Being out of shape actually turned into a good thing however. It really helped me feel the difference between the high-revving YFZ and the electric-like Raptor 700R. The YFZ wanted to be raced and was way more aggressive, which I’m embarrassed to admit, wore me out in no time! As for the Raptor 700 the suspension was way plusher and the gears were a lot wider. There was far less gear banging and way more of a relaxed cruising ride. Also the fuel injection was smooth and power seemed effortless. If you ever get the chance to ride a Raptor 700 in the dunes, go for it. If you ask me the Raptor 700R at Glamis is absolute ATV ecstasy! And along the way - boy did we look good!
We’ll let the photos do the rest of the talking. Check out Yamaha’s bad-to-the-bone new 2008 Special Edition sport quads at your local dealer and remember they don’t call them SEs for nothing – Yamaha is only making a limited amount.
The new Special Edition YFZ450! Notice the carbon fiber look on the tank graphic. And check out the dark blue rear fenders that almost appear black. Very sharp!
Here we learn about the new SE Yamahas, but all we can think about is using them to roost some serious sand.
