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2008 Yamaha Rhino 700 FI Auto |
Yamaha ignited the UTV market with the release of the Rhino, and these models have quickly grown to be among the industry leaders in sales. For 2008, Yamaha has released a Rhino 700 FI Auto, Ducks Unlimited Edition for hunters. The fuel-injected 700 twin with a compression ratio of 9.2:1 has already proven itself as a strong workhorse on both their Grizzly ATVs and their Rhino UTVs. The Rhino has an easy to use cvt transmission with low and high gear. Double-wishbone independent suspension at all four corners provides a smooth ride. Hydraulic disk brakes put stopping power to the 25" tires. A 7.9-gallon gas tank should allow any hunter to drive all day. Towing capacity rating is related to braking performance more than to pulling performance, but the towing capacity is a very good 1212 Lbs. The Ducks Unlimited Edition Rhino's bodywork is coated with Advantage Max-4 High Definition camouflage and there is also a windshield and sun top installed as standard equipment. Camouflage-coated bodywork typically shows scratches far less easily than monochrome-colored plastic does, which helps with resell value.Yamaha has other Rhinos powered with the potent 686cc "fuely" (fuel injected engine). For example, the Rhino 700 FI Sport Edition features piggyback shocks, cast aluminum rims and a sun top. Two Rhino models come with carbureted 421cc single-cylinder power plants but still have an outstanding 12.1" of ground clearance and a respectable 1,100 Lb. towing capacity. Last but not least, the marketing buzz that Yamaha has generated with the Rhino has resulted in a plethora of aftermarket add-ons for customization to each rider's needs. Find out more about Yamaha's UTVs and ATVs at www.yamaha-motor.com.
reviewed by: Gary Gustafson [2008 UTV roundup]