arm independent front suspension with aluminum-body KYB gas shocks and adjustable spring preload.
• Low-profile windshield and racing seat pads. *Heat Red paint with new graphics.

VMAX 700 XTC

Mega-power and mogul-handling comfort go hand in hand on the Vmax 700 XTC. This brand new "trail comfort" model combines the performance of Yamaha's high-output 700 triple with the long-travel ride of the ProAction Plus X rear suspension.

Yamaha introduced this 700 triple powerplant in its popular Vmax 700 SX model. It's a compact, lightweight design that delivers unprecedented power to weight, breathing in through triple TM33 carbs and breathing out through a single, tuned pipe to maximize power while minimizing weight.

As for the suspension, the ProAction Plus X long-travel rear suspension features rebuildable, aluminum-bodied nitrogen gas shocks with 11.5 inches of true, useable travel. A rear, horizontally mounted shock gives this suspension extremely quick compression and rebound over the bumps. Bearings or bushings at key pivot points and seven zerks feeding 12 grease points minimize friction, making the ProAction Plus X the most efficient rear suspension in the industry.

The rest of the features on the Vmax 700 XTC add to the power, comfort and styling of this performance trail sled from Yamaha.

• Ceramic composite cylinders with triple exhaust ports maximize performance.
• Advanced trailing-arm independent front suspension has 9 inches of bump-absorbing travel, wide spindle splines to maintain ski alignment, and a long, tapered trailing arm for superior ride and balance.
• Wide, 42-inch ski stance for outstanding handling during higher speeds and while cornering.
• Yamaha Black paint with new graphics.

VMAX 700 XTC DELUXE

More and more trail riders are adding extra convenience features to their high-performance solo sleds. For 1998, Yamaha takes the work out of accessorizing with its new Vmax 700 XTC Deluxe. It's powered by Yamaha's liquid cooled 698 cc three-cylinder engine with a single exhaust pipe designed to maximize power while minimizing overall sled weight. In addition to all the outstanding features found on the standard Vmax 700 XTC, the Deluxe version includes factory-installed electric start, reverse, mirrors and a tall windshield. You can also tell the Deluxe version on the trails by its distinctive Metallic Purple paint scheme.

VMAX 700 XT

For 700 riders who want more moguls for their money, Yamaha introduces the Vmax 700 XT. This new model is the best value in the 700 class, giving riders a performance trail sled that does it all.

The Vmax 700 XT moves down the trail with the power of Yamaha's lightweight, high-output 700 single-piped triple, tucked low in the lightweight, yet extremely rigid ProAction System Chassis. It rides over the bumps with the plush comfort of the Yamaha ProAction Plus(& long-travel rear suspension, featuring 11.5 inches of true mogul-absorbing travel. And the Vmax 700 XT, painted in vivid Yamaha Black, does it all with a price tag that will get the adrenaline flowing in any performance-minded trail rider.

SRX MEANS PREMIUM HANDLING

The SRX 700, SRX 600 and Mountain SRX 700 all use the Yamaha ProAction System chassis. The combination of a lightweight, yet extremely rigid all-aluminum frame with advanced front and rear suspensions delivers premium handling and unmatched riding confidence.

The ProAction System chassis is designed to deliver excellent handling, both because of its light weight and its exceptional strength. The key chassis component is the industry-exclusive, one-piece, die-cast aluminum bulkhead subframe, helping form a frame with up to twice the torsional rigidity of competitive, welded structures. The result is a top performance snowmobile that delivers not only high horsepower but exceptional, premium handling.

SRX 700 & SRX 600 (SRX pages)

The SRX 700 and SRX 600 feature the ProAction Plus SX rear suspension, set up specifically for top-performance trail riders. It has high-quality, rebuildable, aluminum-body KYB gas shocks with adjustable spring preload and 8 inches of travel. The result of all this engineering is exceptional handling and great ride quality.

A three-position rear shock mount is easily adjustable to change both shock damping and spring rate. Bearings and bushings are placed at key pivot points, and seven zerks feed 12 grease points, reducing friction for quick and efficient action. And, unlike some shock designs, the premium shocks on the ProAction Plus SX system do not require rebuilding at 500 mile intervals.

KYB aluminum-body, high-pressure gas shocks with adjustable spring preload are also standard equipment on the advanced independent front suspension of the SRX 700 and SRX 600.

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