First Look at The 2021 Yamaha 2-Stroke Snowmobiles!

[@muskrathonmml3070]

So Arctic Cat is adding blue to the available color options for 2021's?

[@obviously1373]

Muskrathon MML yea basically idk how I feel about this yet

[@wyattbraun4146]

Muskrathon MML these are literally the entire arctic cat lineup

[@justinwood61]

YellowVtec Yamaha gave the snowmobile industry the best engine it has ever seen! Wether you don’t like the weight or not the 998 turbo is unarguable the best factory released engine package ever.

[@moparproud3978]

Justin Wood Truth. Yamaha got the platform, Cat got the engine.

[@darrrenbetker4266]

@@justinwood61 except for the apex motor dont forget.

[@AnDrEw122100]

That transporter 400 is gonna be the new bravo for the older gentleman looking to haul wood and stuff . I think this is an amazing addition .

[@chrisglover7080]

So its a arctic cat with yamaha sticker

[@mxr7586]

chris glover so what good chassis with with one of the best motors. Better than a Suzuki motor

[@heulqc6556]

They have artic cat motor in the Yamaha

[@heulqc6556]

Yes because the motor its an artic cat

[@uejapan5556]

Basically

[@jeremiahdavis7666]

Sooo... if you want an Arctic Cat in blue with a higher price tag then this will be the "Cat's Meow"!

[@shperax]

I think companies are gonna find out quick people aren't gonna pay full size sled price for the midsize sleds that are coming out.

[@keeganfoster1792]

Makes me so happy they have a 2stroke model!!! 3:16 definitely my favourite model sled in a long long time i love it yamaha!

[@joelhamilton1024]

Definitely missing those Yamaha sleds. Wish they would do some serious R&D on there own.

[@qapsukalek]

We want 2 stroke triple a true yamaha red head motor in 850

[@myronwotton4149]

i was thinking that same thing. triple pipe, triple cylinder, triple the pussy. you could possibly also do an engine swap with a over-bored srx motor.

[@lordmarshall5239]

David Akeya I’m not a Yamaha fan but the 2000 time frame triples were good motors. The only triples that matched twin weight. Smooth power band and more efficient. They should not have gone all four stroke. If they have injection systems on their outboards, they could have had a great power plant all this time

[@fessie01]

I can’t believe they change the snow flap and skis and claim it’s a “new” sled. What a crock. This tells us that Yamaha has nothing left to offer except blue paint

[@mcce11]

I would think if they didn't work with cat they probably would ax the snowmobile idea. Just something to think about. They make enough $$ in the other things they produce. If it was their top they'd build their own

[@moparproud3978]

Snowmobiles are a slowly dying industry. Yamaha doesn’t see the ROI on development. Yeah it’s kinda sad, but they’ve got a killer engine that can’t be beat, so glimmers there. Everyone knows Yamaha has more funds than any other player and could 100% go full bore and neuter Polaris, Cat and BRP and leave them irrelevant. But at what cost. Yammy doesn’t see the return in a shrinking market. Is what it is.

[@revokdaryl1]

@@moparproud3978 Nobody can afford them! And the ones that can are too busy working to make the money to buy them! So much so that they hardly get any time to use them!

[@oldwrench4213]

Its got an alpha one under it.

[@yourtrashcuz4354]

Oh, look at that! Arctic cat snowmobile replicas with some blue color added.

[@doodrew800]

Wow.... That Venom looks like a total Blast to ride! (see what I did there). Honestly, Those who want a Yamaha 2S, want a reliable Yamaha built engine and not some AC powerplant. Heck... I'm a Doo guy and would love to see that.

[@Mudsquadofficial]

Nice one

[@bassfishingmn1265]

The mountain sled is the same as an alpha and the venom is an arctic cat blast

[@heulqc6556]

Yamaha copy

[@felixbergfors]

Yeah of corse it is a arctic cat engine in the yamaha because arctic cat and yamaha are like brothers they share parts and designs nothing wrong whit that and remember that arctic cat m9000 had a yamaha 4 stroke engine in it

[@bassfishingmn1265]

@@felixbergfors it's the same exact chassis as well

[@bobbygushlinger3637]

Shhhh. Why are you revealing their trade secrets?

