Taiga Varyag 550 is a high-performance utilitarian snowmobile made in Russia. The machine is the best among domestic utilitarian-type snowmobiles. This device uses the most advanced developments available to our engineers. The developer of the machine is, which produces this snowmobile in the city of Rybinsk. The main characteristic advantages of the model under consideration are good handling, low center of gravity, high load capacity, maintainability and proven technical solutions.
The model under consideration is distinguished by its high level of cross-country ability and practicality. Let's pay attention to the rich package, which already includes a two-level seat with a removable backrest. In addition, the driver and passenger are provided with heated grips. Including, there is a function for heating the gas trigger. The hydraulic brake and towbar deserve special attention - these components are integral to the basic version of the Taiga Varyag 550 snowmobile. Thus, the towbar is very useful when transporting sleds with large and heavy loads. The hydraulic brake, in turn, provides effective braking even when the car is fully loaded - along with two passengers (including the driver) and cargo.
The Taiga Varyag 550 snowmobile stands out for its excellent driving characteristics, which can be emphasized by high maneuverability and excellent traction thanks to the power reserve of the internal combustion engine. The machine is designed to drive on any road surface, including rolled and smooth snow, as well as loose and deep snowdrifts. There will be no problems driving on icy roads. As a result, the car is able to quickly and efficiently get to the designated place, overcoming any obstacles, which is a big plus in favor of cross-country ability.
It must be admitted that previous models of the Varyag family had significant problems with cross-country ability and high loads. Based on the above, these shortcomings were eliminated in the Taiga Varyag 550 snowmobile. The device is equipped with a powerful and compact engine designed for increased loads. In addition, thanks to this, the snowmobile has good acceleration potential, comparable to its closest foreign competitors.
Modifications
There are several different modifications of the snowmobile of the same name, which differ in purpose and set of capabilities.
- Model Varyag 550V. This machine is an improved version of the original snowmobile. Among the features of this device is an expanded configuration with additional options. In particular, this model has a two-carburetor Mikuni system, improved air cooling and a two-speed gearbox. In addition, there is also Ducati CDI electronic ignition from a foreign supplier. The technology is a programmable system that can be tuned to optimize powertrain performance at low or high loads.
- Taiga Varyag 550 limited. This snowmobile complies not only with basic standards, but also with advanced equipment elements typical of more expensive imported models. We are talking about a continuously variable transmission, which is a simplified analogue of a car CVT. The rated power of the power plant is 55 horsepower. The engine has a dual cylinder system, as in the previous version. There are changes in the design part, as well as the design of the dashboard. Overall, the 550 Limited is slightly better equipped than the 550V. The Limited modification entered mass production in October 2016.
About the advantages of a snowmobile
Utility machines are good in almost all applications. They can be used for short walks, and for transporting various loads, as well as for overcoming deep snow and off-road conditions. Such machines include the Taiga Varyag 550 V snowmobile. Owner reviews helped put together the overall picture of this SUV. We can clearly conclude that:
- “Varyag” is a supple and obedient SUV.
- Easily overcomes obstacles and moves on various types of road surfaces.
- With proper care after running-in, the Varyag consumes about 18 liters for every 100 km traveled. A 40-liter tank is enough to cover 220 km.
- Modern appearance, nice design, increased comfort and excellent maneuverability.
- Comfortable seating and easy operation of the machine.
- It is quite roomy and allows you to transport a considerable amount of cargo.
- Starts quickly. It pulls equally well in both impassable mud and deep snow.
- It starts with an electric starter at very low temperatures (-37 ºС) without preheating the engine.
Specifications
- Snowmobile length – 2990 mm
- Width/full height, mm – 1050/1380
- Track length – 3937 mm
- Track width/height – 500/22 mm
- Track width between skis/track base – 900/508 mm
- Weight – 280 kg
- Engine – petrol, RMZ-550
- Electric starter - yes
- Rear shock absorber - monotube, hydropneumatic
- Fuel tank volume – 40 liters
- Basic gearbox - two-speed
- Optional transmission – continuously variable, CVT
- Speeds: down, forward, neutral, reverse
- Control – hydraulically driven
- Brake mechanism - mechanical, disc brakes
- Front suspension – telescopic – with 105 mm travel
- Rear suspension – slide, with a stroke of 190 mm
- Ignition system – Ducati CDI (programmable)
- Front headlight – halogen
- Heated steering wheel and throttle trigger functions are standard.
