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Yamaha Rhino 700 EFI |
Huntsville, TN - UTV’s
have become increasingly popular in the last couple
of years, and no other brand has been more successful
than Yamaha’s Rhino. For 2008, Yamaha listened
carefully to it’s customer’s comments
and suggestions and made significant improvements
that resulted in the next generation side by side,
the Rhino 700 FI.
For 2008, the Yamaha Rhino received a new powerplant
adapted from the Grizzly 700 FI with a 686cc
displacement, which is a 26cc increase over
the Rhino 660, and it also comes with fuel injection,
which makes the Rhino 700 even more versatile
especially when trailing riding in the mountains,
and this combination provides the Rhino 700
with a 20% increase in torque. The Rhino 700
also a dramatically improved air-intake system
for increased airflow and easier accessibility
for cleaning. With the added power, the braking
system was also updated for added braking power
with a less noise. Finally the Rhino received
numerous other creature comfort updates, which
makes the riding a 2008 Rhino safer and more
enjoyable, so to put all these improvements
to the test, Yamaha invited the media to Brimstone
Recreational Park in Huntsville, Tennessee for
a test ride
Brimstone, which is operated by Mark Love,
is located in the heart of the Appalachians
in scenic northeast Tennessee. The park is an
outdoor enthusiasts paradise that offers all
sorts of activities from hunting and fishing
to hiking and horseback riding. It also boasts
over 300 miles of OHV trails. There are trail
systems for all skill levels ranging from gravel
roads to tight technical terrain.
The easy level trails are perfect for beginners
or anyone who wants to just take in the sights.
The trails wind leisurely through the lush forest
past sparkling creeks and breathtaking views.The
moderate level trails also offer plenty of scenery,
but are a little more challenging with mud holes,
washouts and some steep hills. The difficult
trails are just that, with rocks, mud, hill
climbs and other obstacles. One of the benefits
of the park is that most of the trails are wide
enough to accommodate UTV’s, which made
our test ride a very fun experience and really
showcased the Rhino 700’s abilities.
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Before our test ride began, Yamaha’s
Pat Biolsi gave us a crash course in operating
the Rhino along with a few safety tips. One
of those tips was to not tuck your thumbs under
the steering wheel because if you hit rough
terrain, the wheel can jerk quickly to the side,
causing injury. It is actually very easy to
forget about that safety tip as the new steering
wheel on the Rhino is the one that has been
used on the previous years SE models and is
much more comfortable than the old standard
wheel.
