This may be the best ATV ever made!

[@jonny5662]

Great choice. I recently grabbed a 2014 with 200 miles on it and I couldn’t be happier.

[@DirtObseXXion]

Grizzlies kick ass! Awesome job John, super cool to see a Grizzly racing!

[@ATVonDemand]

What a great testimonial. Purchased it with your own money and kicked some 1000cc a$$! When you get it done come run it back to back with our Outlander 1000. It would be killer to see how they stack up against the stopwatch. The grizzly is underrated.

[@ATVScene]

This is an awesome idea! I'm all for it. Let's make this happen this spring for sure.

[@PhillyLS1]

There's a lot of context left out of this video. I'm sorry but to try to paint a Grizzly as a GNCC capable machine for a new rider or someone new to the sport is extremely disingenuous. There are numerous variables left out of his video that I won't get into.

[@Etruscan70]

@@ATVScene Did you buy that grizz at Xtreme in Brilliant? Looked like Xtreme.

[@jordanerb383]

Did you guys end up doing this shoot out?

[@rzl07375]

This an awesome idea for a video series. I wanted to try this on my Bruteforce.

[@FlawleZ31]

Great testimonial and feedback on your initial ride and race. I agree on the reliability for Yamaha. It extends far and beyond just the Grizzly. I have a 92 Timberwolf and 98 Big Bear at 29 and 23 years old these things just keep coming back for more.

[@Davido50]

Yamaha #1 - I run their sport quads

[@jakemccann2790]

I have the XTR . I have no complaints. Good for you great video .

[@muddimadi]

That was awesome! I showed my dad!!!

[@bartman59laj55]

I ride with a group of retired guys and of the fifteen or so of us, 10 ride grizzlies. In the Pacific Northwest, they are great machines for tight trails and mountains...

[@TheLannyboy]

I'm new to the game at 50 yrs old....bought the 2019 kodiak 700 se and its been a beast, great machine fun fun fun and tough too

[@slav1north764]

I have a 2018 With almost 7000 miles on it . only issue was the 4wd / 2wd switch was acting up at 6000 miles . I took it apart and cleaned it up , re greased and its good to go . Just many oil and diff changes. Needs tires soon lol. Still the originals.

[@denischartrand3912]

Great video. Was looking at your review yesterday actually for thw Grizzly. I have a Yxz but hinking on going back to a Grizzly. I had a 2008 at the time. I am a Yamaha guy so it's between the Grizzly and an 850 can am xtp.

[@rockaboatus588]

Excellent! Loved the insightful comments about the Grizzly 700!

[@GrillinandChillinwithColeman]

Great video!! Trying to decide on my next purchase and this really helped me decide. Thanks!

[@kevinvandusen7094]

Nice finish for an oem stocker...those motor I know are bulletproof. I’ll be definitely watching this build and your take on the upgrades.

[@SketchyXC]

Awesome vid! Hell of a race too. The Grizz keeps up no problem with those 1000's with you piloting...lol looking forward to your build 👍

[@jsnokhous]

Why this channel doesn’t have 50k plus subscribers is beyond me. Great channel

[@ATVScene]

What a great compliment. I really appreciate it, much better than the typical criticism you see in most comments on KZbin from the many Internet trolls.

[@DukeWhite04]

Look forward to this series, it is a great idea. The GNCC race looked like fun, glad you ran it bone stock. I think you will be happy with the Grizzly for many years.

[@ericschmidt3759]

I agree. I think it’s the most dependable and reliable value for your money.

[@kyles2284]

I have an 18 Grizzly and want to do this exact thing. Loved the video and look forward to more to come! Keep up the great videos!

[@crownroy4946]

2018 grizzlys have a subaru motor in them not a yamaha motor like they should,,,if you got no problems with the top end burning lots of oil your very lucky bud,,cheers

[@susdad]

@@crownroy4946 it was subcontracted by Yamaha to Subaru. Still met every spec that Yamaha asked and was inspected and driven by Yamaha before released. Just saying. My buddy has both kodiak and grizzly 708cc and neither one burns oil. The fan comes on alittle more ( from being hot ) but that’s it. They’re beasts

[@joschmo7983]

@@crownroy4946 issue wasn’t mainly for 2016 but fixed for 17 and 18

[@gunguyforlife630]

Can Am & Polaris if you like working on em, Yamaha & Suzuki if you like riding em!

