2008 Yamaha Phazer MTX

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2008 Yamaha Phazer MTX Specifications

Identification
Model Type  Mountain
BASE MSRP(US)  $7,399.00
Dealers  Yamaha Dealers
Warranty  12
Insurance
Engine:  
Engine Brand Name  Genesis
Engine Type  Parallel Twin
Cylinders  2
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)  80 / 59.7
Horsepower RPM  11000
Cooling  Liquid
Valves  10
Valves Per Cylinder  5
Valve Configuration  OHV
Bore (mm/in)  77 / 3.03
Stroke (mm/in)  53.6 / 2.11
Displacement (cc/ci)  499 / 30.4
Starter  Electric
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Fuel Type  Gas
Turbocharged  No
Supercharged  No
Carburetion Brand  Keihin
Fuel Injector  Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)  43
Carburetor  No
Carburetion Type  Fuel Injected
Kill Switch / Tether Cord  Standard
Emergency Engine Shut-Off  Standard
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Continuously Variable (CVT)
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Belt
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)  Belt
Reverse  Yes
Hi / Low Range  No
Throttle Type  Thumb
Brakes:  
Rear Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Independent Double Wishbone
Front Travel (in/mm)  8.7 / 221
Front Stabilizer Bar  Yes
Adjustment Type  Spring Mounted Adjustment
Rear Travel (in/mm)  14.3 / 363.2
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  2
Rear Suspension Brand Name  ProMountain™ 144
Rear Stabilizer Bar  No
Front Shock Absorber Brand  KYB
Front Shock Absorber Type  Gas Shock
Coil Over Shock  Yes
Rear Shock Absorber Brand  KYB
Rear Shock Absorber Type  Gas Shock
Center Shock Absorber Brand  KYB
Center Shock Absorber Type  High Pressure Gas
Steering:  
Steering Type  Manual
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  10.48
Width (in/mm)  46 / 1168.4
Height (in/mm)  46.9 / 1191.3
Maximum Ski Stance (in/mm)  39.6 / 1005.8
Minimum Ski Stance (in/mm)  37.6 / 955.04
Length (ft/ft)  10
Length (ft/in)  5.8
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  515 / 233.6
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  7 / 26.5
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  0.97
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver
Folding  No
Number Of Seats  1
Exterior:  
Frame  Aluminum
Body Material  Plastic
Frame Brand  FX™
Floor Board Location  Driver
Skid Resistant  Yes
Tunnel Braces  No
Hand Grips  Standard
Saddle Bag Guard  No
Belt Guard  Yes
Brush Guard  No
Exhaust Guard  Yes
Light Guard  No
Clutch Guard  Yes
Snow Guard  Yes
Side Cover  Yes
Fuel Tank Cover  No
Handlebars  Standard
Front Bumper  Standard
Rear Bumper  Standard
Skid Plate  Standard
Handlebar Hooks  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
Multi-Lingual Instrumentation  Standard
Pricing:  
Warranty (Months/Condition)  12 / Limited
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Mountain
Manufacturer Country  USA
Introduction Year  2007
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age  16
Parent Company  Yamaha
Display Name  Phazer MTX
Mounts:  
Windshield Mounts  Standard
Drive Line:  
Track Brand  Camoplast Maverick™
Track Length (in/mm)  144 / 3657.6
Track Width (in/mm)  14 / 355.6
Lug Height (in/mm)  2 / 50.8
Number Of Tracks  1
Glass:  
Height Adjustable  No
Tinted  No
Heated  No
Height  Low
Lights:  
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Headlight (s)  Standard
Type  Halogen
Convenience:  
Heated Hand Grip Location  Driver
Adjustable  Yes
Adjustable Ski Stance  Standard
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No

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Great sled but small
By Barry(Owner), Dec. 22, 2014
These sleds are great for what they are a low 80hp entry level mountain sled. very reliable 4 stoke engine and very maneuverable sled. Yes reverse can be tricky but if you know how to use it its easy. To put the machine into reverse rock it side to side and it will go in right away to switch back to... Read Full Review

 

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By DON MARSHALL(Owner), Nov. 12, 2011
HAVE OWNED A MTX PHAZER SINCE NEW HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH SHIFTING FROM FORWARD IN REVERSE AND BACK AGAIN YAMAHA HAS HAD MULTIPLE REPAIRS AND HAS NOT IMPROVED AT ALL NOW YAMAHA HAS A REPAIR THAT WORKS BUT MINE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRENTY SO I HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED.I KOWN OF OTHERS IN MY AREA T... Read Full Review

 

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