2008 Rhino

[slapnutz]

Does anyone know if the 2008 Rhino will come with the 700 engine, EFI, and power steering???? Any dealership guys around? Heard any rumors??

[CaryW]

Not even any really strong rumors. I was on a Yamaha ride with the engineers and they were so tight lipped that it was almost funny.


Unbacked internet rumor is that current Rhino line will stay the same, and a different named unit will be the 700 EFI/PS Sport model.

[doslocos]

we are pretty "in the Know" and have not heard anything definate either way.
I would say no for sure on the power steering. As for FI I doubt it for 08 but who knows?

BS JX

[CORNFED]

Unbacked internet rumor is that current Rhino line will stay the same, and a different named unit will be the 700 EFI/PS Sport model.[/QUOTE]

Check out the new kawasaki - rebadged rhino with a 700 brute force motor.

[Eric Burden]

the Kawi looks to me like a marketing test. All the pics are computer generated I don't think they have even started tooling this project yet. I think they are waiting to see our reaction before moving forward (just my opinion) as for re badged Yamaha ????? kawi has done stuff with Suzuki in the past but never with Yamaha. I say built it and they will come. More players in a market like this will only give the consumer better stuff to choose from.

BS JX

[CORNFED]

the Kawi looks to me like a marketing test. All the pics are computer generated I don't think they have even started tooling this project yet. I think they are waiting to see our reaction before moving forward (just my opinion) as for re badged Yamaha ????? kawi has done stuff with Suzuki in the past but never with Yamaha. I say built it and they will come. More players in a market like this will only give the consumer better stuff to choose from.

BS JX

http://www.atvriders.com/atvmodels/kawasaki2008teryx7504x4sidebyside.html
Some friends own sidexside magazine and they said kawi took a 2 page ad out in the next issue

[doslocos]

"let the good times roll" Not really the best sloagan in light of Yamaha's legal issues with Rhino Roll overs. (lol)

BS XJ

[Jaggedx]

Can't wait to see the Kawi

[RoCkSkuLLz]

heres the kawi.... looks pretty similiar to a rhino to me. They could have been a little creative.

http://www.atvriders.com/images/kawasaki/2008/kawasaki2008teryx7504x4sidebysideredfrontright400. jpg

[Bigburlynakedguy]

The creativity is in the V-twin.

[DJ404564X4]

So when is Honda coming out with something . I heard there waiting to see how Yamaha does with there legal issues .

[jackedup909]

my family is heavily involved in quad racing and we have worked with the side by side market for awile andwhen we contacted yamaha trying to get info on the 2008 rino they were not willing to release info on it untill it came out rumor has it it will have the 700 but you know how rumors gowait and see.

[66cummins]

Yamaha meeting september 9-12th. Should hear something then.

[RangerXP]

Polaris better hope they get production up before these other vehicles release, or they're going to wish they did, most likely.

Chris

[wheelchairman]

All I have heard is 700 efi who knows if its true


I think PS on all side by sides no matter the brand will be standard by 2010 if not 09. There is my prediction:)

[66cummins]

The 08 info is up on yamaha's website. 700fi, no power steering, 4 wheel disc brakes and a few other little things.........

[RangerXP]

Well that kind of sucks...I was hoping for more distinguishing stuff to come on it. Not many changes. :( I guess I'll still be getting a RzR, then.

Chris

[66cummins]

I'll stick with yamaha, no complaints with what I have and the efi will be a plus. Not digging the $ but I will be working some angles on that.

[RangerXP]

I hear ya...I'm very impressed with them, but I want to have long travel and be just as wide as my Ranger so I can have the best of both worlds, hopefully. Plus, I want to race! :)

Chris

[Crowdog]

Yamaha has a good thing going with the Rhino. They did just enough to keep interest going.

Wonder how tough an engine swap will be? Anyone know the horsepower for the 700 EFI?

[CaryW]

Finally, engineers who listen to dealers!! They fixed the exhaust rattle for 08. They also changed the console mounted air intake. Makes for a much quieter ride!

Also new are a real parking brake lever and drink holders. It does to have a good bit more power, but we havent run em side by side yet.

I bet the cold starting will be greatly improved with the fi. Will test it in the am.

[wngrog]

My Sport wont be in until mid December.......I cant wait. I got excited and sold my 2006 and wish I still had it.