ATV News Yamaha Power Steer Power steer ATVs now available for the price of a standard unit.
Yamaha Australia
Yamaha's Electric Power Steer system was the first of its kind in
the ATV industry. And the speed sensitive system continues to
assist riders and complement the tough Grizzly range.
The EPS system is available on the big bore ATVs of 700cc, 550cc
and 450cc capacities. And in order to highlight this winning
feature, YMA is currently offering free power steering upgrades to
customers.
This promo means that customers pay for a standard steer model
but receive a power steering model. This equates to cashback
amounts of $700 for the YFM700FAP Grizzly, $550 for the YFM550FAP
Grizzly and $400 for the YFM450FAP Grizzly.
In addition, YMA is also offering up to $1000 cashback amounts
on the following models:
All promos run until 24 February 2011 and include the
availability of super low YMF loan rates at participating
dealers.
Electronic power steering makes the 2011 YFM450FAP
easier to manoeuvre at slow speeds
This is how Yamaha's EPS system has been described by the ATV
press:
The Yamaha Electric Power Steering system is unparalleled
in the industry. The system allows the rider to tackle the most
gnarly, toughest terrain with the least amount of effort, rider
fatigue and superior comfort. How, you ask? As the rider turns the
handlebars the electric motor kicks in and assists in the turn. The
harder you turn, the more the EPS assist. The torque-sensing EPS
system senses the twisting force put on the handlebars and wheels
at which point the electric motor jumps in to do its thing. Best
part is, not only does the EPS offer light steering effort, but it
also absorbs the kickback that would usually be transferred to the
rider if you were to hit a log or rock unexpectedly."www.atvriders.com
"The new Electric Power Steering works extremely well. Not
only does it make the steering light in all conditions but it also
helps soak up the hits like a steering dampener does. No worries
about sore shoulders at the end of the day. In 4WD where your
steering effort generally increases, the Grizzly 4WD was a breeze
to steer. You can relax and enjoy the ride. If we focused on the
steering we could really feel the benefits but at the same time we
could just ride as normal with no negative effects from the system.
If the EPS system does fail the steering system is still
mechanically connected so you don't have to worry about being
stranded." www.atv.off-road.com
published 14/12/2010 |