The Yamaha Raptor 250 is the perfect beginner quad ATV for teens and adults. The Raptor 250 is smaller than its bigger brothers (Raptor 350, Raptor 660 and Raptor 700R), but allows ample room for a larger rider. The Raptor 250 has a single piston 249cc 4-stroke engine that was originally used in the Yamaha Ripper, but has been modified for off-road use in ATVs. It has a wide power band that is beneficial for any beginning ATV rider. This motor has more than enough power for any beginner rider and enough oomph to be enjoyed by experienced riders who tend to prefer larger models.

The Yamaha Raptor 250 is a quad you can grow with. Don’t think that because this is your “beginner bike,” you will quickly get bored once you become a more experienced rider. There are many manufacturers of high-performance off-road vehicle parts, such as carburetor kits, exhaust systems, wheels and tires, and more. All of these elements will allow your Raptor 250 to run with the “big boys” and it is definitely a quad that you will keep for years to come.

Consumer’s Digest named the Yamaha Raptor 250 a “Best Buy” in the sport ATV category and ATV Sport magazine named it a “Best in Class” for 2008. With those votes of confidence and Yamaha’s history in the ATV market sporty, you can be sure that the Raptor 250 is a reputable ATV that has a lot to offer. Yamaha did not take shortcuts when producing this ATV. It has the power and performance capabilities of ATVs priced twice as much as the Raptor 250, all packed into a fun, affordable, and lightweight ATV that will provide years of fun for beginners and veterans.