Grizzly 550 FI EPS and Rhino 700 FI Take ATV and UTV Honors Respectively

Yamaha has taken two of the outdoor industry’s most prestigious honors -- earning both of Field & Stream magazine’s 2008 “Best of the Best” awards for off-road vehicles.  This is the first year the publication’s editorial staff handed out separate awards for an ATV and a Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicle, and they recognized Yamaha for offering the best of both worlds in the Grizzly 550 FI with Electric Power Steering (EPS) and Rhino 700 FI.

The Grizzly 550 FI was introduced this summer as Yamaha’s all-new utility ATV.  The new Grizzly boasts many of the same features as the big bore Grizzly 700 FI, which also earned a “Best of the Best” award in 2006.  The Rhino 700 FI first entered the off-road scene last fall and has quickly become known as the best in its class with fuel injection, unmatched terrainability and an automotive-type cab that seats both a driver and a passenger. 

The 2008 Field & Stream awards are featured in the September 2008 issue of the magazine.