2021 Yamaha Grizzly vs Kodiak 700 EPS SE Covert green

[@jaimeastin]

Deciding between the two right now!!! Just what I need to see. You just see them both on the Sales floor at all. Thanks

[@GILLFAMILY]

both are great bikes. the Kodiak is a little smaller. its not as wide as the grizzly. and has a tighter turning radius.....hope this helps you decide.

[@jedeckert8912]

Absolutely gorgeous colors

[@GILLFAMILY]

Thanks Jed.. I agree

[@Thee_Jadex]

Ikr, sucks the current SE model is just black

[@charbvin]

Forgot to add. The grizzly has taller handle bars and higher seating position, which make it better for stand up drivers. The kodiak has lower seating position and lower handle bars in comparison.

[@GILLFAMILY]

Thanks for watching. And for you added information.

[@richhowell6874]

I've ordered the base Kodiak. Where would one use the differential lock? Is there any reason to go for that for someone who will mostly be puttering along fire roads and trails.

[@GILLFAMILY]

Rich thanks for watching. I would only use it in thick mud. Or some difficult areas where 4 low won’t work. I hope that helps..

[@therealcountrybumpkin]

Diff locks can make the difference of making it home or not. Or having to get help from someone if you don’t have a winch or riding alone. Where I live, if I get stranded, it’s not gonna be pretty lol

[@Thee_Jadex]

Sorry bit of a novice, what exactly is the diffrence between the disk break and the wet break? Is there a good reason to go for one over the other if you know? Also kinda silly how they did the front bumper bar for the grizzly considering it means the front platic is going to have to get crushed before the bar hits

[@WaddupTB]

Can you put the grizzly seat on the kodiak? I’ve heard rumor that you can.. is that true? The extra padding is needed.

[@GILLFAMILY]

Tyler thanks for watching ..in short YES.. just tried it out. it will work.. how ever the fit is not as tight.. there is about 1" of extra padding on the grizzly seat.. hope this helped..

[@jasonmorehouse3756]

yes it will swap no problem, they share the same frame. the grizzly seat just has thicker foam

[@leroymoss5635]

Hi my name is Leroy the battery is up front 2021 yamaha grizzly 700 stock top speed hits 64 mph grizzly 700 smooth go over bumps

[@ericathomas6909]

Awesome now get her on it!

[@fattie2550]

Kodiak does not have any LED head lights, Kodiak seat is not as comfy as the grizzly. Kodiak sits a tad lower than Grizzly, different handle bars and they are geared different.

[@GILLFAMILY]

Thanks for you input..The lower lights on the Grizzly are led and the upper is halogen. The lights on the Kodiak are halogen. I am told only the SE model has the 3rd light.and the orange model of the Kodiak doesn’t come with a stock winch.

[@charbvin]

They have the same gears. Different primary sheave weights

[@jasonmorehouse3756]

@@charbvin exactly.

[@jhors7777]

Thank you for posting this helpful video

[@jasonmorehouse3756]

FYI, all the Kodiak lights are halogen. The only led lights are the grizzly's two lower headlights, and it's tail light. The high 3rd is halogen

[@jerrysimpson4504]

Grizzly is 2 inches wider than the Kodiak also

[@GILLFAMILY]

yes

[@AngusNB]

Thanks for the video. Do you feel a difference in suspension when riding them? I have a 2005 Kodiak 450 and a 2003 Grizzly 660. The Grizzly has much nicer suspension. Even though the Kodiak has independent suspension and set as soft as it will go it's stiff compared to the Grizzly. Both have been great machines but it's time to get my wife a new machine with EPS. I like the narrower, and cheaper, Kodiak but don't want to sacrifice ride comfort. I am checking your other videos now for any follow-up info. We also have a Labrador. :)

[@GILLFAMILY]

Thanks for watching. I do feel a difference in the suspension. With the Grizzly the stiffer setting is good for me from factory. As a heavier set fella. And the softer setting on the Kodiak is perfect for my wife. As she is a smaller structure women. Hope this helped. I’m hoping to take a ride this weekend

[@iakiaxiong6594]

Hi my name Ia I like a lot your video I just want to know on the GZL how about the oil tank how last long?

