Raptor 250
2012 Raptor 250
Class-Leading Sport ATV Performance.
Key Features:
- Lightest production sport ATV ever provides amazingly nimble handling and a great power-to-weight ratio.
- Aggressive Raptor style and stance gives maximum performance and excellent, all-day sport-riding ergonomics.
- Class-exclusive five-speed manual transmission has a gear for almost any terrain.
- Torquey, durable air-cooled engine puts out plenty of power and starts with the push of a button.
- Low-profile 19-inch rear tires boast outstanding traction and handling.
- Longest suspension travel and lowest seat in its class for true sport handling.
Engine:
- Light and powerful 249cc, air-cooled, SOHC, four-stroke single produces a broad, deep powerband.
- Five-speed gearbox with manual clutch provides the flexibility to tackle pretty much any track or trail.
- Mikuni® 29mm carburetor provides light throttle pull and excellent throttle response across the entire rpm range.
- Electric starting is standard equipment and works in any gear.
- DC-CDI ignition system delivers consistent spark at all rpm levels—for quick throttle response and a smooth, broad powerband.
- Ceramic-composite cylinder liner allows for greatly reduced wear and excellent heat dissipation.
- Oil cooler keeps engine temps down and lubrication up in hot conditions.
- Airbox features no-tools air filter access.
- Three-chamber muffler is light, quiet and boosts low-and midrange performance.
Chassis/Suspension:
- Light, strong, short-wheelbase chassis creates a quick, super-responsive high-performance package.
- Low, 28.7-inch seat height enhances rider comfort and allows optimal rider movement.
- Independent double-wishbone front suspension with five-way preload-adjustable shocks gives 7.5 inches of wheel travel.
- Lightweight aluminum wheels reduce unsprung weight for excellent suspension performance, acceleration, deceleration and handling.
- Triple hydraulic disc brakes deliver excellent stopping power even in wet conditions.
- Extra-wide, YFZ450-style footpegs provide excellent grip and rider comfort.
- Easy-to-use, flip-type handlebar-mounted parking brake can be set with one hand.
- Rigid and light swingarm rear end is controlled by a shock with adjustable preload and 7.9 inches of wheel travel, for consistent wheel control and rider comfort.
- Dunlop® tires deliver outstanding traction for razor-sharp handling in a variety of terrain.
- Easy-adjust eccentric chain adjustment feature means hassle-free chain maintenance.
- Flat, composite skidplates provide maximum underbelly protection.
- Rugged steel grab bars front and rear help fend off debris and damage.
Additional Features:
- Dual 30-watt multireflector Krypton headlights straight off the potent YFZ450 add the perfect menacing appearance. Taillight has an incorporated brake light for added convenience.
- Waterproof electrical connectors provide outstanding durability and reliability.
- Easy-access grease fittings on all chassis lubrication points simplify maintenance and help extend the life of the Raptor 250.
- Bodywork comes off without the need to disassemble electrical parts, airbox or wiring harness—for easy maintenance.
- A 2.4-gallon fuel tank means less filling up and longer, more enjoyable rides.
| MSRP* | $4,499 (White w/Graphics Kit) Available from September 2009 |
| Engine | |
| Type | 249cc air/oil-cooled 4-stroke; SOHC, 2 valves |
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| Bore x Stroke | 74.0 x 58.0mm |
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| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
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| Fuel Delivery | Mikuni® 29mm BSR |
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| Ignition | DC-CDI |
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| Starting System | Electric |
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| Transmission | 5-speed; wet multiplate clutch |
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| Drive Train | 2WD; sealed O-ring chain, eccentric adjustment |
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| Suspension/Front | Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload-adjustable shocks, 7.5-in travel |
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| Suspension/Rear | Swingarm, preload-adjustable, 7.9-in travel |
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| Brakes/Front | Dual hydraulic disc |
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| Brakes/Rear | Hydraulic disc |
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| Tires/Front | AT20 x 7-10 |
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| Tires/Rear | AT19 x 10-9 |
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| Dimensions | |
| L x W x H | 64.0 x 42.1 x 40.9 in |
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| Seat Height | 28.7 in |
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| Wheelbase | 43.7 in |
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| Ground Clearance | 3.9 in |
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| Fuel Capacity | 2.4 gal |
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| Wet Weight | 330 lb |
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| Lighting | Dual 30W Krypton multireflector headlights & 21/5W brakelight |
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| Warranty | 6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty) |
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