2012 Rhino

No changes other than color. Sandstone metallic. $13,399.00

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/outdoor/products/modelhome/593/0/home.aspx

Damn thats ugly.

I still can't believe they continue to do nothing new...

Boreing, Yamaha must not care about their loyal hungry customers. But thats ok Polaris still loves them.

I get so tired of hearing this line of thinking -- Yamaha has had to defend the entire UTV industry in court, in front of the Feds Consumer Protection Ccmmittee, etc.

While Yamaha has been fighting to essentially protect your right and ability to even have a UTV, all we hear from many is "boring, out of touch, out of date, etc."

Without Yamaha's willingness to fight, the UTV industry would've gone the way of the 3-wheeler....

2Slow4U wrote:

I get so tired of hearing this line of thinking -- Yamaha has had to defend the entire UTV industry in court, in front of the Feds Consumer Protection Ccmmittee, etc.

While Yamaha has been fighting to essentially protect your right and ability to even have a UTV, all we hear from many is "boring, out of touch, out of date, etc."

Without Yamaha's willingness to fight, the UTV industry would've gone the way of the 3-wheeler....

So true......the mouths and court system sure killed Big Red 200. Flooding the market one day, not available the next.

I would be happy with the same overall look, I just wish they would do a little more in the motor area of the machine. The dependability is there lets just pump up the power. I would really like a chance to ride Brimstone with a Rotax powered Rhino.

I can narrow my search for a new machine a little better now

All things considered...Still a great machine.

Their price is nuts for a dated machine though. They are not selling many, but making a ton on the ones they are selling.

One fine ride

Z06-08 wrote:

One fine ride

Yes it is but not for $14,000. I payed 9200 for mine new in 08. They have not change much to charge $14,000.

FYI::: Here are the MSRP's for the 2012 Teryx for comparison.

Teryx (standard) = $10,499.00
Teryx LE = $11,299
Teryx (Camo) = $11,599.00
Teryx SGE = $11,799.00
Teryx Sport (Lime Green) = $12,099.00
Teryx Sport (Silver Limited) = $12,499.00

I agree that prices are high, for what you get -- essentially $1000 more than the comparable Teryx.

The base 2012 Model 700fi lists at $11,499
The camo model (otherwise a base machine) lists at $12,049
The Sport (reservoir shocks, top, wheels, etc.) lists at $13,399

There is no longer a "Special Edition" which combined wheels, top, etc, but used the less expensive standard shocks.

As for me, I'm quite content with the $7000 I spent for a 450 Special Edition a couple years back...

I guess the moral of this story is that good sharks lawyers are expensive....

2Slow4U wrote:

I guess the moral of this story is that good sharks lawyers are expensive....

That is what I have been thinking. Maybe now they can get back to business.

Teryx sport is getting a hard look from me.

That thought has crossed my mind several times. There is a nice looking silver one close to me and I love that silver. But, alway's seem to talk myself out of it.

Sporto wrote:

That thought has crossed my mind several times. There is a nice looking silver one close to me and I love that silver. But, alway's seem to talk myself out of it.

I think the Teryx is hard to beat in the sport/utility market. It is the best bang for your buck no doubt.

Also for 2012 you'll get a new ROPS with a padded shoulder restraint bar and safety nets much like the RZR and Commander.

Stakk wrote:

Also for 2012 you'll get a new ROPS with a padded shoulder restraint bar and safety nets much like the RZR and Commander.

When will that hit the market?

I would say anytime, dealers could order 3 weeks ago, could see a few anyday, a good flow in July.


http://www.kawasaki.com/FusePlayerApi/ViewLargeImage.aspx?mediaID=153742

If that silver flame was available in the Sport package that might just seal the deal for me.

2012's are out. The sport is back to the Kawi green with silver cage, and Galaxy silver.

http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/Product-Specifications.aspx?scid=27&id=546

Sporto wrote:

If that silver flame was available in the Sport package that might just seal the deal for me.

The only thing it lacks are the rezzy shocks and aluminum wheels. the shoks are easily found on ebay. wheels may be harder.

Dang........Disappointing for sure. I would like to see them come out with something(stock) to compete with the Teryx at least.
Oh well, mine will smoke a stock Rhino 700, a RZR-S, and a Commander.