There are few things more fun than a Yamaha Rhino, or any four-wheeler for that matter. For some reason, sticking a big ol' engine in what really amounts to an off-road go-kart has an awesome factor that is literally off the charts. But as cool as they are out of the box, as with anything in the garage with a motor and wheels, there is always room for some upgrades.
A good place to start for just about any motor mod is the exhaust. DMC's Afterburner Twin Full Exhaust System fits 2008 & 2009 Rhino 700s as well as other models, too. This system replaces the stock single muffler with a dual-can setup. DMC claims a 14.9% increase in horsepower and a 16.5% increase in torque, which pencils out to about the same percentage increase in the "grin factor" as you are flying up a rutted-out hill.
DMC is a decent-sized player in the off-road exhaust market, so fit and durability shouldn't be a problem. This unit is both tough and light. It weighs 6.2 lbs. less than the stocker. Not only is it light on the ride, it is light on the ears as well. The twin pipes keep your four-wheeler under 96 dB and come with removable spark arrestors.
Overall this system is a good-looking kit and offers some decent performance enhancements. The price is on par with most exhaust systems too. So if you wanna go a little faster and your ride doesn't already make everyone in the passenger seat hang on for dear life enough, this DMC Twin Exhaust System might be exactly what you're looking for.
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