New ATV from Bombardier

[boogieonmyfinger]

10:06 16Nov05 -BRP Expands its Bombardier ATV Outlander Series to the 650 H.O. EFI
VALCOURT, Quebec--(Business Wire)--Nov. 16, 2005--
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) releases
the Outlander(TM) 650 H.O. EFI, a new Bombardier(i) ATV aimed at one
of the industry's fastest growing segments, the 600-700
recreational-utility "rec-ute" class. With its combination of the
most powerful engine in the class and lightweight, sophisticated
platform, the Outlander 650 H.O. EFI will set the standard in the
booming 600-700cc rec-ute class. The new ATV fits into the company's
new focus on ATV enthusiasts.

The 650's engine, the Rotax 650 H.O. EFI, is a smaller
displacement version of the 800. In addition to the most power in
the class, the 80-degree V-twin delivers torque with a throaty sound
enthusiasts will love. The advanced electronic fuel injection and
engine management system ensure optimum performance in all conditions
at all RPMs - including easy starting in cold weather or at altitude.

The engine is not the only key component shared with the 800 - in
fact, the Outlander 650 is equipped with all the best and latest BRP
technologies that make the Outlander 800 H.O. EFI a blast to ride and
own. Such as the SST frame, TTI rear suspension and Visco Lok(+)
differential, new double A-arm front suspension, additional front and
rear travel, added ground clearance, steel racks with added capacity,
D.E.S.S. security system and multi-function information centre gauge.

"The new Outlander 650 H.O. EFI is exactly what a Bombardier(i)
ATV is - a powerful, lightweight, versatile and fully loaded
four-wheeler with fun as a standard feature," said Pierre Arsenault,
Vice President and General Manager Snowmobiles, Watercraft, ATVs and
Sport Boats, BRP. "We are going to continue to expand our line-up
with vehicles that do more than go from point A to point B. We want
to make that ride fun and easy - something you look forward to all
week."

The Outlander 650 H.O. EFI is also available as an Outlander
MAX(TM) two-rider vehicle. And both the standard and MAX models are
available as an XT model including:

- 2,500 pound (1134 kg) Warn(++) winch

- heavy-duty front and rear steel bumpers

- handlebar guards

- aggressive Carlisle Act Radial Tires

BRP, a privately-held company, is a world leader in the design,
development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorised
recreational vehicles. Its portfolio of brands and products
includes: Ski-Doo(R) and Lynx(TM) snowmobiles, Sea-Doo(R) watercraft
and sport boats, Johnson(R) and Evinrude(R) outboard engines, direct
injection technologies such as Evinrude E-TEC(TM), Bombardier(i) ATV
all-terrain vehicles, Rotax(R) engines and karts.

(R), (TM) Trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or
its subsidiaries.

(i) Trademark of Bombardier Inc. used under license.

(+) Visco-Lok is a trademark of GKN Viscodrive GmbH

(++) Warn is a trademark of Warn Industries, Inc.

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP)
Johanne Denault
Senior Advisor, Communications & Public Affairs
(450) 532-5173
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Wednesday, 16 November 2005 10:06:02
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[ktyfz]

A Rotax 650 with EFI in that bad boy!! To bad it's a utility quad. Those Rotax engines can put out some serious HP! They should put EFI on the DS. The quad I'm waiting to see is the one KTM/Polaris is gonna be putting out next year. Should be an interesting line up in '07.

[2fun]

Sounds like a nice ATV!

[Woody_YZF]

Originally Posted by Crunk

The quad I'm waiting to see is the one KTM/Polaris is gonna be putting out next year. Should be an interesting line up in '07.

The sneak peak I saw of that quad was UGLY (that's assuming it was real). The Utility market has come a long way. If Bombardier wants to compete in the ATV market, they really need to make a quad that looks good. Their designs are strange.

[ktyfz]

Originally Posted by Woody_YFZ

The sneak peak I saw of that quad was UGLY (that's assuming it was real).

Was it the sketch of it in ATV Sport?

[Woody_YZF]

Originally Posted by Crunk

Was it the sketch of it in ATV Sport?

I honestly don't remember where I saw it. It looked somewhat similar to the Predator, but uglier.