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First Look: 2006 Yamaha Sport ATVs

The re-vamped YFZ450 and all-new Raptor 700R
From the February, 2009 issue of ATV Rider
2006 Yamaha Raptor 700R Top View
Yamaha's 2006 Raptor 700R... 
   
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2006 Yamaha Raptor 700R Top View
Yamaha's 2006 Raptor 700R
replacing the 660R.
2006 Yamaha Yfz450 Front View
The Bill Ballance replica,... 
   
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2006 Yamaha Yfz450 Front View
The Bill Ballance replica, white and blue versions of the YFZ450.
2006 Yamaha Yfz450 Side View
The YFZ450 is availible in... 
   
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2006 Yamaha Yfz450 Side View
The YFZ450 is availible in white/silver.
2006 Yamaha Yfz450 Rear Brake View
A bigger rear brake, eccentric... 
   
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2006 Yamaha Yfz450 Rear Brake View
A bigger rear brake, eccentric chain adjuster and improved skidplate.
2006 Yamaha Yfz450 Front Side View
The YFZ is also availible... 
   
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2006 Yamaha Yfz450 Front Side View
The YFZ is also availible in Yamaha blue, of course!
2006 Yamaha Raptor 700R Engine Cut View
Cutaway of the 686cc Raptor... 
   
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2006 Yamaha Raptor 700R Engine Cut View
Cutaway of the 686cc Raptor engine; the white gizmo at the top is the fuel pump.
2006 Yamaha Raptor 700R Silencer View
Both units have host of GYT-R... 
   
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2006 Yamaha Raptor 700R Silencer View
Both units have host of GYT-R components available, like this oval silencer.
2006 Yamaha Raptor 700R Frame View
The steel/aluminum frame is... 
   
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2006 Yamaha Raptor 700R Frame View
The steel/aluminum frame is lighter, with improved handling and weight distribution.
2006 Yamaha Yfz A Arm View
Both new Yamahas feature the... 
   
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2006 Yamaha Yfz A Arm View
Both new Yamahas feature the YFZ-type A-arms.

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