Snowmobile TAIGA VARYAG 550 V SE
Multi-purpose utility snowmobile of the WideTrack class with a good price-functionality ratio. A distinctive feature of the model is its almost perfect balance. Thanks to the low center of gravity, the overall center of mass is aligned with the drive axle of the snowmobile.
The engine and other technical components in the engine compartment are similar to the flagship model TAIGA VARYAG 550 V.
The front suspension is telescopic with a travel of 150 mm. Rear suspension travel 190 mm. The hydropneumatic shock absorber with torsion springs has a sufficient reserve of energy capacity to provide the snowmobile with a smooth ride on any surface.
TAIGA VARYAG 550 V SE is equipped with a Composit track with a width of 500 mm.
The model is equipped with a two-level seat, heated handles and gas trigger, mechanical brake, and towbar.
The snowmobile demonstrates good traction characteristics.
Characteristics
- ENGINE
- Model RMZ-550
- Volume, cm3 / Cylinders 553 / 2
- Power, hp 55
- Type 2 stroke
- Cylinder diameter × piston stroke, mm 76x61
- Fuel system 2-carburetor
- Carburetor / type - Mikuni / float
- Cooling Air
- Exhaust system Muffler with resonator
- Intake system Reed valve
- Lubrication system Joint
- Maximum speed, km/h 80
- CHASSIS
- Transmission CVT, low, high, reverse, neutral
- Brake mechanism Hydraulic, disc
- ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
- Starting system Electric and manual (battery not included)
- Ignition CDI (Capacitive Programmable Ignition)
- Electric starter Yes
- Reverse Yes
- Heated steering grips and throttle trigger Yes
- Headlight Halogen, 55/60
- Speedometer/odometer Yes
- Handle warmer No
- CAPACITY
- Oil tank capacity, -
- Fuel tank, l 40
- SUSPENSION
- Lane type suspension Telescopic
- Progress lane suspension, mm 150
- Front suspension shock absorber Hydropneumatic monotube
- Front shock absorber -
- Rear type Slizovoy pendants
- Rear travel suspension, mm 190
- Rear shock absorber hydropneumatic monotube
- Ski track, mm 960
- Caterpillar, L×W×H, mm 3968х500х22
- DIMENSIONS
- Number of places 1 / 2
- Dimensions of the snowmobile, L×W×H, mm 2990x1050x1380
- Dry* weight, kg 295
- Warranty, months 36
* Unloaded (dry) weight
— the weight of a vehicle not filled with fuel, oils, process fluids, without a set of spare parts, driver, passengers and cargo.
Curb weight
- the weight of a vehicle filled with fuel and oil, with a set of spare parts.
Gross weight
- the curb weight of the vehicle with the driver, passengers and luggage.
Engine
The vehicle in question received the only power plant in the engine range, the RMZ-550, which has proven itself to be reliable and unpretentious over long runs. The unit is a two-cylinder, two-stroke design with a working volume of 0.5 liters. The basic version uses a single Mikuni carburetor system, and the optional version has two carburetors. The engine develops a power of 50 horsepower, which is an increase of 5 liters. With. less than the forced version (Limited). Cooling is air type, starting type is electric starter, which can be replaced with a manual starter (if necessary). Thanks to the listed components, the engine has increased reliability; it starts confidently in cold and warm weather. Due to this, it can be argued that there is no need to change the RMZ-550 engine to a more modern one. After all, the proven engine still shows excellent results in terms of reliability and endurance.
Price
The average cost of the Taiga Varyag 550 snowmobile on the Russian market is in the range of 320-380 thousand rubles. The price is for a new car in various configurations. In this price category, the model in question has practically no analogues when compared with imported cars with similar characteristics. Since the model has been produced for quite a long time, you can find supported versions for 250-300 thousand rubles. In this case, the final cost depends on the mileage, model year, technical condition and equipment of the snowmobile.
Snowmobile "Taiga Varyag 550 V": owner reviews, fuel consumption per 100 km
The article will tell the reader about the technical characteristics of the Taiga Varyag snowmobile version 550 V. You will find out what opinion its owners have about this car, what the Varyag is and what features this snowy SUV has.
