2018 Yamaha Sidewinder L-TX LE

2018 Yamaha Sidewinder L-TX LE

When the going gets rough, the Sidewinder L-TX LE is patiently waiting to devourer those tough, technical trails. Beat down on those notorious braking bumps with the FOX® QS3 KASHIMA coated shock absorbers and power your way out of any situation with the Genesis 998 Turbo-charged engine. Work fast though, because its only available during Spring Power Surge.

• Industry's highest horsepower

• Designed around a premium turbo unit to produce uncompromised performance and reliability

• Yamaha engineered for no turbo lag

• Specifically designed for durable, cool operation

• Faster backshift

• Wider operation ratio

• Full complement of FOX ® QS3 Kashima coated shocks

• Remote reservoirs providing separate damping adjusters for compression and rebound

• Top-of-the-line suspension offered from FOX ®

Features may include:

• High Tech Turbo

The Nickel alloy turbine body is extremely strong and precise, able to withstand highly elevated temperatures. Supported by premium, ceramic ball bearings, the Inconel turbine blade assembly is very light and strong. This yields a low moment of inertia for lightning quick response to exhaust gas input. Triple throttle bodies are used exclusively to further enhance the quick delivery of compressed air from the impeller to intake valves.

• Mitsubishi Electronic Control Unit

The Yamaha-developed Mitsubishi ECU uses a series of 9 sensors to gather running condition data which it computes using a predetermined memory 'map'. It then adjusts ignition timing, fuel delivery, manifold air-pressure and turbo boost pressure to produce maximum performance under any condition - reliably.

• Triple Throttle Body Induction

Yamaha 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 ? something that is not seen in any other production turbo on the planet. And another first for Yamaha with the Genesis turbo.

• Centralized Mass Design

The SRV chassis layout was engineered with the goal of centralizing mass. Approximately 60 percent of the sled's weight is tightly centered within the main triangulation. The result is a quick-handling, well balanced sled, that's fun to throw around in a wide variety of conditions.

• SRV Front suspension

The SRV front suspension geometry is aimed at managing spindle camber, resulting in minimized bump-steer and maximized cornering bite giving rider confidence in varying trail conditions. The A-arms are mounted at a 30-degree angle from the sled's centerline to efficiently dissipate impact force throughout the entire chassis. Likewise, the front shocks mount directly to the leading spar so that trail forces are routed to the strongest part of the chassis. Wide a-arm spacing minimizes flex and stress in the front suspension system, which means consistent and confident corner handling.

• Lightweight, Rigid SRV Chassis

The SRV chassis combines a load-bearing triangulated structure with lightweight aluminum construction to create a neutrally balanced sled that's centered on the rider. The pyramidal upper frame creates chassis strength without excessive weight.