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2011 YAMAHA RAPTOR 250

(12/27/2010)

2011 YAMAHA RAPTOR 250 ($4599)

Where most other manufacturers see 250 quads as entry-level machines, Yamaha aims the Raptor at the more experienced rider who wants a little more performance. It has a manual clutch, a five-speed gearbox and a chassis that’s as sophisticated as many 450s. Also like most full race-quads, the Raptor 250 doesn’t have reverse.

2011 YAMAHA RAPTOR 250 SPECS:

Engine type

Displacement
Fuel delivery
Starting
Transmission
Final drive
Fuel capacity
Wheelbase
Length/width/height
Ground clearance   Claimed wet weight
Suspension/
wheel travel:
Front
Rear
Brakes:
Front
Rear
Tires:
Front
Rear
Retail price

Air-cooled, SOHC
4-stroke
249cc
29mm Mikuni
Electric
5-speed
Chain
2.4 gal.
43.7"
64.0"/42.1"/40.9"
3.9"
330 lb.

Dual A-arm/7.5"
Single shock/7.9"

Dual disc
Disc

20x7-10
19x10-9
$4599

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