![]() ![]() The Entry mode reduces top end and harnesses acceleration to maximize fuel economy. Touring mode narrows the performance in favor of smoother low end drive off and strong midrange that work for improving overall fuel efficiency. YCCT’s sportiest mode frees up the engine for nearly “think it” full-on, unimpeded performance. Always smooth, the Vector’s 2016 performance is three-fold improved thanks to the addition of Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle technology that allows you to choose from three engine settings: Sport, Touring or Entry.Īfter coming to a stop, you can make mode changes from Sport, Touring or Entry by working the little non-glove friendly buttons and scrolling through the modes. You can’t measure Vector performance in raw horsepower or torque numbers. Power gains have been modest, with today’s version pushing 130 horsepower, up from the original’s 120. The Genesis powertrain has evolved from a carbureted 973cc triple to a fuel-injected 1049cc engine. From its 2005 model year beginning, the Vector has steadily become, perhaps, the most trail-friendly, all-around sport cruiser you can buy. Now we look at what Yamaha has done to evolve the current 2016 Vector into its best edition. Suspension changes, ski upgrades and styling evolved to now, but we definitely found the previous generation Vector as much better than the first. That was too bad as, in reality, by 2011 and onward the Vector gained more displacement to 1049cc as the Genesis triple went with electronic fuel injection and an upgrade to the Deltabox III in order to fit the power steering gear. The bar curves at the ends to allow aggressive cornering and the riser sits up to satisfy an all day cruiser.īy model year 2011, Vector sales were stagnant and Yamaha made major changes well, more like refinements as the new styling didn’t look substantially different than previous versions. This sport trail cruiser has one of the most rider-friendly handlebar setups you’ll find. The Vector’s front suspension was upgraded with a second generation geometry that featured short spindles and long A-arms, specifically intended to offer improved cornering and stability. With the Deltabox II, Yamaha tilted the engine back 37 degrees toward the sled’s centerline to improve overall balance for handling. By 2008, the Vector gained some key upgrades, such as the Deltabox II, which added chassis rigidity and was designed specifically to house the Genesis family of Yamaha engines. The Vector was a very good trail sled, leaving the Apex for the high speed hot rodders. In addition, the Vector’s triple was 22 pounds lighter over the skis than the four-cylinder Apex.ĬOMPARISON: Read our review of the 2016 Ski-Doo Enduro 1200 4TEC + Video To minimize engine vibration the Genesis 120 used an engine balancer. ![]() The Yamaha drive clutch mounted directly to the crankshaft. Revs far lower than the Apex engine, but the Vector didn’t require a gear reduction. The Genesis 120 delivered power at 8400-8600 peak rpm. The 2005 Genesis 120 featured double overhead cams, four valves per cylinder and a long stroke for purposeful torque that made the Vector an excellent trail cruiser with efficient drive-off and outstanding midrange performance. The original Vector first appeared in 2005 with a 973cc three-cylinder four-stroke that announced Yamaha’s commitment to a four-stroke future in snowmobiling. Electric power steering (EPS) gave it lighter steering on the trail, especially in tight forested settings. Then in model years 20, when Yamaha decided to finally upgrade the Vector package with revised suspension, electronic fuel injection and new styling that looked all too much like the old style, the Vector got better. It was good.ĬOMPARISON: Read our review of the 2014 Yamaha Apex It was neither the fastest nor the most tricked out. The original 2005 Vector with carbureted triple was smooth and trail-ride friendly like few sleds of its day. Still, for the long haul winter after winter, we’d opt for the Vector, especially the latest version that takes the Vector model from good to better to best. The Vector’s performance is all-trail, all-day long with more modest rip-and-go and a totally different feel on its way to top end and the time spent getting to it. The Apex is top of the line with 30-plus more ponies, more top end revs and the uniqueness of being the only four-cylinder engine in snowmobiling. The base Vector for 2016 comes in a dowdy grey with blue accents, belying the sporty performance you get with its all-new SingleShot suspension, YCCT tricked out engine upgrade and Tuner ski front end bite.īut there is no comparing the powertrains. ![]()
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