“Dual Shock” CK 144” Rear Suspension

Yamaha knew the FX Nytro models would bear the brunt of the cross country types in the Yamaha camp, so they’ve smartly fitted these models with a very capable new rear suspension. On the 144” XTX model, we find a compression-adjust rear track shock in the rear and a 40mm HPG at center. This is a fully-coupled suspension, so it’ll help keep the skis on the ground for great trail manners. Key is the six-degree tip-up at the rear of the rails, designed to lift the tail of the track off the ground when riding in hardpack. This allows the suspension to pivot much like a 121” sled on packed snow, yet you get the added length of the 144” in softer snow. Through the bumps, the suspension acts more like a 136” unit, so you get one suspension that works well across a wide range of conditions.