There’s just something really fun about being able to ride a sled like this, small enough to throw around and hang out on. The single keel skis give this version excellent handling, and while the suspensions performed quite well we image there will be many riders who will opt for the HPG shock options once they become available. The 7/8 sized SX Venom is sure to be a hit with the Yamaha crowd, from novice riders to anyone looking for a fun sled that is easy to ride and less intimidating. The sled itself is very similar with the exception of the skis being unique to the SX Venom, providing improved ski bite and more accurate handling in our experience of riding them both. Yes, this is the counterpart to the new Arctic Cat BLAST. And all are sold and supported by the Yamaha dealer network, and the Yamaha corporation.įirst off we have the all-new 400cc SX Venom, a short-track 7/8 sized sled aimed at novice riders for a decent entry level price tag. All are built by Arctic Cat, all are powered by Arctic Cat engines, all are built to Yamaha specifications. So here we are at the 2021 model year introduction, and Yamaha is showing us six brand new two-stroke models. Even the calibrations, clutching and suspension, were the same. While the Arctic Cat built four stroke sleds Yamaha has been selling were fitted with Yamaha clutches and skis, these new two-strokes were using the same TEAM clutches as the Arctic Cat versions. And while their mighty Sidewinder turbocharged four-strokes have been solid performers, there were segments of the market that could be better addressed with the addition of some two-stroke models. It told us that it was possible for Yamaha to recognize the demand for two-stroke sleds, even from their faithful brand loyalists. The fact this sled even existed – an Arctic Cat two-stroke being sold as a Yamaha, told us there was hope for Yamaha to return to offering two-stroke snowmobiles. A good one, but it was an Arctic Cat engine. While Arctic Cat has been building various four-stroke sleds for Yamaha (using Yamaha engines) the past several years now, the Transporter 600 was the first two-stroke sled built by Arctic Cat to Yamaha specifications – and it was powered by an Arctic Cat two-stroke engine. The VK 540 was built by Yamaha in Japan, and the Transporter 600 was introduced two years ago- first in their European markets and then last year in North America. Straight to the point – Yamaha is coming with SIX new two-stroke sleds for 2021! Before you get too excited, we need to clarify this for you.įor the past few years Yamaha has offered a couple of two-stroke sleds, the VK 540 and the Transporter 600 utility machines.

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