[westinbrad]

Who would rather have had a 4 cylinder apex derived engine?...I'm guessing most, so why didn't Yamaha put the 4-cyl. in this?

I'm guessing they're testing out the "pure sport" waters with a less expensive 3 cyl. engine.

I'll be a little upset if I pour $21k into the yxz and a year later they come out with the 4 cyl. version...

 

[JMOKC]

Who would rather have had a 4 cylinder apex derived engine?...I'm guessing most, so why didn't Yamaha put the 4-cyl. in this?

I'm guessing they're testing out the "pure sport" waters with a less expensive 3 cyl. engine.

I'll be a little upset if I pour $21k into the yxz and a year later they come out with the 4 cyl. version...

Because they had to stay under 1000cc would be my guess.

 

[scottdmax]

Because they had to stay under 1000cc would be my guess.

Apex engine is still at 999cc.....

 

[JMOKC]

Apex engine is still at 999cc.....

Oh, maybe the weight and size then?

 

[Rdog]

Independent Dynotech Research testing confirms Genesis® Top Performance Engine output.

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI. –Yamaha engineers increased the performance of the new Apex by making a host of small updates that resulted in a new peak horsepower of 162.8 in independent Dynotech Research testing on a 2011 preproduction unit. That’s a nearly 10 percent increase over the previous-generation 4-cylinder Genesis engine. It boasts a ridiculously wide torque curve with a remarkable peak of 109.8 ft/lbs at 7300 rpm for arm-stretching acceleration. Additionally, it features the first Exhaust Ultimate Performance, or EXUP® valve found in a snowmobile.

Yes, PLEASE

 

[scottdmax]

Independent Dynotech Research testing confirms Genesis® Top Performance Engine output.

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI. –Yamaha engineers increased the performance of the new Apex by making a host of small updates that resulted in a new peak horsepower of 162.8 in independent Dynotech Research testing on a 2011 preproduction unit. That’s a nearly 10 percent increase over the previous-generation 4-cylinder Genesis engine. It boasts a ridiculously wide torque curve with a remarkable peak of 109.8 ft/lbs at 7300 rpm for arm-stretching acceleration. Additionally, it features the first Exhaust Ultimate Performance, or EXUP® valve found in a snowmobile.

Yes, PLEASE

I'll take one of those as well!

 

[Will_Ride]

Funny, there's rumor that Honda might put a 4-banger K20 motor in the sport sxs that their are allegedly developing. Competition, it's a wonderful thing.

 

[Rdog]

I start my Apex about once a month in the off season and I tell the wife it's just to keep things fresh, which is true, but I really love that sound also. Not to interested in after market turbos when I know this power plant . PLEASE, YAMAHA. This , low range and 2 more seats. SOLD !!!

 

[DV8TED]

I would love that option! I have a supercharger on mine and it sounds ridiculously Bad Ass, IMHO! The sound isn't changed due to the exhaust side impeller on the turbo. Here is a video of one that sounds similar...

 

[Rdog]

Yep, now I'm thinking snow. To early for that chit.

 

[dallas dog]

I start my Apex about once a month in the off season and I tell the wife it's just to keep things fresh, which is true, but I really love that sound also. Not to interested in after market turbos when I know this power plant . PLEASE, YAMAHA. This , low range and 2 more seats. SOLD !!!

f you want low range and 2 more seats get a polaris or a canam, this is a desert machine modled after a sr1 race sxs for sand and desert. go get a ranger or rhino if you want low range , dont screw up our south west dream machine

 

[Rdog]

Yamaha built what some wanted. It's great so many are happy with it. Im jealous. Now I'm hoping they build my dream machine.

My RZR has low range ???

 

[Desertdog]

I have never used low range in my Maverick

 

[Rdog]

Use low range often on the RZR, pulling the 4x8 fire wood trailer thru the woods and spraying the pasture. Don't think I could do either without the low range.