Yamaha Sport ATV OEM Parts
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When the Yamaha Raptor was introduced to the riding public back in 2001, quad riding enthusiasts everywhere were enthralled by the Raptor’s aggressive styling and the most torque they had ever experienced in a sport quad – needless to say, the Yamaha Raptor was an instant favorite of the masses. Over the last eight years, the Raptor’s following has only grown bigger and more loyal, and the folks at Yamaha have done a great job of keeping the Raptor looking and handling as great as ever through the years, while tweaking only the things that really needed to be changed every so often.
For 2009, Yamaha has done it again by continuing to produce the Raptor in all of its high performance glory, and has added a few more changes to keep things constantly progressing. The 2009 Raptor now comes in two different models, the standard ‘09 model and color scheme, and the new Special Edition model that is sure to please many a future Raptor owner. The most obvious difference between the two is found in the color option available for the SE – with its black metallic plastics and blood red, translucent, marble design front shroud, the SE Raptor will turn heads no matter where it goes. At home in the dunes, the Raptor 700 is also a great trail and race machine, and the new adjustable shocks that come standard on the 2009 machines will certainly please even the most aggressive riders with their more elaborate tuning abilities.
While looks are always important to consumers, it really all boils down to performance and handling. A quad can be the coolest looking machine out there, but if it’s a dog in the sand and can’t hang on the trails, no one will actually want to plunk down their hard earned cash for it. Fortunately, consumers can have the best of both worlds with the Raptor, which not only looks awesome, but handles just as well. The Raptor just looks like a beast – and its aesthetics are a great reflection of what lies underneath – a lean, mean, duning machine.
With the turn of a key and the push of a button, the Raptor’s 686cc engine comes to life with a great sounding, throaty growl, and the motor produces a strong, confident pull in any gear. The stock pipe, while restricted and corked up, still has a sound that reveals a hint of what is possible when an aftermarket system is installed and the Raptor is opened up for maximum performance.
Immediately noticeable on the Raptor 700 is it’s comfortable ergonomics, both while sitting and while standing; however, just by the way the Raptor is designed, it entices it’s rider into a sitting position more than an aggressive stance – perhaps this is why the Raptor is often referred to as the “Cadillac of the dunes.” With its comfortable, YZ inspired seat and it’s newly updated SOQI piggyback shocks, one can spend hours tearing up the trails and dunes with a minimal amount of effort. The stock foot pegs are serrated and at 45 mm wide, they are very comfortable and placed well, which makes the transition from sitting to standing almost effortless.
If you want a quad that is at home and hard to beat at the dunes; a trail machine that will most likely keep you ahead of the pack; or even a quad that you can race with, the Yamaha Raptor is a great choice, and has sealed its place in the hearts of thousands of quad enthusiasts everywhere.
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