In 2001 Yamaha released the largest 4-stroke sport quad the world had ever seen, the Yamaha Raptor 660. The new Raptor was not a full blown race-quad but it found it's way on to many tracks across the nation. Don't be confused, the Raptor family is comprised of extremely capable sport ATV's, but they're just as comfortable out on the trails. With a do-it-all attitude the Raptor line-up has gained quite a following and has a few ATV of the Year awards to back it up.
The original Raptor 660 was produced from 2001-2005. It had a 660cc, liquid cooled, 5 valve, 4-stroke single cylinder engine. The first model of the Raptor put down around 37hp at 9.2:1 compression. With 9.1" inches of travel and 5-way preload adjustments on the front suspension, and 8.7" inches of travel on the rear suspension, the first generation Raptors soaked up everything in their path. Yamaha installed disc brakes all the way around the Raptor to make sure it would stop as fast as it will go.
In 2004 Yamaha updated the styling of the outdated Warrior and changed the name to the Raptor 350. The Warrior enjoyed a cult like following since it was introduced in 1987, so Yamaha just changed the styling for it resembled the rest of the sport Raptor line-up.
In 2006 Yamaha preformed the first major overhaul on the big-bore Raptor. The 660 Raptor was an extremely powerful ATV but Yamaha couldn't leave well enough alone. Punching the engine out to 686cc Yamaha created the largest bore sport quad of the day, the Raptor 700R.
Yamaha upgraded to (YFI) Yamaha fuel injection and increased the bore to 686cc making the Raptor 700R the fastest and most powerful sport ATV at the time. Over the last eight years Yamaha has continued to improve the suspension and style of the 700R to keep it competitive with all the other big-bore sport quads entering the market.
In 2008 Yamaha added a new member to the growing Raptor family. Yamaha targeted entry level riders with the sporty and extremely agile Raptor 250R. The 250R has an aggressive 249cc air cooled 4-stroke engine with an electronic ignition and factory installed oil cooler. The Raptor 250R was designed for new riders, but the power to weight ratio made it pack the punch of it's big brother with a light rider in the saddle. The Raptor 250R is still in production and remains a poplar choice for entry level riders.
The Yamaha Raptor family includes one of the most complete youth ATV line-ups in the industry. Yamaha has offered the Raptor in 50, 80, 90 and 125cc sizes which allows riders to gradually increase power and size making the transition to a full-size sport quad safer and less intimidating.
If you love riding fast, the Yamaha Raptor is ready to conquer it all, the track or the trail.
Yamaha Raptor Specs
Tires, Battery, Spark Plug, Oil Filter, and Air Filter
Yamaha Raptor 50 Specs
2004-2008 YFM 50
Front Tires 16x7x7
Rear Tires 16x8x7
Battery 12N7D-3B
Spark Plug CR7-HSA00-00-00 (CR7HSA)
Oil Filter 22F-13411-01-00
Air Filter 55X-14451-00-00
Yamaha Raptor 80 Specs
2002-2003 YFM 80
Front Tire 18x7x7
Rear Tire 18x8x7
Battery 12N7D-3B
Spark Plug C7H-SA000-00-00 (C7HSA)
Oil Filter 22F-13411-01-00
Air Filter 55X-14451-00-00
Yamaha Raptor 80 Specs
2004-2008 YFM 80
Front Tires 18x7x7
Rear Tires 18x8x7
Battery 12N7D-3B
Spark Plug CR7-HSA00-00-00 (CR7HSA)
Oil Filter 22F-13411-01-00
Air Filter 55X-14451-00-00
Yamaha Raptor 90 Specs
2009-2013 YFM 90
Front Tires 18x7x8
Rear Tires 18x9x8
Battery YTX5L-BS
Spark Plug CR7-HSA00-00-00 (CR7HSA)
Oil Filter 43D-E3411-00-00
Air Filter 43D-E4451-00-00
Yamaha Raptor 125 Specs
2011-2013 YFM 125
Front Tires 19x6x10
Rear Tires 18x9x8
Battery YTZ7S
Spark Plug CR6-HSA00-00-00 (CR6HSA)
Oil Filter 4FP-E3411-00-00
Air Filter 2XJ-14451-00-00
Yamaha Raptor 250 Specs
2008-2013 YFM 250
Front Tires 20x7x10
Rear Tires 19x10x9
Battery YTZ7S
Spark Plug DR7-EA000-00-00 (DR7EA)
Oil Filter 5D3-13440-09-00
Yamaha Raptor 350 Specs
2004-2013 YFM 350
Front Tires 21x7x10
Rear Tires 20x10x9
Battery YTZ10S
Spark Plug DR8-EA000-00-00 (DR8EA)
Oil Filter 1UY-13440-02-00
Air Filter 1UY-14451-00-00
Yamaha Raptor 660 Specs
2001-2005 YFM 660
Front Tires 21x7x10
Rear Tires 20x10x9
Battery YTX14-BS
Spark Plug DPR-8EA90-00-00 (DPR8EA-9)
Oil Filter 5DM-13440-00-00
Air Filter 5LP-14451-01-00
Yamaha Raptor 700 Specs
2006-2012 YFM 700
Front Tires 21x7x10
Rear Tires 20x10x9
Battery YT9B-4
Spark Plug CR8-E0000-00-00 (CR8E)
Oil Filter 4X7-13440-90-00
Air Filter 1S3-14451-00-00