2011 Yamaha Rhino 700 FI Revealed

Yamaha’s 2011 Rhino 700 FI Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles, including a new Sport Edition, will arrive at US dealerships this summer, the manufacturer announced yesterday. For the 2011 model, Yamaha has given the Rhino a new steering wheel and adjustable seat belt and will be available in Hunter Green, Red and a White Armor Sport Edition.

The latter, new to the line, features fully adjustable piggyback shocks, one-piece cast aluminum wheels, injection-molded sun top, over fenders, Baja-inspired front carry bar, and a special graphics treatment. The Sport model also comes with dealer-installed LED tail lights, custom shift knob and black bed rails.

The Rhino 700 FI comes with digital LCD multi-function display meter that includes features such as speedometer, odometer, dual trip meter, clock, fuel gauge, gear position display, a voltage meter for monitoring battery condition, and an hour meter function that operates only while the engine is running for more accurate servicing.

The new SxS range is powered by a liquid-cooled, four-valve SOHC engine paired to Yamaha’s Ultramatic automatic transmission system. Exclusive to Yamaha's Ultramatic system is the one way sprag clutch that provides four wheel engine braking for maximum traction. As with all previous models, the 2011 Rhino features a U.S. OSHA and ISO 3471 compliant roll over protection structure (ROPS).

The Rhino features a standard two-inch receiver and is capable of towing up to 1,212 pounds while the cargo bed is capable of carrying 400 pounds. The cargo bed features an assisted dump function with tilt levers on both sides of the bed.