2013 raptor 700 changes....

[low slung]

http://www.atv.com/manufacturers/yamaha ... -2078.html New front plastic,twin piston rear brake,made in USA now.Looks like the cool digital display is gone and a new price point model minus the adjustable shocks(glad i got my 2012 )Also new maxxis tires all around.

 

[RNL79]

Gotta give Yamaha credit, they continue to change things in the sport atv market while others sit back.

 

[low slung]

Gotta give Yamaha credit, they continue to change things in the sport atv market while others sit back.

From what the review says the sport ATV market is pretty much in danger of disappearing because of the popularity of the UTVs.One magazine last year testing the 2012 YFZ450 said the average age of sport quad riders is now 38-42 years old.Seems the riders are getting older just like the sled buyers.Going to be a uncertain future(but a least yamaha brought back the YFZ450R in canada for 2013 )

 

[RNL79]

I hear that. I can't find anyone to ride with these days. Nobody has any interest.

 

[devinzz1]

Gotta give Yamaha credit, they continue to change things in the sport atv market while others sit back.

From what the review says the sport ATV market is pretty much in danger of disappearing because of the popularity of the UTVs.One magazine last year testing the 2012 YFZ450 said the average age of sport quad riders is now 38-42 years old.Seems the riders are getting older just like the sled buyers.Going to be a uncertain future(but a least yamaha brought back the YFZ450R in canada for 2013 )

I have never heard of or seen a 40 year old man on a sport quad... Then again.. I've never even seen a sport quad besides on the tv or computer.

 

[devinzz1]

note that its $800 less. but its also less wide and has a higher seat hight. Wouldnt that make it more tippy?

 

[low slung]

note that its $800 less. but its also less wide and has a higher seat hight. Wouldnt that make it more tippy?

Now that you mention it the seat height is a little higher on the 2013 along with a little narrow width.Strange .

 

[devinzz1]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_a-ieir11g

theres 3 models... only one doesnt have adjustable shocks

 

[7 skulls]

I have never heard of or seen a 40 year old man on a sport quad... Then again.. I've never even seen a sport quad besides on the tv or computer.[/quote]

I'm 42. Going to keep riding while I still can.

 

[low slung]

Heres a cool video from yamaha europe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8QyJmD9 ... re=related

 

[Dimebag]

Cool vid

Im taking my 700 for a ride tomorrow. If the nice weather holds up i should be able to roll about 250 kilometers before bedtime