[@aidensoltys1990]

Those are some nice blue arctic cats you got there

[@janabarber1691]

Like the green and black thunder cat wasn't because of a yammie motor. 998 turbo????

[@aidensoltys1990]

Jana Barber the engine might be Yamaha but the suspension and chassis is still all arctic cat

[@musicman6887]

0:23 wow what a clean burning engine😂😂😂

[@nickkinney3508]

Lol cracked me up

[@yamajammer76]

The Venom with a 500 4 stroke and Yamaha clutches would make an awesome Phazer 4 stroke replacement.

[@cadenkundinger3403]

yamajammer76 Yamaha should design the chassis also.

[@Cody_Gray]

So disappointed that Yamaha didn’t build their own sleds this year, instead took an arctic cat and called it a Yamaha. When will they ever come back to be the amazing manufactures of a true Yamaha snowmobile.

[@snowtrax]

Hoping some sales will re-invigorate Yamaha's snow division.

[@abccba2344]

Nice, a blue alpha one! Innovation all the way.

[@lucasreeves9058]

I know there the same thing Arctic cat and Yamaha but the Yamaha’s colours look way better

[@abrfox1234]

My 03 mountain max has 30,000 miles on it with a milled head and two layers of head gasket removed. Original motor never been rebuilt.

[@jacobpoitras7950]

So its alpha one with a bigger price tag cause it says yamaha... K

[@heulqc6556]

😂😂yes Yamaha is ridiculus

[@cadenkundinger3403]

And this time there isn’t a reason for a bigger price tag

[@hworkmaniv88]

Would be pretty cool to see Yamaha get back in on 2strokes. And maybe smaller lighter 4strokes. Something to bridge the Viper/Sidewinder gap.

[@snowtrax]

Something to compete with the 900 ACE and then something in the 150 horsepower range.

[@hworkmaniv88]

@@snowtrax Yes I completely agree. They need to develop a lineup that encourages entry level adults to want to give it a shot even to get dealers on board with rental units. Basically could run with the 900 ACE and 900 ACE Turbo. Maybe bring over the direct injection four stroke tech from their outboard division.

[@RydinginStyle72]

I miss the Viper 700 tripples. How about an 800 2 stroke 137? Love Yamaha blue sleds!

[@thatalaskaguy]

I’m wondering if this means blue Arctic Cats will be available in season? I like the looks of the Blast LT but I wasn’t going to order one sight unseen. I could see myself buying a blue one in the spring of ‘21. Arctic Cats spring order only program is stupid AND dumb.

[@snowtrax]

So far, Cat is sticking with the spring-order-only. Another advantage Yamaha could have. Although, right now the Mountain Max and Venom are only Spring Power Surge.

[@OliG2]

I'm really disappointed that Yamaha chose to NOT use it's 500cc 4 stroke twin in the Viper chassis...that would have been an awesome sled for a lower price point than the Viper and a very good competitor to the Skidoo 900 ACE and 600 EFI engines...

[@snowtrax]

Agreed!

[@jasonc7503]

So let me just see if I have this correct. Arctic cat yamaha are obviously pretty similar the blast and new Yamaha same thing. Thundercat certain sidewinder same. 2 stroke yamaha is a ctec 2 cat engine. Thundercat 4 stroke is a Yamaha geniuses moter correct? I mean I love both brands but damn

[@mikeskidmore6754]

Sounds interesting and exciting.. We know Arctic Cat makes most of the Chassis .. BTW seems I read the Yamaha Snowmobile Factory got wiped out by the Tsunami .. smaller lighter Sleds for Teenagers and Women is a good idea.. to get more people into snowmobiling.. Build Brand Loyalty from child hood ages.. Skidoo still seems to be the leader with the Direct Injection they acquired when they purchased Evinrude . Plus Skidoo now has the 850 Two Stroke Turbo Mountain sled that does not loose any power at 10,000 feet ..

