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Yamaha
Raptor 250 ATV
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Cypress, CA (5/28/2008) - Yamaha
Motor Corp., U.S.A., maker of the toughest, most
capable ATV and Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles, is
proud to announce that the Yamaha Raptor 250 and
Raptor 250 SE were recently named Consumers Digest
Best Buys in the Sport ATV category.
Yamaha’s new Raptor 250 has raised the
bar in entry-level sport ATVs. Unlike competing
models, which are typically modified from a
utility ATV base, the Raptor 250 was built as
a sport machine from the ground-up providing
superior performance for new or experienced
riders (not recommended for riders under 16-years-old).
The Raptor 250 and Raptor 250 SE were both
selected as Best Buys in the Economy [E] sub-category.
This rating designates products that provide
the essential performance capabilities but with
minimal or no added features allowing for an
advantageous price to cost-conscious consumers.
Economy Best Buys reflect top-notch yet no-frills
equipment – and with snappy power and
handling that matches sport quads twice the
price, the Yamaha Raptor 250 units offer exactly
that.
The standards used to determine the Best Buys
in ATVs were based on performance, ease-of-use,
features and reliability. A documentation checklist
was completed as backup to support each Best
Buy recommendation. The checklist must include
at least three of the following Best Buy sources:
personal testing by the author; independent
testing at a research facility; reports from
governmental agencies, other independent technical
expert testing, retail establishments, service
outlets, Consumers Digest readers and other
consumer surveys; or previously published evaluations
in print media.
Consumers Digest Best Buys are model-specific,
extremely selective and divided into discrete
product categories. These products represent
outstanding quality and value in the marketplace,
and on average, a Consumers Digest Best Buy
is awarded to fewer than three percent of the
competing models in any give product category.
“The Raptor 250 combines Yamaha’s
leading innovation and design with our top quality
engineering and manufacturing,” said Steve
Nessl, Yamaha’s ATV/SxS marketing manager.
“Everyone here at Yamaha is honored to
be acknowledged as a Consumers Digest Best Buy
in our category.”
The Raptor 250 and Raptor 250 SE both offer
a 249cc air-cooled SOHC four-stroke single engine
that produces a broad, deep powerband. As one
of the lightest production sport ATVs ever built,
the machine offers superior handling and a great
power-to-weight ratio. Additionally, the Raptor
250 and Raptor 250 SE offer the longest suspension
travel and lowest seat height in its class for
true sport handling. The Raptor 250 is available
in Gray/Red or Yamaha Team Blue/White. The Raptor
250 SE is available in Black with a special
graphics package, or Black/Orange with GYTR
heel guards and GYTR front grab bar. Both SE
models offer additional features including adjustable
front brake levers and bright LED taillights.
About Yamaha Motor
Corp., U.S.A.:
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., (YMUS),
a leading distributor and manufacturer in the
motorsports market, builds the toughest, most
capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles.
The company’s ever-expanding product offerings
also include motorcycles, outboard motors, personal
watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power
equipment, race kart engines, accessories, apparel
and much more. YMUS products are sold through
a nationwide network of more than 4,000 dealers
in the United States.
Headquartered in Cypress,
Calif., since its incorporation in 1977, YMUS
also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia,
as well as factory operations in Tennessee and
Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit
www.yamaha-motor.com.
www.yamaha-motor.com
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