Moto-Ski
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Moto-Ski was a snowmobile
brand. Moto Skis were first manufactured in 1963. The Moto-Ski company of LaPocatière, Québec, Canada was purchased in 1971 by Bombardier. The last year of production was 1985.
. The Capri had a top speed of around 40 to 45 MPH.
The Zephyr was larger than the Capri, could carry three passengers and was available with a more powerful 634 cc engine. The top speed of these sleds was around 60 to 65 mph.
In 1973 Moto-ski brought to the market their first models with the engines mounted low in the bellypan for a lower centre of gravity. These new models were the F (family) and S (sport) powered by BSE (Bouchard Snowmobile Engine) motors. The new models came with 3 engine size options, the 295, 340 and 440 cc. Starting in 1976 all Moto-Ski models were designed by Bombardier.
The Moto-Ski model line included many other models throughout their production. These models included the Grand Prix, Cadet, Capri, Mini-Sno, Mirage, MS-18, Zephyr S, F, Nuvik, Grand Sport, Chimo, Spirit, Futura, Sonic, and Ultra Sonic. They also manufactured and sold Mini-bikes called Moto-Skeeters only for two years,1971 and 1972 . Moto-Skis were available with engines manufactured by Hirth, BSE, JLO, and several other manufacturers until they were purchased in March 1971 by Bombardier (the manufacturer of Ski-Doo snowmobiles). After their purchase, Moto-Skis were powered by Rotax engines and starting with the 1976 models were essentially orange-colored versions of the Ski-Doo models. The most popular models were the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Special (same as Ski-Doo Blizzard), the Sonic (same as Ski-Doo RV), the Mirage (same as Ski-Doo Citation), the Futura (same as Ski-Doo Everest), the Nuvik (same Ski-Doo Olympique but with a different hood) and the Spirit (same as Ski-Doo Elan but with a different hood).
Snowmobile
A snowmobile, also known in some places as a snowmachine, or sled,is a land vehicle for winter travel on snow. Designed to be operated on snow and ice, they require no road or trail. Design variations enable some machines to operate in deep snow or forests; most are used on open terrain, including...
brand. Moto Skis were first manufactured in 1963. The Moto-Ski company of LaPocatière, Québec, Canada was purchased in 1971 by Bombardier. The last year of production was 1985.
Models
The Moto-Ski Capri was a two passenger sled that was available with single and twin cylinder two-stroke engines of 292 cc's to 440 cc's in displacement and rated up to approximately 35 horsepowerHorsepower
Horsepower is the name of several units of measurement of power. The most common definitions equal between 735.5 and 750 watts.Horsepower was originally defined to compare the output of steam engines with the power of draft horses in continuous operation. The unit was widely adopted to measure the...
. The Capri had a top speed of around 40 to 45 MPH.
The Zephyr was larger than the Capri, could carry three passengers and was available with a more powerful 634 cc engine. The top speed of these sleds was around 60 to 65 mph.
In 1973 Moto-ski brought to the market their first models with the engines mounted low in the bellypan for a lower centre of gravity. These new models were the F (family) and S (sport) powered by BSE (Bouchard Snowmobile Engine) motors. The new models came with 3 engine size options, the 295, 340 and 440 cc. Starting in 1976 all Moto-Ski models were designed by Bombardier.
The Moto-Ski model line included many other models throughout their production. These models included the Grand Prix, Cadet, Capri, Mini-Sno, Mirage, MS-18, Zephyr S, F, Nuvik, Grand Sport, Chimo, Spirit, Futura, Sonic, and Ultra Sonic. They also manufactured and sold Mini-bikes called Moto-Skeeters only for two years,1971 and 1972 . Moto-Skis were available with engines manufactured by Hirth, BSE, JLO, and several other manufacturers until they were purchased in March 1971 by Bombardier (the manufacturer of Ski-Doo snowmobiles). After their purchase, Moto-Skis were powered by Rotax engines and starting with the 1976 models were essentially orange-colored versions of the Ski-Doo models. The most popular models were the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Special (same as Ski-Doo Blizzard), the Sonic (same as Ski-Doo RV), the Mirage (same as Ski-Doo Citation), the Futura (same as Ski-Doo Everest), the Nuvik (same Ski-Doo Olympique but with a different hood) and the Spirit (same as Ski-Doo Elan but with a different hood).