Test drive of the Yamaha Apex X-TX snowmobile: at the Apex point

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The Apex X-TX has all the advantages of a sport snowmobile.

What cannot be said about the shortcomings - the new model from the famous company Yamaha, first released in 2010, is practically devoid of them.

It’s not for nothing that the Apex X-TX is called a “sports all-rounder.”

What are the disadvantages of sports snowmobiles compared to utilitarian ones??

• Poor maneuverability in deep, powdery snow;
• impracticality, since they are usually single-seater;
• lack of reverse gear (not always, but also as a rule);
• rigid suspension;
• short caterpillar.

But this does not apply to Apex X-TX:

• caterpillar - 144-inch;
• suspension – improved;
• reverse gear – yes;
• traveling together is possible, although it is inconvenient;
• cross-country ability is excellent.

The cross-country ability of the new station wagon, without compromising its sporting qualities, was improved by a track with a broken heel that does not sink into the snow.

This increases freedom during maneuvers. But caterpillars are only one of the Apex's features.

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Specifications

Externally, the Apex snowmobile is quite presentable, the total length is almost 3 m, and the width is almost 1.3 m. The seat is located so that you can only move on the snowmobile one at a time; doing this together will be extremely inconvenient on any of the Yamaha Apex models. In technical terms, the characteristics can be provided in the form of a table.

The electric starter is standard in snowmobiles from this manufacturer.

The Apex snowmobile has good technical characteristics for sports models. The world saw it for the first time in 2010 and until now it has not given up its leading position in the market.

Apex X-TX Features

The 2010 Apex X-TX was the first snowmobile in the history of world motorcycle technology with an EPS system - electric power steering.

EPS has the remarkable ability to assist the driver without getting in the way. The amplification turns on exactly at those moments when it is required. At high speeds it turns off so that the driver can feel the car well.

Yamaha specialists invented and implemented an EPS module with variable force: higher speed - more force on the steering wheel, lower speed - you can turn it with one finger.

Judging by the reviews, the Apex-2010 steering wheel is extremely comfortable and makes it easy to control the snowmobile.

The engine is a 4-cylinder 4-stroke Genesis with a capacity of one thousand cubic meters. The pressure is controlled by EXUP technology, significantly improving acceleration and torque. Engine braking is controlled by another advanced ISC system

The front suspension is equipped with separate HPG shock absorbers, the rear suspension is based on Dual Shock technology with excellent adjustability.

This design softens any uneven terrain, which cannot but please fans of extreme driving. The frame is made of lightweight, durable alloys and harmoniously combines rigidity with elasticity .

Thanks to improved design and new casting technology, the handlebar post is integral with the frame, and the rear section helps balance the sled's center of gravity with a shorter muffler.

Apex skis glide easily without riding up, which is facilitated by the tail extended by 15 mm. The width of the skis is deservedly called optimal for a “sports all-rounder.”

The windshield and fairings are innovatively designed for improved aerodynamics.

The switches for the heated grips and the throttle trigger are located on both sides of the steering wheel and are very easy to switch with gloved hands.

The Apex X-TX can be used as a utilitarian one in the sense that it is quite capable of towing a sled with a considerable load.

Operating rules for the Apex snowmobile

In order not to get into a difficult situation and not to call friends for help, or even rescuers, you need to know and apply the rules for operating a snowmobile. Attention should be focused on this:

• It is not advisable to travel by vehicle through freshly fallen snow, especially if there is a lot of it;
• use a snowmobile to transport a large amount of luggage; such maneuvers can only be performed on the Apex X-TX model;
• transporting two or more people will complicate the operation of the snowmobile, and the trip cannot be called comfortable;
• It is advisable to warm up the snowmobile a little before the trip.

After the season closes, it is necessary to send the vehicle for rest, and it is advisable to do everything correctly. The intricacies of the procedure are familiar to all technology lovers, so we won’t burden you with this again.

Luxurious and stylish station wagon

The Apex X-TX features a 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, fuel-injected Genesis® engine with an exclusive EXUP power valve for a significant boost in low-to-mid-range power. The 144-inch (3658 mm) track, Dual Shock® rear suspension and wide skis combine with revolutionary EPS Electric Power Steering to create a single design that can handle the toughest trails. Whether it is a prepared track or uneven snow terrain, deep snowdrifts or a steep slope on a snow-covered mountain.

