ATV Style | Yamaha Blaster ATV 2006

Yamaha Blaster ATV – a model for the ages.

With 2006 marking the last year of production for the Yamaha blaster ATV lets take a closer look at what the blaster will be remembered for. 

A lot of blaster owners will best remember this Yamaha ATV for what it didn’t have as much as for what it did. No reverse, no automatic clutch and no electric start have it behind some of its competition when it comes to model features.

The blaster wasn’t known for its suspension or turning capabilities either, the rear bubble wheels scream of the old 3 wheeler days and some riders couldn’t adjust to the turning characteristics. So how does the Yamaha blaster ATV leave us with fond memories ?

Fun ! Despite its lack of stock performance the price meant being able to add aftermarket performance parts like an exhaust and new tires. The blaster shines in the dunes with its 195cc, 2-Stroke, Air Cooled motor. When the throttle was pinned the blaster could more than keep up with a much more sophisticated ATV. When ridden aggressively the blaster performs. The rear will slide through turns and the power-band is excellent in the top ranges.  

Here are the specs for the 2006 Yamaha Blaster ATV

Engine
Type 195cc, 2-Stroke Single, Air Cooled, Reed Valve
Bore x Stroke 66mm x 57mm
Compression Ratio 6.6:1
Carb Mikuni 26mm 
Ignition CDI
Starting System Kick
Transmission 6-Speed Manual Clutch
Drive Train 2WD; Sealed O-Ring Chain
 
Chassis
Suspension/Front Independent Double Wishbone, 7.1” w/ 5-way Preloaded Adjustment
Suspension/Rear Swing Arm, 7.1” and Threaded Preloaded Adjustment
Brakes/Front Dual Hydraulic Disc 
Brakes/Rear Hydraulic Disc
Tires/Front AT21 x 7-10
Tires/Rear AT21 x 10-8
 
Dimensions
L x W x H 68.3” x 40.7” x 40.9”
Seat Height 29.1”
Wheelbase 43.3”
Ground Clearance 4.7”
Fuel Capacity 2.4 Gallons
Dry Weight 324 Lbs.

It was a fun ride while it lasted. Here are some Blaster classifieds…

$50.00

$3,000.00

$1,500.00

$200.00

$505.00

$950.00

$1,850.00

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