Yamaha ATV


According to a majority of reviews, Yamaha ATV (or all-terrain vehicles) are taking off with a stellar performance. With a couple of rare exceptions, the Yamaha ATV rates high in reliability, comfort, and quality.

3-4000 range 2001 Yamah "Blaster" owners' common complaint were the brakes.

4-5000 yamaha 2001 warrior--- no one could agree on a problem, but were generally happy

5-6000 "banshee" tend to encounter some minor glitches but are willing to spend a couple hundred more to tweak their ATV than to purchase a more expensive vehicle.  ATV owners seemed to have found fun and power in their Yamaha's.  

Two things to consider when you consider purchasing the Yamaha ATV are:  are you looking to invest in additional parts to give it more of what you want, and 2) the purpose of the ATV.

Overall ratings for the following Yamaha ATVs were top scorers (5 stars).
$7000- Raptor  FAST a few minor problems that experience would get rid of.

Recent Prices range from just under 3000 (the raptor 80)up to 10 or 11000 (yamaha site).

Yamaha promotes The 2004 Breeze 125  (4399) as suitable for beginners.

2001 Yamaha 660R Raptor - price 6499.00  pros: everything  (but some did complain of suspension, stubborn transmission, soft tires ).

2001 Yamaha Bear Tracker - $3-3500 not too fast, not too much. Good for beginners and fun for intermediate riders. Good gas mileage. 2 wheeler.
2001 Yamaha Warrior - approx. $4750-5000  has kept its basic design for at least 10 years… not as powerful.  Has a reverse if you get stuck. 4 stroke engine and 6 gears. Versatile…powerful but cannot pull heavy loads.

2001 Yamaha Banshee 5-6000 - POWER and GREAT HANDLING. several owners complaint was minimal low end power. Sound a plus.  No reverse gear. For the experienced driver.  One banshee owner said that the low end power complaint can be remedied with the proper clutching techniques.
2001 Yamaha Kodiak Automatic 4x4 5500-6500. - a couple users recommend for adult users.. not as versatile…A few users encountered problems going in water subsequent water getting into the transmission vent.

2001 Yamaha Blaster -  bad brakes $2000    light, fast, and good look to it.

2004 banshee-8099  banshee introduced in the mid 80's was known for its power and exceptional hill climbing, pit running, and motocross track. 350cc. Two-stroke twin, super lightweight steering.

2004 warrior-6999.  best-selling.  Air-cooled 350cc, SOHC 4-stroke engine and a reverse drive in any gear. 6 speed transmission.

2004 Raptor 660 9299. 660 cc, liquid-cooled, 5 valve engine 5 speed manual transmission. With reverse gear

2004 Bear Tracker 250.  5549.00  "value"  tight turning radius and responsive steering for superior handling  can pack over 150 pounds of gear…229 cc, air cooled four-stroke engine

2004 blaster 200.  5299.00  dirt fun.  Good stopping power, two-stroke engine, and light weight plus the cost.

2004 Yahmaha atv's kodiak 450  8999.oo  compared to the grizzly in performance…liquid-cooled 4-stroke

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