[@andrewsharpe2992]

Great for us that are interested in the blast line but dont have a cat dealer anywhere near here. 3 Yamaha dealers within a half hour though!

[@PaulO-ew3hd]

Range?

[@shperax]

Why don't Yamaha and Arctic Cat just merge already and get it over with.

[@PartikleDestroyer]

Ski-Doo and Moto-Ski.

[@ulanderssonsab7294]

@@PartikleDestroyer skidoo and lynx

[@mikeskidmore6754]

@@PartikleDestroyer Skidoo Bought Moto Ski a much smaller Company when times were hard.. He had serious Winters back in the 1970's people were buying and snowmobiling in Indiana and Ohio .. This year the snow never lasted long enough to ride in Southern MI not at all in OH or IN .. They were Predicting a new Mini Ice Age.. They wanted to dump Ash over the Artic Snow to warm the Globe.. Now days they claim the Artic Ice is all melting..

[@mikeskidmore6754]

Artic Cat is now owned by Textron a Huge Company that makes small air planes ect.. Yamaha also makes 4 wheelers side by sides ect as does Artic Cat.. Seems I did once hear some Rumors about Yamaha buying the Artic Cat Division from Textron. Yamaha has many Dealers in the USA that most certainly helps Arctic Cat Snowmobile Volumes.. You need to sell a large Volume of sleds to pay for research development and tooling.. Trump did lower Corporate Taxes making Manufacturing in the USA much more competitive.. Many Corporations gave Employees raises with their Tax savings.. I don't think Snow Trax TV is going to give you the Juicy Details because they are Promoting Products like an advertisement .. They ride all Brands so they give good input for what is good and what is not good about all bands and models..

[@whenibecamethesun..8759]

This is a terrible strategy by yamaha..this sport is way to loyal to be rebadging other manufacturers shit..GET IT RIGHT YAMAHA THIS WONT WORK

[@moparproud3978]

Except, it HAS worked. I’ve seen more blue on trailers since the collaboration with Cat than I ever had before. I live in Wyoming btw, close to Dubois, where everyone goes to ride

[@whosseth6428]

(2020 just showed up) Bike companies: have a look at our 2021 bikes!

[@billb8862]

I love it! Go Yamaha!

[@Cyrus747]

Guess I have to keep my 2004 viper....was sure hoping this was an actual Yamaha product.

[@garrettjones7502]

Basically just a arctic cat with blue

[@ericsousa9365]

Arctic cat build good 2 stroke engins but if Yamaha sleds are more expensive whats the point of bying one . bether clutching?

[@ianstuart7395]

Eric Sousa sane clutching. Team clutches

[@ericsousa9365]

@@ianstuart7395 OK thanks for the info

[@jessemichels4696]

It's a artic cat bit blue

[@robweeke2940]

If I wanted a cat mill,I would have bought one. I have had yamy sled for years. They need to get their own ideas. Looking at polaris. Sad day.

[@justintime519]

What's a Yemaha?

[@samarmstrong4328]

Love the blue color option on the new alpha

[@milkman2591]

Aw cool you can get the blast in blue too

[@Lakecenterlawncare]

So much for Yamaha HPDI 2 stroke performance. Just trickle down Cat tech. Yamaha, just buy Cats sled division and get after it and revolutionize it!

[@snowtrax]

Hoping some sales will ignite some new 2-stroke engine development.

[@cadenkundinger3403]

Why can’t Yamaha look like a Yamaha. NOT AN ARTIC CAT. I understand they combined but now it’s all artic cat and blue Yamaha colors.

[@Zach-ju5vi]

To be fair the cat is a pretty decent machine, better than Polaris anyway.

[@techs1smh13]

@@ACatKrom Yamaha if they really wanted to could build any thing and kick ass and run forever. Just saying

[@cadenkundinger3403]

techs 1smh yes they could. They have the technology just not the will power to do so. Their older machines are still running today and those triples last forever.

[@cadenkundinger3403]

ACatKrom they could but don’t want to.

