available with engines manufactured by Hirth, BSE, JLO, and several other manufacturers until they were purchased in March 1975 by Bombardier (the manufacturer of Ski-Doo 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 Special, Super-Sonic and Ultra-Sonic (same as Ski-Doo MX, Blizzard 5500, 7500, and 9500), the Sonic (same as Ski-Doo RV), the Mirage I, II, and Special (same as Ski-Doo Citation 3500, 4500, and SS, but with a slight change in the design of the hood), the Futura 500 and Futura L/C (same as Ski-Doo Everest 500 and L/C), the Nuvik (same Ski-Doo Olympique but with a different hood) and the Spirit (same as Ski-Doo Elan but with a different hood). Famous users In 1969, Maine country music performer Jud Strunk 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 Rockland Recording Studio in Maine. In 1970, John Lennon and Yoko Ono rode a Moto-Ski during travel to Ontario. See also Ski-Doo Bombardier Recreational Products References External links Moto-Ski History at Vintage Snowmobiles Website Defunct companies of Quebec Snowmobile brands Tracked vehicles Bombardier Recreational Products