One other important difference is that the 09 has a electronic IAC valve veruses the coolant type that the older models have. For this reaseson alone I would buy the 09. Not that I have replace alot of throttle bodies but just cause at some time they will go bad.

 

Thanks guys for all the info, one last question.

Is it true they only come with a 6 month warranty? It looks like all other ATV manufacturers come with at least a 1 year Warranty or more? Why wouldn't they at least match Honda's warranty?

 

All MFG have a 6mo except Can-Am which is a 3 year but I think that is even over with now and is only a 6mo. Yamaha offers a 3 year warranty and so should your dealer with one that includes all the maintanince for 3 years!

 

This is my third Yamaha and I have never had a mechanical problem, so I save money by not paying for extended warranties. Of course this might not be a good idea if you can't afford the repair costs and you wish to roll the warranty into the purchase/finance price. I just know over the years it has saved me money.