- A worthy answer from “Russian Mechanics” to the Japanese
- What determines the fuel consumption of the Taiga Varyag 550 V snowmobile?
- Design features of the 550 Varyag engine
- Chassis "Varyag"
- About comfort and ease of use
- About some of the machine's capabilities
- How is the Taiga Varyag 550 V snowmobile controlled? Owner reviews
- About ease of movement
- About the advantages of a snowmobile
- Finally
Reviews
- Igor, Smolensk. I've driven several thousand kilometers on this car, and I still can't say anything bad. A good device by domestic standards. Not a foreign car, of course, but it behaves very decently. The unit does not have significant problems, unlike its predecessors, and evokes mostly positive emotions. In my opinion, this is a good alternative to the Buran snowmobile, which is too long and clumsy. The Taiga Varyag 550 model is, on the contrary, nimble and maneuverable, suitable for hard-to-reach places. In addition, the car drives briskly uphill and pulls a loaded sled perfectly. Fuel consumption is very high per 100 km, which is almost the only drawback.
- Valentin, Tambov. This model has undergone 300 kilometers of running-in, and has already begun to break down regularly. Some kind of arch broke, which was poorly welded - this is an element for the muffler mounting spring. After the bow broke, the mounting bracket on the muffler fell off. I somehow welded it myself, and also had to fasten other structural elements. But everything that was my doing did not help, as it fell off again after 100 kilometers. The service center fixed everything as expected, but demanded payment, despite the presence of a warranty. After this snowmobile I have only negative emotions, I will never get involved with domestic equipment again.
- Valery, Yaroslavl. I am a huntsman by profession, and I decided to buy a snowmobile. Purely for work purposes, since the official vehicle did not suit me in terms of handling and cross-country ability. It's strange that he hasn't been written off yet. The army seems to be strong, but still they are in no hurry. In short, I have only positive emotions from the Taiga Varyag 550 snowmobile, and I never expected it from a domestic car. This model is no worse than foreign cars like Yamaha, which I also had the opportunity to drive with friends. The snowmobile actively accelerates and is controlled, and is able to quickly turn and go around obstacles - branches, trees, stones, etc. At the moment, the range is 1,100 kilometers. The Yamaha Viking snowmobile, which my work friend owns, is not much different in quality and controllability, and at the same time costs much more. After that, I decided for myself that we need to support the domestic auto industry. All that remains is to write off the old snowmobiles...
- Nikolay, Primorsky Krai. A good Russian car, but nothing more. And it is good in the sense that it is easy to repair, and there are many cheap spare parts that you don’t have to look for. All I say is that the Taiga Varyag 550 snowmobile is like a broken construction kit that needs to be regularly repaired and lubricated. It was run-in, as it should be at the beginning of use. After running-in, the car was plagued by major and minor malfunctions - oil seals were leaking, problems arose with the variator, and the wiring and electrics of the snowmobile often malfunctioned. The instruments showed something incomprehensible, incompatible with reality - the reason was related to a malfunction in the control unit. I regularly did repairs - I went to the garage just like I was going to work. In short, then I came to the conclusion that this device was not intended for long trips, and began to drive mainly close to home - I drove the children, wife, mother-in-law, etc. - and so on until the car completely fell apart. After 800 kilometers it was time for a major engine overhaul. Sold the car for parts.
A worthy answer from “Russian Mechanics” to the Japanese
Less than two years have passed since a surprise was prepared for fans of winter motor vehicles - the Taiga Varyag 550 V snowmobile, a fundamentally new utilitarian SUV, which in such a short time managed to fall in love with many and became the flagship among domestic snow all-terrain vehicles. The Rybinsk motorcycle concern has made every effort to create a machine that will work tirelessly in the difficult conditions of harsh Russian winters and overcome the deepest snow drifts without any problems.
Many have already noticed that the 550th “Varyag” is strikingly similar to the 540th model of the third generation “Viking”, which was released by the Japanese motorcycle giant Yamaha just for Russian impassable roads and work in the bitter cold. To say that RM has created a clone of a Japanese car would be completely wrong, since the Rybinsk “Varyag” has its own character and excellent characteristics. Probably, it was for these qualities that fans of overcoming snowy terrain immediately fell in love with it. Be that as it may, Varyag occupies a leading position in the domestic market, and the manufacturer rightfully has something to be proud of.