[@EC_ATV_Outdoors]

I had a KQ 750, fantastic machine. Lots of torque, easy to swing the back end around corners. It keeps up with the vtwins from 0-80kmh. I would have gotten another but our dealer doesn't do trades and another brands dealer gave me an amazing trade in value

[@ATVScene]

I will admit the King Quad is an excellent choice and just as dependable as a Grizzly, but all in all I like the Grizzly better in every area.

[@chiefandmeatvriders9583]

Yamaha Grizzly all the way!!!!!!

[@charlespalmerii4299]

I just got my 2021 Grizzly EPS SE , Burnt Orange , lovin it !!!

[@davidrendell6009]

I raced 2 xc seasons on a 700 grizzly here in the UK... great fun machine to race and feels quite light compared to a can am

[@ATVScene]

Great. That's a lot of abuse. What were some of the things that broke?

[@davidrendell6009]

@@ATVScene i had an injector block one race caused a dnf, another race right top a-arm snapped about 1" from the top balljoint, frame cracked on the right rear downtube behind the diff near the towhitch mount. Look for me on Facebook and i can give you more details and pics. I did sone gusseeting to help after.

[@zacherydavenport1503]

Can’t wait for the build series and more races. Race footage would be an added bonus.

[@ATVScene]

you know it. That was badly needed. I was lucky to get the start.. gotta find a few friends to shoot some footage for sure next time.

[@davidbarnes7670]

Do it bro do it man keep us updated I have a Grizzly 550 I would make me proud everybody talks to Can-Am I know Yamaha the bomb

[@andrewsmith7367]

i would love to do some atv racing like that nothing here in Nova Scotia. Great video I''m looking at a Grizzily.

[@trashyduck]

I’ve been building my 2020 grizzly and I love it! It’s so capable of any situation.

[@ATVScene]

I so agree, - those of us who know, know it don't we? :) Curious what you've done? My build is taking a while, aftermarket is just as jammed up as Yamaha now days, but I'm pretty pumped at what I have on the way.

[@trashyduck]

@@ATVScene I’ve had a lot of guys asking and I think I should toss a build video up on my channel, I’ve done a ton to it and have a bunch more coming this spring as far as power dynojet tuner is way better than EHS

[@williamweitzenecker4799]

Love all your videos on the Grizzly! I have a 2018 and it's everything I want. I have Honda's, and Polaris quads and everyone fights over who is gonna ride the Grizz. My sister is buying a 2022 Grizzly in the coming weeks. I'm definitely gonna do the upgrades you have shown all of us. Love from Ohio!!

[@ATVScene]

Awesome thanks for writing. Your comment makes it all worth it. I love steering people from disappointing purchases.

[@jeremyfinger843]

Good summary and video. Every Yamaha I had last

[@JB-57]

Great video man! I will definitely be keeping up with this series. Good luck be safe and ride on! 👍

[@richvangorder3900]

I have a 21 grizzly 700 in armor gray and a 22 grizzly special edition. I replaced the fuel pump on the 21 @ 300 miles. Wasnt too pleased. Everything else is good so far

[@theviking4525]

Awesome video!! No better way to break in a new quad, enter a GNCC race! Love it !

[@ATVScene]

Thanks much! I think people take break in a little too far. The main thing is not getting it too hot the first few hours, seating the valves, and changing the oil. I did all that the first four hours. We shall see though, if mine falls apart maybe the GNCC at hour 5 was a bad idea.. but I don't think so, I think I'll put 5k+ miles on this machine in the next few years without any issues.

[@theviking4525]

@@ATVScene I agree. It’s a Yamaha just keep the throttle pinned!!!!

[@cedfury2934]

Great vidéo , i don t understand all because we don t have subtiles 😭 ,. But i see all the upgrade ;) thanks , great machine

[@algg19761994]

Been doing a lot of research and this supports my decision even more. Will be purchasing mine hopefully by end of February. Great video. Thanks.

[@christiancampbell-sanderso5998]

Nice video, trying to buy a used 686 but ill buy new if I can't find by the spring. Always looking for someone I can steal some info from. Liked and hit the bell icon 👍

[@original4440]

North Ridge Yamaha, one of the best Yamaha shops around!

[@chief1193]

I live in the mountains in NC let me know if you are coming through. That would be cool

[@marcnelson2645]

This is awesome.

