| 1998 YAMAHA SNOWMOBILES |
Yamaha Triples The Luxury, Adds 700 To Touring Lineup
COON RAPIDS, Minnesota--With the introduction of its new three cylinder Venture 700, Yamaha adds new power to its lineup of luxury two-up trail sleds, and gives touring enthusiasts a choice of four Venture models in its 1998 lineup.
The Venture 700 is a premium two-up, triple-cylinder limo with uncompromised luxury, power to spare and, ski tip to snow flap, every inch a Yamaha. It features a compact, high-output 698cc triple. The same engine used in the popular Vmax 700 SX trail sled, it's the lightest three-cylinder powerplant in its class, bringing a new level of power to touring. The engine sits low in the light yet rigid ProAction System chassis, helping create outstanding balance and handling for solo or two-up riding.
The 700 engine also features three TM33 flat-slide carbs to provide incredible throttle response, liquid-heated carburetors to maintain throttle response and fuel economy, and a single, high-flow exhaust pipe with large volume Y-pipe to maximize power output while minimizing weight.
The Venture 700 features long-travel front and rear suspensions. The advanced independent front suspension features 9 inches of true, useable travel and adjustable spring preload. In back, the ProAction Plus long-travel rear suspension delivers 11.5 inches of travel for outstanding comfort over rough terrain.
Additional comfort and convenience features are everywhere, the most evident being a brand new passenger backrest, the plushest, most adjustable design in Yamaha history. The rest add up to pure luxury-tall windshield, full instrumentation, electric start, hydraulic brake system with mechanical parking brake, adjustable handwarmers (a Yamaha exclusive), passenger grip warmers and wind deflectors, smooth-shifting reverse gear, dual mirrors and a big 12 gal. fuel tank.
VENTURE 700 -For those who like to tour the winter trails two-up, Yamaha triples the luxury in 1998 with the introduction of the big, powerful Venture 700. Available with 600 and 500 engines last year, the new Venture joins the Yamaha family of 700s, offering the luxury touring crowd more power than ever.
The three-cylinder 698 cc
powerplant has the best power to weight on the tour, 
and sits low in the lightweight yet rigid ProAction
System chassis, creating outstanding balance and handling. It
also features three TM33 flat-slide carbs to provide incredible
throttle response and a single, high-flow exhaust system with
large volume Y-pipe to maximize power output while minimizing
overall weight. Naturally, the Venture 700 comes standard with a
long list of comfort features:
MORE TOURING CHOICES
The Venture 600 and Venture 500 return in '98 in a striking new color. Like the new Venture 700, the 600 and 500 are painted Metallic Green with new graphics, and include a long list of standard features.
The Venture 700, 600 and 500, and all 1998 liquid-cooled snowmobiles from Yamaha come with an industry exclusive 3-year warranty (1-year factory limited warranty plus 2 years of Yamaha Extended Service).
VALUE TOURING
Yamaha also has a great entry level touring machine called the Venture TR Electric. It features a strong and proven 485 cc fan cooled twin-cylinder engine with electric start, plus a 136-inch full block track for extra comfort on the trail. The independent front suspension is Yamaha's TSS version with 6.0 inches of travel for excellent handling and a comfortable ride on packed snow.
The Venture TR Electric can be used for both two-up touring as well as a variety of outdoor winter chores. It features easy-shifting reverse gear, plush two-passenger seat, backrest, high windshield, luggage rack and heavy-duty tow hitch.