2017 Yamaha VK 540

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2017 Yamaha VK 540 Specifications

Identification
Model Type  Utility
BASE MSRP(US)  $9,299.00
Dealers  Yamaha Dealers
Warranty  12
Insurance
Engine:  
Engine Type  Horizontal In-line
Cylinders  2
Engine Stroke  2-Stroke
Cooling  Air / Fan
Valve Configuration  Reed Valve
Displacement (cc/ci)  540 / 32.6
Starter  Electric / Pull
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Fuel Type  Gas / Oil Injected
Turbocharged  No
Supercharged  No
Carburetion Brand  Mikuni
Fuel Injector  No
Carburetor  Yes
Number Of Carburetors  1
Carburetor Size (mm)  33
Carburetion Type  Carburetor
Speed Governor  No
Kill Switch / Tether Cord  Standard
Emergency Engine Shut-Off  Standard
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Continuously Variable (CVT)
Number Of Speeds  3
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Belt
Reverse  Yes
Hi / Low Range  Yes
Clutch Brand  YVXC
Throttle Type  Thumb
Brakes:  
Rear Brake Type  Disc
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Independent
Front Travel (in/mm)  6 / 152.4
Front Suspension Brand Name  TSS
Front Stabilizer Bar  No
Rear Travel (in/mm)  11.3 / 287
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  2
Rear Suspension Brand Name  ProComfort™
Rear Stabilizer Bar  No
Adjustment Type  Shock Mounted Adjustment
Front Shock Absorber Type  Telescopic Strut
Coil Over Shock  No
Rear Shock Absorber Brand  HPG
Rear Shock Absorber Type  High Pressure Gas
Center Shock Absorber Brand  HPG
Center Shock Absorber Type  High Pressure Gas
Steering:  
Steering Type  Manual
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Maximum Ski Stance (in/mm)  37.8 / 960.1
Minimum Ski Stance (in/mm)  37.8 / 960.1
Weight  Standard
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  11.6 / 44
Performance  Standard
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Folding  No
Number Of Seats  2
Backrest Type  Detachable
Backrest Location  Passenger
Lumbar Adjustment  Yes
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:  
Body Material  Plastic
Floor Board Location  Driver and Passenger
Skid Resistant  Yes
Tunnel Braces  No
Hand Grips  Standard
Saddle Bag Guard  No
Belt Guard  Yes
Hand Guards  Yes
Brush Guard  No
Exhaust Guard  No
Light Guard  No
Snow Guard  Yes
Exterior Covers  Standard
Handlebars  Standard
Handlebar Pads  Standard
Front Bumper  Standard
Rear Bumper  Standard
A-Arm Skid Plate (Front)  No
Full Length Skid Plate  No
Passenger Foot Rests  Standard
Ski Material  Plastic
Ski Handle  Standard
Skag Material  Carbide
Instrumentation:  
Trip Odometer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type  Gauge
Pricing:  
Warranty (Months)  12
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Utility
Manufacturer Country  Japan
Introduction Year  2017
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age  16
Parent Company  Yamaha
Display Name  VK 540
Towing & Hauling:  
Rear Hitch  Standard
Mounts:  
Windshield Mounts  Standard
Drive Line:  
Track Brand  Camoplast ® Cobra ®
Track Length (in/mm)  156 / 3962.4
Track Width (in/mm)  20 / 508
Lug Height (in/mm)  1.5 / 25.4
Number Of Tracks  1
Convenience:  
Heated Hand Grip Location  Driver
Adjustable  No
Power Outlet  Standard
Storage:  
Underseat Storage  Standard
Rear Rack  Standard
Rack Rails Location  Rear
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:  
Paint  Standard

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Spanking new 30 years old proven technology
By Simon(Owner), Mar. 9, 2017
I was missing the good old days of traditional snowmobiles. Simple mechanic, bullet proof reliability. Always start in the cold and can go off trail without ripping mother nature. The introduction of the heated carburetor and Flip Up Rails (helps in reverse to prevent sinking in the snow) are welcom... Read Full Review

 

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