
Yamaha charges headlong into the side-by-side vehicle market in 2004 with the all-new Rhino 660 4x4. As a result, gone forever are the days of being restricted to tame terrain in a two-person vehicle. The Rhino 660 is the first side-by-side machine with serious off-road capability. Packing all the power and punch of the popular Yamaha Grizzly 660 4x4, the Rhino 660 does something an ATV can't - accommodate two full-size adults and cargo!
Aggressive styling and a tilting cargo bed further add to the Rhino 660's appeal. The first of its kind, Yamaha has clearly created a new category of off-road vehicle with the most comfortable and capable side-by-side machine available - the Rhino 660 4x4.
Add a dash-mounted three-way On Command® 2WD/4WD system with differential lock - the same one found on Yamaha's top-of-the-line utility ATVs - and the Rhino 660 gets power to all four wheels at the push of a button.
A tap of the brake pedal finds four-piston hydraulic discs front and rear being pressed into action. And with the Grizzly's engine as its heart, the Rhino 660 is capable of gathering up plenty of steam, as well as tackling all types of terrain. Traversing the trails, whether on a hunt or on the job, has never been so easy, or so much fun. The fact that you can bring someone else along just adds to the excitement.
Likewise, a hefty bottom end is a bonus while navigating a trail with a cargo bed full of goods. And when you and a buddy decide to call it a day, simply lower the tailgate, lift a handle on the driver's side of the steel-reinforced bed and use its tilting feature to remove the contents. Simply lock it back in place and you are ready to go again.
Helping to elevate not only the confidence but also the comfort level of Rhino 660 riders is a steel roll cage, automotive-style three-point safety belts, and plush, padded seats. A sizeable storage compartment can be found under the driver's seating area and two grab handles have been incorporated into the roll cage - one between driver and passenger and the other on the right downtube.
Up to 7.3" of travel can be had front and rear, helping to provide light, easy steering and the smoothest of rides under the most strenuous of conditions. An industry leading 12.1" of ground clearance further establishes the Rhino 660 as the leader in a new class of terrainable side-by-side vehicles.
The Rhino 660 even has an automotive-inspired parking brake to make sure the machine won't wander or stray from the attention of its thrill-seeking handlers. But the chances of the Rhino 660 escaping anyone's attention are slim - the machine's attractive styling definitely stands out, to say the least. The hood of the Rhino 660 sports aggressive lines outlining headlights that appear to be staring down anything that dares stand in its way. You can hardly blame obstacles for wilting under the gaze, and the power, of the Rhino 660.
A key-activated electric starter is joined by a convenient dash-mounted choke to get the unit up and running. From there, the proven 660cc powerplant, trail-tested suspension, and Yamaha's reputation for quality, durable product takeover, providing driver and passenger with the 4x4 experience of a lifetime.
The Rhino 660 4x4 will be available in Hunter Green at Yamaha dealerships nationwide starting September 2003. A Realtree High-Definition Hardwoods camouflage model will follow in February 2004.
2004 Yamaha Rhino 660 Automatic 4x4
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ENGINE | |
Type | 660cc, 4-Stroke Single, Liquid Cooled w/Fan, 5-Valve SOHC |
Bore x Stroke | 100mm x 84mm |
Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 |
Carburetion | Mikuni 42mm BSR |
Ignition | DC-CDI |
Starting System | Electric |
Transmission | Yamaha Ultramatic™ V-Belt w/All-Wheel Engine Braking; Hi,Lo,N,R |
Drive Train | Yamaha On-Command™ Push Button 3-Way Locking Differential, 2WD/4WD/4WD Lock; Shaft |
CHASSIS | |
Suspension/Front | Independent Double Wishbone, 7.3” of Travel w/5-way Preload Adjustment |
Suspension/Rear | Independent Double Wishbone, 7.3” of Travel w/5-way Preload Adjustment |
Brakes/Front | Dual Hydraulic Disc, Twin Piston |
Brakes/Rear | Hydraulic Disc, Self Adjusting, Shaft Mounted |
Tires/Front | AT25x8-12 |
Tires/Rear | AT25x10-12 |
DIMENSIONS | |
L x W x H | 112.2” x 54.1” x 73.6” |
Wheelbase | 75.3" |
Turning Radius | 153.5" |
Ground Clearance | 12.1” |
Fuel Capacity | 8.5 Gallons |
Dry Weight | 1049 Lbs. |
Bed Capacity | 400 Lbs. |
Towing Capacity | 1,202 Lbs. |
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Instrumentation | Fuel Gauge, 4WD Indicator Lights |
Lighting | Dual 30W Multi-Reflector Headlights & Dual 21/5W Brake Lights |
DC Outlet | Standard |
Colors | Hunter Green, Realtree High-Definition Hardwoods Hunter Edition |
Warranty | 6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty) |
• Contact Information |
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION,
U.S.A.
ATV Division