April 8th, 2008
2006 Yamaha SX Venom
You may think of the SX Venom as a tiny, light, toy like sled, but you should know that this is one of the most reliable sleds Yamaha ever built. It’s not filled with gadgets and options…but it has the proven 600, excellent brakes, proven suspension and is easy to fix (if you ever need to). It’s a sled you can trust 100% that’s gonna take you wherever you want it to without any problems whatsoever. It has plenty of power in it and is pretty comfortable too. See the given characteristics:
MODEL SX Venom
M.S.R.P. * $6,899.00
ENGINE 2 Stroke, 3 Cylinders, Case Reed Valve Intake, Liquid Cooled
DISPLACEMENT 593 cc
BORE X STROKE 65.0 x 59.6 mm
CARBURETION Mikuni TM31
IGNITION Digital D.C. C.D.I.
CLUTCH YVXC
TRANSMISSION Variable Ratio
SUSPENSION Front: Independent, Trailing-Arm; Shocks: Hydraulic with Gas Cell; 9 in. travel
Rear: Proaction Plus with Quick-Adjust; Shocks: Gas Cell Hydraulic; 11.5 in. travel
BRAKES Disc; 2-Piston Hydraulic with Ventilated Disc
EXHAUST Single Pipe
SKIS Lightweight Plastic, Saddleless Design
LENGTH 109.4 in.
WIDTH 47.2 in.
HEIGHT 50.4 in.
TRACK LXWXH 121 in. x 15 in. x 1.0 in. Camoplast, Cone
SKI STANCE 42.1 in.
DRY WEIGHT 495 lbs.
OIL CAPACITY 3.2 qts.
FUEL CAPACITY 12 gal.
The sled is easy to control and maneuver with. You don’t have to worry about the digital ignition…it starts every time no matter the conditions. The fuel economy is great with this sled (and not just because it’s light). It’s not one of the quietest ones, but it’s a 2-stroke after all. The price is what you’re gonna like most. The sled performs perfectly and in my opinion is worth even more that you’re asked to pay for it. You should give it a try if you have the chance. I’m sure you’ll like it.