Yamaha ATVs: specifications and model differences
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Yamaha ATV models compared
| Model | Class | Engine | Curb weight | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha Raptor 700R | Sport | 686cc | 422 lb | $10,799 |
| Yamaha YFZ450R | Sport | 449cc | 405 lb | $10,999 |
| Yamaha Grizzly EPS | Utility | 686cc | 701 lb | $10,599 |
| Yamaha Kodiak 700 EPS | Utility | 686cc | 686 lb | $9,499 |
| Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS | Utility | 421cc | 650 lb | $7,799 |
| Yamaha YFZ50 | Youth | 49cc | 220 lb | $2,499 |
| Yamaha Raptor 110 | Youth | 112cc | 287.5 lb | $3,749 |
| Yamaha Grizzly 110 | Youth | 112cc | 315 lb | $3,749 |
Youth, manual sport quads and utility machines
Youth. The YFZ50 is the smallest, and the 112cc Raptor 110 and Grizzly 110 are the sport and utility styles of the same quad.
Sport. The YFZ450R is the race quad with no reverse, and the Raptor 700R is the big sport quad with reverse.
Utility. The Kodiak 450 EPS is the mid-size, and the Kodiak 700 EPS and Grizzly EPS share the 686cc engine.
Which Yamaha ATV to buy
The Kodiak 450 at $7,799 is the value mid-size, and Off-Road Official says the Kodiak 700 at $9,499 has a bulletproof 686cc engine but only mid-pack power. The Grizzly EPS at $10,599 tows 1,300 lb, and ATV On Demand calls it one of the best-handling full-size 4x4s. For sport riding, Dirt Wheels says the YFZ450R gearbox has an excellent reliability reputation but no reverse.
What to check before buying a Yamaha ATV
Youth quads need a fit check: the child must reach the levers with the bars at full lock, and the Raptor 110 and Grizzly 110 share an engine but differ in seat height by 0.8 in. The Kodiak 700's model year matters because of the engine history, so ask which engine a used one has. The Grizzly's owner complaints are overheating and suspension wear, so look at the radiator and the shocks.
The YFZ450R is a race quad without reverse, so it needs open ground. Ask the dealer about the destination charge on each model.
Yamaha against the other ATV brands
In Yamaha's youth range, the YFZ50 at $2,499 costs $1,050 less than Honda's TRX90X at $3,549 and $200 less than Kawasaki's KFX50 at $2,699. In utility, the Kodiak 450 at $7,799 is $400 above Honda's Rancher, and the Grizzly at $10,599 is $600 above Honda's Rubicon 700 at $9,999 but tows 1,300 lb against 848 lb.
The Raptor 700R at $10,799 is $5,700 below Polaris's Scrambler XP 1000 S and weighs 422 lb wet against 952 lb.
Compare Yamaha ATVs with Honda and Kawasaki
Yamaha sells youth, sport and utility ATVs. This page covers 8 current models, from the 49cc YFZ50 at $2,499 to the 449cc YFZ450R at $10,999. The table lists class, engine, weight, towing rating and starting price for each.
Wikipedia says Yamaha Motor was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Iwata, Shizuoka. On ATVs the reviews describe durable engines and strong handling, and the one documented engine problem is the 708cc engine used in some Kodiak 700 years, which Off-Road Official says drew owner complaints before Yamaha returned to the 686cc for 2019 and later.
Yamaha's youth range is the widest for sport styling, with the YFZ50 at $2,499 cheaper than Honda's TRX90X at $3,549 and Kawasaki's KFX50 at $2,699. In utility, the Kodiak 450 at $7,799 is $400 above Honda's Rancher, and the Grizzly at $10,599 is $600 above Honda's Rubicon 700 at $9,999 but tows 1,300 lb against 848 lb.
The Raptor 700R at $10,799 is $5,700 below Polaris's Scrambler XP 1000 S and weighs 422 lb wet against 952 lb.
The YFZ50 at $2,499 is the cheapest, followed by the Raptor 110 and Grizzly 110 at $3,749 each. Both suit children and need a parent nearby.
No. Dirt Wheels says the five-speed gearbox has neutral and no reverse, unlike the Raptor 700R. The Raptor 700R does, which makes it easier on tight trails.