2006 Yamaha VK Professional

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2006 Yamaha VK Professional Specifications

Identification
Model Type  Utility
BASE MSRP(US)  $9,699.00
Dealers  Yamaha Dealers
Warranty  12
Insurance
Engine:  
Engine Brand Name  Genesis 120
Engine Type  Horizontal In-line
Cylinders  3
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)  120 / 89.5
Cooling  Liquid
Valves  12
Valves Per Cylinder  4
Valve Configuration  DOHC
Bore (mm/in)  79 / 3.11
Stroke (mm/in)  66.2 / 2.61
Displacement (cc/ci)  973 / 59.4
Compression Ratio  11.3:1
Starter  Electric
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Fuel Type  Gas
Turbocharged  No
Supercharged  No
Carburetion Brand  Keihin
Fuel Injector  No
Carburetor  Yes
Number Of Carburetors  3
Carburetor Size (mm)  40
Carburetion Type  Carburetor
Speed Governor  No
Emergency Engine Shut-Off  Standard
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Continuously Variable (CVT)
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Belt
Reverse  Yes
Hi / Low Range  Yes
Clutch Brand  YVXC
Throttle Type  Thumb
Brakes:  
Rear Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Independent Double Wishbone
Front Travel (in/mm)  6.9 / 175.3
Front Stabilizer Bar  Yes
Adjustment Type  Spring Mounted Adjustment
Rear Travel (in/mm)  12.3 / 312.4
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  2
Rear Suspension Brand Name  ProAction Plus
Rear Stabilizer Bar  No
Front Shock Absorber Type  Hydraulic Shock
Coil Over Shock  Yes
Rear Shock Absorber Type  High Pressure Gas
Center Shock Absorber Brand  KYB
Center Shock Absorber Type  High Pressure Gas
Steering:  
Steering Type  Manual
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  10.72
Width (in/mm)  47.2 / 1198.9
Height (in/mm)  54.3 / 1379.2
Maximum Ski Stance (in/mm)  40.2 / 1021.1
Minimum Ski Stance (in/mm)  40.2 / 1021.1
Length (ft/ft)  10
Length (ft/in)  8.6
Weight  Standard
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  11.2 / 42.4
Performance  Standard
Seats:  
Seat Type  Two-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver
Folding  No
Number Of Seats  2
Backrest Type  Detachable
Backrest Location  Passenger
Lumbar Adjustment  No
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:  
Frame  Aluminum
Body Material  Plastic
Floor Board Location  Driver and Passenger
Skid Resistant  Yes
Hand Grips  Standard
Saddle Bag Guard  No
Belt Guard  Yes
Hand Guards  Yes
Brush Guard  No
Light Guard  No
Clutch Guard  No
Snow Guard  Yes
Exterior Covers  Standard
Handlebars  Standard
Handlebar Pads  Standard
Front Bumper  Standard
Rear Bumper  Standard
Passenger Foot Rests  Standard
Ski Material  Plastic
Ski Handle  Standard
Skag Material  Carbide
Mountain Bar  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Tachometer  Standard
Trip Odometer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Temperature Warning Type  Light
Fuel Level Warning Type  Gauge
Pricing:  
Warranty (Months/Condition)  12 / Limited
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Utility
Manufacturer Country  Japan
Introduction Year  2006
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age  16
Parent Company  Yamaha
Display Name  VK Professional
Towing & Hauling:  
Rear Hitch  Standard
Mounts:  
Windshield Mounts  Standard
Drive Line:  
Track Brand  Camoplast Ripsaw™
Track Length (in/mm)  156 / 3962.4
Track Width (in/mm)  20 / 508
Lug Height (in/mm)  1.25 / 31.8
Number Of Tracks  1
Convenience:  
Heated Hand Grip Location  Driver and Passenger
Adjustable  Yes
Storage:  
Underseat Storage  Standard
Rear Rack  Standard
Rear Storage Well  Standard
Lights:  
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Headlight (s)  Standard
Type  Halogen
Glass:  
Rearview Mirrors  Standard
Height Adjustable  No
Tinted  No
Heated  No
Height  High
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No

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Best Trail Snow Machine made
By Kurt(Owner), Dec. 14, 2009
Having owned snowmachines since the 60's, the Yamaha VK professional (mine is the 2006) is the finest trail machine ever. It is bullet-proof. Have never seen on even brokken down for any reason other then riding it where it shouldn't be (boon docking) and it's occassional plug fowling. ANy proble... Read Full Review

 

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By Shannon Sweetland(Owner), Mar. 7, 2009
I have owned a VK professional for 8 weeks. I bought it used from a local dealer. I researched the machine before buying it and found very little negative reviews. So I purcahsed it with full confidence. I was a fool. Three weeks after owning the machine with very little rough riding the rear suspen... Read Full Review

 

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