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The Highly Anticipated Yamaha Rhino 700The Yamaha Rhino is one of the most popular recreational utility vehicles around. Back in 2003 (2004 model year), Yamaha introduced the Rhino 660. Later, in 2006, a lower cost 450 entry level model came along. Now, the Yamaha Rhino 700 has been released and brings newer 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.
Mikuni fuel injection 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 will also hopefully 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. Mikuni Fuel Injection It was hoped that the 2008 Yamaha Rhino 700 would be offered with Yamaha's innovative new Electric Power Steering (EPS), but for now this is not being included on the Yamaha Rhino 700. This system incorporates an electric motor assist system that reduces steering effort by as much as 50% under certain conditions. Multiple sensors are used as input for the EPS control system, resulting in a variable assist that boosts steering assist at lower speeds, and reduces assist when it's less necessary at higher speeds. This variable, on demand power steering system greatly improves the driving experience, especially during low speed maneuvers in 4WD or full differential lock modes. It is currently offered on the Grizzly ATV and hopefully will be incorporated into future models of the Yamaha Rhino. The Yamaha Rhino 700 continues to be the standard by which most other utility vehicles are measured.
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