This ground-breaking off-road
recreational side-by-side is like nothing
else on the market—a new way to get
way out there in style and comfort with a
friend and your gear.
Comfortable interior with
automotive-type controls: Steering wheel,
left-side foot brake pedal/right-side foot
accelerator pedal, center-mounted console
shifter and parking brake lever, turn-to-start
ignition switch, indicator lights and 12-volt
accessory outlet render the Rhino 450 totally
user-friendly.
421cc liquid-/oil-cooled,
four-stroke engine and light weight add up
to great all-around performance, excellent
terrainability and great fuel efficiency.
Industry-exclusive fully
automatic Ultramatic® transmission with
dual-range (Hi/Lo) drive and reverse is the
most advanced drive system available.
Maintaining constant belt
tension reduces wear, gives instant throttle
response and provides industry-exclusive all-wheel
downhill engine braking.
Industry-exclusive three-position
On-Command® In/Out 4WD feature lets you
switch between 2WD, limited-slip 4WD and fully
locked differential 4WD—all with the
simple push of a button.
Fully independent four-wheel
suspension: Double-wishbones front and rear
deliver 7.3 inches of wheel travel and five-way
preload adjustable shocks provide maximum
tire contact and comfort while navigating
rough terrain.
Thick bucket seats and that
great, long-travel suspension system work
together to provide the smoothest ride in
the industry.
Dual-range (Hi/Lo) drive
with reverse taps into more pulling power
in low and more performance in high than any
machine in its class (includes side x side
4x4 models under 450cc).
Console-mounted dual-range
(H/L/N/R) shift lever.
33mm Mikuni BSR carburetor
and high-output DC-CDI ignition serve up great
throttle response and excellent fuel efficiency.
Sealed drive case keeps out
water and debris, and a hand-operated side
cover drain lets out what little gets in.
Specially designed full stainless
steel exhaust system features aluminum heat
shields and a screen-type spark arrestor for
superb power characteristics with minimum
noise output.
Large-capacity aluminum radiator
and oil cooler with fan-assist delivers maximum
cooling efficiency and is positioned high
in the frame for optimal protection.
Specially designed drive
system air intake vent prevents overheating
and keeps water and mud from entering drive
case.
Easy-access, tool-free air
filter box.
Yamaha
Rhino 450 UTV Chassis/Suspension
CAD-designed steel frame
is lightweight and features outstanding durability
with superior rigidity for superb handling.
Light, responsive rack-and-pinion
steering features a fully sealed steering
column and double U-jointed steering linkage
for smooth operation and class-leading turning
radius—even in 4WD.
Large-diameter ventilated
hydraulic front disc brakes and shaft-mounted
hydraulic rear disc provide outstanding stopping
power in a variety of conditions.
11.0-inch ground clearance
delivers maximum underbelly protection while
enhancing terrainability.
Low-maintenance front shaft
drive features gear case and electronic servo-activated
2WD/4WD/Diff-lock via the On-Command system.
Direct rear shaft drive eliminates the U-joint
for greater durability and more efficient
power transfer at all RPM.
Heavy-duty front guard and
CV joint guards protect against rock and debris
damage.
Stamped steel dump bed is
rated to haul 400 pounds of gear. Center-mounted
two-inch receiver trailer hitch comes standard
and can tow over 1200 pounds.
Additional
Features
Large, specially designed
seats are extra plush and supportive for all-day
driver and passenger comfort.
