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I see the 2019 Yamaha has a new 686ccc motor now, I wonder if it has more HP ?:surprise:
It is my understanding that Yamaha completed the purchase of FUJI from Subaru in October of this year. Fuji is the company that builds the 708. So with Yamaha now having sole ownership, why would they step backward from the 708 after only 3 yrs? Like I said, it sets off alarm bells for me and yes, they do need to clear the air.I think Yamaha needs to clear the air on this engine swap. My dealer has told me this is not a Subaru Motor for over a year. Now people are saying the contract with Subaru expired. ??? I always thought Yamaha was a Motor company and built their own Motors. It makes no sense to go back to the 686cc SOHC 2 valve motor unless A. They had problems with 708cc DOHC 4 valve motor or B. They had issues with Subaru or some other supplier. Either way Yamaha should give a reason for the step backwards in engines.
We all need to keep our eyes open on this and see what is the same as the old 686 and what is new on this so called new 686 engine, I'm thinking its the same 686 that's in the 2018 Viking.One explanation I read on another forum is that they are doing it is that the 708 is not CARB compliant.
All 686s are SOHC 4 valve engines.I think Yamaha needs to clear the air on this engine swap. My dealer has told me this is not a Subaru Motor for over a year. Now people are saying the contract with Subaru expired. ??? I always thought Yamaha was a Motor company and built their own Motors. It makes no sense to go back to the 686cc SOHC 2 valve motor unless A. They had problems with 708cc DOHC 4 valve motor or B. They had issues with Subaru or some other supplier. Either way Yamaha should give a reason for the step backwards in engines.
Good catch Vincent. My Bad - I meant 686 SOHC 4 valve engine. Still not sure about change from the 708cc DOHC. I had to replace my starter at 400 miles. No charge it was under warranty. Other than that no problems. My dealer said they could be going back to 686 for reliability problems or its just a cost cutting measure. Not sure we will ever find out.All 686s are SOHC 4 valve engines.
Ummm.......what? LolDon't have to do anything. It slips in the intake and even fits in the filter holder inside.