Yamaha Banshee 350 All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)

The Yamaha Banshee 350 is one of the most iconic sport ATVs ever produced, admired for its raw power, distinctive sound, and pure riding thrill. First introduced in 1987, the Banshee was powered by a 347 cc, liquid-cooled, two-stroke, twin-cylinder engine derived from Yamaha’s RD350 street motorcycle. This engine gave the machine a sharp, high-revving character and a unique exhaust note that quickly became legendary among off-road enthusiasts. Built with a lightweight steel tubular frame, long-travel suspension, and precise handling, the Banshee excelled on dunes, trails, and race tracks. Its 6-speed manual transmission and chain-drive system delivered a direct, engaging riding experience, but it offered no electric start or reverse—reminding riders that it was a performance-focused machine, not a casual trail cruiser. Over its production run, the Banshee remained mechanically consistent, earning a cult following for its simplicity, tunability, and exhilarating performance. While emissions regulations eventually ended its sales in the U.S. by 2006 (and globally by 2012), the Banshee continues to dominate the aftermarket scene, with countless enthusiasts restoring, modifying, and racing them to this day. To many riders, it represents the last great era of high-performance two-stroke sport quads—a symbol of speed, sound, and pure mechanical adrenaline.