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All-New
2012 Yamaha Grizzly 300
2WD Utlity ATV |
Cypress, CA (4/4/2011) - Yamaha
Motor Corp., U.S.A., is proud to announce that
its Grizzly 300 utility ATV and Raptor 700R, Raptor
700R Special Edition, Raptor 250 and Raptor 250R
sport ATVs have been named Consumers Digest Best
Buys. This is the second time the Raptor 250 has
received the honor.
The all-new 2012 Grizzly 300 was selected by Consumers
Digest for delivering “… the well-known
quality of the Grizzly line at a bargain price.”
The Grizzly 300 boasts the longest suspension
travel length providing the smoothest ride of
models in its class. Premium features such as
hydraulic disc brakes on all four wheels helped
the Grizzly 300 rise to the top of the Economy
Utility ATV category.
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2012
Yamaha Raptor 700R Sport ATV |
Featuring the best power-to-weight ratio among
sport ATVs, the 686cc fuel-injected engine and
overall performance of the 2012 Yamaha Raptor
700R impressed the Consumers Digest team in a
variety of terrain. Also noted was that the 700R
can be customized with a choice of 11 different
graphic options at no additional charge, which
is an industry first. The 700R Special Edition
was selected as a Best Buy for its addition of
a wave-type rear disc and unique graphics to the
700R’s design.
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2012
Yamaha Raptor 250 Sport ATV |
Earning its second Best Buy award since 2008,
the 2012 Yamaha Raptor 250 was commended for producing
the kind of performance that riders might expect
from a higher-end model. Consumers Digest cited
the Raptor 250’s light weight and low seat
height as features that help make it “…
a fun machine for riders, regardless of their
size.” The 2011 Raptor 250R also received
a Best Buy for the addition of upgraded shocks,
LED taillight and adjustable front-brake lever
to the 250’s construction.
“Yamaha has injected real world value into
the all-new Grizzly 300 and offers class-leading
performance throughout our Raptor line of sport
ATVs, and we couldn’t be more proud to have
an impartial, third party like Consumers Digest
recognize this with Best Buy awards,” said
Steve Nessl, marketing manager for Yamaha’s
ATV/SxS group. “Receiving a Best Buy is
exciting, but earning five Consumers Digest Best
Buy nods this year in both utility and sport ATV
categories is a unique and exclusive honor that
symbolizes Yamaha’s dedication to excellence
and leadership in the ATV industry.”
About Yamaha Motor
Corp., U.S.A.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., (YMUS), a
leader in the motorsports market, makes the
toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and
Side-by-Side vehicles. The company’s ever-expanding
product offerings also include motorcycles,
outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles,
boats, outdoor power equipment, race kart engines,
accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products
are sold through a nationwide network of dealers
in the United States.
Headquartered in Cypress,
Calif., since its incorporation in 1976, Yamaha
also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia,
as well as factory operations in Tennessee and
Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit
www.yamaha-motor.com.
