2024 Yamaha Sidewinder L-TX LE EPS Base

2024 Yamaha Sidewinder L-TX LE EPS

The Sidewinder L-TX LE represents an all-out assault on rough terrain. The Sidewinder L-TX LE front suspension features premium FOX Zero QS3-R shocks with Kashima coat while the dual shock SR137 rear suspension has a QS3 Kashima center shock and beefy Zero QS3-R 2.0 inch rear shock. The wide stance ARCS front clip and Stryke single-keel skis keep you pointed where you want to go and the long travel coupled, rear SRV suspension with 137-inch Ripsaw II track takes care of the rest. The pure power delivered by the industry's top-performing engine delivers in spades, pulling the corners closer together than you ever thought possible.

Features may include:

• The turbo boosted, one-liter triple is unmatched when it comes to delivering incredible power with the refinement and quality you have come to expect from a Yamaha. Designed around a premium turbo unit, every engine component from intake to exhaust, is dedicated to producing uncompromised performance. The proven Yamaha turbo has earned the respect and reputation befitting the industry's highest achiever. This engine produces the potent venom in the Sidewinder's bite.

• The ARCS front suspension features tall, high-strength, forged alloy spindles and lightweight upper A-arms. The geometry is designed to optimize suspension function while increasing ground clearance. This results in greater bite with less chassis roll for more predictable and consistent handling.

• The Yamaha designed single keel ski strikes the elusive balance between lightweight steering effort and precision handling over a wide range of snow conditions.

• Unique, staggered carbides further enhance steering response.

• The straight steering post on the Sidewinder is configured over the engine. It connects to a single bell crank for simplicity and lightweight. The design also minimizes free-play in the steering system and delivers a tight turning radius.

• Overall ski stance is also adjustable by relocating the thick spacer located on each ski axle to the opposite side.

• A special shim pad assembly works in conjunction with the rubber saddle block to adjust the carbide pressure point.

• Unique, staggered carbides further enhance steering response.

• The Yamaha designed single keel ski strikes the elusive balance between lightweight steering effort and precision handling over a wide range of snow conditions.

• Yamaha engineers wanted an engine that's exceptionally quick to respond with little or no 'lag' as found in a conventional turbo. One of the ways they achieved their goal was to develop an intake system using three separate throttle bodies positioned very close to the intake valves, instead of just one feeding long intake tubes. It’s an innovation not seen in any other production turbo on the planet, and another first for Yamaha with the Genesis turbo.

• Engine coolant is circulated through the turbocharger to control both under-hood temperature and help cool the intake charge. Upon engine shut down, the convection energy produced by super-heated coolant at the turbo head keeps it circulating without the coolant pump in operation. This eliminates the need for an engine cool-down cycle while maintaining high durability in the turbo components.