Countersteering into the turn, I effortlessly skate past the apex and into another straightaway-with speedometer and tachometer climbing in unison.
We took off on the same type of terrain and I found that I felt everything-especially large rocks. You’re certainly not going to get off and muscle it around! A headlight switch, choke knob, 4WD switch and 12-volt DC charger receptacle round out the instrumentation on the Rhino. Finally, I got to drive the RZR. ATV Rider may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site.atvrider.com is part of the Bonnier Motorcycle Group, a division of Bonnier Corporation.The 2020 Polaris Pro XP 4 ups the ante in the battle for four-seater supremacy in the UTV wars. The center of the compartment has been redesigned as well for a new air intake tract, an automotive style parking brake instead of the short lever found on previous models, and as requested by many owners, cup holders!
Powered by the already-proven Raptor 660 engine, the original Rhino was quite impressive. By comparison, the Rhino 660 offers four-wheel independent suspension with 7.3 inches of travel at each corner, a 75.2-inch wheelbase and a 54.5-inch width.Add up all these features and you'd probably wager that the Polaris RZR 800 is one fast machine-and you'd be right. It’s simply their nature to take a different path, and the Rhino joined the Yamaha family in the same manner. At the opposite end of the engine, the Rhino gets an all new stainless steel exhaust system.
Another item we would change is the pedal layout. My "codriver" (ATV Rider photographer Drew Ruiz) isn't praising me, he's yelling at me not to damage his expensive camera equipment that's bouncing around in the back. I thought the Rhino accelerated a bit sluggishly, and as for the speed ... well, it would have been fun to go a little faster. Coming from a motley crew of guys-most of whom wouldn't touch an ATV with a 10-foot pole-that says a lot. A 77-inch wheelbase and 50-inch width make the RZR the "only trail-capable side-by-side," as Polaris puts it. Just aim for them and know that the ground clearance of this machine would keep you from hitting them. The turning radius was excellent, at 101.5 inches versus the Rhino's 153.5 inches. It definitely fits the Rhino sport image. Yamaha Rhino 660 ATVs For Sale: 4 ATVs - Find Yamaha Rhino 660 ATVs on ATV Trader. Fast, open trails that are a bore on the Rhino due to its 40 mph limit suddenly turn into a hoot on the RZR. First, when I stepped on the accelerator, it moved. It would be an excellent test in every respect. It's bigger, has a tailgate and acts as a dump bed, thanks to two gas struts underneath. Car Reviews. The advantage of the new exhaust system is not only better corrosion protection, but reduced vibration, and reduced noise as well, and this was accomplished through the use of rubber mounts, and a new spherical slip joint.We’ve been through the desert, the dunes, and the woods in our Rhino, and regardless of where we are, the one constant is how fun it is to drive, and how easy it is to terrify a passenger. The Rhino has a dump bed to throw things into. We had to try, and the Rhino clawed at the ground, bounced across roots and rocks, and generally fought its’ way to the top. The new Rhino engine is now a 686cc, 4-Stroke single cylinder and single overhead cam … A pair of cup holders (which the Rhino doesn't have) are mounted right below the shifter of the RZR, but things tend to fly out of cup holders, especially when you're driving a machine as fast as the RZR 800. Yamaha made some refinements to their incredibly popular Rhino 660 for the 2008 model year. The Rhino's bed also has a 400-pound capacity, while the RZR can handle only 300.The Rhino's not giving up without a fight-but does it stampede over the RZR in terms of performance? Press down on the bed and it locks into place with a click. The steering did enhance the experience and going around the turns at a faster speed, combined with the change in steering, was pretty exciting for me. It felt like the undercarriage hit every rock or pebble it went over, and every nook and cranny in the fast desert roads we traversed were passed on to the driver.If I was getting one of these two units for the specific purpose of racing on a UTV circuit, though, I would choose the RZR. "Hey what's that thing? Two minor problems: when going up on a ledge, if there was a tree next to you, the roll cage would get caught on it. To help contain that noise on the Rhino 700, the engineering crew redesigned the air intake tract, and the exhaust system. "Well done, old boy," he says as we rocket through the Australian outback on our way to another rally victory.Of course, that's just my imagination. Second, I noticed I didn't feel the impact of hitting those rocks as much when I was sitting in the driver's seat-nice!If you're looking for a fast, fun little side-by-side, then the RZR is your best bet. As it is offered now, the driver must turn the wheel 2-1/2 complete revolutions to turn the front wheels from full left to full right, and that feels a little slow, almost like the tires are not keeping up with the steering wheel. Based on all the praise bestowed upon the Polaris RZR, it would seem the Yamaha Rhino 660 is soon to be extinct-that it's slow, outdated and boring. All controls and gauges are easy to access and read The narrower 25x8x12 Maxxis NHS tires up front help alleviate the bump steer while the wider rear tires help propel the Rhino …
We took off on the same type of terrain and I found that I felt everything-especially large rocks. You’re certainly not going to get off and muscle it around! A headlight switch, choke knob, 4WD switch and 12-volt DC charger receptacle round out the instrumentation on the Rhino. Finally, I got to drive the RZR. ATV Rider may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site.atvrider.com is part of the Bonnier Motorcycle Group, a division of Bonnier Corporation.The 2020 Polaris Pro XP 4 ups the ante in the battle for four-seater supremacy in the UTV wars. The center of the compartment has been redesigned as well for a new air intake tract, an automotive style parking brake instead of the short lever found on previous models, and as requested by many owners, cup holders!
