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2016 Yamaha Raptor 700R First Look

July 10, 2015

The big power of the 2016 Yamaha Raptor 700R's 686cc, fuel injected mill is matched with a lightweight hybrid steel aluminum frame, Controlled-Fill aluminum sub-frame and cast aluminum swingarm. It rides on a double A-arm front suspension, which uses YZ-style piggyback shocks with high and low-speed compression, rebound and threaded preload adjustments and offers 9.1-inches of wheel travel. Check out the full specs and photos.

Yamaha is also celebrating its 60th anniversary this year with classic Yamaha yellow and black styling on the 2016 Yamaha Special Edition Raptor 700R (MSRP $8,899) and 2016 Yamaha Special Edition YFZ450R (MSRP $9,199) sport ATVs.

Be sure to read our ATV Review of the 2015 Yamaha Raptor 700R in the Oregon Sand Dunes.

Spec Chart	2016 Yamaha Raptor 700R
Engine
Type:	686cc liquid-cooled w/fan, 4-stroke; SOHC, 4 valves
Bore x stroke:	102.0mm x 84.0mm
Cooling:	Liquid
Fuel system:	Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI), 44mm
Compression Ratio:	10.0:1
Starting system:	Electric
Drivetrain
Drive system:	2WD; sealed O-ring chain, eccentric adjustment
Transmission:	5-speed w/reverse; wet multiplate clutch
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front:	Independent double wishbone w/piggyback High- /Lo-speed compression, rebound and threaded preload adjustment, 9.1-in travel
Rear:	Cast aluminum swing arm w/rebound, High-/Lo- speed compression and threaded preload adjustment, 10.1-in travel
Brakes
Front:	Dual ventilated hydraulic disc, twin piston
Rear:	Ventilated hydraulic disc, twin piston
Tires/Wheels
Front:	Maxxis AT22 x 7-10 / Aluminum
Rear:	Maxxis AT20 x 10-9 / Aluminum
Dimensions
Wheelbase:	50.4 in
Claimed wet weight:	422 lb
Ground clearance:	9.5 in
Length/width/height:	2.6 x 45.5 x 43.9 in
Seat height:	32.7 in
Fuel capacity:	2.9 gal
Electrical
Lighting:	Dual 30W Krypton multireflector headlights & 3.9/0.5W LED brakelight
Colors:	Team Yamaha Blue/White / Blac & Yellow Special Edition