Yamaha's Nitrogen Filled Shock Absorbers Transform Handling
Katie Cordrey — December 26, 2009 — Autos
References: yamaha-motor & popsci
The 2010 Yamaha FX Nytro replaces the heavy steel coils used in previous models with nitrogen-filled shock absorbers resulting in reduced weight and increased maneuverability for riding in deep snow. All four shocks can be adjusted with a hand pump to compensate for rider weight and ride stiffness.
Several other changes were made to the 2010 Yamaha Nytro making it lighter, more responsive and better at climbing.
Videos can be viewed on the Yamaha website.
Several other changes were made to the 2010 Yamaha Nytro making it lighter, more responsive and better at climbing.
Videos can be viewed on the Yamaha website.
Trend Themes
1. Lightweight Snowmobiles - The use of nitrogen-filled shock absorbers to reduce weight in snowmobiles presents an opportunity for manufacturers to create lighter and more maneuverable snowmobiles.
2. Customizable Shock Absorbers - The ability to adjust shock absorbers with a hand pump offers an opportunity to create customizable snowmobiles that can cater to different rider weights and preferences.
3. Enhanced Snow Climbing Abilities - The improvements made to the 2010 Yamaha Nytro in terms of weight and responsiveness create a disruptive opportunity for snowmobile manufacturers to design snowmobiles that excel in climbing steep terrains.
Industry Implications
1. Snowmobile Manufacturing - The use of nitrogen-filled shock absorbers and other lightweight innovations in snowmobiles presents a disruptive opportunity for manufacturers in the snowmobile industry to create more advanced and high-performance products.
2. Sports and Recreation Equipment - The advancements in snowmobile technology, such as customizable shock absorbers, have the potential to bring disruptive innovation to the sports and recreation equipment industry by offering enhanced performance and customization options.
3. Outdoor Adventure Tourism - The improved maneuverability and climbing abilities of snowmobiles through innovations like nitrogen-filled shock absorbers have the potential to disrupt and enhance the outdoor adventure tourism industry, offering thrilling experiences to tourists in snow-covered terrains.
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