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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.
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 horsepower. 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).
See also
- Ski-Doo
- Bombardier Recreational Products
External links
Categories:- Defunct companies of Canada
- Snowmobiles
- Tracked vehicles
- Bombardier Recreational Products
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