An exhaust system for a snowmobile is provided. The exhaust system has an exhaust pipe that extends above a track belt from an engine to a rearward portion of the snowmobile. The exhaust pipe includes a tail pipe having an outlet to the atmosphere. The rearward portion of the snowmobile includes a space that has an opening that faces the track belt. The tail pipe is located in the space.
A snowmobile is disclosed having a tunnel to accommodate and cover the drive track of the snowmobile underneath and to support the straddle seat of the snowmobile above. The tunnel includes portions interconnecting the sidewalls of the tunnel to the top portion of the tunnel and which provides clearances to fit a narrower straddle seat thereon thereby improving manoeuvrability and rider comfort. A straddle seat adapted to register with the tunnel is also disclosed.