Choose your route and experience a new level of performance from Yamaha with the Apex X-TX snowmobile. Your car will provide the power, speed, handling, comfort, efficiency and reliability you expect.

relax and just enjoy the ride.

What spare parts are needed for a snowmobile?

Any product can be modernized, especially if you understand technology. Some characteristics of a Yamaha snowmobile can be improved; to do this, simply purchase the necessary spare parts. Of course, you won’t be able to reverse, but you should always have the most necessary things on hand:

• You can increase cross-country ability only by replacing the tracks with models with a broken heel.
• You should always have spare candles with you, this way you can avoid many not very pleasant situations.

Everything else can be found only from official representatives, who carry only licensed spare parts for products of this type.

Popular models

Apex

The Yamaha Apex is also called a crossover snowmobile. Different versions of Apex have been sold since 1992. Back then, two-stroke engines had four cylinders. Even then, among snowmobiles, Apex was synonymous with power and cross-country ability.

For example, consider the modern Apex XTX model.

Since 2014, Apex has been equipped with power steering, which has significantly improved maneuverability. When steering, you don't need to put in a lot of effort, although from the outside it may seem difficult to control this northern beast.

Apex

Along with an improved steering system, the decision was made to install a new Tuner ski model on the Apex XTX. The distance between their center lines is almost 108 cm. The snowmobile weighs relatively a lot - 260 kg, but when driving it is unnoticeable.

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Obedient, high-powered - these are the main synonyms applicable to Apex. Its cruising speed is 75 km/h, and it easily maintains it.

Yamaha Apex XTX 2014 Specifications:

Bravo

A simple and very reliable snowmobile. The beginning of its production dates back to 1982. At that time, in Scandinavia, the market for such machines lacked extremely simple, Japanese-style reliable utilitarian devices. Prominent representatives of such equipment are the Honda snow blower and Toyota forklift.

At first, the Bravo had a very small trunk and a short track. Since 1992, it has taken on the forms that we can still see today.

Elementary design: single-cylinder two-stroke engine, gas tank, CVT and disc brake. The simplicity of this device has always surprised snowmobile owners. The unpleasant thing is that there is no reverse gear. In order to start it, you need to pull the cable; there is no electric starter here.

BravoBR 250T

Maneuverable, lightweight, but capable of hauling loads with significant mass - this is how this unit can be described in a nutshell. Out of production.

Characteristics of BravoBR 250T:

RS Venture

This snowmobile was developed by Yamaha engineers specifically for tourists. Indeed, to admire nature or simply ride through snow-covered meadows and forests, they usually choose Venture.

What can we say about fishermen and hunters - this snowmobile is best suited for them. It differs from utilitarian cars in lower power, and from sports cars in lower speed.

But all this is compensated by perfect handling.

Experts rate this Yamaha Ventura TF snowmobile as the best in its class. “You can ride either alone or with two people, and this will not affect the towing capacity,” says MaxSled test driver Larry Kaduce. “For tourism, I would buy this particular snowmobile.”

It is also worth noting that the Venture snowmobile is characterized by increased comfort, namely, protection of the body from cold air flows. Adjustable shock absorbers can be adjusted to suit an individual ride or a ride with a passenger.

Technical data of Yamaha RS Venture TF '15:

Viking 540 IV

Excellent utilitarian snowmobile Yamaha Viking 540 (similar to the Dingo snowmobile). It is considered one of the most common snowmobiles in its class.

This snowmobile is equally comfortable and safe to just move through the snow at almost any temperature, carry several passengers or transport heavy loads.

Its size and power do not harm its comfort and maneuverability. There are handlebars for the passenger, suspension, which is considered the best of its kind - ProAction Plus, external stars for better grip.

VK 540 IV

Yamaha VK 540 IV '15 Specifications:

RS Viking Professional

Its 120 horsepower and wide Camoplast track are enough to transport really heavy loads and carry a passenger over long distances. The Yamaha Professional snowmobile is as lively as the Viking 540 IV, but more powerful, so to speak.

