The Viper mountain has been released

[Scott]

...on www.sledrumors.com

http://www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=369509

NEW 2015 Yamaha srVIPER M-TX 162 LE
Seven years ago, Yamaha introduced the popular Nytro MTX powered by their 3 cylinder Genesis motor. With a Mountain Performance Turbo, 200+ horsepower with a little extra weight was a viable option agains the unreliable 2008 Dragon and Summit. 800 Class sleds are more reliable, lighter and work pretty good with turbos.
Four years ago, Arctic Cat announced the M1100 Turbo, a 2-cylinder with a factory installed turbo. Apparently, that got Yamaha’s attention. The Yamaha-Cat relationship was consummated last year with the 2014 Arctic Cat XF 7000 and the 2014 Yamaha srViper X-TX.
For 2015, Yamaha takes the Arctic Cat M9000 and replaces the CTEC4 (2 cylinder 1100 turbo) with the Genesis 3 cylinder powerplant.
Instead of a factory installed turbo like Arctic Cat, Yamaha will offer the Mountain Performance turbo as an accessory option. When installed by your favorite Yamaha sled dealer, you’ll keep the full factory warranty.
The price for the 2015 srVIPER M-TX 162 LE is $13,349 and $15,349 with a MPI Turbo. Compared to the 2014 M9000 162 at $400 less.
A full review of the technical specifications, weight and horsepower comparisons to the Nytro MTX and the M9000 will be available on sledrumors.com February 15.
Owners or prior owners of the M1100Turbo or NytroMTX, please post your comments! Is this enough switch back from 2-stroke to 4-stroke?

 

[Snowmow]

Was really hoping for a factory installed turbo on it. Just the beginning of disappointing new model year

 

[MotorMike]

You can get a turbo installed from your dealer for 2 grand plus Install, just have to open your wallet, I guess, I feel a little better for the Yammy faithful, atleast they got something to be semi-competitive with, much better then a stretched out Apex, or Nytro for that matter, I feel for the Yammy guys!!

 

[up-high]

Its still installed by a Yamaha dealer with full warranty. What's the difference?
$2000.00 for an installed turbo? WTF!!

 

[MotorMike]

Yes I guess the dealer will Install It for 2 grand plus Installation, so you'll have a 15 thousand dollar turboed sled when done, man this sport Is getting expensive!!

 

[Snowmow]

Still cheaper than buying a 2015 m8000 and buying a $6000 dollar turbo kit. Still though.
I would much rather have a factory installed turbo than a aftermarket kit installed by a pimple faced lil dude at the dealer.

 

[Deep Powder Guy]

Price is reasonable curious to here the weight of the sled with the turbo kit installed.

DPG

 

[MikeMetzger]

Is it just me or does this look IDENTICAL to an arctic cat............

 

[Snowmow]

It's just you.

 

[MotorMike]

Is it just me or does this look IDENTICAL to an arctic cat............

It pretty much Is, other then the clutching, motor, skis, seat!!

 

[Jaynelson]

Price is reasonable curious to here the weight of the sled with the turbo kit installed.

DPG

I don't see how it wouldn't be extremely similar to the (heavy) 1100t....

 

[sledheadd]

Nope not enough to get me on another yammie.
Chain and gears are weak if it's at all like the 4 stroke cats that I have been around.

 

[SSWIM]

Nope not enough to get me on another yammie.
Chain and gears are weak if it's at all like the 4 stroke cats that I have been around.

Yamaha power.

 

[m8magicandmystery]

if the wiener is made from pork its still a pig

 

[mtncat1]

man I may just be me but orange and blue are not the colors I'd pick for any thing. it will be interesting to see if Yamaha can do what cat couldn't i.e.; solve the clutching, belt and chain case problems, with Yamaha components in place of cats stuff

 

[RobertTrivanovic]

I dont know about you guys but if I was going to have a sled that I knew for a fact I would be turboing I would like to have the choice of putting on whatever turbo I want... I think Yamaha/Cat made the right choice on how they are selling it. Is it going to be a good sled? If only I had any idea.

 

[Hardass]

They keep trying to reinvent these big 4s but personally I don't know any one that rides them any more.

 

[roughrider99]

Nope not enough to get me on another yammie.
Chain and gears are weak if it's at all like the 4 stroke cats that I have been around.

Uses the same chain and gears as what's found in the apex

 

[OuraySledder]

If you want a factory trubo on this sled for less than $15k just find an 1100T holdover. I suspect you can buy this for under $10k.

I am still trying to figure out who would buy these? Cat has been trying to sell this pig chassis for three years now with no luck. So Yamaha changes the colors, fits another pig heavy, underpowered motor and, the Yammi faithful rejoice?

 

[Woodsrider]

The big question

I think Yamaha should publish the dry weight of these sleds. Everyone knows that a 4 stroke will weight more not putting the numbers out only make them look like they are hiding them. My guess is they are in the 550lb area.