The Yamaha Rhino, introduced back in 2003, is already a legend in the world of recreational utility vehicles and now, five years on from the first Rhino 660, Yamaha has released the new improved Yamaha Rhino 700 which brings the very latest technology into the Rhino line up. A larger 686cc engine based on the Raptor design offers increased power output over earlier Rhino models. Also for 2008, all Yamaha Rhino utility vehicles now come equipped with doors and additional passenger handholds.
A new Mikuni fuel injection system helps to ensure more precise air/fuel ratios throughout changes in temperature, altitude, and atmospheric conditions. The Yamaha Rhino 700 fuel injection system incorporates a Throttle Position Sensor (TPS). In addition, a new airbox design puts the air filter under the hood and reduces intake noise in the cab area. The new location of the air filter is also designed to draw in cleaner air and reduce the amount of cleaning required of the foam filter element. Other improvements on the Yamaha Rhino 700 include: 4 wheel disc brakes, new parking brake design, sport style steering wheel, cup holders, and new CV joint protectors. Another key improvement over the 660 model is that reverse is now geared lower to help ensure that the Rhino 700 has plenty of torque for backing out of difficult situations.
The Yamaha Rhino range continues to be the standard by which other utility vehicles are measured. The new Rhino 700 has a recommended retail price of £7699 excluding VAT.
In dealerships from February 2008, the new Rhino 700 is available in the UK in a choice of three colours: Green (DPBSE), Blue (DPBSE), Red (RTR)
Key Features:
•Comfortable interior with automotive-type controls: A new steering wheel, left-side foot brake pedal/right-side foot accelerator pedal, center-mounted console shifter and parking brake lever, turn-to-start ignition switch, indicator lights and 12-volt accessory outlet render the Rhino totally user-friendly.
•686cc liquid-/oil-cooled, four-stroke engine and light weight add up to an excellent power-to-weight ratio and great performance.
•Industry-exclusive fully automatic Ultramatic® transmission with dual-range (Hi/Lo) drive and reverse is the most advanced drive system available. Maintaining constant belt tension reduces wear, gives instant throttle response and provides industry-exclusive all-wheel downhill engine braking.
•Industry-exclusive three-position On-Command® In/Out 4WD feature lets you switch between 2WD, limited-slip 4WD and fully locked differential 4WD—all with the simple push of a button.
•Fully independent four-wheel suspension: Double wishbones front and rear deliver 7.3 inches of wheel travel and over 300mm of ground clearance; five-way preload-adjustable shocks provide maximum tire contact and amazing comfort while navigating rough terrain.
•Thick bucket seats and that great long-travel suspension system work together to provide the smoothest ride in the industry.
New for 2008:
•All-new 686cc engine puts out plenty of broadband power. New four-valve head with 9.2:1 compression bumps power and efficiency.
•Electronic fuel injection ensures peak performance in nearly all conditions and elevations, along with instantaneous cold starts.
•Tough, blow-molded doors keep mud, water and dirt on the trail where they belong.
•New four-wheel disc brakes provide unsurpassed stopping power, and a new parking brake is super convenient.
•Cool, comfortable sport-style steering wheel and new passenger grab handles.
•Now with two cup holders for even greater creature comfort.
•New underhood tool-free air filter is a snap to service.
•CV joint protectors for long, trouble-free life.
