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2008 Yamaha Rhino 450 Automatic 4x4 Model Header

2008 Yamaha Rhino 450 Automatic 4x4 UTV Side X Side

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Green 2008 Yamaha Rhino 450 Auto 4x4 UTV   Blue Special Edition 2008 Yamaha Rhino 450 Auto 4x4 UTV

Green 2008 Yamaha Rhino 450 Auto 4x4 UTV

 

Blue Special Edition 2008 Yamaha Rhino 450 Auto 4x4 UTV


New For 2008
  • Tough, rotomolded doors keep mud, water and dirt on the trail where they belong.
  • Comfortable new passenger grab handles.

Rhino 450 Side X Side UTV Key Features

  • This groundbreaking 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 effi ciency.
  • 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: Doublewishbones front and rear deliver 7.3 inches of wheel travel, and fi ve-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.

Rhino 450 Side X Side UTV Engine

  • Super-reliable overhead-cam 421cc liquid-cooled engine produces abundant low-rev torque, fat midrange and serious top-end muscle.
  • 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.*
  • 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.

Rhino 450 Side X Side 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.
  • 12.1-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 CV joint guards protect against rock and debris damage.
  • Stamped steel dump bed is rated to haul 400 pounds of gear. Center-mounted 2-inch receiver trailer hitch comes standard and can tow over 1,200 pounds.

Additional Features
  • Optional digital instrument panel boasts multifunction LCD display with speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeters, hour meter, 4WD status, transmission position and clock.
  • Large, specially designed seats are extra plush and supportive for all-day driver and passenger comfort.
  • Operator and passenger seat belts.
  • Dual 30-watt multireflector Krypton bulb headlights with high/low beams feature stylishly sleek cat-eye design; dual 5-watt/21-watt tail/brake lights.
  • Large, 7.9-gallon fuel tank features a fuel level gauge.
  • Large style headrests for good looks and comfort.
  • Tough wrinkle-finish coating on the upper frame.
  • Maintenance-free battery provides power, even in cold weather.
  • Built in Newnan, GA, USA.

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