Yamaha Viking goes on sale
The new three-seater recreational off-road vehicle has arrived, complete with a 685cc engine and CVT transmission. It's priced at $18,999 with a three-year factory warrantyYamaha’s newest side-by-side vehicle – or what the company is calling its first-ever multi-purpose three-seater recreational off-highway vehicle – is now on sale for $18,999.
Called the Viking, it replaces the Rhino in the Yamaha line-up, but is powered by the same 686cc, liquid-cooled, fuel injected, SOHC powerplant -- originally found in the Grizzly ATV -- running through a centrifugal clutch and CVT transmission, but its larger capacity air intake system is claimed to improve overall engine performance, as well as making for a cleaner operation.
There’s also an increased compression ratio, new cam profile and new single exhaust port design.
The Viking’s Ultramatic transmission has been designed to engage engine braking from maximum speed right down to 5km/h. This reduces the need for the frequent use of the disc brakes when slowing down, and allows the driver to control deceleration by primarily using the accelerator pedal without locking up the wheels.
There’s high and low range drive in 2WD, 4WD and fully locked differential 4WD.
Fuel capacity has been increased from 30 to 36 litres, and suspension travel is also 20mm (185 to 205) longer. Ground clearance has slipped marginally from 305 to 299mm.
The chassis design includes a pass-through floor, making it possible to enter and exit the vehicle from either side. The rear cargo bed is made of steel, and also sits above the engine.
Wet weight is 614kg, and electronic power steering is an option. The Viking tracks on 12-inch wheels, and there’s an LCD instrument panel with speedometer, odometer, dual trip meter, hour meter, 4WD status, transmission position, clock and fuel gauge.
The Viking comes with a three year factory-backed warranty and, for a limited time, three percent finance for primary producers.
Contact your local Yamaha dealer for more information.
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