Yamaha Rhino 700 FI
by Nick Harris on Aug 24
2008 Yamaha Rhino 700 FI Auto 4×4 UTV Side by Side
- 686cc four-valve engine with 9.2:1 compression
- Electronic fuel injection
- Rotomolded doors to keep the dirt on the trail where it belongs
- Four wheel disc brakes with new parking brake design
- New steering wheel and passenger grab handle designs
- Two cup holders, one is never enough!
- New tool free air filter for easy servicing
- CV joint protectors to extend part life
2008 Yamaha Rhino 700 FI UTV Key Features
An ergonomic interior with car like convenience including a new steering wheel, side by side brake/accelerator pedals, center mounted shifter and parking brake lever and a turn start ignition switch. A 12 volt accessory outlet adds versatility to the Rhino in case you need to bring a laptop, GPS system, video game or anything else you might need (have you shaved today?).
An industry exclusive In/Out 4WD system allows you to switch between two wheel drive and four wheel drive with the push of a button while benefiting from a fully locked differential. The Rhino boasts a fully independent four wheel suspension with a double wishbone setup for 7.3 inches of wheel travel and 12.1 inches of ground clearance. Bucket seats round out the self proclaimed “smoothest ride in the industry”.
Yamaha Rhino 700 FI UTV Engine Specs
- 686cc liquid cooled and fuel injected engine
- Dual range drive with reverse
- Console mounted dual range (H/L/N/R) shifter
- Sealed drive case with hand operated side cover drain
- Full stainless steel exhaust system with aluminum heat shields and a screen spark arrestor
- Large capacity aluminum radiator and fan assisted oil cooler
Yamaha Rhino 700 FI UTV Chassis and Suspension
- Steel frame with superior rigidity
- Rack and pinion steering with sealed steering column and double U-jointed linkage
- 12.1 inches of ground clearance
- Front drive shaft features electronic servo-activated 2WD/4WD differential lock
- Direct rear shaft drive eliminates U-joints for efficient power transfer
- Heavy duty CV joint guards
- Center mounted heavy duty 2 inch receiver style hitch with 1,200 pound capacity
- Stamped steel dump bed rated to 400 pounds, latch opens from either side
- Maxxis tires
Additional Yamaha Rhino 700 FI Features
Digital instrument panel with LCD display includes speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeters, an hour meter, 4WD status, transmission position, clock and fuel gauge. Specially designed seats offer extra support for “all day long” driver and passenger comfort, seatbelts included. Dual 30 watt Krypton bulb headlights with high low beams feature a distinctive cat eye design as do the dual 5 watt / 21-watt tail/brake lights. The Rhino sports a 7.9 gallon fuel tank for long rides and a maintenance free battery. Would you expect anything less out of the Newnan, GA Yamaha manufacturers? Didn’t think so.
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I got a 20008 Rino Sport fuel injection today and with all the cool after market stuff on this it is totally awesome! It is parked right beside my yamaha Grizzly in my garage. Now i have the best of both worlds!