Snowmobile "Taiga Attack": description with photos, technical characteristics and reviews from owners

The Taiga Attack snowmobile is a domestic technology that is relevant and proven over the years. The car cannot be called stuffed with innovative technologies. It is designed for the mass user and is distinguished by its affordable price, simplicity of design and popularity. Among the advantages of the all-terrain vehicle are a high level of maneuverability, good maintainability, and ease of maintenance in the field.

History of creation

The Taiga Attack snowmobile is produced by the domestic enterprise Russian Mechanics, which created the machine based on early modifications with decent technical parameters. Along with the characteristics, the model received an affordable price and a high level of reliability.

The history of the company began more than 50 years ago. Initially, the company operated as a manufacturing company. After gaining independence, all-terrain vehicles appeared in the company’s catalogue, which are direct followers of the famous “Buran”. The first modifications were equipped with a design with a pair of tracks. Now they are also commercially available, they are reliable and resistant to harsh operating conditions. Layouts with one central track have greater dynamics and maneuverability.

Easy to repair and operate

Buyers of budget segment equipment, which includes the Taiga Ataka 2 snowmobile, will appreciate the low cost and availability of spare parts, and the ease of maintenance of this model. And owners whose financial situation allows them to purchase more expensive equipment will not have to worry about their iron horse, overcoming serious obstacles.

After all, even if the car gets damaged, fixing it will not require serious financial expenses. And you won’t have to wait for delivery of scarce spare parts from abroad. The main components are produced in Russia.

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general description

It is worth noting that the Taiga Ataka-2 snowmobile is precisely a version with one moving element 0.5 meters wide. This series is called Wide Track, characterized by a high level of maneuverability, maneuverability, and speed. At the same time, the equipment does not lack the functionality of utilitarian options that guarantee the comfort typical of tourist models.

The cost of the all-terrain vehicle in question starts from 400 thousand rubles. This unit stands out even among other foreign analogues. The designers also paid decent attention to the design; the exterior received a completely modern and not as bulky design as some of its predecessors.

Reviews

• Alexander, Vorkuta. The car impressed me from the first days of operation. I immediately noticed the soft and energy-intensive suspension, which is absolutely not prone to breakdowns. The car allows you to move comfortably through holes and potholes, which are often found in deep snow. You can travel long distances without fear of punctures in the front and rear suspension. By the way, the ability to drive long distances is facilitated by a capacious fuel tank, and the engine itself is not demanding on fuel quality. The 60 horsepower engine does not have groovy dynamics, but its potential is generally sufficient for leisurely driving. In extreme cases, you can push hard - however, this can only be done on a straight road and packed snow. Still, the suspension is tuned more for cross-country ability and comfort (due to the front levers) rather than for sporty and aggressive driving.
• Igor, Belgorod region. The Taiga Ataka 2 snowmobile is my first such device, which came in handy for hunting and fishing. All the equipment needed for these activities can be placed in a convenient trunk located under the driver's seat cushion. You can take someone with you, fortunately there is another seat for this. In terms of practicality, I really liked the car, but in terms of handling, this model is not the best option. The fact is that my son loves to ride a snowmobile. He is passionate and young at heart, and doesn’t mind having a lot of fun. So he was just upset about the dynamics of the snowmobile. But to be honest, Taiga Attack 2 didn’t impress me either - it’s heavy and clumsy, and even rolls a lot due to the wishbone front suspension. Practicality is excellent, and fuel consumption is low. I praise the car for its reliability and maintainability - this is a rarity for domestic equipment now, not like in Soviet times. After all, back then they did it, as they say, for years and centuries.
• Nikita, Tomsk. The odometer of my snowmobile Taiga Atak 2 now shows two thousand kilometers. The car often annoys with minor breakdowns that make your head spin. There are no serious problems, and thank you for that. Somewhere something is leaking, and somewhere it is falling off, creaking and vibrating. By the way, it is the engine and the gearbox that vibrate - these parts are the noisiest. The snowmobile develops 60 horsepower, but rides like a 50 horsepower or even weaker. There is no dynamics at all. It used to be faster and more maneuverable, but now the car has completely turned sour. It's probably time to sell. I’ll do pre-sale preparations, get the car in order and place an ad. And yet, this device also has positive qualities - for example, high load capacity, large spacious compartments for storing things. And the car is cheap to repair. Spare parts can be found new or aftermarket.

Advantages

Advantages of the domestic snowmobile “Taiga Attack”:

1. Easy access to suspension components without the need to dismantle elements.
2. A comfortable, ergonomic seat that can easily accommodate a driver and an adult passenger.
3. The presence of a spacious luggage compartment, as well as a towbar for a hitch. Such equipment makes it possible to tow equipment and service it for agricultural and tourism purposes.
4. Modern optics guarantee excellent illumination of the road at night.
5. To prevent hypothermia of the driver's hands, a heating system for the trigger and handles is provided.
6. Shock absorber pad located on the leading edge of the fairing. This element is quite appropriate when driving through the forest and rough terrain.

