2006 Yamaha Banshee 350 ATV

The 2006 Yamaha Banshee 350 marked the final year this legendary sport ATV was sold in the United States, closing out nearly two decades of production. It retained the heart that made the Banshee famous — a 347 cc liquid-cooled, twin-cylinder, two-stroke engine derived from Yamaha’s RD350 street bike. Fed by dual Mikuni carburetors and paired with a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission, the motor delivered explosive acceleration, a screaming top-end, and the unmistakable high-pitched exhaust note that riders still revere. Built on a strong steel tubular frame, the 2006 Banshee featured long-travel independent front suspension, a responsive rear swingarm setup, and hydraulic disc brakes at both ends for confident stopping power. It rolled on aggressive sport tires and maintained a low, 31.5-inch seat height for excellent handling in dunes, trails, or track conditions. True to its performance-first nature, it offered no electric start or reverse gear, reinforcing its raw, rider-focused character. The 2006 model’s styling was bold and aggressive, with sleek bodywork and vibrant graphics, making it as visually striking as it was fast. As the last of its kind in the U.S. market, the 2006 Banshee has become highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, representing the end of an era for high-performance two-stroke sport quads.