Features of the Yamaha snowmobile lineup. Yamaha RX-1 M-TX.

Yamaha RX-1 M-TX

Yamaha RX-1 M-TX
Yamaha RX-1 M-TX

Due to the fact that Yamaha’s snowmobile classification is more than extensive, a testing program was organized to match. There is a cross-country section, full of jumps and sharp turns, and a high-speed track with fast turns and long straights for “annealing”, and waist-deep virgin soil, and multi-meter ravines... In short, there is a place to evaluate the capabilities of the equipment.

Specifications

The Yamaha rx 1 mtx 162 snowmobile is available with a lightweight chassis, an adjustable ski base and anti-slip traction hooks. But other characteristics are no less important; it is more convenient to consider them in the table:

You need to look in more detail at other components of the snowmobile.

Yamaha Venture MP

Yamaha Venture MP
Yamaha Venture MP

The production range of Yamaha snowmobiles includes five areas: purely cross-country machines, sports-universal, sports for deep snow, touring and utilitarian-multi-purpose. By the way, Yamaha is the only snowmobile manufacturer that has practically abandoned two-stroke engines. There are only two of these in the company’s model line and, oddly enough, these are purely utilitarian models.

The company's flagship is the Yamaha FX Nytro R-TX SE, a representative of a purely cross-country direction. It is easy to identify him in a motley crowd of his comrades by the protective shields on the handlebars and the front adjustable gas-filled shock absorbers of the FOX Float X backpack type (this is a joint development of Yamaha and FOX, tested by the factory sports team). The rear shock absorbers are of our own design, but no less sophisticated: with a reinforced body and with adjustments for rebound damping (low and high speed!) and compression. And this is not the only change in the rear suspension. New track support wheels allow track bearings to be replaced, reducing maintenance costs. And new track drive gears eliminate track slippage.

The designers and heated handles have been improved. Now the heating element is isolated from the steering wheel, which reduces heat loss. Indeed, the handles began to warm up faster.

Driving the R-TX SE, you understand that only the cross-country track is the true haven of the athlete. A narrow track, anti-roll bar in the front suspension, new shock absorbers, and a low center of gravity make it a real sports equipment on a prepared track, ready to go straight from the store to professional competitions. The device handles like a sportbike on a track, and the energy intensity of the suspensions is admirable.

Yamaha RS Venture GT

Yamaha RS Venture GT
Yamaha RS Venture GT

The sports-universal direction is represented by two models: RX Warrior GT and FX Nytro X-TX. Frankly, at first it seemed strange that the Warrior received a “sports category”: the hood protruding forward, the low steering wheel and the entire down-to-earth silhouette do not give it away as an athlete. But the fact that the device starts moving at four thousand revolutions was even more surprising. And when one hundred and fifty horses instantly rushed me off into the snowy distance, all doubts were immediately dispelled, and it became clear that such a formidable name was given to the snowmobile for a reason.

Sport is sport: the developers equipped the model with fully adjustable suspension. Moreover, it is convenient to adjust the compression and rebound parameters even while wearing gloves. The rear suspension of the Ohlins Mono Shock EC 136 is equipped with one (as the name suggests) shock absorber of the famous brand. Moreover, to set it up you don’t even have to get up from the seat - the adjustment is electronic.

Yamaha Nytro X-TX

Yamaha Nytro X-TX
Yamaha Nytro X-TX

After test rides on the Warrior, I discovered two shortcomings - a low handlebar and small hooks on the track. Drivers over 175 cm tall will have to change the steering wheel or buy spacers, otherwise active driving will not be enjoyable. With the caterpillar, not everything is so simple. The engine’s power and speed are enough to “push” on almost any surface, and “under gas” the track works quite satisfactorily, and taking corners with a skid is a pleasure. But when it comes to braking, you feel the lack of a couple of centimeters on the holds with every muscle of the fifth point of support.

Nytro X-TX is “sportier” than Warrior. In fact, this is a “civilian” version of the R-TX SE. The Dual Shock CK 144 rear suspension, modified compared to the R-TX, allows you to fool around not only on the cross-country track, but also beyond it, and there is a whole bunch of natural obstacles - both shallow virgin soil and ravines. This is much more interesting than just sports equipment.

Like the R-TX, both utility sleds feature rollers with replaceable bearings and upgraded heated grips.

Yamaha Nytro X-TX VK 540 III EU (Limited Edition)

Yamaha Nytro X-TX VK 540 III EU (Limited Edition)
Yamaha Nytro X-TX VK 540 III EU (Limited Edition)

The second largest group of sports equipment for deep snow is opened by the lightest four-stroke Phazer MTX. Compared to last year's model, the rear suspension has mainly been changed: in addition to a radically modernized central link, the entire Pro Mountain structure has been strengthened. The front suspension is now equipped with shock absorbers that are more resistant to breakdowns. And orange appeared in the color scheme.

