Yamaha Apex MTX

Yamaha’s four-stroke Apex MTX is designed for playing around in deep powder and powering up mountains.

It is powered by the Genesis 150FI four-cylinder engine, which provides about eight additional horsepower over the previous model – the Genesis Extreme–to reach an impressive 150hp. The engine’s fuel injection system runs significantly cleaner than most snowmobile engines and reads barometric pressure and ambient temperature instantaneously.

All that power is delivered to a 162-inch mountain-specific track that is 16 inches wide with 2.25-inch lugs. The track features a three-inch pitch to allow more snow to pack between the lugs, making for a firmer grip.
The factory-designed, anti-ratchet drivers are engineered to work with the track and the drive lugs help reduce fatigue-inducing vibration.
The ProMountain rear suspension allows for 14 inches of vertical travel and the traditional torsion spring design was engineered to help the sled get up on a plane in fresh snow.

Up front, the double wishbone front suspension holds KYB gas cell shocks and delivers seven inches of travel.

The Apex MTX features a lightweight magnesium chaincase, which is a pound lighter than the previously-used aluminum chaincase.

The Deltabox II chassis was designed to create a rider-forward position. The handlebars and seated position are located high and forward on the chassis to help the rider go from sitting to standing quickly and easily.

A single-piece, dual-hooked handlebar is standard on the sled and the hooks have the save grip material as the main bar section for consistent control. The center grab strap is readily available when its time for sidehilling.

The sled comes equipped with a new lightweight mountain rack for packing and cinching down your extra gear for the ride. The new rack eliminates the weight of the older composite model.

Like every other Yamaha sled, the APX MTX has electric start and also features reverse to help get it off the trailer.

The digital gauge array displays plenty of data, including barometric measurements, dual trip meters and a clock.

MSRP: US$11,399/C$14,499

Specs

Engine Type/Displacement: Four-stroke/998cc
Cylinders:  Four
Horsepower Class:  150 HP
Cooling:  Liquid
Bore & Stroke:  74.0 x 58.0mm
Intake Design:  3 Valves
Carburetion:  39mm Mikuni Fuel Injection
Ignition:  Digital T.C.I. w/Throttle Position Sensor
Exhaust:  Rear Exhaust
Clutch/Transmission:  YVXC/Variable Ratio
Disc. Brake Type:  4-Piston Hydraulic w/Lightweight Rotor

Front Suspension:  Independent, Double Wishbone
Front Shocks:  40mm SOQI aluminum HPG
Front Travel (in.):  7
Ski Type:   Wide Saddleless Plastic Mountain Ski
Carbide Ski Runners:  Standard
Stabilizer Bar:  Standard
Rear Suspension:  ProMountain 162
Rear Shocks:  KYB gas cell
Rear Travel (in.):  14

Overall Length (in.):  131.1
Overall Width (in.):  46
Overall Height (in.):  46.7
Track Width/Length/Height (in.): 16/162/2.25 (3.0-inch pitch, Camoplast Maverick)
Ski Stance (in.):  37.6 – 39.6 Adjustable
Estimated Dry Weight:  596 lbs.
Fuel Capacity (gal.):  10
Fuel Type:  Regular Unleaded
Oil Capacity (qts.):  3, Dry Sump
Engine Oil Type:  Yamalube 4, 0w-30, Cold Weather Formula

Electric Start:  Standard
Reverse:  Standard
Hand & Thumb Warmers:  To-the-end, 10-position adjustable
Windshield Height:  Low
Mirrors:  N/A
Seating Capacity:  One
Backrest:  N/A
Rear Carrier Rack:  Standard
Tow Hitch:  Optional
Tunnel Protectors:  N/A
Headlight Watts, Type:  60/55W Halogen x 2
High Beam Indicator:  Standard
Oil & Temp Light:  Standard
Fuel Gauge Type:  Electric (LCD), Low Fuel Warning Light
Speedometer:  Standard (LCD Digital)
Odometer:  Standard (LCD Display)
Tripmeter:  Standard, Dual (Large LCD Display)
Tachometer:  Standard, Backlit (LCD)
DC Outlet:  Standard
Color:  Team Yamaha Blue/White
Warranty:  1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)