- Ultra light, ultra rigid FX™ chassis
The Phazer is built on a new platform, the FX chassis. It features lightweight, rigid CF die cast member and chromoly tube construction. The FX chassis was engineered specifically to house the Genesis 80FI engine and incorporates that engine package in its overall balance dynamic. The FX chassis is also the backbone for the new sport rider-forward position positioning on the Phazer.
|
- Sport rider-forward position
The Phazer takes many of its cues from other off-road motorsports, including its sport rider-forward positioning. It has a tall, narrow seat and tall, forward handlebars like the popular YZ™ dirtbike. It puts the rider in a pure sport posture, ready for anything without being overly aggressive. The sport rider-forward position position also locates the mass of the rider right at the balance point for the sled, retaining its incredible balance.
|
- Double wishbone front suspension
The FX chassis uses an all-new front suspension package to accommodate its unique weight distribution and handling needs. Because of the Phazer’s naked front end design, the A-arms need to be longer than even the second generation design found on the Apex™ and Vector™-class models. There are also new spindles and a new sway bar for the chassis.
|
- Gas cell front shocks
The shocks on the Phazer’s FX double wishbone front suspension geometry deliver consistent performance with good fade resistance. They give the Phazer its nice, plush ride quality.
|
- Integrated chaincase with magnesium cover
The FX chassis has the chaincase cast right into the frame member, and has a magnesium cover plate that forms the seal to keep the oil in. This trick piece of technology is a highlight of the goal to simplify the sled and eliminate weight. Riders will appreciate the reduced overall weight on the Phazer and its amazingly nimble handling as a result.
|
- CF die cast construction
Yamaha’s Controlled Flow casting technique is used for many of the structural pieces on the chassis. The CF process draws the molten metal into the mold under a vacuum, minimizing the formation of air bubbles in the material. As a result, pieces can be made much thinner and still deliver the strength characteristics of a conventionally-cast, thicker piece.
|