Yamaha blaster (English Version)

An all-terrain vehicle (ATV), also known as a quad, quad bike, three-wheeler, or four-wheeler, is defined by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as a vehicle that travels on low-pressure tires, with a seat that is straddled by the operator, along with handlebars for steering control. As the name implies, it is designed to handle a wider variety of terrain than most other vehicles. Although it is a street-legal vehicle in some countries, it is not street-legal within most states and provinces of Australia, the United States or Canada.

By the current ANSI definition, ATVs are intended for use by a single operator, although some companies have developed ATVs intended for use by the operator and one passenger. These ATVs are referred to as tandem ATVs.[1]

The rider sits on and operates these vehicles like a motorcycle, but the extra wheels give more stability at slower speeds. Although equipped with three or four wheels, six-wheel models exist for specialized applications. Engine sizes of ATVs currently for sale in the United States, (as of 2008 products), range from 49 to 1,000 cc (3 to 61 cu in).

Sport models are built with performance, rather than utility, in mind. To be successful at fast trail riding, an ATV must have light weight, high power, good suspension and a low center of gravity. These machines can be modified for such racing disciplines as motocross, woods racing (also known as cross country), desert racing (also known as Hare Scrambles), hill climbing, ice racing, speedway, Tourist Trophy (TT), flat track, drag racing and others.

The Yamaha Blaster is a 200 cc air-cooled single-cylinder two-stroke all-terraza vehicle produced as an entry-level machine manufactured in Japan and sold in the United States from 1988 to 2006. Because of the Blaster's initial low price tag, it sold in large numbers for many years. Its two-Stroke engine is easily modified by enthusiasts and a large aftermarket now exists for the quad. A range of add-ons are readily available from simple bolt on exhausts and suspension parts to complete aftermarket frames and larger displacement engines.

The heavily finned, air-cooled Blaster engine has roots from a water-cooled machine, as evidenced by the plugged water pump casting on the right side of the engine. The history of the engine in its water-cooled form can be traced directly back to the RD/RZ125 lc (shares an identical bottom end and crank cases but uses a different stroke crank) and the Australian market WR200. It is possible to use parts from either of these bikes and build an all-Yamaha water-cooled Blaster engine, or one can simply swap the engines since the engine mounts are nearly identical.

In 2001 there was a minor change of the rear tail light to a multi-function tail light and brake light.

For the 2003 model year the Blaster was updated with a re-styled front nose, and the headlight assembly was moved down from the handlebars to the nose, and an all around lighter machine for greater performance. The problematic mechanical rear and front drum brakes were replaced by dual hydraulic disc brakes in both the front and rear.

Because of U.S. government emissions requirements, the Blaster was discontinued for 2007 and was replaced by the entry-level Yamaha Raptor 250, which uses a cleaner-burning, less powerful four-stroke engine. However, it is much more equal in performance to the Yamaha Raptor 350.

The Blaster is the little brother to the twin-cylinder banshee which is a 350 cc quad which is far faster than the blaster.

Yamaha Blaster Specs

Engine

Type: 200cc Air-Cooled Two-Stroke with Reed Valve Induction and Natural Aspiration
Stock: 55 mph
Bore x Stroke: 66mm x 57mm
Compression Ratio: 6.6:1
Carburetion: Mikuni 26mm
Ignition: CDI
Starting System: Rearward Kick
Transmission: 6-speed sequential gearbox with manually operated wet plate clutch
Drive Train: RWD with sealed o-ring chain
HP Rating: 16

Chassis

Suspension/Front: Independent Double Wishbone, 7.1? w/ 5-way Preload Adjustment
Suspension/Rear: Swing Arm, 7.1? and Threaded Preload Adjustment
Brakes/Front: 1988-2002 mechanical drum, 2003-2006 Dual Hydraulic Disc
Brakes/Rear: 1988-2002 mechanical disc, 2003-2006 Hydraulic Disc
Tires/Front: AT21 x 7-10 4/115 bolt patern
Tires/Rear: AT21 x 10-8 4/100 bolt patern

Dimensions

L x W x H 68.3? x 40.7? x 40.9? (173.5 cm x 103.4 cm x 103.9 cm)
Seat Height: 40.9? (74 cm)
Wheelbase: 40.6" (110 cm)
Top Speed: About 100?110 km/h
Ground Clearance: 7.7? (19.5 cm)
Fuel Capacity: 2.3 Gallons including .8 gallon reserve(9 l)
Dry Weight: 324 lb
Weight Capacity 355
Lighting: 35W Halogen Multi-reflector Headlight & 21/5W Brake light