since the grizzly is now a fuel injected 700, is there going to be a 700 rhino for (08) ? I have a 06 se and love it

I hope so, I would love to see a rhino with a 700 cc fi motor with power steering. So im going to wait, as i hear alot of rumors on the internet about kawasaki and honda might be coming out with new ruv`s and polaris might have a new ruv more aimed at the sport side of the market. So im just going to sit back and listen to all the rumors floating and hope they come true. Because come around january i should be back in the market for another ride..

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KFX-400
20x11x10 XCR ITP mounted on baja rims
22x7x10 XCR ITP mounted on baja rims

yeah its a good idea to wait and see who comes out with what next , i heard rumors about the honda , it will be interesting to see what it is and how well it performs. But dont base your decision on just what people state on the internet, go out and expereince each product for your self. I have driven the ranger and it seems like a nice vehicle other then the way you sit in it, your sitting verticaly and it feels like your driving a school bus because of the the steering wheel and the way its positioned . I own a rhino , and i am amazed on how well it handles and what it will climb, the rhino has my vote !

it will take more than 2 mm bigger bore & fuel injection to get me to trade. don't need either.

Honda won't be here for some time.

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660 Rhino with small changes.

I would say they are not in a hurry to throw the 700 EFI engine in it since there isn't any real competition for it. But I would say it will be here in '08 or '09 regardless.

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-'03 CR250R
-'03 HD Softail Night Train
-'05 400ex
-'06 KLX110 PitBike

Is there a wrench out there that can explain the "700" and "660" engine differences? In fact the 700 is 686 cc, and the 660 IS 660 cc. The 660 is 5-valve, versus 4 valves for the 700. Yep, the 700 has EFI, a big plus. What else sets these two Yamaha engines apart? As prowrench mentioned, a 2 mm larger bore is trivial. So, why does Yamaha make two powerplants so close in specs?

Yamaha must have alot of 660 motors still in inventory and most likely will not change the rhino until that supply is suffecently depleted. Right now, yamaha is having to defend themselves for many law suits because of roll over injuries. Untill litigation is over, don't look for any great changes in the Rhino. Also, because the many legal battles being fought, and the fact these are not allowed on many trails becasuse of weight and width, it is not certain how much longer these OHV's will be in vogue. There are special interest groups tryingto keep them off many trail systems. Many are waiting for Honda to rel;ease a Rhino eater. I have been told Honda has placed ther 2 seater on hold until these issues are meated out in court.

I want an 850 cc efi rhino with power steering and four place seating with full roll cage and 5 part harness, and satellite radio with 200 watt sound system stock.

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2006 Raptor 700r
Tusk nerf bars
Curtis Sparks full exhaust
Power commander III race tuner mapped at max HP rich
Pro Design intake
K&N filter
PRO TEC lid
Skat Trac Haluers, 8 paddle
Proffesional installtion by Dixie Custom of St . George, Utah
Set for Sand and Mountain Riding
Age 56 and keeping up with my children and grandchildren on honda and yamaha 450's --- lovin' every minute of riding with them.

Tripleshot,

You have touched a couple of nerves! First off, Americans are lawsuit happy. The nature of operating these machines carries a risk factor, as virtually everthing in life does. If one does something dumb, rides beyond the design capability of the machine, there are consequences to pay. Live with it, and stop going after the manufacturer!

Secondly, the danged special-interest groups need to get a life! The motocyclists resisted ATV's, and the skiers fought against snowboarders. However, I am 65 (gotcha beat here!) and for health reasons need to sit in a seat. Also, the wife is not comfortable operating an ATV, but wishes to come along. So, a side-by-side is the only answer. Live, and let live!

Gonna wait for Sept 2007. If no Honda machine by them, hopefully Yamaha will EFI the Rhino.

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Originally posted by: Tripleshot
Yamaha must have alot of 660 motors still in inventory and most likely will not change the rhino until that supply is suffecently depleted. Right now, yamaha is having to defend themselves for many law suits because of roll over injuries. Untill litigation is over, don't look for any great changes in the Rhino. Also, because the many legal battles being fought, and the fact these are not allowed on many trails becasuse of weight and width, it is not certain how much longer these OHV's will be in vogue. There are special interest groups tryingto keep them off many trail systems. Many are waiting for Honda to rel;ease a Rhino eater. I have been told Honda has placed ther 2 seater on hold until these issues are meated out in court.