Comfortable and functional

It is thanks to the presence of one 500 mm wide track that Taiga Attack 2 belongs to the Wide Track category of snowmobiles, which combine high cross-country ability with high speed and ease of control. At the same time, the popular model successfully combines the functionality typical of utilitarian cars with the comfort and maneuverability of tourist modifications.

If you don’t mind spending 400,000 rubles. for the purchase of equipment, you will receive at your disposal a car whose technical characteristics look decent even in comparison with more expensive imported analogues. The developers put a lot of effort into the design. It has become more modern and not as heavy as on earlier models. Among other advantages:

• Simplified access to front suspension components. To service them, you no longer need to dismantle anything.
• A stepped seat with a comfortable backrest, which can comfortably accommodate the driver and an adult passenger of substantial size.
• A spacious trunk located under the seat cushion, as well as a towbar that allows you to tow a trailer off-road. They will certainly appeal to practical motorcycle enthusiasts who use the Taiga Ataka 2 snowmobile for work and household needs.
• Modern optical elements of the headlights, providing good illumination of the road at night.
• An electric heating device for the control handles and gas trigger protects the driver’s hands from hypothermia and frostbite in severe frost.
• Protective shock-absorbing pad. Running along the front edge of the fairing, it protects plastic parts well from damage upon impact. When driving through the forest or rough terrain, where various obstacles are often hidden under the snow, this pad comes in very handy.

About the motor

As evidenced by the reviews of the owners of the Taiga Attack snowmobile, the capabilities of the machine were seriously expanded by the RMZ-551 engine. The characteristics and features of the motor are given below:

• in-line arrangement of a pair of cylinders, which made it possible to place a compact unit in a limited space;
• liquid cooling with two snow radiators, which slightly complicated the design, but ensured the ability of the machine to operate under high loads;
• a simplified two-stroke cycle, facilitating the design and maintenance of the system, although gasoline consumption has increased slightly;
• separate oil supply from a special tank with a capacity of 2.5 liters;
• reed configuration exhaust valve;
• optimal formation of the fuel-air mixture is ensured by high-quality float carburetors, one for each cylinder;
• electronic ignition system with programmable control, guaranteeing engine operation in any mode;
• electric starter, which simplifies engine starting, while it is possible to start mechanically.

Among other characteristics of the Taiga Attack snowmobile, the following points can be noted:

• Working volume – 553 cubic meters. cm.
• Power parameter – 60 l. With.
• Dry weight – 320 kg.
• The speed limit is 100 km/h.

Suspension and brakes

The equipment in question, compared to its predecessors, has a modernized suspension design. The rear side remained slick, and the front analogue was made in a lever configuration. This solution ensured good maneuverability and controllability at high speeds.

Gas-oil shock absorbers perfectly dampen vibrations; the suspension travel is 205 mm at the front and 370 mm at the rear. The Taiga Attack snowmobile is securely held on the chosen road thanks to the wide track of the skis (0.99 m). Hydraulic disc equipment is responsible for reliable braking, allowing you to confidently stop and start on loose snow and off-road conditions. Even jumping over significant distances does not cause deformation of the equipment or damage to the riders.

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The track width is 500 mm, which allows the model to be positioned as a snowmobile in the Wide Track category, which is characterized by increased cross-country ability, high speed and sharp steering. Not least on the list of key parameters is the functionality of the snowmobile, to which special attention was paid. In general, the functionality of the Taiga Attack 2 model is no different from most utilitarian or tourist cars. For relatively little money, the consumer receives universal equipment, balanced in all basic parameters. It must be admitted that the technical characteristics of the Taiga Attack 2 snowmobile, listed below, look no worse than the parameters of imported snowmobiles, and in some ways even surpass them.

Advantages of the model:

1. Simplified maintenance. For example, to access the elements of the front suspension, you do not need to perform complex actions. For these purposes, it is enough to use a standard set of tools.
2. Adjustable driver and passenger seat sizes
3. Capacious luggage compartment, which can be accessed by moving the driver's seat. You can put various items in the trunk - clothes, documents, fishing and hunting equipment, as well as food products.
4. A powerful coupling device (towbar) allows you to connect a sled and tow loads weighing up to 500 kg. In this case, the Ataka 2 snowmobile is ideal for practical motorcycle enthusiasts. Based on this, the car will also be in demand for economic needs.
5. Installed headlights at the front and rear provide effective illumination and excellent visibility at any time of the day.
6. Electrically heated grips and steering wheel are a very convenient option for increasing comfort at low air temperatures. In addition, this option will prevent hypothermia of the hands of the driver and passenger in severe frost.
7. The shock-absorbing pad is a proven solution that protects plastic parts from serious impacts. This is especially true in difficult off-road conditions - for example, when driving in the forest, on rough terrain, as well as in deep snow, under which various obstacles are often hidden. In such situations, a shock-absorbing pad will come in handy.

