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5500, 7500, and 9500), the Sonic (same as Ski-Doo RV), the Mirage I, II, and
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The Moto-Ski model line included many other models throughout their production. These models included the Grand Prix, Cadet, Capri, Mini-Sno, Mirage I, Mirage II, Mirage
Special, MS-18, Zephyr S, F, Nuvik, Grand Sport, Chimo, Spirit, Futura, Sonic, Super-Sonic and Ultra Sonic. They also manufactured
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The famous “Tougher Seven Ways” ad campaign enhanced that reputation with commercials that featured a Moto-Ski on a roller coaster and another one bouncing along a bone-dry rocky creek bed. By the time the 1971 sales season was over, Moto-Ski was the second best-selling brand in Canada and third best
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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, Grand Prix
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in the world. But financial complications led to its acquisition by
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The Grand Prix was smaller than the Zephyr and the Capri; it was a single passenger performance sled that had a 438 cc (26.7 cu in) engine. It wasn't as powerful as the Zephyr, but could reach speeds of 75 mph (121 km/h)
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recorded a promotional 45 rpm single for the Moto-Ski
Snowmobile Company (Les industries Bouchard). Side A: The Santa Song (AKA Santa's Got A Moto-Ski). Side B: A Special Christmas Tree. The songs, written by Strunk, were recorded at the
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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 1975 by
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