America’s best selling Sport ATV, the Raptor 700R breaks ground again in ’09 with a digital meter. You also get Raptor 700′s powerful fuel injected engine, hybrid steel and sluminum frame, new piggyback shocks with a longer stroke and hi-/lo-speed adjustment, and more making this the best Raptor 700 to date.
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- America’s best-selling sport ATV becomes the first with a digital meter. Riders have plenty of information available at a glance, including speedometer, dual trip meters, odometer, clock and engine warning indicators, plus neutral and reverse indicators.
- New SOQI piggyback shocks have 5mm longer stroke for excellent sport-riding comfort, and are fully adjustable with convenient adjustment knobs to fine-tune the ride.
- A 686cc Yamaha fuel-injected engine makes this the most powerful Yamaha sport ATV ever, with big torque right off idle, transitioning into a fat midrange and monstrous top end.
- Hybrid steel and aluminum frame with a Controlled Fill aluminum subframe and cast swingarm pivot combine to produce a super-strong structure.
- Aggressive styling reflects Raptor 700R’s intent, and YFZ-inspired handling means it walks the walk, too.
- Long-travel suspension—9.1 inches front, 10.1 rear—a cush seat and excellent ergonomics make the Raptor 700R comfortable to ride hard all day long.
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| New for 2009: |
- Raptor 700R is now the first sport ATV with a digital meter. Newly designed meter provides speedometer, dual trip meters, odometer, clock, warning indicators for coolant and low fuel, plus neutral and reverse indicators.
- New SOQI piggyback shocks have 5mm longer stroke for excellent sport-riding comfort, with high- and low-speed compression adjustability, rebound and preload adjustability, and 9.1-inch travel.
- Thumb throttle lever has a new, smooth shape for a feel riders will appreciate, with less fatigue at the end of the day.
- Front-end styling has been updated, with a new look for the front cowl.
- Special Edition gets a wave-type rear disc for great braking ability and race-ready looks, plus special front grab bar and footwells.
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| Engine: |
- Forged lightweight piston, connecting rod and crankshaft in the 686cc engine are light and strong, for a hard-hitting, quick-revving powerplant that revs all the way to 9000 rpm. Dual counterbalancers keep it smooth.
- Yamaha fuel injection means consistently excellent engine performance in a wide range of conditions, elevations and temperatures.
- Competition-spec dry-sump lubrication system boosts usable horsepower and keeps overall engine size more compact.
- Digital TCI w/16-bit electronic control unit controls fuel injection and ignition systems for consistent performance and fantastic throttle response.
- Reliable pushbutton electric start in any gear adds extra convenience.
- Race-bred five-speed transmission with reverse, along with Raptor 700R’s monstrous powerband, means there’s a choice of gears in just about all situations.
- YZ-spec ratchet shifter ensures smooth, resistance-free shifting under power. Heavy-duty clutch features extra-sturdy basket and plates designed to harness the Raptor 700R’s power.
- Easy-to-reach oil filter and tool-free air filter.
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| Chassis/Suspension: |
- State-of-the-art chassis combines a steel front section with an aluminum rear section and detachable subframe to create a super-strong structure.
- Compact, CAD-designed chassis creates the ideal wheelbase for light, quick, super-accurate steering.
- YZ-style piggyback rear shock gives 10.1-inch wheel travel with high- and low-speed compression adjustability for maximum sport versatility, along with preload and rebound adjustment.
- Front brake master cylinder features an adjustable lever for increased comfort and feel.
- Cast aluminum swingarm carries an eccentric quick-adjust drive chain mechanism that takes most of the work out of that task.
- Handlebar-mounted flip-type parking brake lever and rear brake caliper adjust automatically.
- High-performance 21×7-10 front and 20×10-9 rear Dunlop® radials with a specially designed tread pattern deliver superb, class-leading traction for razor-sharp handling in a variety of terrain and conditions.
- Lightweight aluminum wheels help enhance suspension performance by reducing unsprung weight.
- YFZ450 twin-aluminum-piston front disc brakes and rear disc deliver tremendous stopping power with less unsprung weight.
- YFZ450 45mm serrated footpegs provide excellent boot traction.
- Controlled-fill aluminum subframe is light and strong. So is the composite front grab bar.
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| Additional Features: |
- Long, YZ-style seat allows maximum rider comfort and movement with superb sport-riding ergonomics.
- YFZ450 30-watt multi-reflector Krypton headlights set back in the front cowl add the perfect no-compromises sporting accent, and an LED taillight provides great visibility.
- Large-capacity, 2.9-gallon fuel tank and Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI) mean more time on the trail between fill-ups.
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| Engine |
| Type |
686cc liquid-cooled w/fan, 4-stroke; SOHC, 4 valves |
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| Bore x Stroke |
102.0mm x 84.0mm |
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| Compression Ratio |
9.2:1 |
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| Fuel Delivery |
Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI) , 44mm |
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| Ignition |
16-Bit ECU |
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| Starting System |
Electric |
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| Transmission |
5-speed w/reverse; wet multiplate clutch |
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| Drive Train |
2WD; sealed O-ring chain, eccentric adjustment |
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| Chassis |
| Suspension/Front |
Independent double wishbone w/piggy back High-/Lo-speed compression, rebound and threaded preload adjustment, 9.1-in travel |
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| Suspension/Rear |
Cast aluminum swing arm w/rebound, High-/Lo-speed compression and threaded preload adjustment, 10.1-in travel |
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| Brakes/Front |
Dual ventilated hydraulic disc, twin piston |
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| Brakes/Rear |
Ventilated hydraulic disc, self adjusting park brake function |
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| Tires/Front |
AT21 x 7-10 radial |
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| Tires/Rear |
AT20 x 10-9 radial |
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| Dimensions |
| L x W x H |
72.6 x 46.1 x 44.5 in |
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| Seat Height |
32.0 in |
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| Wheelbase |
50.4 in |
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| Ground Clearance |
4.4 in |
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| Fuel Capacity |
2.9 gal |
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| Wet Weight |
422 lb |
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| Other |
| Lighting |
Dual 30W Krypton multi-reflector headlights & 3.9/0.5W LED brakelight |
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