I want an 850 cc efi rhino with power steering and four place seating with full roll cage and 5 part harness, and satellite radio with 200 watt sound system stock.

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Man, that is very interesting. I have never heard of this at all. As a matter of fact, my local dealer says the ORV's will only increase because two can ride them, they are slower than most ATV's and considered safer in the general publics eyes. Where did you find this information so I can read it?

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1. 1970's Kmart BIG WHEEL - cool
2. 1982 honda 200s
3. 1994 yamaha timberwolf 250 4x4
4. 1997 honda recon 250 2x4
5. 2004 kawasaki 700 prairie 4x4
6. 2005 kawasaki 750 brute force 4x4
7. 2007 polaris sportsman 800efi X2 DLX

"Can you feel that V-TWIN power???"

Christians aren't perfect, just sinners saved by grace.

If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything."

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Originally posted by: 700vtwinman

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Originally posted by: Tripleshot
Yamaha must have alot of 660 motors still in inventory and most likely will not change the rhino until that supply is suffecently depleted. Right now, yamaha is having to defend themselves for many law suits because of roll over injuries. Untill litigation is over, don't look for any great changes in the Rhino. Also, because the many legal battles being fought, and the fact these are not allowed on many trails becasuse of weight and width, it is not certain how much longer these OHV's will be in vogue. There are special interest groups tryingto keep them off many trail systems. Many are waiting for Honda to rel;ease a Rhino eater. I have been told Honda has placed ther 2 seater on hold until these issues are meated out in court.

I want an 850 cc efi rhino with power steering and four place seating with full roll cage and 5 part harness, and satellite radio with 200 watt sound system stock.

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Man, that is very interesting. I have never heard of this at all. As a matter of fact, my local dealer says the ORV's will only increase because two can ride them, they are slower than most ATV's and considered safer in the general publics eyes. Where did you find this information so I can read it?

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I heard it from a dealer owner who got it from a dealer meeting with Yamaha. I cannot reveal the name for obvious reasons, but I believe him because he is part of my family.


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2006 Raptor 700r
Tusk nerf bars
Curtis Sparks full exhaust
Power commander III race tuner mapped at max HP rich
Pro Design intake
K&N filter
PRO TEC lid
Skat Trac Haluers, 8 paddle
Proffesional installtion by Dixie Custom of St . George, Utah
Set for Sand and Mountain Riding
Age 56 and keeping up with my children and grandchildren on honda and yamaha 450's --- lovin' every minute of riding with them.

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Originally posted by: nuke
Tripleshot,

You have touched a couple of nerves! First off, Americans are lawsuit happy. The nature of operating these machines carries a risk factor, as virtually everthing in life does. If one does something dumb, rides beyond the design capability of the machine, there are consequences to pay. Live with it, and stop going after the manufacturer!

Secondly, the danged special-interest groups need to get a life! The motocyclists resisted ATV's, and the skiers fought against snowboarders. However, I am 65 (gotcha beat here!) and for health reasons need to sit in a seat. Also, the wife is not comfortable operating an ATV, but wishes to come along. So, a side-by-side is the only answer. Live, and let live!

Gonna wait for Sept 2007. If no Honda machine by them, hopefully Yamaha will EFI the Rhino.

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Sorry to hit a nerve, but facts are facts. Yamaha built the rhino with a small but signifiacant flaw in the front passenger area. There ia not enough restraint for legs( or better put, something to keep the feet in when tipping). Tweo of my boys ridding a Rhino tipped it over on one side. My son,passenger, had his leg crushed because his leg got caught under the weight of the machine. It completely shattered the fibula nd broke the tibia in two places. He has metal plates holding his leg together and screws holding the plates to the bone that was left. Now, I agrre about frivilous law suits, but this isn't frivilous. This is a hazard and yamaha has recognized it in and is fixing it in newer models. NO, we are not suinig anyone, so don't shoot the messnger. But I can tell you fisrt hand about the pain and suffering this has caused my son and the rest of the family that cares about him. He was laid up 9 months trying to heal. He just got back to work as heavy equip operator, but his leg gives him grief every single day.

