ATV/UTV Action Magazine - February 2014

Yamaha Raptor 700R: The Raptor

700R is massively powerful but easy to ride, thanks to predictable power delivery, a capable aluminum/steel chassis and impressive, fully adjustable suspension. This high-performance machine is a favorite of duners and trail riders.

Motor type............686cc, 4-valve, liquid-cooled SOHC

Bore and stroke ...............................102mm x 84mm

Transmission ...........................5-speed manual w/rev.

Suspension/travel: Front ............................................. Dual A-arm/9.1”

Rear ........................................ Pro s wingarm/10.1”

Brakes: f/r..........................................Dual discs/disc

Fuel capacity ................................................ 2. 9 gal.

Length/width/height........................ 72. 6”/46.1”/44.5”

Tire sizes: f/r ................................ 21x7-10, 20x10-9

Claimed wet weight........................................422 lb.

Colors............................................................... Blue

Price ........................................................... $8,199

Apex 450F: The Apex 450F is a full-race 450 built around the light, powerful, carbureted Yamaha DOHC, five-valve, kick-start YFZ450F motocross bike engine. The 450F comes track-ready with wide A-arms, Elka suspension, nerf bars, beadlock rear wheels and more.

Motor type............449cc, 5-valve, liquid-cooled DOHC

Bore and stroke ..............................95mm x 63.4mm

Transmission .................................... 5-speed manual

Suspension/travel: Front ...........................................Dual A-arm/11.5”

Rear ................................................. Swingarm/12”

Brakes: f/r..........................................Dual discs/disc

Fuel capacity ................................................ 2. 6 gal.

Length/width/height.............................. 71”/49”/42.9”

Tire sizes: f/r ................................ 20x6-10, 18x10-8

Claimed wet weight........................................340 lb.

Colors.................................................... Black, white

Price ......................................................... $13,000

Yamaha Raptor 700R SE: Add special metallic gray bodywork and a Genuine Yamaha GYTR front grab bar and heel guards to the Raptor 700R and you’ve got the SE. Both have the same potent 686cc, four-valve, single-overhead-cam engine and fully adjustable suspension.

Motor type............686cc, 4-valve, liquid-cooled SOHC Bore and stroke ...............................102mm x 84mm Transmission ..........................5-speed manual w/ rev.

Suspension/travel: Front .............................................Dual A-arm/9.1”

Rear ........................................ Pro swingarm/10.1” Brakes: f/r..........................................Dual discs/disc Fuel capacity ................................................ 2. 9 gal. Length/width/height ........................ 72. 6”/46.1”/44.5” Tire sizes: f/r ................................ 21x7-10, 20x10-9 Claimed wet weight........................................422 lb. Colors............................... Blue, White, SE Black/Red Price ........................................................... $8,799

Yamaha Raptor 700: The non-R Raptor 700 has the same great engine and chassis as the 700R and 700R SE, with non-reservoir, preload-adjustable front shocks and a preload- and rebound-adjustable piggyback reservoir rear shock. It’s $500 less than the 700R and $1100 less than the 700R SE.