April 16th, 2008
2007 Yamaha Phazer Mountain Lite
The Phazer Mountain Lite is a cute looking sled once you get used to it. It is pretty good on handling and comfort. Its track is well suited and the skis and suspension are great. Being light is mainly the thing that makes it a great mountain sled although sometimes it just lacks the power to get you to the top. It has its 80hp, but somehow they’re not enough. It’s a cute machine and at a nice price, but there are others that will perform much better than it. Still, check out its characteristics:
MODEL Phazer Mountain Lite
M.S.R.P. * $7,199.00
ENGINE 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, 3-valves, liquid-cooled
DISPLACEMENT 499 cc
BORE X STROKE 77 x 53.6 mm
CARBURETION 43 mm Keihin, fuel injection
IGNITION Digital T.C.I. with throttle position sensor
CLUTCH YPZ
TRANSMISSION Variable ratio, electronic shift
SUSPENSION Front: Independent, double wishbone; gas cell hydraulic shocks; 8.5 in. travel
Rear: ProMountain™ dual angle; gas cell hydraulic shocks; 15.5 in. travel
BRAKES Disc; 2-piston hydraulic with lightweight rotor
EXHAUST Rear
SKIS Lightweight plastic, saddleless design
LENGTH 125.8 in.
WIDTH 46 in.
HEIGHT 46.9 in.
TRACK LXWXH 144 x 14 x 2 in. Camoplast Maverick
SKI STANCE 37.6-39.6 in.
DRY WEIGHT 489 lbs.
FUEL CAPACITY 8.1 gal.
What people are mainly complaining about is overheating. If you get it you should be careful not to push it too far. It’s just not the sled that’s gonna last you for a long time. Very soon you’ll be looking for something else to trade it for. It works as a beginners sled and if that’s the case I say go for it, but if not just look for something more reliable. There’s plenty of choice before you. Just try and avoid any Phazer variation possible.
