Riders of Yamaha's new lightweight YFM250R Raptor will quickly forget preconceptions about 250cc 4-stroke ATVs. Because in one nimble and aggressive swoop the Raptor 250 has made everything else look prehistoric.

The newest species of the famous Raptor family is an impressive package that blends a lightweight chassis with brand new 250cc air/oil-cooled four-stroke that punches well above its weight.

Unlike some other machines in this class that share engines with their utility ATV cousins, the tough and torquey YFM250R powerplant is specifically designed for sports application and features a manual-shifting five-speed gearbox with electric starting.

The latest Raptor is the lightest production sport ATV ever and offers pinpoint steering together with light, neutral handling which comes courtesy of a compact chassis with long-travel suspension, lightweight aluminium wheels and disc brakes.

Riders of all sizes and abilities will feel right at home on the easy-to-ride 250cc Raptor. Did we mention how light it is? At just 142kg the new Raptor is 5kg lighter than the two-stroke featherweight YFS200 Blaster ATV.

The aggressive swooping bodywork that signifies maximum performance in a broad range of terrain types is available in standard blue and grey/red along with two Special Edition versions in black and orange/black.

Whatever the colour, Raptor 250 is set to turn the small capacity sports ATV class on its head.

For further information contact:
Sean Goldhawk, advertising and PR co-ordinator
Yamaha Motor Australia,
489-493 Victoria Street, Wetherill Park, NSW 2164
Office: (02) 9757 0068
Mob: 0438 423844
Fax: (02) 9757 1384
Website: www.yamaha-motor.com.au