Cypress, CA (8/15/2011)
- Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., has long touted
its ATV and Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles as being
the toughest of their kind, and now a third party
study conducted by ADP Lightspeed has proved that
claim. More specifically, the ADP Lightspeed study
shows that Yamaha has the most durable belt driven
drivetrain in the industry.
“A lot of companies say they make the toughest
ATVs, but now Yamaha can clearly prove that claim
in our CVT transmission system,” said Steve
Nessl, Yamaha’s ATV and SxS group marketing
manager. “The ADP study proves once and
for all that our vehicles have the best CVT drivetrain
reliability in the industry.”
Yamaha’s claim is based specifically on
an ADP Lightspeed competitive comparison study
of Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) belt
components reported in warranty and non-warranty
repair order records for 2007 to 2010 model year
CVT belt-driven 4x4 ATVs with engines 400cc and
above.
Yamaha’s reliable Ultramatic® automatic
transmission system features an exclusive centrifugal
clutch that allows the drive belt to remain under
constant tension providing a key point of durability
– something that sets it apart from competing
models. Also exclusive to Yamaha’s Ultramatic
system is the one way sprag clutch that not only
aides in durability but provides the most natural
feeling four wheel engine braking for maximum
traction and rider confidence. This exclusive
system is used in Yamaha’s toughest, most
off-road capable ATVs and SxS vehicles including
the Grizzly 700 ATV, Grizzly 550 ATV, Grizzly
450 ATV and Rhino 700 SxS vehicle.
A video on Yamaha’s website demonstrates
how the Ultramatic system works as compared to
the competition:
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/outdoor/products/advantages/534/1/0/advantages.aspx
ADP is a leading provider of integrated computing
solutions to auto, truck, motorcycle, marine and
recreational vehicle dealers throughout the world.
About ADP Lightspeed
ADP Lightspeed, based in Salt Lake City Utah,
is a part of ADP Dealer Services, which provides
integrated computing solutions to over 25,000
auto, truck, motorcycle, heavy equipment, powersports,
and recreational vehicle dealers throughout the
United States, Canada and Europe. ADP, with nearly
$9 billion in revenues and about 560,000 clients
is one of the world’s largest providers
of business outsourcing solutions. For more information
www.adplightspeed.com.
About Yamaha Motor
Corp., U.S.A.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., (YMUS), is
a leader in the motorsports market. The company’s
ever-expanding product offerings includes ATVs
and Side-by-Side vehicle, motorcycles, outboard
motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats,
outdoor power equipment, race kart engines,
accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products
are sold through a nationwide network of dealers
in the United States.
Headquartered in Cypress,
Calif., since its incorporation in 1976, Yamaha
also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia,
as well as factory operations in Tennessee and
Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit
www.yamaha-motor.com.