[@techs1smh13]

@@cadenkundinger3403 yes no doubt they build reliable everything. If Polaris can am artic cat Harley built a dirt bike for Dez. I wouldn't be trading in my Yamahas.🍺

[@jimbeam9176]

So they put blue plastic on the cat 800 alpha big deal lmao

[@YZFR1000]

Everyone over 60 must be so excited 😂

[@pnthrsee1]

The guys at snow west say Yamaha has their own ecu calibrations and furl mapping, they state the Yamaha feels and runs better than the alpha one,, we will see

[@bwwcrazy]

Take a AC and paint it blue. Nice work.

[@dorianmellon]

Hopefully the blue arctic cat has a better rail

[@stevenwoodman2838]

Should of put a alpha rail on a sidewinder. That would of been a mountain max.or a alpha max

[@sethmyers284]

It's the same exact sled as the alpha from arctic cat. Guess we know where textron is going to dump arctic cat.

[@wiks101]

So are these Yamaha 2-Strokes or rebranded Arctic Cats?

[@tompali2025]

Prolly a copy of the alpha

[@snowtrax]

Has the Alpha's single beam rear suspension and uses Cat's 794cc SDI.

[@scored5]

And cats clutching as well

[@cory2146]

I want a triple.

[@bnstr4876]

Someone please tell me..... who’s engine is it......Yamaha or Arctic Cat.....

[@snowtrax]

Cat's

[@bnstr4876]

Damn.... thank you for the reply

[@brianwestveer9532]

Yamaha still is not listening to us true yamaha fans. We want yamaha motors and suspension

[@offroadineverything3459]

So blue arctic cats, but out of the 2 brands you are better off to buy a yamaha cause arctic cat dealers are almost non existent.

[@hammerheartdan6311]

"bUt ItS aN aRcTiC cAt" - most people that can't afford a sled.

[@codyflowers9804]

ᚺᚨᛗᛗᛖᚱᚺᛖᚨᚱᛏ exactly, crying about money they wouldn’t spend anyway

[@stevenvanheel3932]

So they only ran the 600 twin for 1 year? Wow, that really sucks for the people who bought them. Have fun buying parts in a few years.

[@JoeTeer]

It's Arctic Cat's 600 Ctec 2. Been in production since 2014 and still being made in most of AC's sleds.

[@stevenvanheel3932]

Joey Tier ah, ok thanks. I kind of forgot about the whole ditch pickle and yamaha thing that is going on.

[@JoeTeer]

@@stevenvanheel3932 their little partnership seems to be stronger now than ever, with this newest crop of Yamaha copy-'cats'

[@stevenvanheel3932]

Joey Tier maybe it has helped give Arctic a better reputation for reliability. That is pretty much the main selling point of a yamaha so I would imagine that cat wanted in on that.

[@MATTLEism]

Man, Yamaha is really leaving their ATV customers behind.....I think it's time to go join the Can Am family....

[@MATTLEism]

@Don Olypopper It sucks because I've been loyal to them for my whole riding life (25 years) and they have always gotten me home and that's the only reason I haven't pulled the trigger yet because I know Yamaha's reliability. Thank you for your input though seriously I greatly appreciate it!!! That's one thing I would like to hear from past Yamaha lifers if the switch was worth it.

[@snowtrax]

Really hoping for that Grizzly 850.

[@techs1smh13]

@@MATTLEism yeah never walked back 40 years in Dez in so cal. Not changing now. Actually 44 years.

[@MATTLEism]

@@snowtrax Trust me the wait is real hahahaha

[@MATTLEism]

I appreciate all the info guys!!!!

[@darrrenbetker4266]

so a blue alphya. whooptydoo!!! Please let us know when "YAMAHA" makes an 800 two stroke okay?!!!!!

[@avz46]

WTF i have a headache. i would rather they bring back the 2stroke triple in 800cc plus.

[@ChuckBeefOG]

Dont hold your breath.

[@gladiatoralmousa5689]

I have Sidewinder 200 HP and i feel it weak .

[@gavinstratton5614]

Since when are cats blue

[@senioraxys3947]

Wtf is that bro, were is dem yamaha triple 2 stroke ??

