The Yamaha Raptor 700R is a full-size sport all-terrain vehicle and the second generation of Yamaha’s Raptor line, following the Raptor 660. It combines a large single-cylinder engine with a light sport chassis.
Yamaha Raptor 700R at a glance
| Maker | Yamaha Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Class | Sport all-terrain vehicle |
| Generation | second Raptor, after the Raptor 660 |
| Engine | 686 cc single-cylinder overhead-cam |
| Fuel system | electronic fuel injection |
| Starting | electric |
| Transmission | five-speed manual with single-speed reverse |
| Also known as | YFM700R |
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History of the Yamaha Raptor 700R
The Raptor 700R is the second generation of Yamaha’s Raptor sport quad, following the Raptor 660. It is a full-size machine aimed at riders who want performance rather than utility work.
Its 686 cc single-cylinder overhead-cam engine uses electronic fuel injection, which gives more precise fuelling than a carburettor and helps the engine start and run cleanly. Electric starting removes the need for a kick starter, and the five-speed manual gearbox includes a single-speed reverse for manoeuvring.
The model is also known by its Yamaha code, YFM700R. It has become one of the best-known sport quads of its era and remains a common sight at off-road events and in modified form.
Design and features
- 686 cc engine: a large single with overhead cam and electronic fuel injection.
- Electric start: simple starting without a kick lever.
- Five-speed gearbox: manual transmission with a reverse gear.
- Sport chassis: a full-size quad designed for performance riding.
Yamaha Raptor 700R versions
- Raptor 700R: the standard model, also coded YFM700R.
- Raptor 660: the first-generation Raptor that came before it.
Other Yamaha quads include the Grizzly and the Banshee 350. More models are in the Yamaha collection.
Sources
- Yamaha Raptor 700R, English Wikipedia: class, engine, transmission
