In addition, the Quest 650 features a ‘continuously variable transmission’ (CVT). The clutching is calibrated to provide quicker, smoother acceleration engagement producing a ‘get-on-and-go’ ride much like that found on a Bombardier Ski-Doo® snowmobile. It also has the largest capacity fuel tank on the market, giving it significantly longer range. The Quest 650 also shares Bombardier Traxter benefits such as the full-time 4WD Visco-Lok* Optimized Traction system, the rear-mounted radiator, the large up-front storage compartment, and the park position.

"This sport-utility model is the next step in Bombardier ATV technology to expand toward the more recreational side of the market", stated Benoit Lafortune, Vice President, Marketing and Strategic Planning, ATV. "It also reflects our commitment to cover 70% of ATV market segments within two years by introducing three new models in 2001 and three more in 2002".

To invite consumers to try Bombardier ATV's, the new Quest 650 will be available for demo rides at 17 ATV fairs and shows in the United States from June through October. In Canada, it will hit the road to visit more than 50 cities coast to coast as the center piece of the 2002 Bombardier Road Tour showcasing to riders and dealers.

Available in blue or green, the Quest 650 is set to debut at Bombardier dealerships in June, with a yellow XT model also being introduced which adds handguards, windshield, chrome rims, heavy-duty front and rear bumpers, a standard winch, and a dual pattern seat for increase comfort.

Bombardier Recreational Products designs, develops, builds, distributes and markets Ski-Doo® and Lynx® snowmobiles, snowgrooming equipment and multi-purpose tracked vehicles, Sea-Doo® watercraft and sport boats and Bombardier® all-terrain vehicles. Snowmobiles, ATVs, watercraft and some sport boats are powered by Rotax® engines that are designed and built by Bombardier-Rotax GmbH, which also builds motors for motorcycles, scooters, karts and aircraft. In March 2001, the group acquired the Evinrude® and Johnson® outboard marine engines as well as the FICHT® RAM fuel injection technology.

Bombardier Inc., a diversified manufacturing and service company, is a world leading manufacturer of business jets, regional aircraft, rail transportation equipment and motorized recreational products. It is also a provider of financial services and asset management. The Corporation employs 79,000 people in 23 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Bombardier’s revenues for its fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2001 totaled $16.1 billion and more than 90% were generated outside Canada.

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