Yamaha Kodiak 700 EPS specifications
Yamaha · Utility
Yamaha lists 10.8 in of ground clearance and a 33.9 in seat, which is 2.2 in lower than the Grizzly's, and a price of $9,499.
Yamaha Kodiak 700 EPS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2027 |
| Engine | 686cc liquid-cooled SOHC 4-stroke |
| Displacement | 686cc |
| Bore x stroke | 102.0x84.0 mm |
| Fuel system | Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI), 44mm |
| Front suspension | Independent double wishbone, 5-way preload adjustment |
| Front suspension travel | 7.1 in |
| Rear suspension travel | 9.1 in |
| Front tire | AT25x8-12 Maxxis MU19 |
| Rear tire | AT25x10-12 Maxxis MU20 |
| Seat height | 33.9 in |
| Curb weight (wet) | 686 lb |
| Wheelbase | 49.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.8 in |
| Fuel capacity | 4.8 gal |
| Starting MSRP | $9,499 |
| Class | Utility |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission | Ultramatic V-belt with all-wheel engine braking, H/L/N/R/P |
| Drive system | On-Command 3-way locking differential: 2WD, 4WD, locked 4WD; shaft |
| Front brake | Dual hydraulic disc |
| Rear brake | Multi-disk wet brake |
| Destination charge | $700 |
| Rear suspension | Independent double wishbone with anti-sway bar, 5-way preload adjustment |
Against the Grizzly EPS and Rancher
The Kodiak is $1,100 cheaper than the Grizzly and sits lower. Honda's Rancher 4x4 costs $2,100 less, with a 420cc engine, and is smaller.
The Kodiak 700 EPS suits a rider who wants a durable, comfortable utility ATV at a value price and does not need top power.
Kodiak 700 against the Grizzly EPS and Rancher 4x4
Yamaha's Grizzly EPS is the pricier sibling, and Honda's Rancher 4x4 is the smaller Honda option.
ATVPedia lists the good as Yamaha's durable Ultramatic transmission with strong engine braking, standard electronic power steering, effective On-Command 4WD, a comfortable planted ride and a value price that undercuts the mechanically similar Grizzly. It lists the catch as only mid-pack power at 47 hp, a ride that trades sportiness for comfort, a fairly small fuel tank and single-rider seating.
The reviewer adds that owners report a top speed in the high 50s to around 60 mph depending on terrain, tires and rider weight.
Yamaha · Utility
The Kodiak 700 EPS is Yamaha's value big-bore utility ATV, mechanically similar to the Grizzly but cheaper. ATVPedia calls its Ultramatic transmission durable with strong engine braking, and says power is only mid-pack at 47 hp; 2027 Yamaha Kodiak 700 EPS specifications and price.
ATVPedia lists the good as Yamaha's durable Ultramatic transmission with strong engine braking, standard electronic power steering, effective On-Command 4WD, a comfortable planted ride and a value price that undercuts the mechanically similar Grizzly. It lists the catch as only mid-pack power at 47 hp, a ride that trades sportiness for comfort, a fairly small fuel tank and single-rider seating.
The reviewer adds that owners report a top speed in the high 50s to around 60 mph depending on terrain, tires and rider weight.
Off-Road Official explains an engine history: Yamaha changed the engine for some years and the change led to a surprising number of owner complaints and reliability issues, so it moved back to the original 686cc engine for 2019 and later.
The article calls the 686cc engine a bit underpowered for the 700 class but "as bulletproof as you'll find in any ATV", says the 25-inch tires are a bit smaller than some competitors' and may prompt an upgrade for speed or traction, and describes the earlier 708cc unit as lean-running.
What that means for a used buyer
The year matters. A Kodiak 700 from the years with the 708cc engine has a documented set of owner complaints, and one from 2019 onward has the simpler 686cc. Check the model year against that history before comparing prices. Yamaha lists 10.8 in of ground clearance and a 33.9 in seat, which is 2.2 in lower than the Grizzly's, and a price of $9,499.
Against the Grizzly EPS and Rancher
The Kodiak is $1,100 cheaper than the Grizzly and sits lower. Honda's Rancher 4x4 costs $2,100 less, with a 420cc engine, and is smaller.
Who it suits
The Kodiak 700 EPS suits a rider who wants a durable, comfortable utility ATV at a value price and does not need top power.
Kodiak 700 against the Grizzly EPS and Rancher 4x4.
Yamaha's Grizzly EPS is the pricier sibling, and Honda's Rancher 4x4 is the smaller Honda option.
2027 Yamaha Kodiak 700 EPS questions
How much power does the Yamaha Kodiak 700 make?
ATVPedia says only mid-pack power at 47 hp, and owners report a top speed in the high 50s to around 60 mph.
Are there years to avoid on the Kodiak 700?
Off-Road Official says a change of engine led to owner complaints and reliability issues, and Yamaha moved back to the 686cc engine for 2019 and later.
How does the Kodiak 700 differ from the Grizzly?
ATVPedia calls it mechanically similar but cheaper. Yamaha lists a 33.9 in seat against 36.1 in on the Grizzly.
Other models in this reference: Yamaha Raptor 110, Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS.