2008 Rhino 450 Auto 4×4 SE Edition
The Rhino 450 Auto 4×4 SE has rugged style, lots of power, and all the necessary accessories to make this Rhino all your own. Taking this little 4×4 Rhino out on the trail will be the highlight of your week.
Interior styling is similar to the larger 700 models with the automotive-type controls, i.e. steering wheel, left-side foot brake pedal/right-side foot accelerator pedal, center-mounted console shifter and parking brake lever, turn-to-start ignition switch, indicator lights and 12-volt accessory outlet. Thick bucket seats and cup holders are some of the creature comforts.
The overhead-cam 421cc, liquid-cooled engine has a wide midrange and a boost on the top end for some serious muscle on the trails or dunes. Yamahas fully automatic Ultramatic® transmission with dual-range (Hi/Lo) drive and reverse is the most advanced drive system available; the dual-range (H/L/N/R) shift lever is mounted on the console. With the simple push of a button, the driver can use the industry-exclusive three-position On-Command® In/Out 4WD feature that allows you to switch between 2WD, limited-slip 4WD and fully locked differential 4WD.
The fully independent four-wheel suspension provides a comfortable and almost luxurious ride. Double
wishbones front and rear deliver 7.3 inches of wheel travel, and five-way preload-adjustable shocks provide maximum tire contact and comfort while navigating rough terrain. Large-diameter ventilated hydraulic front disc brakes and shaft-mounted hydraulic rear disc offer outstanding stopping power in a variety of conditions
The special edition package includes Steel Blue, lightweight aluminum wheels, injection-molded sun top, silver seats, a sport steering wheel, digital speedometer with integrated fuel level gauge and special graphics treatment. Going for the SE 450 Rhino is a sure bet on fun and reliability!
- 3mm Mikuni BSR carburetor and high-output DC-CDI ignition serve up great throttle response and excellent fuel efficiency.
- Sealed drive case keeps out water and debris, and a hand-operated side cover drain lets out what little gets in.
- Specially designed full stainless-steel exhaust system features aluminum heat shields and a screen-type spark arrestor for superb power characteristics with minimum noise output.
- CAD-designed steel frame is lightweight and features outstanding durability with superior rigidity for superb handling.
- Light, responsive rack-and-pinion steering features a fully sealed steering column and double U-jointed steering linkage for smooth operation and class-leading turning radius—even in 4WD.
- Stamped steel dump bed is rated to haul 400 pounds of gear. Center-mounted 2-inch receiver trailer hitch comes standard and can tow over 1,200 pounds.
- Digital instrument panel boasts multifunction LCD display with speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeters, hour meter, 4WD status, transmission position, clock and integrated fuel level gauge
- Engine: 421cc liquid-cooled w/fan, 4-stroke; SOHC, 4 valves
- Bore x Stroke: 84.5mm x 75mm
- Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
- Carburetion: Mikuni 33mm BSR
- Ignition: DC – CDI
- Starting System: Electric
- Transmission: Yamaha Ultramatic® V-belt with all-wheel engine braking/H, L, N, R
- Drive Train: Yamaha On-Command® pushbutton;3-way locking differential; 2WD,4WD, locked 4WD; shaft drive
- Suspension/Front: Independent double wishbone;5-way preload adjustment, 7.3-in travel
- Suspension/Rear: Independent double wishbone;5-way preload adjustment, 7.3-in travel
- Brakes/Front: Dual hydraulic disc, twin piston
- Brakes/Rear: Hydraulic disc, self-adjusting, shaft mounted
- Tires/Front: AT25x8-12 NHS
- Tires/Rear: AT25x10-12 NHS
- Length: 113.6 inches
- Width: 54.4 inches
- Height: 73.0 inches
- Wheelbase: 75.2 inches
- Turning Radius: 153.5 inches
- Ground Clearance: 21.1 inches
- Fuel Capacity: 7.9 gallons
- Dry Weight: 1031 lbs
- Bed Capacity: 400 lbs
- Towing Capacity: 1212 lbs
- Instrumentation: Digital LCD Multi-function display; speedo, odo, dual trip, hour, clock, fuel, and gear position
- Lighting: Dual 30W Krypton multireflector headlights & dual 21/5W brake light
- Warranty: 6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty)
- MSRP: ,199 (Steel Blue)