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WHAT ABOUT THE BRAKES?
They’re great! Four-wheel disc brakes
are backed up by full-time four-wheel
engine braking (in 4WD) and a fifth disc
for the mechanical parking brake. The
Bighorn 2.0 tires also provide more
braking traction than the Rhino offers.
WHAT’S OUR FINAL ANSWER?
Although the all-new Viking was
designed from the ground up as a work
vehicle for the farm, ranch or job site,
it’s actually sportier than even the Sport
Edition Rhino. It’s faster than a Rhino
700 in a straight line and in corners,
and it can tackle steeper hills and gnarly
obstacles. Every feature and function of
the Viking surpasses the Rhino, except
the price! Even the fuel tank is larger for
more range. The non-EPS Viking has
the same MSRP as the base-model
Rhino, and the EPS versions are $900
less than the Rhino SE! We’re stoked
with the Viking’s fun factor and work
capabilities, and we can’t wait to see
what Yamaha’s next sport UTV will be
like. q
• Great EFI engine with more power
& top speed
• Top-shelf CVT with cooler-running
belt
• Wide stance for spirited cornering,
stability
• Excellent cabin comfort for three
adults
• Harsh ride with unloaded bed
• No rain channels in sunroof
• 5.99% financing for 84 months
RATINGS
MOTOR/TRANNY
Overall power .................................. 5
Low............................................ 5
Mid ............................................ 5
Top ............................................ 5
Throttle response............................. 5
Idling smoothness ............................ 5
Shifting/tranny ................................. 5
HANDLING AND CHASSIS
Overall handling................................ 5
Turning precision.............................. 5
Turning stability ............................... 4
Po wersliding .................................... 4
Steering ease .................................. 5
Off-cambers .................................... 5
High-speed stability .......................... 4
Jumping .......................................... 4
Front brakes.................................... 5
Rear brakes..................................... 5
Front suspension.............................. 4
Rear suspension .............................. 4
Lo w-speed ride plushness ................. 3
High-speed bump control .................. 5
Ground clearance ............................. 5
Undercarriage protection .................. 5
Traction .......................................... 5
Hillclimbing...................................... 5
Do wnhilling ...................................... 5
Water/mud...................................... 5
Rock hounding.................................. 5
RIDER COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
Overall ease of use........................... 5
Startup ease ................................... 5
Seat comfort ................................... 5
Vibration ......................................... 5
Wheel/seat/footrest ......................... 5
Mud/water protection....................... 5
Air-filter access ............................... 5
Choke access................................ N/A
Control ease.................................... 5
Range selection s witch ..................... 4
Storage box size .............................. 5
Storage box access.......................... 5
Rear bed space ............................... 5
OVERALL
Overall design .................................. 5
Fit and finish.................................... 5
Overall sport ................................... 5
Overall utility ................................... 5
Overall rating................................... 5
SPECS
2014 YAMAHA VIKING 700 FI 4x4
ENGINE/TRANSMISSION
Engine type .....Liquid/oil-cooled, 4-valve, SOHC 4-stroke
Displacement ...................................................686cc
Bore x stroke ...................................102.0 x 84.0mm
Compression ratio ........................................... 10.0:1
Lubrication system ..................................... Wet sump
Additional cooling........................................... Auto fan
Induction........................... Yamaha EFI w/ 41mm body
Starting/back-up ..................................... Electric/none
Starting procedure.............................. Turn ignition key
Choke location ..................................................... N/A
Air filter:
Type................................................. Washable foam
Access .................... Toolless, lift hood and undo clips
Transmission....................... Dual-range CVT w/reverse
Reverse procedure.............. Move range selector to “R”
Drive system...Selectable 2WD/4WD w/ diff-lock & EBS
Final drives ......................................................Shafts
DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES/WEIGHTS
Fuel capacity ................................................. 9. 7 gal.
Wheelbase........................................................ 84.1”
Overall length/width/height............. 122.0”/61.8”/74.1”
Ground clearance............................................... 11. 8”
Claimed wet weight....................................... 1342 lb.
Bed weight limit.............................................. 600 lb.
Hitch ........................................................ 2” receiver
Towing limit.................................................. 1500 lb.
ROLLING CHASSIS
Frame .............................................. Steel round tube
Suspension/wheel travel:
Front................. Dual A-arms w/ prel./comp./reb. adj.
shocks/8.1”
Rear Dual A-arms w/ prel./comp./reb. adj. shocks/8.1”
Brakes/actuation:
Front.......... Twin-piston hydraulic discs/left-side pedal
Rear............ Two-piston hydraulic discs/left-side pedal
Parking.............................................Lever on console
Tires:
Front........................ AT 25 x 8-12 Bighorn 2.0 2-ply
Rear...................... AT 25 x 10-12 Bighorn 2.0 4-ply
ELECTRICAL
DC outlet ....................................................... Console
Lighting:
Front.................................. 2 30W Krypton headlights
Rear...................................Dual 21/5W brake/taillight
DETAILS
Instrumentation. Fuel-sight gauge, 4WD indicator lights
Colors .. Steel Blue, Hunter Green, red, Realtree AP-HD
Minimum recommended operator age...................... 16
Suggested retail price................... $11,499–$11,699;
camo, $12,249; EPS, $12,499–$13,249
Contact ........... Yamaha Motor Corp., (800) 962-7926
Yamaha kept the rugged, 686cc engine
that powered the Rhino and Grizzly, but the
new upper end produces more compression,
power and airflow with its long intake tract,
huge air filter and stainless steel exhaust. It
also meets 2014 EPA standards.
