Valcourt, Québec, November 15, 2005 - Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) releases the OutlanderT 650 H.O. EFI, a new Bombardier* ATV aimed at one of the industry's fastest growing segments, the 600-700 recreational-utility "rec-ute" class.  With its combination of the most powerful engine in the class and lightweight, sophisticated platform, the Outlander 650 H.O. EFI will set the standard in the booming 600-700cc rec-ute class. The new ATV fits into the company's new focus on ATV enthusiasts.

The 650's engine, the Rotax 650 H.O. EFI, is a smaller displacement version of the 800.  In addition to the most power in the class, the 80-degree V-twin delivers torque with a throaty sound enthusiasts will love.  The advanced electronic fuel injection and engine management system ensure optimum performance in all conditions at all RPMs - including easy starting in cold weather or at altitude.

The engine is not the only key component shared with the 800 - in fact, the Outlander 650 is equipped with all the best and latest BRP technologies that make the Outlander 800 H.O. EFI a blast to ride and own.  Such as the SST frame, TTI rear suspension and Visco Lok† differential, new double A-arm front suspension, additional front and rear travel, added ground clearance, steel racks with added capacity, D.E.S.S. security system and multi-function information centre gauge.

"The new Outlander 650 H.O. EFI is exactly what a Bombardier* ATV is - a powerful, lightweight, versatile and fully loaded four-wheeler with fun as a standard feature," said Pierre Arsenault, Vice President and General Manager Snowmobiles, Watercraft, ATVs and Sport Boats, BRP.  "We are going to continue to expand our line-up with vehicles that do more than go from point A to point B.  We want to make that ride fun and easy - something you look forward to all week."
 
The Outlander 650 H.O. EFI is also available as an Outlander MAXT two-rider vehicle.  And both the standard and MAX models are available as an XT model including:

• 2,500 pound [1134 kg] Warn†† winch
• heavy-duty front and rear steel bumpers
• handlebar guards
• aggressive Carlisle Act Radial Tires

BRP, a privately-held company, is a world leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorised recreational vehicles.  Its portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski Doo® and LynxT snowmobiles, Sea Doo® watercraft and sport boats, Johnson® and Evinrude® outboard engines, direct injection technologies such as Evinrude E TECT, Bombardier* ATV all-terrain vehicles, Rotax® engines and karts.

®, TM Trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its subsidiaries.
* Trademark of Bombardier Inc. used under license.
† Visco-Lok is a trademark of GKN Viscodrive GmbH
†† Warn is a trademark of Warn Industries, Inc.

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For information:  

Johanne Denault, Senior Advisor
Communications & Public Affairs
450.532.5173
johanne.denault@brp.com

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