2008 Yamaha Phazer RTX

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2008 Yamaha Phazer RTX Specifications

Identification
Model Type  Trail
BASE MSRP(US)  $7,599.00
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)  9.3 / 236.2
Front Stabilizer Bar  Yes
Adjustment Type  Shock Mounted Adjustment
Rear Travel (in/mm)  16 / 406.4
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  2
Rear Suspension Brand Name  Dual Shock CK
Rear Stabilizer Bar  No
Front Shock Absorber Brand  Fox® FLOAT
Front Shock Absorber Type  Air Shock
Coil Over Shock  Yes
Rear Shock Absorber Brand  KYB
Rear Shock Absorber Type  Adjustable Gas Shock With Remote Reservoir
Center Shock Absorber Brand  KYB
Center Shock Absorber Type  Adjustable Gas Shock With Remote Reservoir
Steering:  
Steering Type  Manual
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  9.25
Width (in/mm)  48 / 1219.2
Height (in/mm)  46.9 / 1191.3
Maximum Ski Stance (in/mm)  42.7 / 1084.6
Minimum Ski Stance (in/mm)  42.7 / 1084.6
Length (ft/ft)  9
Length (ft/in)  3
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  489 / 221.8
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  7 / 26.5
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  1.02
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
Hand Grips  Standard
Saddle Bag Guard  No
Belt Guard  Yes
Hand Guards  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
Handlebar Pads  Standard
Front Bumper  Standard
Rear Bumper  Standard
Skid Plate  Standard
Handlebar Hooks  Standard
Ski Material  Plastic
Ski Handle  Standard
Skag Material  Carbide
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)  Trail
Manufacturer Country  USA
Introduction Year  2007
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age  16
Parent Company  Yamaha
Display Name  Phazer RTX
Mounts:  
Windshield Mounts  Standard
Drive Line:  
Track Brand  Camoplast Ripsaw™
Track Length (in/mm)  121 / 3073.4
Track Width (in/mm)  14 / 355.6
Lug Height (in/mm)  1 / 25.4
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
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No

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2008 Phazer RTX
By James Millard(Writer), Jan. 18, 2009


I took my new Phaser RXT for the first ride last night or should I say it took me for my first ride...all I can say is for anyone out there that has old memory's of riding dirt bikes as a Kid will fall in love with this sled within the first 5 min of riding. I am a first year rookie to snowmobilin... Read Full Review

 

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best sled in a long time
By greaser(Owner), Aug. 31, 2010
this sled reminded me why i love snowmobile its wicked quick and handles like its on rails i love it. Read Full Review

 

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Problems after problems
By Gary T(Owner), Feb. 27, 2011
We have had a big problem with the slight suspension on the 2008 Phazer RTX. Yamaha has failed to recognize it as a manufacturers problem, thus no warranty. Now we are having issues with the electronic display and the key has to be left on several minutes before the engine will turn over. Not impr... Read Full Review

 

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