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slapnutz · 06-17-2007, 06:00 PM

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 · 06-20-2007, 11:16 AM

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 · 06-20-2007, 03:44 PM

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 · 06-21-2007, 05:50 PM

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 · 06-23-2007, 08:29 AM

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 · 06-26-2007, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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

doslocos · 06-27-2007, 09:07 AM

"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 · 06-27-2007, 11:26 AM

Can't wait to see the Kawi

RoCkSkuLLz · 06-27-2007, 01:00 PM

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

Bigburlynakedguy · 07-01-2007, 12:49 PM

The creativity is in the V-twin.

DJ404564X4 · 07-01-2007, 02:04 PM

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

jackedup909 · 07-18-2007, 08:44 PM

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 · 07-19-2007, 11:31 AM

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

RangerXP · 07-30-2007, 10:18 AM

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

Chris

wheelchairman · 08-02-2007, 07:10 PM

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 · 09-10-2007, 11:23 AM

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

RangerXP · 09-10-2007, 12:42 PM

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 · 09-10-2007, 12:49 PM

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 · 09-10-2007, 12:52 PM

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 · 09-11-2007, 06:10 AM

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 · 10-26-2007, 02:59 PM

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 · 11-04-2007, 06:45 PM

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

06-17-2007, 06:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
slapnutz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Member # 24289 Location: Sacramento Posts: 185	2008 Rhino Does anyone know if the 2008 Rhino will come with the 700 engine, EFI, and power steering???? Any dealership guys around? Heard any rumors?? __________________ "I've learned over the years that I have to be careful of the toes I step on today because they could be connected to the ASS I HAVE TO KISS tomorrow."

06-20-2007, 11:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
CaryW Rock God Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 22104 Location: Northeast Texas Posts: 2,354	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. __________________ .You see in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend. Those with loaded guns, and those who dig. You dig.

06-21-2007, 05:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
CORNFED Wheeler Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2557 Location: washougal wa Posts: 393	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. __________________ Team Tetanus Racing http://community.webshots.com/user/cornfed102 70 1 ton suburban - whats left at least

06-27-2007, 01:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
RoCkSkuLLz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5809 Location: CA Posts: 1,384	heres the kawi.... looks pretty similiar to a rhino to me. They could have been a little creative. __________________ [B][url]www.OFFROAD-REVIEW.com[/url][/B]

07-01-2007, 02:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
DJ404564X4 Mr. DJ Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 85595 Location: PALM SPRINGS Posts: 6,420	So when is Honda coming out with something . I heard there waiting to see how Yamaha does with there legal issues . __________________ MY BUILD http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=748821 BUY MY JEEP!!! http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/vehic...tml?highlight=

06-20-2007, 03:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
doslocos Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33194 Posts: 50	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

06-23-2007, 08:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
Eric Burden Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22922 Location: AZ Posts: 59	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

06-27-2007, 09:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
doslocos Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33194 Posts: 50	"let the good times roll" Not really the best sloagan in light of Yamaha's legal issues with Rhino Roll overs. (lol) BS XJ

06-27-2007, 11:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jaggedx Wheeler Join Date: Jun 2007 Member # 94515 Location: Zona Posts: 272	Can't wait to see the Kawi

07-18-2007, 08:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
jackedup909 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Member # 90718 Location: 40%chino,ca 60%lake havasu,az Posts: 14	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.

07-19-2007, 11:31 AM	#13 (permalink)
66cummins Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33464 Location: Santa Maria,Ca Posts: 693	Yamaha meeting september 9-12th. Should hear something then.

07-30-2007, 10:18 AM	#14 (permalink)
RangerXP Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 96289 Posts: 59	Polaris better hope they get production up before these other vehicles release, or they're going to wish they did, most likely. Chris

08-02-2007, 07:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
wheelchairman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 63878 Posts: 311	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

09-10-2007, 11:23 AM	#16 (permalink)
66cummins Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33464 Location: Santa Maria,Ca Posts: 693	The 08 info is up on yamaha's website. 700fi, no power steering, 4 wheel disc brakes and a few other little things.........

09-10-2007, 12:42 PM	#17 (permalink)
RangerXP Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 96289 Posts: 59	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

11-04-2007, 06:45 PM	#22 (permalink)
wngrog Moderating Midget Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1154 Location: Canton, MS Posts: 22,057 Blog Entries: 4	My Sport wont be in until mid December.......I cant wait. I got excited and sold my 2006 and wish I still had it. __________________ Nolen Grogan 1997 FZJ-80 Land Cruiser, 37's 2010 RZR-4 www.cottonlandcruisers.com www.rockmidgetphotography.com USAF Veteran 1988-1998 GOD Bless America

09-10-2007, 12:49 PM	#18 (permalink)
66cummins Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33464 Location: Santa Maria,Ca Posts: 693	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.

09-10-2007, 12:52 PM	#19 (permalink)
RangerXP Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 96289 Posts: 59	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

09-11-2007, 06:10 AM	#20 (permalink)
Crowdog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2787 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 2,422	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? __________________ UTVGuide.net

10-26-2007, 02:59 PM	#21 (permalink)
CaryW Rock God Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 22104 Location: Northeast Texas Posts: 2,354	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. __________________ .You see in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend. Those with loaded guns, and those who dig. You dig.

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