We all ride at risk. We all get injured,usually from our own fault. But this hazard has cuplability on the manufacturer. A better design could andshould have been made.

That given, I am still buying a Rhino, I fully support Yamaha and I think its the best damn product out there for people like you and me for taking our wives on rides. I wish everyonew had one. ANd are they fast? The can be made that way. I've seen them. You will see more in races in the future. This is an enthusists machine, fully customizable.


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2006 Raptor 700r
Tusk nerf bars
Curtis Sparks full exhaust
Power commander III race tuner mapped at max HP rich
Pro Design intake
K&N filter
PRO TEC lid
Skat Trac Haluers, 8 paddle
Proffesional installtion by Dixie Custom of St . George, Utah
Set for Sand and Mountain Riding
Age 56 and keeping up with my children and grandchildren on honda and yamaha 450's --- lovin' every minute of riding with them.

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Originally posted by: Tripleshot
We all ride at risk. We all get injured,usually from our own fault. But this hazard has cuplability on the manufacturer. A better design could andshould have been made.

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How about you go buy a damn Yerf Dog, maybe that would be safe enough for ya! This sport doesn't need people whining and moaning at the manufacturer's, all your going to do is help sue happy lawyers out. Please Stay our of MY sport if you are going to complain about it!!!

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-'03 CR250R
-'03 HD Softail Night Train
-'05 400ex
-'06 KLX110 PitBike

The day before Thanksgiving, I stopped in and talked to a friend who works at the Yamaha dealer. He told me in 2008 the rhino will have the 700efi motor in some of the special models like the touring editions etc. But, the basic rhino will be the 660.

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1. 1970's Kmart BIG WHEEL - cool
2. 1982 honda 200s
3. 1994 yamaha timberwolf 250 4x4
4. 1997 honda recon 250 2x4
5. 2004 kawasaki 700 prairie 4x4
6. 2005 kawasaki 750 brute force 4x4
7. 2007 polaris sportsman 800efi X2 DLX

"Can you feel that V-TWIN power???"

Christians aren't perfect, just sinners saved by grace.

If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything."

This is a lawsuit filled against Yamaha, because of Rhino rollover. It is crazy how this
country is lawsuit happy. Did anybody even take any responsibility for their own action
anymore ?
Yamaha Lawsuit
rnuts

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04 Rappy 660
Yoshi full system, Edelbrock carb
06 Rappy 700
Yoshi full system, Dynojet Controller


Winston Churchill" You can always count on Americans to do the right thing - after they've tried everything else. "

im going to sue ruger because i shot my foot.


think ill win?




sueing is for molly bit@^es

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Originally posted by: raptornuts
This is a lawsuit filled against Yamaha, because of Rhino rollover. It is crazy how this
country is lawsuit happy. Did anybody even take any responsibility for their own action
anymore ?
Yamaha Lawsuit
rnuts

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i am so mad at this guy.

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Originally posted by: MULEDESTROYER
im going to sue ruger because i shot my foot.


think ill win?




sueing is for molly bit@^es

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I think you can, if you can prove that your own gun should know that he is
pointing on owner foot and not to fire. IMHO LOL LOL
rnuts



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04 Rappy 660
Yoshi full system, Edelbrock carb
06 Rappy 700
Yoshi full system, Dynojet Controller


Winston Churchill" You can always count on Americans to do the right thing - after they've tried everything else. "

I look at all of these lawsuits on Rhino rollovers then look at my WR450 bike and wonder why they don't have the same problems with dirt bikes? Just about anyone that has owned one has been hurt.

Local lawyers love to take their cases to St. Louis because to city people hate the corporations and they will win. Then they bitch about high doctor and insurance costs. Half of what you pay is for insurance. They just pass the cost to us. In cape Girardeau County you had better have a strong suit to win. We hate seeing people get rich because of their own stupidity.

The problem is companies will settle when they should have fought all claims. That is what medical liability insurance companies have started doing now. Most lawyers will not take the case if they have to go to court.

It's would be awesome to see a 700 and power steering in a Rhino, but Yamaha released their 2008 models and nothing will change for the Rhino.

Offroader,

Where did you get your 2008 Rhino info? My dealer is telling me something entirely different.

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Love the ride. Respect the Earth.

I found my info on Yamaha's website at the time. So sorry if things changed since then.