April 16th, 2008
2006 Yamaha Apex RTX
The Apex RTX is unbelievably quick. Its handling is super sharp and it handles big bumps with ease. The harder you ride this machine, the better it performs.It feels a little heavier, but it has a lot more powerful engine so that’s to be expected. Weight is not a problem for it, though. You can speed the thing up to 127 miles per hour and it won’t even feel it. It’s a great reliable ride. The gas mileage is awesome, too and it will only get better as the unit breaks in. You should absolutely think about getting one of those. See the specifications for it:
MODEL Apex RTX
M.S.R.P. * $10,199.00
ENGINE 4 Stroke, 4 Cylinders, 3 Valves, Liquid Cooled
DISPLACEMENT 998 cc
BORE X STROKE 74.0 X 58.0 mm
CARBURETION 39mm Mikuni, Fuel Injection
IGNITION Digital D.C. C.D.I. with Throttle Position Sensor
CLUTCH YVXC
TRANSMISSION Variable Ratio
SUSPENSION Front: Independent, Double Wishbone; Shocks: Fox Float, Air Shock, Aluminum; 9 in. travel
Rear: Mono-Shock™ RA; Shocks: 46mm KYB with Remote Adjust; 11.6 in. travel
BRAKES Disc; 4 Piston Hydraulic with Lightweight Rotor
EXHAUST Rear Exhaust
SKIS Lightweight Plastic, Saddleless Design
LENGTH 108.9 in.
WIDTH 48.2 in.
HEIGHT 41.1 in.
TRACK LXWXH 121 in. x 15 in. x 1.25 in. Camoplast Rip Saw™
SKI STANCE 42.7 in.
DRY WEIGHT 539 lbs. / 548 lbs. (reverse model)
OIL CAPACITY 3 qts., Dry Sump
FUEL CAPACITY 10 gal.
I’m trying to think of something to put as a downside, but nothing comes to mind. I’m not saying the sled is perfect, but with the proper maintenance it is pretty close to being exactly that. I haven’t heard of any problems surrounding it and I’m sure if you decide to trust it you’ll keep this thing for a long, long time. It’s a little steep on the price, but absolutely worthy. Overall s great 4-stroke sled.
