- The 500cc class has a leader, with a
fully featured package based on its best-selling
bigger brother, the Grizzly 700 FI, with a
558cc powerplant, Electric Power Steering and
excellent value.
- Yamaha Fuel Injection means instantaneous
cold starts and optimal performance in nearly any
condition, from below sea level to 15,000 feet.
- Electric Power Steering system lightens steering for
superior comfort and terrainability.
- Industry-exclusive, fully automatic Ultramatic®
transmission is the most advanced drive system
in ATV-ing. An automatic centrifugal clutch
maintains constant belt tension for reduced belt
wear and industry-exclusive all-wheel downhill
engine braking in 4WD Diff. Lock mode.
- Industry-exclusive, three-position On-Command®
In/Out 4WD feature lets you switch between 2WD,
limited-slip 4WD and fully locked differential
4WD—all with a simple push of a button.
- Fully independent long-travel four-wheel
suspension features double-wishbone suspension
front and rear for maximum control and comfort
over rough terrain.
- Trick digital instrument panel boasts a
multifunction LCD display with speedometer,
odometer, dual tripmeter, hour meter that counts
hours that the engine is running, 4WD status,
transmission position, clock and fuel gauge.
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- This 558cc 4-stroke SOHC 4-valve liquid-cooled engine is derived
directly from the industry-leading Grizzly 700 powerplant.
- Compact engine design features a 35-degree cylinder angle
for ground clearance and lower seat height for quick steering
and maneuverability.
- Ceramic-composite cylinder liner provides outstanding durability
and heat dissipation; 92mm forged piston is light and strong and
rides on a carburized chrome-moly connecting rod.
- Two-lobe overhead cam and a pair of needle-roller rocker
arms reduce friction by 50 percent for increased fuel efficiency
and torque.
- Gear-driven crankshaft balancer shaft and 4-position rubber
engine mounts reduce vibration.
- Yamaha Fuel Injection uses a Mikuni® 40mm throttle body and
idle speed control valve to provide easy cold starts and
flawless fuel delivery in nearly any condition, from below sea
level to 15,000 feet.
- Pushbutton electric start with seven-disc torque-limiting damper
assembly to protect the starter motor.
- Straight driveshaft layout eliminates U-joints for reduced friction,
noise, vibration and maintenance.
- Stainless steel exhaust system features aluminum heat shields
and a screen-type spark arrestor for great power with minimum
noise output.
- High-capacity aluminum radiator with fan motor delivers maximum
cooling efficiency and is positioned high in the frame for
optimal protection.
- 5-position shift lever with L, H, N, R and P gates has a light
shifting feel with easy engagement, providing positive
Ultramatic® transmission control.
- Override button allows engine to make maximum rpm in full Diff.
Lock mode.
- Sealed drive case keeps out water and debris to help prevent belt
from slipping.
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- Electric Power Steering. This assist feature, pioneered by Yamaha
on the Grizzly 700 FI EPS, lightens steering for superior comfort
and terrainability.
- 5.3-gallon fuel tank is located under the seat for excellent mass
centralization and handling; there’s a 4.8-liter waterproof storage
compartment under there, too.
- 11.8 inches of ground clearance and full-length composite
skidplate deliver maximum underbelly protection while
enhancing terrainability.
- 25x8-12 front and 25x10-12 rear Dunlop® tires provide responsive
steering and handling and excellent comfort.
- Rugged injection-molded front bumper and CV joint guards
protect against rock and debris damage.
- Full-size chassis provides the same high level of comfort enjoyed
by Grizzly 700 riders.
- Five-way preload-adjustable shocks provide a comfortable ride,
whatever the load or trail conditions.
- Front and rear lower A-arm guards offer excellent protection
—and Grizzly 550 features WideArc™ front A-arms for
outstanding ground clearance that’s 5 inches wider than
that provided by ordinary designs.
- Four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes serve up consistent,
long-lasting braking power.
- Direct driveshaft design efficiently transfers power while
providing outstanding durability with less vibration.
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- Center-mounted, heavy-duty trailer hitch comes standard and can
tow more than 1300 pounds.
- Rugged steel cargo racks with special, extra-durable wrinkle
paint finish can pack a total of 286 pounds combined (99 front,
187 rear).
- Large, specially designed seat is extra plush and widely
contoured for all-day rider comfort.
- Trick digital instrument panel boasts a multifunction LCD
display with speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeter,
hour meter that counts hours that the engine is running, 4WD
status, transmission position, clock and fuel gauge.
- Dual 35-watt multireflector halogen bulb headlights with high/
low beams provide bright illumination for nighttime work or play.
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