While driving the vehicle, everything is where
it should. All controls and gauges are easy to
access and read The narrower 25x8x12 Maxxis NHS
tires up front help alleviate the bump steer while
the wider rear tires help propel the Rhino through
the toughest terrain. In the rough is where the
Yamaha Rhino exceeds your expectations. With the
front and rear double a-arm suspension, 12.1 inches
of ground clearance, and Yamaha’s On-Command®
pushbutton 3-way locking differential where you
can select between 2WD, 4WD limited slip, and
locked 4WD in either low or high gear utilizing
the Ultramatic® V-Belt CVT transmission.
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Hydraulic Disc Brakes are used in the
front with a single disc in the rear provides
adequet stopping power for the Rhino weighing
in at over 1,000 lbs |
The
ignition, choke, and On-Command push-
button 3-way locking differential are
all conveniently located on the dash for
easy accessibility |
The Rhino is capable of handling anything you
throw its way. For the 2007 model Rhino, they
now comes standard with the digital LCD, multifunction
display containing a fuel gauge, speedometer,
odometer, dual trip, hour meter, clock and gear
position. The cage has also been redesigned
with a new rear cross bar and mounting brackets.
The basic platform for the Rhino remains unchanged
from its first release in 2004 with its dependable
liquid cooled single over head cam (SOHC) five
valve 660cc power plant delivering enough power
to get you where you need. Testing out the stock
rhino was very enjoyable. Smooth power delivery
accompanied with ample acceleration provided
for immediate satisfaction.
One thing lacking on the Rhino was a higher
top speed. The stock rhino is just limited to
around 40mph which seems on the slower side
compared to the other UTV’s on the market,
but there are aftermarket components available
to increase its performance.
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12.1" of ground clearance & 7.3"
of wheel travel, the Rhino provides a
smooth ride, but standard non-reservoir
shocks will overheat and fade during long
rides, so piggy back shocks are a recommended
addition for serious trail riding |
The
660cc Engine provides useable and reliable
power which is fueled by a 42mm Mikuni
CV Carburetor. The engine is fairly easy
to access by removing the seats and center
consol, which also needs to be removed
to clean the air filter |
The suspension has plenty of potential in its
design, and was able to soak up the majority
of terrain that we put our Rhino through. However
after hours of constant poundings, the stock
shocks on our base model Rhino did over heat
causing our dampening to decrease significantly.
With that in mind, if you plan on hitting the
trails full force you may want to look at the
2007 Sport Edition Rhino that comes stock with
piggy back reservoir shocks for that little
added performance.
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The
Yamaha Rhino has created a new way for
people to explore the outdoors |
Overall the Yamaha Rhino is a great UTV, and with
all the accessories available for them, they are
becoming increasingly popular, and for 2008 Yamaha
has raised the bar another notch with the announcement
of its 700cc Fuel Injected model with plenty of
other updates as well, and ATVriders.com will
be testing this new model in the very near future.
Also, we are working on performance enhancing
modifications for 660 Rhino as well.
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