2024 Yamaha Sidewinder L-TX LE EPS Comes With Enhanced Performance

2024 Yamaha Sidewinder L-TX LE EPS

The L-TX LE Sidewinder with EPS has the strength and suspension to devour anything on the terrain.

The addition of power steering improves control, strengthening rider confidence to drive deeper into corners while reducing the steering effort found on other muscle sleds with lightweight fans.

2024 Yamaha Sidewinder L-TX LE EPS

The Fox QS3 Premium Shock up front keeps the rider connected, while the dual QS3 shock skids handle bumps with authority.

The 137-inch RipSaw II track balances the broad ski position for steady agility on the trail. This L-TX package represents the best all-rounder on Yamaha’s best-performing trail sleds.

2024 Yamaha Sidewinder L-TX LE Features

Fox Zero QS3 coil-over shocks feature piggyback chambers to reduce fading, excellent control, and three easily adjustable compression damping performance settings so riders can quickly and easily adjust the ride to driving conditions and preferences.

Yamaha-designed single keel strikes an elusive balance between light steering effort and precise handling in various snow conditions.

Special staggered carbides further improve the steering response. A special shim bearing assembly works with a rubber saddle block to adjust the pressure point of the carbide.

The overall ski position can also be adjusted by moving the thick spacers on each ski axle to the opposite side.

EPS takes the resistance out of driving a powerful turbo through a winding road—but it doesn’t stop there. The EPS also isolates the rider from unwanted handlebar resistance fed back through the mechanical steering system from inconsistencies on the road.

The resulting light steering effort and handling precision are unmatched in terms of a long day in the saddle.

Suspension comfort, responsive throttle, and reliable power are at the top of the priority list for long-distance travel.

2024 Yamaha Sidewinder L-TX LE Comfort

Turbo boost, one liter triple is unmatched in delivering exceptional power with the refinement and good quality.

Designed around a premium turbo unit, every engine component, from intake to exhaust, is dedicated to providing uncompromising performance.

Yamaha’s proven turbo has earned respect and a reputation matching the industry’s highest achievements. The machine produces a strong poison in the bite of the Sidewinder.

Arc’s front suspension features a high-forged, high-strength alloy spindle and a lightweight upper A-arm. The geometry is designed to optimize suspension function while increasing ground clearance.

This results in a giant bite with fewer chassis rolls for more predictable and consistent handling.

Yamaha-designed single-keel skis strike an elusive balance between light steering effort and precise handling in various snow conditions.

The unique staggered carbide further enhances the steering response.

A special shim bearing assembly works with a rubber saddle block to adjust the pressure point of the carbide.
The overall ski position can also be adjusted by moving the thick spacers on each ski axle to the opposite side.

2024 Yamaha Sidewinder L-TX LE Performance

The body of the nickel alloy turbine is very strong and precise, able to withstand extremely high temperatures. Powered by premium ceramic ball bearings, The Inconel turbine blade assembly is light and robust.

This results in a low moment of inertia for lightning-fast response to exhaust gas input. Three throttle bodies are used exclusively to further improve the rapid delivery of compressed air from the impeller to the intake valve.

The Yamaha-developed Mitsubishi ECU uses nine sensors to collect running condition data calculated using a predetermined memory ‘map.’ It then adjusts ignition time, fuel delivery, manifold air pressure, and turbo boost pressure to deliver maximum performance under any conditions—reliably.

Engineers wanted a fast engine to respond with little or no ‘lag’ as in conventional turbos.

One way they achieved their goal was to develop an intake system using three separate throttle bodies positioned close to the intake valves instead of just one long intake pipe.

This innovation is not seen in other production turbos and is a first for Yamaha with the Genesis turbo.

Unlike conventional turbo ‘blow-off’ valves, the Yamaha ABV redirects air pressure to the intake side of the compressor to prevent surges and help maintain impeller speed, resulting in ready acceleration and smooth power delivery.

The primary and secondary couplings of the YSRC rollers are calibrated for long-lasting and cold operation.

They efficiently utilize and transfer the considerable torque generated by the Genesis Turbo to the track while minimizing drive belt wear.

The primary shifts out aggressively to use all the power on the beat. The secondary roller quickly shifts backward and provides an additional ratio through a sheave that is too large to continue accelerating long after the other stops.

The two-piston brake calipers apply the braking force directly to the drive shaft and are mated with a wave-style light drill rotor. Le’s unique rotor removes a pound of rotating mass from the vehicle’s driveline, helping to transfer all available Sidewinder horsepower to the snow.

The ‘Stealth’ master cylinder and ‘Stealth’ composite brake lever offer excellent modulation and feel with the ergonomically precise operation.

The engine cooler is circulated through a turbocharger to control the temperature under the hood and help cool the incoming charge.

When the engine is turned off, the convection energy generated by the superheated coolant in the turbo head keeps it circulating without the coolant pump operating.

This eliminates the need for engine cooling cycles while maintaining high durability on turbo components.

2024 Yamaha Sidewinder L-TX LE Handling

The layout of the SRV chassis was engineered with the aim of concentrating the masses. About 60 percent of the sled’s weight is concentrated within the main triangulation.

The result is a sled with fast and balanced handling that is fun to play in various conditions.

The SRV chassis combines a load-bearing triangular structure with a lightweight aluminum construction to create a neutrally balanced sled centered on the rider.

The pyramid-shaped upper frame establishes the strength of the chassis without excessive weight.

Yamaha-designed single-keel skis strike an elusive balance between light steering effort and precise handling in various snow conditions.

The unique staggered carbide further enhances the steering response. A special shim bearing assembly works with a rubber saddle block to adjust the pressure point of the carbide.

The overall ski position can also be adjusted by moving the thick spacers on each ski axle to the opposite side.

The straight steering pole on the Sidewinder is configured on top of the engine. Connect to a single bell crank for simplicity and lightness.

The design also minimizes free play in the steering system, resulting in a tight turning radius.

2024 Yamaha Sidewinder L-TX LE EPS Price Starting at $19.399.

2024 Yamaha Sidewinder L-TX LE EPS Specs