Isn't this the exact same machine as last year and the year before than and.. Yea, it's neat. We knew it was a neat, fast machine. But I guess since the manufacturers have not much coming out new then ya got to find something to write about. And I guess I'd write about it too if it was an oppurtunity to flog something.
For starters the Raptor series is constantly evolving. Last year the thumb throttle shape was redesigned in an effort to make it more comfortable on long rides. It also has a very light and precise clutch action, making it easy to row through the very slick-shifting 5-speed transmission. And Yamaha is well aware of how this ATV is used, so it comes with an easy to use reverse and a parking brake design that, although looks big and funky, is quite functional. The stock cavernous 2.9-gallon fuel tank combined with the efficient Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI) offers a tremendous range. And if you like riding at night, which we all do, the dual headlamps are excellent too. They cut a wide swath of light. Although it would be nice if it projected a little taller beam, we have to say it is one of the better ATV lighting systems overall. We’ve already gone over the engine, chassis and bad-boy looks but there is more to this ATV. It also features a slim LED taillight plus a trick digital dashboard with loads of information including a speedometer, dual trip meters, odometer, clock, warning indicators for coolant and low fuel as well as idiot lights for neutral and reverse. In the case of the Special Edition version, that doesn’t take into account
Keep an eye out for the return of the Raptor 700R as we find out if we can make this beast any fiercer with some select after-market mods.the trick graphics, blacked-out wheels, wave-style rear rotor, GYTR grab bars and footwells either. The Raptor package is trick and it’s tough to beat, especially the SE
2010 Yamaha Raptor 700R SE Specs
2010 Yamaha Raptor 700R SEEngine: 686cc liquid-cooled w/fan, 4-stroke; SOHC, 4 valvesFor starters the Raptor series is constantly evolving. Last year the thumb throttle shape was redesigned in an effort to make it more comfortable on long rides. It also has a very light and precise clutch action, making it easy to row through the very slick-shifting 5-speed transmission. And Yamaha is well aware of how this ATV is used, so it comes with an easy to use reverse and a parking brake design that, although looks big and funky, is quite functional. The stock cavernous 2.9-gallon fuel tank combined with the efficient Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI) offers a tremendous range. And if you like riding at night, which we all do, the dual headlamps are excellent too. They cut a wide swath of light. Although it would be nice if it projected a little taller beam, we have to say it is one of the better ATV lighting systems overall. We’ve already gone over the engine, chassis and bad-boy looks but there is more to this ATV. It also features a slim LED taillight plus a trick digital dashboard with loads of information including a speedometer, dual trip meters, odometer, clock, warning indicators for coolant and low fuel as well as idiot lights for neutral and reverse. In the case of the Special Edition version, that doesn’t take into account
Keep an eye out for the return of the Raptor 700R as we find out if we can make this beast any fiercer with some select after-market mods.the trick graphics, blacked-out wheels, wave-style rear rotor, GYTR grab bars and footwells either. The Raptor package is trick and it’s tough to beat, especially the SE
2010 Yamaha Raptor 700R SE Specs
Bore x Stroke: 102.0mm x 84.0mm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Fuel: Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI), 44mm
Ignition: 16-Bit ECU
Transmission: 5-speed w/reverse
Drive Train: Sealed O-ring chain
Front Suspension: Independent double wishbone w/piggy back High-/Lo-speed compression,
rebound and threaded preload adjustment, 9.1-in travel
Rear Suspension: Cast aluminum swing arm w/rebound,
High-/Lo-speed compression and threaded preload adjustment, 10.1-in travel
Front Brakes: Dual ventilated hydraulic disc, twin piston
Rear Brakes: Ventilated hydraulic disc, self adjusting park brake function
Tires: (Front) AT 21x7-10 - (Rear) AT 20x10-9
Length: 72.6
Width: 46.1
Height: 44.5 in
Wheelbase: 50.4 in
Seat Height: 32.0 in
Fuel Capacity: 2.9 gal
Wet Weight: 422 lb
MSRP: $8799
