Yamaha Raptor
The Yamaha Raptor Series is the most popular lineup of sport ATVs on the market. The Raptors are great fun to ride and these vehicles have a huge following of fans the world over.
The Yamaha Raptor 700R is the best selling Sport ATV ever and now in 2009 it sports a digital meter. You get loads of info at just a glance including speedometer, dual trip meters, odometer, clock and engine warning lights as well as neutral and reverse indicators.
The Raptor 700R sports a 686cc liquid cooled w/fan, 4 stroke, SOHC 4 valve engine that is fuel injected. The suspension is a independent double wishbone with piggy back and a high/low speed compression with rebound and threaded preload adjustment on the front. On the back is a cast aluminum swing arm with rebound, high/low speed compression and threaded preload adjustment with 10.1 inches of travel. This all adds up to being able to transverse the rockiest terrains and make jump landings without bottoming out.
Providing the body strength is a hybrid steel and aluminum frame with a controlled fill subframe of aluminum and a cast swingarm.
The thumb throttle lever now has a smooth shape and feel that you will appreciate after many hours of riding fun. The new updated look of the Raptor include the headlamps being set back into the front cowl that gives an aggressive look. The sport riding ergonomics on the Raptor 700R are superb with the long and comfortable seat and perfectly placed footpegs and handlebars.
The 700R comes in a special edition, the Raptor 700R SE, with wave-style rear disc brake, a race-ready great look and a GYTR front grab bar and heel plates.
The Yamaha Raptor 350 sports a high-torque and powerful 348cc, air-cooled, four stroke engine and a smooth shifting six speed transmission with reverse.
The Raptor 250 is great fun. It has a 249cc, air/oil cooled, 4 stroke, SOHC, two valve engine and is the lightest sport ATV on the market. Handling is nimble and you get the great Raptor styling, five speed transmission and 19 inch rear wheels for great traction and performance.
With an 88cc SOHC four stroke engine and a full automatic CVT transmission, low profile Maxxis tires, full floorboard and rear disc brake, the Raptor 90 will give you hours of great fun tearing up the trails.
The kids will love the Raptor 50. It has a peppy engine and a fully automatic transmission, electric start and a shaft drive. It is easy to learn and drive and very durable.
The Yamaha Raptor lineup for 2009 is exciting! Find out why the Raptor is the most sold ATV. Once you’ve ridden a Raptor, you won’t want to ride anything else.