With minimal upgrades, the new RX-1 MTX arrives in 2010 with wider skis. The changes boil down to new tracks with replaceable bearings, a strap on the handlebars, new heated grips and a new coloring.

But the new FX Nytro M-TX SE 162 is of much greater interest. Compared to the SE153, there are innovations in almost every component and assembly. The tunnel was lightened and narrowed, giving it platforms with large openings for snow evacuation. Now it’s much more convenient to “sand” along the side of a mountain or ravine! The FXG2 front suspension now features a new geometry based on deep snow and mountain use. Widened track, lack of anti-roll bar - about ten changes can be found in its front part. After all the modifications, the front end “lost” more than one and a half kilograms. The new FOX Float 2 shock absorbers are designed specifically for this model. They are also 1.36kg lighter than those found on the predecessor SE153. In addition, they now have a larger air chamber and aluminum pistons.

Frame

The relatively light weight of the snowmobile was achieved by lightening the frame. The materials used to make it are durable but lightweight. Every climb up a mountain hill or just a hill is easy for the snowmobile and without problems.

In addition, the Yamaha rx 1 mtx 162 snowmobile is equipped with:

• low profile windshield;
• steering wheel with curved handles;
• reliable mountain sling;
• heated handles;
• tachometer;
• speedometer;
• trip counter;
• indicator of the fuel level in the tank.

Comfortable seats and a removable backrest for the passenger will turn the trip into great entertainment for everyone.

Yamaha FX Nytro R-TX

Yamaha FX Nytro R-TX
Yamaha FX Nytro R-TX

The Pro Mountain Air rear suspension has also undergone no less changes. It has been redesigned taking into account the fact that the snowmobile will be used in deep snow, mountains and on slopes. The angle of attack* has been reduced from 24º to 18º, and the overall design has been lighter by more than 6 kg. Together with the FOX company, the Japanese concern has developed new shock absorbers - these are Float 2, which is installed instead of the previous central one, and Float 2 XV instead of the rear one.

The pride of Yamaha is the new Camoplast Maverick track used on the M-TX SE 162. Its peculiarity is that it is solid. At the same time, the strength of the new single layer is the same as that of the three previous ones! The height of the hooks is also shocking: 76.2 mm. As is the length of the track - over four meters! And what’s most interesting is that with such an increase in size compared to the track from last year’s model (it is 23 cm shorter), the new one is not an ounce heavier. So high-tech!

What did all these innovations lead to in practice? Thanks to the new front suspension geometry, the snowmobile performs amazingly in deep snow. It is now very stable on bumpy and uneven roads and in corners, and “burning for all your money” on it is simply an indescribable pleasure - the device is stable even at high speeds. Thanks to the new rear suspension and track - it’s almost impossible to get buried in deep snow. Compared to last year’s model, the new “one hundred and sixty-two” has shed almost ten kilograms with a much larger track area. According to the creators, when driving up a steep mountain, the new M-TX climbs 10–12 lengths higher than its predecessor.

RX-1 MTX: Yamaha's Most Powerful Snowmobile

Yamaha Corporation's work is based on the principle that any of its products meet all modern requirements of technical standards. To achieve this, all new models of motorcycles are equipped with the most unique units, produced with repeated control of all technological processes.

A striking example of the company’s technical policy is the RX-1 MTX model, which has a lightweight snowmobile chassis, an adjustable plastic ski base, a track equipped with anti-slip hooks, and track wheels equipped with easily replaceable bearings.

The RX-1 engine is four-stroke, liquid-heated, liter in volume. The snowmobile's consumption, as can be concluded from reviews of its owners, is 18 liters per 100 km. If we take into account the lower oil consumption compared to two-stroke engines, and the electronic ignition system with digital control, as well as the ability to use low-octane gasoline AI-92, then walking on this snowmobile can be called economical.

Snowmobile equipped:

• low profile windshield;
• steering wheel with curved ends;
• reliable mountain sling;
• wide footrests with a reliable supporting surface;
• 10-position grip heater;
• tachometer;
• speedometer;
• trip counter;
• fuel level indicator.

The chassis, equipped with new customizable suspensions, allows the snowmobile to successfully overcome virgin snow and mountain climbs. The front suspension is independent, double wishbone and the rear suspension is variable angle (model Pro Mountain162). The shock absorbers in the suspensions are hydraulic.

The brake system is hydraulic (4-piston aluminum caliper) with a lightweight aluminum disc. Parking brake: mechanical, with adjustable lever. Thus, Yamaha, using technical innovations, makes traveling on a snowmobile not only interesting, but also safe.

Technical characteristics of the Yamaha RX-1 MTX snowmobile

The budget price of a Japanese-made MTX snowmobile can only be described in comparison with the price of American-made analogues. In Moscow, the RX-1 MTX can be purchased at a price not exceeding 500 thousand rubles, and purchase is possible not only on credit, but also on lease.