Powered by the already-proven Raptor 660 engine, the original Rhino was quite impressive. By comparison, the Rhino 660 offers four-wheel independent suspension with 7.3 inches of travel at each corner, a 75.2-inch wheelbase and a 54.5-inch width.Add up all these features and you'd probably wager that the Polaris RZR 800 is one fast machine-and you'd be right. It’s simply their nature to take a different path, and the Rhino joined the Yamaha family in the same manner. At the opposite end of the engine, the Rhino gets an all new stainless steel exhaust system.
Another item we would change is the pedal layout. My "codriver" (ATV Rider photographer Drew Ruiz) isn't praising me, he's yelling at me not to damage his expensive camera equipment that's bouncing around in the back. I thought the Rhino accelerated a bit sluggishly, and as for the speed ... well, it would have been fun to go a little faster. Coming from a motley crew of guys-most of whom wouldn't touch an ATV with a 10-foot pole-that says a lot. A 77-inch wheelbase and 50-inch width make the RZR the "only trail-capable side-by-side," as Polaris puts it. Just aim for them and know that the ground clearance of this machine would keep you from hitting them. The turning radius was excellent, at 101.5 inches versus the Rhino's 153.5 inches. It definitely fits the Rhino sport image. Yamaha Rhino 660 ATVs For Sale: 4 ATVs - Find Yamaha Rhino 660 ATVs on ATV Trader. Fast, open trails that are a bore on the Rhino due to its 40 mph limit suddenly turn into a hoot on the RZR. First, when I stepped on the accelerator, it moved. It would be an excellent test in every respect. It's bigger, has a tailgate and acts as a dump bed, thanks to two gas struts underneath. Car Reviews. The advantage of the new exhaust system is not only better corrosion protection, but reduced vibration, and reduced noise as well, and this was accomplished through the use of rubber mounts, and a new spherical slip joint.We’ve been through the desert, the dunes, and the woods in our Rhino, and regardless of where we are, the one constant is how fun it is to drive, and how easy it is to terrify a passenger. The Rhino has a dump bed to throw things into. We had to try, and the Rhino clawed at the ground, bounced across roots and rocks, and generally fought its’ way to the top. The new Rhino engine is now a 686cc, 4-Stroke single cylinder and single overhead cam … A pair of cup holders (which the Rhino doesn't have) are mounted right below the shifter of the RZR, but things tend to fly out of cup holders, especially when you're driving a machine as fast as the RZR 800. Yamaha made some refinements to their incredibly popular Rhino 660 for the 2008 model year. The Rhino's bed also has a 400-pound capacity, while the RZR can handle only 300.The Rhino's not giving up without a fight-but does it stampede over the RZR in terms of performance? Press down on the bed and it locks into place with a click. The steering did enhance the experience and going around the turns at a faster speed, combined with the change in steering, was pretty exciting for me. It felt like the undercarriage hit every rock or pebble it went over, and every nook and cranny in the fast desert roads we traversed were passed on to the driver.If I was getting one of these two units for the specific purpose of racing on a UTV circuit, though, I would choose the RZR. "Hey what's that thing? Two minor problems: when going up on a ledge, if there was a tree next to you, the roll cage would get caught on it. To help contain that noise on the Rhino 700, the engineering crew redesigned the air intake tract, and the exhaust system. "Well done, old boy," he says as we rocket through the Australian outback on our way to another rally victory.Of course, that's just my imagination. Second, I noticed I didn't feel the impact of hitting those rocks as much when I was sitting in the driver's seat-nice!If you're looking for a fast, fun little side-by-side, then the RZR is your best bet. As it is offered now, the driver must turn the wheel 2-1/2 complete revolutions to turn the front wheels from full left to full right, and that feels a little slow, almost like the tires are not keeping up with the steering wheel. Based on all the praise bestowed upon the Polaris RZR, it would seem the Yamaha Rhino 660 is soon to be extinct-that it's slow, outdated and boring. All controls and gauges are easy to access and read The narrower 25x8x12 Maxxis NHS tires up front help alleviate the bump steer while the wider rear tires help propel the Rhino …