[@jesseondrumsjd]

Looking forward to the series. Got a 450r but want a utility quad for exploring 4x4 and the occasional yard project. Thinking of the griz

[@ronaldtartaglia4459]

Lots of love brother I know you're talkin about a 4x4 but when you have the description " best ATV ever made"I always expect to see FourTrax 250R. We all know it's the best ATV ever ever ever ever ever made!😀 Longlivethefourtrax250r

[@ATVScene]

Thanks much. Yeah I hear ya. I would probably call the TRX 250R the best ever ATV ever as well. The ATC 200X and LTR450 would also be high on my personal list. But when the name "ATV" comes up now days, I think most people think of a go-anywhere do-anything machine, their mind doesn't go straight to sport-level machines like ours, so that was my theory on naming this first video.

[@xGR1MxREAPERx]

Racing a Grizzly with renegade 1000’s is like you racing a 125 against pros on 450’s.. You must be a hell of a racer to do that good on that vs renegades. Nice job.

[@smoothlandin]

I dont race my kingquad 750axi but would love to give it a shot, someday. Look forward to your grizzly build for inspiration. One thing you neglected to mention is that the Grizzly costs about half of what the comparable can am does. Some of us can't justify spending 16k on a toy so its refreshing to see how fun and capable an $8500 machine can be. I dont understand why there is so much negative feedback on you racing the machine of your choosing.

[@scottfurlong5475]

I'm pretty sure the warranty is gone. 4 hours on the Grizzly and entered it into a GNCC race and takes 3rd.

[@larryarnold1282]

Thank you for the time you took to make this video....I subscribed..... looking forward to the other videos....,speaking of looking, I’m trying to find a grizzly 2021..... dealers out of stock around Atlanta....will find one yet!!!!!

[@ATVScene]

Thanks much, yeah I think a lot of people agree with my calling the Grizzly the ultimate 4x4! And with that they're hard to find, I waited two months for mine to arrive.

[@t_rex8767]

looks nice, hoping to get a cfmoto or tgb (which is the closest dealers) in the future, but also thinking about if it worth getting one, im not the handy-type so not sure about fixing the atv

[@jordanerb383]

I love my 2019 EPS SE. I have the EHS goodies too and it works so much better than stock

[@ATVScene]

I've heard this from so many, even from competitors! EHS is where it's at no doubt. I will be talking with the man himself, Eric at EHS in North Carolina in my next video. I'm doing everything he suggests. I believe that's the EHS fuel controller, intake kit (with uni filter not K&N) and a full Barker's dual core with quiet cores. Is that what you did? Anymore, any less?? I don't think I want to do anymore than this, I'm big on reliability.

[@jordanerb383]

@@ATVScene that’s what I have too! Love the Barkers duals, he also offers a cam shaft and valve springs, it’s expensive but gives the grizzly 50 WHP. Would make yours rip hard!

[@r6realtor]

awesome vid man! I've owned 3 grizzlies in the past however, I've gone mainly to 2 wheels since then but I just recently purchased a 2021 kodiak 700 mostly to work around my property. Man you got me thinking about throwing some grizzly clutch weights in there and start ripping around again! I've got the base model so it's actually about 40 pounds lighter than the grizz but with the same motor(minus the lighter clutch weights, diff lock and eps) It would be awesome to give one of these gncc races a try. Definitely the main reason I continue to go back to the yamaha 686 platform is that reliability, the grizz will serve you well for many years to come! Looking forward to more vids!

[@ATVScene]

Thanks much. Hope your Kodiak is an EPS model. Yeah ride a few but not the whole series, I think a full GNCC season on any stock 4x4 will ruin it.

[@qwikz28]

Damn you can wheel the hell out of that thing. Very impressive

[@780Aleks-AB]

I love my Grizzly, and mines far from stock. I'm really hoping they put the 850 into it. I would be one of the first ones to buy one.

[@WoodsUnknown]

If there is something better out there and you didn't buy it you will always want more.

[@valet132011]

Check out Fox shocks and Keizer beadloocks. I race a renegade..yes..we race in 4x4 all time.

[@tomludwig7786]

How many miles /hours did you have on your Grizzly before you added all the mods at EHS Racing? I just bought a 2016 limited edition and it looks like that is the place to go. Great videos , keep up the good work.