The technical characteristics of this snowmobile allow it to operate in severe snowy and frosty winter conditions with virtually no breakdowns or interruptions.

It is also worth considering that the snowmobile has surprisingly high comfort levels for its class.

Viking Professional

He can be called a hardy worker who will not let you down.

Viking Professional data:

Venture Multi Purpose

A touring snowmobile that can do a lot. This can be read even in its name, since multi purpos means “multi-purpose”.

The car is capable of driving even on extremely loose snow. In this she is helped by adjustable skis and a forty-centimeter Camoplast Ripsaw track.

Depending on whether you are planning a trip with a companion or decide to travel alone, but for a longer time and, accordingly, with a larger load, you can either leave or remove the seat, turning it into an additional trunk. By the way, the main one is also not small at all.

Venture Multi Purpose

A high windshield will protect you from the effects of cold frontal wind even for a long time. Reverse gear works flawlessly. A reliable and powerful assistant for every tourist, hunter or fisherman. But after a wonderful hunt, you will also have to remove snow from your area.

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Features of Venture Multi Purpose:

Cost of a new Yamaha model

Of course, each seller makes his own markup on any product, but no one wants to overpay. Snowmobiles, and even Yamahas, cannot be cheap, so before purchasing, you should carefully study the market and the offers on it.

The cost of a Yamaha Apex snowmobile from the manufacturer starts at an average of 915,000 rubles. Some suppliers offer the same models at reduced prices, this can also happen, but such a product cannot cost less than 820,000 rubles.

Used models sell for 460,000 rubles and more, for 300,000 rubles you will most likely get equipment that you will have to work on and invest the same amount. Reviews from customers and owners

Everyone who has purchased Yamaha snowmobiles speaks only positively about the equipment. Everyone unanimously recommends Apex to their friends and acquaintances who hunt, fish, or use a snowmobile for sporting purposes.

Prices

The cost of the new Yamaha Apex X-TX snowmobile from online sellers is no more than 915 thousand rubles.
Many offer the same Apex at reduced prices - 905 thousand, even 820 thousand rubles. Used snowmobiles on the Internet are sold for 460 thousand - 570 thousand rubles.

I also saw an ad offering the 2006 Apex X-TX for 300 thousand. But seeing such a price, the buyer should be faced with questions:

• Is everything okay with this snowmobile, will it break down in two or three days?
• How much will pickup from the city of N. cost?
• and in general – is it Apex X-TX, if they were launched only in 2010?

We remind you: it is important not to let your guard down and make a purchase only after making sure that there really is no fraud. And the low price should alert you.

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Owner reviews

Before the Yamaha I had a Skido. When purchasing, the seller assured that these were not comparable products. I can say that he is right. Just a couple of hours of testing was enough for me to feel the difference. Four D cylinders produce such power that the previous snowmobile was left far behind. Separately, I would like to highlight the power steering and liquid heating.

This is my first snowmobile and I am quite pleased with it. I bought it more as a toy for leisure, and on my first trip I decided to test it thoroughly. I saw only positive aspects: the speed is excellent, the landing is soft on small jumps, the cross-country ability is excellent, the price corresponds to the quality.

I bought the snowmobile second-hand, paid 400,000 rubles, and saw this as the only drawback. During my first ride, I tried out the technique to the fullest, everything was fine. I definitely recommend this technique to everyone.

The Yamaha Apex snowmobile is popular with all users. You can safely buy such equipment both for hunters or fishermen alone, and for pleasant leisure time.

Engine

The Yamaha Genesis 998cc four-cylinder engine is unique in the snowmobile industry. This engine remains the only production four-cylinder engine ever to be driven on snow. Its exhaust pipe has a unique location and exits from under the seat. From idle to full throttle, the engine produces a sound that is unmatched by any other engine in the sport. It also idles differently than other snowmobile engines. But when you start it up, a big smile appears on your face. The Apex literally screams when you open the 39mm Mikuni throttle bodies. The EXUP system opens the exhaust valves fully. The sound produced makes Apex one of a kind.

Engine characteristics

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