It not only reduces the steering effort (makes the sled feel lighter) but also allows the use of more aggressive ski & carbide combinations for more responsive handling, but without the typical increase in steering effort. Yamaha was the first to introduce EPS to both the sled and ATV markets, so they are quite capable of doing this well. Basically, the Sidewinder GT models (L-TX & S-TX) get the EPS.
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Want more snowmobile content like this? Subscribe to SnowTech Magazine starting at just $15 a yearįor 2022 we see the introduction of Electronic Power Steering (EPS) on some, not all, of the Sidewinder models. Resale values of used Yamaha models have been incredibly high, a reflection of the demand and low supply. Their inventory is now at a record lows, as their 2019 model year inventory correction strategy combined with strong sell through this season has positioned Yamaha healthy and strong. This could be due to them having the most loyal customers, or it could be due to their strong product image and name. While the snowmobile industry saw strong growth of 19%, Yamaha outpaced this and actually saw a 22% increase in product sales. Like the entire outdoor recreation industry, 2020 was a strong year for Yamaha snowmobile sales simply due to everyone wanting to get outside and get away from the health rules and regulations that were being imposed upon them. Yamaha did not allow us to talk about their 2022 models until March 9th, so here we go! 2022 Yamaha Sidewinder SRX LE They’re so late they missed the print version of SnowTech Magazine which mailed to subscribers on March 3rd. Yamaha is the last of the manufacturers to release their 2022 new model information.
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To remain competitive you must offer both.
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While 4-stroke sleds are here to stay, 2-stroke sleds remain in high demand as well. Yet, with each passing year they introduce more 2-stroke powered sleds. The whole 4-stroke wave started for them with their 2003 introduction of the mighty RX-1, which means the 2022 model year is their twentieth of offering high-performance 4-stroke snowmobiles. Here we are, twenty years later and Yamaha is still selling 4-stroke snowmobiles.