Cypress, CA (9/16/2014) -The Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., 2015 Viking Side-by-Side (SxS) is
rolling off the U.S. assembly line in Newnan, Georgia, just in time for fall hunting and harvest. With class-leading
cab room and comfort, and superior handling and off-road capabilities, the Viking is a tough and hardworking
utility-based vehicle that is also fun to drive.
Yamaha’s 2015 Viking is a three-person SxS vehicle featuring a driver-directed four-wheel drive system, the
industry’s most durable and reliable automatic transmission, and the most natural feeling electric power steering
(EPS).
“The 2015 Vikings are in production and rolling out to dealers across the country this fall,” said Steve Nessl,
Yamaha’s ATV/SxS group marketing manager. “From the summer farm shows to farmers and hunters who are
starting to harvest crops and game in the field, we continue to get great feedback from current and future Yamaha
Viking owners.”
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Yamaha Viking EPS - Red
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2015
Yamaha Viking EPS - Green |
The Viking’s unique cab configuration allows for pass-through bucket seating and maximum headroom without
sacrificing critical ground clearance. Automotive-style controls engage the 686cc engine, and Yamaha’s threeway
On-Command® system, featuring 2WD, 4WD and 4WD with differential lock, is driver-controlled with an
automotive-type rotary dial selector. Yamaha’s Ultramatic™ transmission with high, low and reverse has proven
to be the industry’s most durable CVT system and provides the most natural feeling all-wheel engine braking.
The Viking’s rear steel cargo bed was purpose-built for durability and convenience. Large enough to carry a fully
loaded pallet, the assisted dump bed can pack up to 600 pounds of equipment and supplies while the standard
two-inch receiver hitch is rated to pull 1,500 pounds.
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The 2015 Yamaha
Viking SE comes with a hard sun top, cast aluminum wheels, over fenders, mud
flaps and the Yamaha accessory bed rail mounting system (MSRP $14,049)
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The Viking features nearly 12 inches of ground clearance at the lowest point, a full steel-composite smooth skid
plate front-to-back and side-to-side, and an optimized frame with upturned side rails allowing for smoother
transitions over obstacles. The Viking’s long-travel four-wheel independent suspension is perfectly balanced to
provide a plush and comfortable ride with a quality damping feel in rough terrain, all while carrying either a light or
full load.
Standard EPS models come in Steel Blue (MSRP $12,799), Hunter Green with sun top (MSRP $12,999), Red
with sun top (MSRP $12,999) and Realtree® AP™ HD camo with sun top (MSRP $13,599). The 2015 non-EPS
models start at $11,799 MSRP.
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The 2015 Viking is also available in Realtree AP HD camo with sun top (MSRP $13,599) |
A new 2015 Yamaha Viking Special Edition in Matte Silver comes with a hard sun top, cast aluminum wheels, over fenders, mud
flaps and the Yamaha accessory bed rail mounting system (MSRP $14,049).
Every Yamaha Viking is assembled in the U.S.A. at Yamaha’s factory in Newnan, Georgia, for worldwide distribution.
More details can be found at www.YamahaViking.com
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