"Yamaha Viking Professional": technical specifications, engine power, maximum speed, operation and maintenance features, reviews and owner reviews

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

The Yamaha Viking Professional utility snowmobile is one of the most expensive models of the Japanese concern, offered at a minimum price of 500 thousand rubles. An ultra-reliable engine, a powerful steel chassis, rich equipment and high build quality fully justify the cost of equipment.

Snowmobile Features

"Yamaha Viking Professional 2" is equipped with a three-cylinder four-stroke engine of 1 liter. The full power of the motor is 120 horsepower thanks to the innovative technologies used in its creation.

The snowmobile is equipped with a wide and long track, which is much superior in performance to its counterparts, which allows the equipment to easily overcome impassability, tow sleds or transport bulky loads.

Specifications "YamahaViking Professional"

• 973cc Genesis four-stroke three-cylinder engine.
• Liquid cooling system.
• KEIHIN liquid-heated carbureted fuel system.
• The volume of the fuel tank is 40 liters.
• TCI Transistor Ignition.
• YVXC transmission with high and low gears.
• Brake system with mechanical parking brake, four-piston caliper and hydraulic actuation.
• Independent front suspension with Gas Cell and Hydraulic shock absorbers.
• ProComfort rear torsion bar suspension with Piston dampers.
• Snowmobile length - 3260 millimeters.
• Width - 1220 millimeters.
• Wide Ski Blow Mold.
• Camoplast Ripsaw Caterpillar.
• Weight - 360 kilograms.

Basic equipment

The standard modification of "Yamaha Viking Professional" includes:

• Heated handlebar function.
• Electric starter.
• Heated throttle lever and passenger grip.
• Halogen optics;
• Spacious external trunk.
• DC outlet.
• Luggage compartment located under the seat.
• High strength windscreen.
• Footboards with ribbed non-slip surface.
• Comfortable seat.

Transmission and engine

Snowmobile "Yamaha Viking Professional" boasts the most reliable transmissionin comparison with competitors. The digital electronic type ignition system provides uniform fuel combustion and a confident smooth start. The snowmobile engine has high torque and high efficiency and retains the accumulated power. Three 40mm carburetors keep the power plant running smoothly.

Features of running gear

The snowmobile is capable of navigating 20 inches deep snow with massive, powerful 3962mm tracks. They are driven by parallel suspension rails with an articulated rear section. Excellent snow traction is provided by the ProAction Plus suspension with advanced track. Rear suspension pivots add flexibility to the tract and minimize deep ruts when reversing in deep snow. The owners of "Yamaha Viking Professional" in the reviews note the benefits and practicality of this function.

The sled's bulky and bulky design comes from the Deltabox front section, which places the transmission behind and below the centerline of the skids. The Yamaha Viking Professional model uses a special tunnel to form enough space to accommodate the suspension and wide tracks. This design made it possible for engineers to install a wide and long seat and a luggage compartment underneath.

The advantage of the Viking Professional snowmobile is the removable passenger rear seat, which, however,has long been the standard for Yamaha snowmobiles.

Steering

The utility snowmobile has light and easy steering, but it could use electric power. The finely adjusted rear skid balance makes steering much easier.

Equipped with SUV wide plastic skids and Yamaha proprietary independent triangular wishbone suspension. The 23-degree front suspension travel is provided by short A-arm design with curved and long arms. Yamaha Viking Professional. The front suspension of the snowmobile is equipped with curved arms, which protects the entire mechanism from damage in case of collision with snow-covered debris, stones and branches.

The center strap extending from the snowmobile's straight handlebars, when attached to mountain skids, provides room to the side of the wide footrest to shift the rider's weight while maneuvering in loose and deep snow. Of course, the Yamaha Viking Professional is inferior in maneuverability to its competitors, but the presence of a belt can be very useful.

CVs and owner reviews

"Yamaha Viking Professional" - a real heavy snowmobile designed to conquer mountainslopes and snow drifts. The equipment is equipped with a strong and massive towing hook that allows you to transport a loaded sled. The plastic windshield, which somewhat distorts the view, does not impair the technique in any way, for all its versatility.

The appearance of the Yamaha Viking Professional literally speaks of its belonging to a utility snowmobile - from the curves of the front bumper to the spacious luggage compartment in the rear. The updated design of the machine is designed specifically for a lightweight rotor with a vent valve and a four-piston brake system. Engine power is enough to pull both the snowmobile itself and the towed sled with a bulky load through the snow. Additional options, such as hand warmers and thumb-adjustable accelerators, greatly simplify handling and make riding the snowmobile as comfortable as possible. Powerful halogen dual headlights illuminate the way at night. On the sides are large rear-view mirrors.

The classic LCD displays information about speed, torque, distance traveled and fuel level. When the amount of fuel is low, the LED lights up to alert the driver. Built-in full power socket allows you to connect and charge mobile devices.