Yamaha Raptor Specs & Parts

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.

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In 2004 Yamaha updated the styling of the outdated Warrior and changed the name to the Raptor 350.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.

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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.