[@patricklavictoire3235]

Geez,is there still people out there realizing that yamaha sleds are built by cat,its been 8 years already,it is what it is,they are expanding line up wich is good for the industry,now that they have a 2 stroke mountain sled,people are still not happy,will it ever end,good job yamaha at staying in the sled business,

[@Echoes-]

Yamaha atleast built their own engines before, this is just a 100% old rebranded Arctic Cat. Absolutely nothing is done by Yamaha except the graphics and the skis.

[@adamp9377]

It's Yamaha Motor Corporation, not Yamaha Plastic Corporation.

[@whenibecamethesun..8759]

Yamaha sticker corporation

[@mikegordon3436]

Who's motor cat or yamaha?

[@scored5]

Cat everything except decals

[@mikegordon3436]

@@scored5I will stick polaris. I really like Yamaha's too I have a 2013 grizzly

[@jjfromthebigland781]

Nice lookin yamacats

[@denyslessard6264]

cat in blue wow big job

[@eugenescott5468]

2 strokes are good for snowmobiles but build good ones not crap that blows up

[@pnthrsee1]

Like Polaris

[@ChuckBeefOG]

People cry about Yamy not having two stroke. Yamy gives them two strokes. They still cry just as hard. 🤷‍♂️

[@lorntapani6585]

will they make a 850?

[@yupyupmyjelo1677]

Do not explore this comment section! it’s all people complaining that Yamaha juste put blue on arctic cat sleds

[@koenranahan]

BRING BACK THE TRIPLE

[@bryceglionna]

Ooooo blue cats.

[@matthewdrehobl2835]

So did Arctic Cat just piss in your cheerios? You play Yamaha's line first, but shelf the company building there products. Dont realyget youguys somtimes.

[@snowtrax]

Thanks for commenting! Not sure what you mean by that. Can you please explain?

[@krankysledzz]

What he’s trying to say is that you guys(Snowtrax) and rest of media) knows as well as we do that all this is a all Cat BUT with Yamaha stickers now. But yet you guys can never say anything bad about this. Maybe just maybe if all the sled media guys would just come out and say this is just plain laziness as we the consumers do now. That maybe Yamaha mite relize their being laughed at rite out of the sport . The sport they were once on top of but now a mere shadow of itself. This right here ‘21 has pretty much put the last nail in the coffin. Yamaha is no longer a sled manufacturer BUT an engine supplier.

[@snowtrax]

@@krankysledzz I posted this comment on our Facebook page earlier today and I think it explains why we can see a positive side to this introduction... "Yamaha needs sales more than anything because that generates cash flow to pour back into the snow division. Having a sled in the mountain market makes them a player in an important segment and keeps Yamaha faithfuls in blue undies. We would love to see more unique-to-Yamaha products hit the market in the future. They gotta make some sales though for that to happen."

[@matthewdrehobl2835]

@@snowtrax you did extensive coverage of a bundled down full size Polaris. You glazed over the Z200. Now a manufacturer actually closed all the age gaps you feature Yamaha! Know one in the industry even goes out and buys a new Yamaha sled. You are buying a Arctic cat. I know ALL channels have spencers but I thought " Snowtrax ", had a unbiased opinion. All I'm saying is it would be a fresh new approach if everyone gave credit where credit is due.

[@krankysledzz]

SnowTrax TV yes I understand that but the we were are looking at this. Is Yamaha has had 7-8 years to sell the vipers and Winders to make that cash flow you talk about. It’s pretty bad when you walk into a dealer and the owner even tells you that Yamaha does their own thing and will never listen to their customers. They’ve down that for ever. And because of that their customers are jumping ship to Poo or Doo. And frankly don’t blame them. I wanna ride a sled that I know a manufacturer is proud of making year after year and are always bringing something new to the game year after year. And Poo and Doo are the only ones left that bring innovation into the sport year after year. And for that I am proud to be riding a Doo.

[@lmtada]

Venom looks like modern version Yamaha srx440.

