6 Month Review 2023 Yamaha Kodiak 700SE

Moose and I do a quick 6 month review of the Kodiak while enjoying a gorgeous day at camp with Caroline.
Music by: The 126ers - Traveller
Lauren Duski - Rollin

[@ComfyDadShoes]

Those back seats are awesome, especially with the foot pegs. I’d love to get my kid out on the trails with something like that. I definitely should’ve kept my sporty 570. My dual sport isn’t the best trail bike with passengers as I’m slowly discovering.

[@campbelleoffgrid]

I have the arms and foot pegs on the Grizz, gonna get a set for the Kodiak as well, they make all the difference for the passenger.

[@scottcampbell1524]

Great review!

[@campbelleoffgrid]

Have I converted you to Yamaha from Polaris?

[@markusedma]

Nice review Mark. You’re front flying skills are much Improved! 🤣

[@campbelleoffgrid]

Thanks Markus, I'm getting better because crashing is expensive...lol

[@markusedma]

@@campbelleoffgrid 🤣

[@Anthony-nr1nd]

Not a bad review I just picked up the 2024 version of the kodiak 700 SE and I am liking it so far, I have always been a Yamaha fan I have had a few Polaris machines, Honda, and one Kawasaki, but Yamaha seems to make a better machine than the rest. The power is very good, the ease of use, and the reliability of Yamaha can’t be beat. My Polaris used to always leave me stranded luckily I never went far from home but that was always the reason why I never went on a trail ride. Once I got my Honda I started to enjoy trail rides again because it was a solid machine, then as life goes on I had to get rid of it. I happened to stumble on a Kawasaki one by sheer luck and then I was back into trail riding again however it was a little too sporty for me to handle in the thick woods where I live. So I ended up passing that machine along to a friend who then he recommended me giving Yamaha a try and told me all about them. I finally had the opportunity to get down to my local dealer and get me a brand new Yamaha Kodiak 700 SE and wow what a machine it out surpassed my Polaris by everything from the power steering, smooth ride, and the low end power like you mentioned. The Honda was cool but the 4wd system was always a bit tricky however with an older machine like mine was I used to use the old method when it doubt throttle out 😅, but this Yamaha just goes no matter what and I have the locking diff as an option so that gives me the confidence to tackle anything! I love it!

[@campbelleoffgrid]

I have always had good luck with Yamaha, towed a few Polarises in my day....lol, kidding aside it depends what your looking for, Im not a gear head but love having something that I know will get me there and back, with some creature comforts......good luck with your 2024 700SE

[@Anthony-nr1nd]

Thanks yea so far on paper the Yamaha is a better machine and the reputation of them surely makes it better for me to ride worry free and enjoy, I’ll post some videos on it once I get it to my property thanks for the reply!

[@campbelleoffgrid]

I'll catch your vid once you post....thanks for watching

[@lisaweaver7992]

That’s a really nice machine. Do you have any problems with it running hot and overheating at low speeds? I plan on using it at low speeds for logging and hunting. Thanks for your time

[@campbelleoffgrid]

No issues at all with overheating, we use ours for the same tasks...both, our Grizzly and Kodiak (same power plants), have been awesome for that type of work / play.

[@kristingrounds4163]

Great drone shot of the Yamaha at the beginning! Got ask did you give her a bath before filming since she looked brand new? LOL!!!

[@campbelleoffgrid]

Yeah....gave her a good pressure wash, not too many scuffs on it...yet.

[@joshcbakerr]

What’s the exact version of that max rear seat? Thanks!

[@lisaweaver7992]

How do you like the Kodiak 700? Is it hard on gas at low speeds?

[@campbelleoffgrid]

We don't find it bad, its comparable to our 09 Grizzly....

[@mjethier]

your video makes it look like you live where the water is cold all the time.

[@campbelleoffgrid]

Our camp is on the northern shore of Lake Huron, the lake temp stays pretty cool which makes camp a comfortable place when the hot summer heat kick in.

[@trevorfarlette9996]

400kms your over your first oil change interval.

[@campbelleoffgrid]

10 4, changed it shortly after the video...