The Taiga Attack 2 snowmobile received an improved suspension, which has undergone significant changes. Thus, the rear still uses a slip suspension, while the front chassis is completely new, with a stronger linkage design. This arrangement, of course, had the best effect on controllability and energy consumption. This is very important from the point of view of maintaining a balance between cross-country ability and directional stability at high speeds. An important aspect when refining the front chassis was to give the suspension excellent off-road capabilities.

Moreover, to improve energy consumption and “softness” of passing obstacles, the snowmobile received gas-filled shock absorbers operating in an oil bath. In addition, excellent cross-country ability is achieved due to the solid travel of both suspensions. For example, the front suspension travel is 205 mm and the rear suspension travel is 370 mm. The track between the skis reaches 990 mm. The last parameter indicates a high level of safety, minimizing the risk of capsizing.

Disc brakes are hydraulic. They confidently stop the car in case of emergency braking, regardless of the speed limit. This allows you to confidently travel long distances, drive at high speed and tackle any off-road conditions without fear. Practice has shown that the Taiga Attack 2 snowmobile will not harm either the suspension or passengers if it overcomes wave-like obstacles - for example, “jumping” on springboards.

Transmission unit

The power unit transmits torque to the propulsion mechanism using a continuously variable variator. This element has several operating modes: neutral, reverse, low and high range. Unlike a traditional gearbox, this design increases the working life of the motor, guaranteeing its optimal operation.

Despite the apparent perfection of the system, it is precisely this system that often causes complaints from owners. The parameters of the springs and weights of the unit do not always equal the design characteristics. You can improve the performance by adjusting the parts yourself. In general, the intended system, when working correctly, is very convenient and productive, which is good news.

Engine

The Taiga Attack 2 snowmobile received a compact RMZ-551 engine with its own design features, which we will consider in more detail.

So, let's note the traditional two-cylinder layout, typical for most cars in this price range. The cylinders have an in-line arrangement, which makes the structure more compact and can be conveniently placed in limited space.

In addition, the liquid cooling system, which is complemented by two powerful radiators, deserves special attention. By the way, a similar system has successfully proven itself in the RMZ-501 power plant. The components of this cooling had to be slightly complicated in order to increase the reliability of the design, as well as the ability to withstand increased loads.

The time-tested two-stroke layout benefited the RMZ-551 power plant. And yet, there were some drawbacks here, especially compared to four-stroke engines - the engine began to consume relatively more fuel. But at the same time, it became more powerful and more economical than its predecessor RMZ-501. The combined lubrication system has also undergone modifications. The oil tank capacity is 2.5 liters.

We note the presence of a dual-combustor fuel system - this solution was beneficial from the point of view of more optimal mixture formation. For the manufacture of this component, float carburetors from the Mikuni company were used, tested in various imported models of snowmobiles. Of no small importance in order to ensure reliability and trouble-free operation is the Ducati electronically programmable ignition system, which controls the operation of the power plant regardless of load conditions. We will also add an electric starter here, which simplifies the start of the power plant. And in case of emergency problems, you can always use the manual starter.

So, with a working volume of 0.5 liters, the RMZ-551 power unit produces about 60 horsepower. The motor weight is 320, which is normal. The lightweight and compact engine made it possible to reduce the weight of the snowmobile and make it more maneuverable. As a result, it was possible to increase the maximum speed.

The engine is best optimized for gearbox settings. We are talking about a continuously variable variator with which the RMZ-551 motor is combined. The gearbox allows you to unleash the engine's full potential - thanks to the presence of several speed modes - low and high gears, as well as reverse and neutral modes. The variator ensures optimal engine operation regardless of the load - this feature has a beneficial effect on the engine's service life, unlike traditional manual transmissions.

In addition to the features of the gearbox, it is worth citing several facts regarding its operation. Practice shows that a domestic variator can cause complaints with high mileage. For example, this box is characterized by some factory defects - these are the springs and weights of the regulator, which do not correspond to the factory parameters in all copies, which indicates that the build quality is not the highest. And yet, you can prepare some parts in the gearbox yourself - this is useful if the problem manifests itself after some time (when the warranty has expired).

Reviews of the snowmobile "Taiga Attack"

Users in their responses highlight several features of this technique:

1. A reliable and energy-intensive suspension that allows you to move where other analogues cannot.
2. Speed ​​parameters do not always provide sufficient dynamics due to the heavy weight of the machine.
3. The need to get used to the placement of controls, which not all owners consider successful.
4. Insufficient performance of snow radiators. This is especially noticeable when moving on ice. Many note the advantage of versions with an electric fan. In any case, the developers still have work to do.