Yamaha Raptor 350 – Quad

Proven Performance And Durability
The Raptor® 350 boasts the features and performance coveted by all sport ATV riders, including lightweight, nimble handling, six-speed transmission with reverse and more. Torquey, powerful and super-durable air-cooled SOHC four-stroke single puts out a wide, deep power band and starts with the push of a button. With a rugged and smooth-shifting wide-ratio six speed transmission, keeping that powerful engine purring is nearly effortless, whatever the terrain. Yamaha’s Raptor® family was built with sportiness in mind and the 350 model makes no exception, featuring a dynamic design language a powerful engine and a series of modern technologies.

At the heart of the Yamaha Raptor® 350, lies a light and powerful 348cc, air-cooled, SOHC, four-stroke single engine paired with a six speed transmission.

The 2000s were a busy decade for ATVs, and the same can be said for the Yamaha Raptor 350. This mid-bore quad hit the ground running in 2004, effectively competing in top speed and handling. It wasn’t a crowd-pleaser, but for Raptor owners, it was one spectacular machine.

This sporty 4×4 remained unmatched in performance, acceptance, and design through its production. Unlike its big-bore sibling, the Raptor 350 enjoyed a successful 10-year production run, only to stop due to the rising popularity of the Raptor 250.

Not Your Basic, Beginner Quad
Introduced in 2004, the Yamaha Raptor 350 was eighth in the mid-bore wheelers manufactured by Yamaha since the creation of the 1987 Banshee. Although not a company-flagship model, it has grown in popularity as one of the few vehicles to occupy the sport-rec ATV niche and its counterpart – the Honda TRX300EX. 4x4s that fall under this category satisfy riders’ searching for a lightweight machine (minus utility racks and selectable 4WD). They’re not as intimidating or pricey as track-ready brutes, but fun and sporty to ride.

The components and overall aesthetic of the Raptor came from two greats – the 2001 660R Raptor and the 2004 YFZ450 – making the Yamaha Raptor 350 a certified head-turner. It is pretty much a scaled-down version of the big-bore four-wheelers that dominated the ATV industry a couple of decades ago.

Its big 36-mm BSR Mikuni carburetor provided excellent throttle responsiveness across the vehicle’s entire RPM range. Plus, its ergonomics and low-lying seat allowed recreational and aggressive riders alike to enjoy a healthy, comfortable riding experience.