[@GILLFAMILY]

our dealer recommended first service at 20 hrs.....oil ,front and rear diff fluid change.. very easy to do your self. i will change the oil and diff fluid once per year.. the owners Manuel recommends changing it at 20,160, and 320 hrs or every 150,800,1600,,3200km . please refer to YOUR owners manual for your specific bike..... hope this helps and thanks for watching..

[@GILLFAMILY]

as for gas i get around 100-120 km per tank.... depending on driving habits

[@MrSprintcat]

Thanks for the video I was thinking of purchasing a 2005 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 with 2,300 miles on it. But I'm rethinking it maybe just buy a Yamaha Grizzly 700. What do you think of a Kawasaki Brute Force 650 2005? Thank you for the video

[@GILLFAMILY]

thanks for watching.im not familiar with the Kawasaki. so i cant comment on it..as for the Grizzly and Kodiak i would definitely purchase them again.

[@charbvin]

The grizzly has two inch wider stance because of longer control arm, shocks, and axles vs the kodiak... The grizzly has 4 wheel disc brakes vs the kodiaks front disks, rear wet brakes. The grizzly uses the sportier 18 gram weights in the primary sheave, the kodiak has the lazier 30 gram weights Grizzly has wider fenders to accomidate the wider stance vs the kodiaks narrower wheel stance and fenders.

[@wg5768]

Why do people refer to these quads as bikes? Bi means two as in two wheels.

[@losbush]

That drives me crazy too! They are QUADS, as in 4.

[@reddawng43x91]

Wth who says quads? We say bikes in louisiana

[@jasonmorehouse3756]

it's a fucking bike get over it. a unicycle and a tricycle are bikes also.

[@reddawng43x91]

@@jasonmorehouse3756 so are street bikes and dirt bikes ! We say bike period !

[@jasonmorehouse3756]

@@reddawng43x91 exactly right

[@TVL2500ls]

Zwei schöne Top Maschine 👍

[@GILLFAMILY]

i agree thank you

[@thomasj396]

honda foreman or yamaha kodiak?

[@GILLFAMILY]

Yamaha kodiak.

[@b_wilk98]

What was the deposit on the Kodiak if you don't mind me asking?

[@GILLFAMILY]

I put 500 Down

[@GILLFAMILY]

Depends on the dealer.. the more you put down the more you risk to loose if you back out of a contract.

[@b_wilk98]

@@GILLFAMILY I gotcha. Approximately how many months did you wait to get the machine after putting deposit down?

[@GILLFAMILY]

@@b_wilk98 3 months for my grizzly and 9 months for my wife’s kodiak.. do to Covid there didn’t make very many.. this issue is with other manufacturers as well. Good luck to you and thanks for watching. Let us know how you made out..

[@scottl9308]

After having some time with them, do you prefer one over the other?

[@GILLFAMILY]

Thanks for watching Scott. In short I prefer the grizzly.and my wife prefers the Kodiak.. We will be doing a video in the near future. About this..

[@branttmyhres74]

How's the power on the Grizz? Really debating between the Polaris 570 and that. Thanks man

[@GILLFAMILY]

I can’t speak for Polaris. For me the power is good enough. I may add spacers for the belt on both the Grizzly And the Kodiak just to help a little .. and may add a tuner later. But I’m happy with it stock

[@TheBucklessYooper]

i believe they are within a few HP of each other. However the 10 year belt warranty on the CVT of the Yamaha is what seals the deal for me. There's got to be a reason i don't see many used Yamahas for sale often, and when i do, they are at a premium price.

[@GILLFAMILY]

@@TheBucklessYooper yes I agree

[@jasonmorehouse3756]

@@TheBucklessYooper they are both 48hp, same engine and clutcg, grizzy has lighter weights in the primary to give it a faster rpm climb, kodiak weights are heavier keeping you in lower gear ratio longer. torque cuve is ony difference , power and top speed are identical

[@blixtkrig]

6m whaiting thime here in finl

[@GILLFAMILY]

I hate the waiting game… but we’ll worth it.

[@blixtkrig]

@@GILLFAMILY i ordered a orange one today feeling like a boy on cristmas eave

[@GILLFAMILY]

@@blixtkrig lol oh the sleepless nights …..