Yamaha Blaster
The Yamaha Blaster is a 195 cc air-cooled single-cylinder two-stroke all-terrain 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.
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| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
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| Successor | Yamaha Blaster 200 |
| Engine | 195 cc Air-Cooled Two-Stroke with Reed Valve Induction |
| Bore / stroke | 66 mm x 57 mm |
| Compression ratio | 6.6:1 |
| Power | Approx. 17hp |
| Torque | 8.9 |
| Ignition type | CDI |
| Transmission | 6-speed sequential gearbox with manually operated wet plate clutch |
| Suspension | Independent Double Wishbone, 7.1” w/ 5-way Preload Adjustment (front) Swing Arm, 7.1” and Threaded Preload Adjustment (rear) |
| Brakes | 1988-2002 mechanical drum, 2003-2006 Dual Hydraulic Disc (front) 1988-2002 mechanical disc, 2003-2006 Hydraulic Disc (rear) |
| Tires | AT21 x 7-10 4/156 bolt pattern (front) AT21 x 10-8 4/100 bolt pattern (rear) |
| Wheelbase | 43.3” (110 cm) |
| Dimensions | L: 68.3” (173.5 cm) W: 40.7” (103.4 cm) H: 40.9” (103.9 cm) |
| Seat height | 29.13” (74 cm) |
| Weight | 306 lb (dry) 324 (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.7 gallon |
| Oil capacity | 650ml |
| Turning radius | 6’ |
- This is about the ATV. For the personal watercraft, see Yamaha blaster.
The heavily finned, air-cooled Blaster engine has roots from a water-cooled machine(yamaha dt200), as evidenced by the plugged water pump casting on the right side of the engine.The yamaha dt200 engine shares the same engine case and side covers. The history of the engine in its water-cooled form can be traced directly back to the dT200 and 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 all 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. They actually used to sell a liquid cooled head and radiator that was a direct bolt on to the yamaha blaster from golden west cycle. Not many of those kits were sold due to the price ,lack of water pump and being cost effective.
In 2002 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 250cc, which uses a cleaner-burning, less powerful four-stroke engine. The Blaster is closer in performance to the Yamaha Raptor 350cc.
Specification
Engine
- Stock: 195cc, air-cooled, Reed valve, 2 stroke
- Bore x Stroke: 66mm x 57mm
- Carburetor: Mikuni 26mm
- Ignition: CDI
- Starting System: Rearward kick start
- Drive Train: RWD with sealed o-ring chain
- Transmission: 6-Speed, Manual Clutch
- Top Speed:55mph
Suspension
- Front Suspension Type: Independent Double Wishbone (A-arm)
- Front Wheel Travel: 7.1" (18.0 cm)
- Rear Suspension Type: Swing Arm
- Rear Wheel Travel: 7.1" (18.0 cm)
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: 43.3" (110 cm)
- Ground Clearance: 4.7" (11.9 cm)
Other
- Lighting: 35W Halogen Multi-reflector Headlight & 21/5W Brake light
- Top Speed 55 mph stock
- The Yamaha Blaster's production was stopped in 2006 and its successor is the Yamaha Raptor 250, the Yamaha Raptor 250 is a beginner fourwheeler meant for people who aren't as experienced.