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Yamaha Phazer M-TX

Yamaha Phazer M-TX
Yamaha Phazer M-TX

Touring snowmobiles are represented by two modifications of the Venture model. Both are equipped with a 120-horsepower Genesis 120FI engine. The TF version differs from the sportier GT by having a “breakable” suspension, which gives an advantage on deep snow and uneven tracks. Powerful, comfortable, roomy - all these qualities invite you to strap down your luggage, seat a passenger and rush somewhere closer to nature, away from the bustle of the city. Behind the wide and high windshield, it’s like hiding behind a stone wall from the cold wind that cuts through. This is a real GoldWing among the presented models. It’s just that you have to be extremely careful when turning on the Venture—due to its high center of gravity, it tends to tip outward.

The galaxy of utilitarian and multi-purpose snowmobiles is crowned by the RS Viking Professional. This is a luxury tractor, equipped with a powerful and very reliable carburetor engine. The transmission has a reduction gear, and the “breakable” rear suspension with a wide track will pull you out of any snow.

Next in the range is Venture MP (from the phrase Multi Purpose - multi-purpose). Equipped with a simple, economical and reliable engine, a high windshield, a removable passenger seat and a large trunk. A good recreational snowmobile that will help with housework if necessary. It differs from the previous model in the updated design of the rear suspension, in particular, its central link has been strengthened.

Yamaha BR250T

Yamaha BR250T
Yamaha BR250T

This concludes the range of four-stroke snowmobiles from Yamaha. The honor of two-strokes is defended by the outrageously simple BR250T. When you look at it, a kind smile naturally arises: does it really even drive? But somehow, having got behind the wheel (with a height of 184 cm, this is not so easy), I was convinced that he was driving, and very well. Thanks to its low weight, low center of gravity and long track, the “baby” climbs decently on virgin soil, while surprising with its maneuverability - you just need to hang down more. Equipped with a large trunk and a tow hook, the BR will also be useful on the farm.

The best-selling snowmobile in Russia, the VK 540 III, comes to the aid of the “four” in the fight for honor. This model incorporates many incompatible qualities. It is equally suitable for work, for entertainment, for hunting and fishing, and for transporting goods. The snowmobile is equipped with a simple and unpretentious two-stroke engine and a reliable two-speed transmission tuned for traction. And for very reasonable money. The popularity of this time-tested device is not surprising.

Having sat behind the wheel of the “Viking”, as it is called (by the way, this is not easy with my height, although it is much easier than on the 250), I was surprised by its all-accessibility. Emboldened by the capabilities of the technology and the space around me, I didn’t just climb onto the virgin soil, which reached a depth “waist-deep”, but drove, so to speak, “by compass”, not embarrassed by the bushes sticking out from under the snow and driving around only trees. The Vi-Kay's cross-country ability in fresh snow is simply amazing - like a tank.

Not only is the VK 540 III the most popular model in Russia, our country is the main market for this model. And especially for the Russian market, Yamaha has prepared a version with the EU index (Limited Edition). “Ours” differs from the publicly available one in its coloring: except for the lower part of the hood and the front part of the seat, the entire snowmobile is painted white. In addition, it is equipped with mirrors, a tachometer and a towbar. I am sure that due to its invisibility in the winter forest, this version will become popular among hunters, gamekeepers and, unfortunately, poachers.

What are the advantages of this model

Snowmobiles from Yamaha have always stood out among all the others, they are characterized by a spectacular design and excellent technical performance. This model has a number of advantages that set it apart from others:

• low fuel consumption at maximum loads;
• excellent performance when climbing hills;
• virgin snow with fresh snow is not an obstacle;
• relatively inexpensive price.

It is worth understanding that equipment with the same performance from American or Canadian manufacturers will be more expensive.

Yamaha

After a full day on various snowmobiles, it seemed to me that Yamaha was preparing not only for the new snow season, but also for the ice age that, according to the movie “The Day After Tomorrow,” will definitely come as a result of global warming.

Thank you for your help in organizing and conducting tests.

*Recommended retail price as of early October 2009.

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Owner reviews

I bought the Snowflake from this manufacturer with mileage, manufactured in 2008, but it still runs great. There were no problems with the operation of the engine, everything was very simple, I put on a helmet, took my license and drove through the snow. The only thing I noticed is that I don’t recommend skiing on a groomed track, it’s better to take it a little to the side, this way you can cool the slips.

I love the drive and especially driving on loose snow. The Yamaha rx 1 mtx 162 snowmobile is ideal for this; the machine will take up any slope without any problems, climb any hill in a matter of minutes, and ride perfectly over rough terrain. The mountain version has shown itself only from the best side, I’ve been having fun with it for more than two years now and everything still works like clockwork.