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The Raptor
250 features the "evil eye"
headlights found on the YFZ450.
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The sporty engine is found wrapped in a compact,
nimble chassis featuring a high tensile steel frame
for improved rigidity, strength and light weight.
In fact, this is the lightest Sport ATV ever -- a
full 15 lbs. lighter than the Blaster! Not only does
the Raptor 250 perform well, it looks good, too. Featuring
the "evil eye" headlights found on the YFZ450,
and front and rear fenders like those on the Raptor
700R, the Raptor 250 is as stylish as it is fun.
How’s the ride? In a word, thrilling. The double
wishbone A-arm front suspension -- with five-way adjustable
preload no less -- offers 7.5" of travel. Out
back a nitrogen-charged rear shock with 7.9"
of travel helps to take obstacles such as ruts and
whoops and turn them into the most fun-inducing terrain
you can find.
The riding position on the Raptor 250 was developed
specifically with the sport ATV customer in mind.
The overall size and lightweight makes it easy to
flick around, while the newly-designed seat gives
rider of all shapes and sizes plenty of room. And,
you'll have plenty of seat time with the 2.4 gallon
gas tank, allowing you to ride for miles without a
pit stop.
Of course, none of this fun would be possible without
the all-new tires and aluminum wheels. Low-profile
Dunlop meats were designed specifically for the Raptor
250 with improved sport-riding comfort and sport handling
in mind. The light-weight design offers a perfect
balance of forward traction and great sliding capability.
Should you need to bring the Raptor 250 to a stop,
it has you covered with front and rear hydraulic disc
brakes. Up front you'll find a newly designed high-rigidity
caliper and the same rotor and master cylinder as
found on the Raptor 700 and YFZ450, offering excellent
braking performance.
Now a "must have" feature on Yamaha Sport
ATVs, the Raptor 250 features the Yamaha Cam Adjust
drive chain adjuster. The eccentric-type design makes
chain adjustments quick and easy – a must for
riders on the go.
Finally, to get both rider and Raptor 250 up and
running we've borrowed a favorite feature from its
namesake – push button electric starting –
which makes getting going quick and easy.
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Black/Orange
Special Edition Yamaha Raptor 250 Sport
ATV
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Black Special
Edition Yamaha Raptor 250 Sport ATV
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The all-new 2008 Raptor 250 will be available at
Yamaha dealerships nationwide starting July 2007 in
Team Yamaha Blue and Gray/Red color schemes. Two all-new
Special Edition Raptor 250 models will also be available
at the same time, including a Black/Orange color combination
that incorporates select Genuine Yamaha Technology
– Racing (GYTR) parts, and an all-black model
that comes with a “do-it-yourself” sticker
kit so the rider can design their own graphics.
www.Yamaha-Motor.com
