After winning their 2009 500-550cc 4x4 Shootout, the experts at "ATV Action" magazine recently decided to take the 2010 Grizzly 550 FI EPS out for spin to make sure it is still worthy of their admiration.  The final verdict?  “The Grizzly 550 FI 4x4 EPS is one of the best 4x4 ATVs around, of any size.”  With off the charts performance ratings, it is no surprise this machine also tops the sales charts.  Here’s more of what they had to say:

Transmission
“The Yamaha’s automatic is as easy to use as a car’s… You simply select low, high or reverse, give the Grizzly some gas and you are on your way.”

What Kind of 4WD System Does it Have?
“The deluxe kind.  The Grizzly has a mode for anything terrain can throw at you.”

Is it Fast?
“Just try and catch it with another 550 4x4.”

How is the Power on the Trail?
“The way we see it, the 550 engine is almost ideal.  There’s enough power to do almost anything, but the machine isn’t so fast that it overwhelms the chassis.”

Suspension
“…the Yamaha’s works better than many because the suspension settings are right on target for the machine’s weight, speed potential and typical trail terrain.  It is a good balance sporty firmness and luxury-car cushiness.”

Handling
“For a full-size 4x4, the Yamaha is impressively nimble.”

Mud
“The Grizzly has the stuff that is on every mud rider’s wish list: lots of ground clearance, lots of power and a locking front differential.  Power steering is just icing on the cake…”

Final Answer:
The Grizzly 550 FI EPS scored 5 out of a possible 5 in 36 of 46 ATV Action testing categories, including a 5 rating in all “overall” categories: Design, Fit & Finish, Sport, Utility and Rating