Just wanted to throw this out there. I finally had a chance to ride one of the new vipers. Dont get me wrong it had a nice ride to it but just seemed to lack power and throttle response. IMO I like the vectors throttle better and seems more suited for the riding I do. Have you guys/girl's had a chance to ride one and what did you think?
yamatyb9
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I have to agree with you on this, I think I still prefer the original vipers!! Just my .02
yamatyb9
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Plus the price is hard to dish out for a new one!
I have one. They are a completely different sled. I came off an SXR and it took several weekends to really get used to it, but now I'm loving it. They do take a while to break in, but have monster torque down low. Still working on getting more top end. Maybe the one you rode wasn't dialed in or broke in.
I was wondering that myself. I know they are not setup for myself. But I have to say there seemed to be a lack of throttle responce. Maybe those ones are detuned?
I'm riding one Saturday. Looking forward to it...
JERSEYJOE
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Not ready to shell out 13,500 for a sled that tops out at 85 mph. Put the apex motor in and they we can talk....
may have to modify the chassis to get that engine in there.
apex/viper rider
Member
85? gotta be better than that
SRX500kid
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my sxr500 tops out at 85! the new vipers should be much faster than that!!
not a good idea to add power to those viper ...if they have the same jackshaft like the cat got its really not a good idea ...they bend and screw up the chain case .....
IMO:
If you are looking for a Hyper Sled...wait for Yamaha or YamaCat to bring out the new Apex or more likely an SRX...they have to be working on it.
If you are looking for a Hyper Sled...wait for Yamaha or YamaCat to bring out the new Apex or more likely an SRX...they have to be working on it.
Yup other then that it might be a vector as a replacement trail sled
blueblood68
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Nice looking but slow and even with the added 50hp they're slow.
t-rav
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Had one out on the gun last week did 102mph on radar in 2000ft
Not bad was that from factory or worked a little?