- The Grizzly 550 Special Edition comes with cast
aluminum wheels, water dipped body panels and
special graphics.
- The 500cc class has a new leader, with a
fully featured package based on its best-selling
bigger brother, the Grizzly 700 FI, with a new
558cc powerplant, Electric Power Steering and
excellent value.
- Electronic 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.
- 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, hourmeter 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.
- 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.
- New cylinder head has been optimized for this 558cc engine
to deliver excellent throttle response and low-end power, with needle-roller rocker arms to reduce friction for fuel efficiency and torque.
- Gear-driven crankshaft balancer shaft and 4-position rubber
engine mounts reduce vibration.
- Yamaha Fuel Injection uses a new 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.
- High-capacity aluminum radiator with newly designed 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.
- Electronic servo-activated 2WD/4WD/Diff Lock via the
On-Command® system.
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- Full-size chassis provides the same high level of comfort enjoyed by Grizzly 700 riders.
- New 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.
- New CV boots are made of tough polyethylene for more durability than typical rubber boots.
- Four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes serve up consistent, longlasting braking power under all sorts of nasty conditions.
- Direct driveshaft design efficiently transfers power while
providing outstanding durability with less vibration.
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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.
- Dual 35-watt multi-reflector halogen bulb headlights with high/low beams light up the night.
- Trick digital instrument panel boasts a multifunction LCD
display with speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeter,
hourmeter that counts hours that the engine is running, 4WD
status, transmission position, clock and fuel gauge.
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