[@heulqc6556]

No its a artic cat blast

[@freegirlnow333]

we want triples

[@gunnerreopelle9699]

Didn’t know articat was blue

[@andrewharley8381]

No turbo! Sounds like doo is still smoking competition

[@jasons44]

That engine sounds cool

[@jeffcurtis1152]

C'mon Yamaha! Build a true blue 800 triple 2stroke not a mm8000 I'm still keeping my 01 SRXs the real Yamaha 2stroke.

[@waynewarren5158]

Yamaha needs to wake up and get back to building the high quality sleds they once made! Disappointed in what they are making now!

[@ericalbertson6621]

Soooooooooo it’s a attic cat? Sad that Yamaha wouldn’t make there own 2 stroke considering they have such of a great history.

[@joshwolff2386]

I figured Yamaha would've came out with there own 850cc 2 smoke motor to one up skidoo and Polaris. Maybe even a 900 2 smoke turbo for trail sleds and beat skidoo to the punch. Oh well just a badge and plastic color

[@snowtrax]

That would be the hope. They need to generate some revenue for the snow division to re-invest back into R&D. A Yamaha built DI 2-stroke would change the industry.

[@Lakecenterlawncare]

So disappointed.

[@shperax]

C-Tech 2 engines.

[@heulqc6556]

C-tech is a artic cat motor

[@shperax]

@@heulqc6556 exactly. It's in use right now in a Yamaha Transporter 600. It's actually a C-Tech 2 6000.

[@myronwotton4149]

@@shperax the MM is an ctec2 m8000

[@shperax]

The C-Tech2 engines are still fairly new but Yamaha must think they are great engines or they wouldn't dare put their name on the side of the box.

[@leerjet18]

@@shperax They have been around since 2013, and according to our local independent motorsport repair shop, they say of all the brands, this is the most reliable engine. In fact they have never even opened one up since they came out in 2013. Doo, and Polaris's are coming in all the time with problems. Just saying, they have no reason to lie, they are non franchised.

[@jodyfendelet6641]

This is getting pretty frickn stupid! Why don't they discontinue Yamaha sleds. I'd like to see the price difference between cat and Yamaha. What's next, polaris and skidoo are going to join?

[@snowtrax]

Yamaha still charging a premium or its comparable Cat. Don't understand why either.

[@philiprousselle2749]

Must be hard to lie on a show LOL Not even one mention that these are blue Arctic Cats. I blead blue for years, very disappointed in Yamaha.

[@japdreammachine3204]

Oh my god artic cat and Yamaha have been partners for quite some time, such a shock this happened. All companies copy shit, sorry to tell ya.

[@deanriver9388]

Why not a 500cc or what happened to the twin four-stroke phaser motor. Pretty lame. The people at Yamaha need to wake up.

[@kylepike4507]

The Venom with the 500cc 4-stroke. That'd be a killer sled.

[@presicionturning5672]

This is not yamaha 2stroke engine. Please tell yamaha to make their own 2cylinder engine please

[@jeremiahlf]

Yeah maha

[@Slew514]

Underwhelming. No Yamaha 2-stroke here. Was ready to trade my High Country. Guess it's gonna be Polaris or Doo.

[@jonathanabreu7601]

Slew514 if you get a ski doo. Give the backcountry 146 a look. Rails are tipped in the back and rides like a 137 on the trail and is an absolute animal off trail. Love how it handles. 1372 miles on mine this season and have only had to tighten the belt and chain once.

[@jessejames9739]

"Yeah"maha

[@poochiecoochie6497]

So convenient that you don’t mention that they are basically arctic cats !!! lol let’s stay honest here AJ!

[@sender6994]

Yeamaha

[@abrfox1234]

Give us a real mountain max Yamaha

[@Benni1214]

No engine sound........

[@MrBeeradb1]

New name should be arctic- ha.

[@scored5]

Yamicat

[@andrewb1313]

Stop saying yamaha 2 strokes are back. It doesn't count as a Yamaha if cat made it

[@snowtrax]

Did Cat's 4-stroke count when it was a Suzuki?

[@Slew514]

@@snowtrax At least Cat had the sense to go to a reputable and reliable engine manufacturer. Yamaha went to Cat......

[@richarddrinkwalter6776]

It’s an alpha bro that’s gay