2013 also brought about a dual piston rear brake caliper, new lighter Maxxis tires, and the aluminum wheels received a new rolled lip for a reduction in weight and an improvement in strength. The front fenders were moved forward 50mm for more leg room, and the top of the gas tank was flattened. That year brought about new front-end styling. The result was a machine infused with YFZ450 design, plus technology not available on even the 450cc race machines of the time like fuel injection and a hybrid steel and aluminum chassis.įully adjustable suspension headlined a list of other, less significant updates in 2008. The new 700 benefitted from what Yamaha learned from the 660 in addition to directing testing with their race team. Meanwhile, Yamaha R&D was working on another secret project to replace the rapidly aging Raptor 660. Yamaha’s R&D department was heavily involved in the 450cc high-performance class, with the release and continued development of the original YFZ450 race machine. What’s made it the most dominant sport ATV of the early 21st century?ĭuring the design and development of the 2006 Yamaha Raptor 700R, a lot was going on in the ATV industry. By Joe 2014 Yamaha Raptor 700R In Depth Review: WITH VIDEO
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