[@carpenterpatriot4139]

When those others ask me why I got a Yamaha (2000 Kodiak 400, 2020 Kodiak Limited Edition EPS, 2020 Grizzly X-TR) I just tell them "because out here Bears rule"

[@bigmanbbqnj]

Thank you so much, great video, awesome information. I've been constantly going back and forth between Grizzly and Can Am, Grizzly and Sportsman... I think I have a good idea which way I'm going to go

[@dayron6637]

Anywhere but Polaris, they make shitty atvs

[@teyteymaganda52]

Nice video 👌

[@coolprezes5499]

Great vid😉best quad ever ...no doubt about it , I also raced my Grizzly ,live in Poland so quite a way from US😜 and I love my Grizzly from the bottom of my heart.The most reliable bike iI ever rode. jumped it so hard tha i managed to break the frame so be vigilant, but j live every minute on my bike. Congrats on Your GNCC race - post some onbike vid would be great to see,You can see some of mine races on my canal ....keep on riding ,waiting for Your new GNCC vid😉 Greetings from Poland🖐️

[@ATVScene]

That's great! Thanks for the great comment What changes did you make to race yours?

[@coolprezes5499]

@@ATVScene 🖐️1st thing i did to mine is change of the seat(i did my own seat lowering 7cm and still being comfy enough,btw huge thing on stability , mounted wheel spacers 30mm and itp ss wheels(no beadlocks)higher foot rest - as its needed when You race on snow and snow gets cumulated on foot rest, making u sliding around on turns, all metal racks off, ricochet plates underneath, i would also need elkas and flexx bars but a bit expensive for now😉 but one day ill do it as i do not plan to sell especially that i done 150mth racing(no issues- nor one😁) love my Grizzly actually buying another one for my wife though 😉awaiting your GNCC vid😁🖐️

[@ATVScene]

@@coolprezes5499 Awesome stuff. It's pretty darn cool that we even get to communicate with one another, being on opposite sides of the planet, much less have something so dear we have in common. Not many have tried to race a Grizzly, we're a select few I guess. I take it you shaved the foam out of your seat to get a lower center of gravity? How tall are you? I can actually see that as being a good idea, along with lowering the ride height.

[@coolprezes5499]

@@ATVScenehi 😁 yeah Internet gives so much of possibilities these days👍i made new seat frame using epoxy and fibre sheets, it gives You about 5cm as grizz has a spacers underneath the seat frame and seat mounts (so i made it bottom flat😜)I'm 178cm and something about80kg, Grizz has a one problem which is space between axles (if it would be 7-8cm longer on frame would be ideal bike as it gets sketchy on some bumpy parts and intend to nose down and on downhills and pick up rear easily which gives u sometimes uncomfortable feeling down the slopes or sharp break peaks, but reliability is spectacular.GNCC races are the ultimate dream for me 😜when i travel to US must is to see one of theses races😁CU and all the best in Your riding if You have a onquad view clip post it on KZbin im sure all grizzly lovers would like to see it😁👍keep on racing and posting hopefully ill get back soon as Covid comotion finally ends 🤦🖐️all the best👊

[@rogersyse645]

Just bought a 209 grizzly 550 for hunting in norther Minnesota. Stock shocks are ok. Looking at Elka stage 3. I’ve read they make a big difference in ride comfort. Any feedback would be helpful if that is true

[@ATVScene]

I have a set of Elkas on order. I've researched a lot, too many good things not to go for it. I will cover them in my next video.

[@rogersyse645]

Best video l’ve seen on grizzly 700. Can’t wait for your review on Elka

[@michaelconley6245]

How bought testing some tracks on that badass machine

[@brokefarmerjohn2422]

Why did you pick the grizzly over the King quad 750? Grizzly is good but seems the KQ is better stock.

[@jasonmorehouse3756]

Kq doesn't come close to the Yamaha. Yamaha has better CVT, better EPS, better built, quicker and more low end torque.

[@tnielson1]

So I’m looking at the grizzly really hard, I keep hearing that the EHS air box and tuner are a must however would I be fine without these upgrades? It would be nice to purchase without having to instantly install aftermarket parts to make it good. If it’s as good as everyone claims then should’ve have to Install that stuff asap. My main concerns are the air intake I’ve read some people have ruined motors with dirt entering the motor. My other concern is the motor running lean. Will this affect it in the long run or at different altitudes? can anybody sway me address these concerns? I I’m trying to decide between this and a kingquad 750, So far I haven’t seen any issues with the KQ. Is the extra MSRP for the Grizzly worth it? Thanks for any answers

[@ATVScene]

I think the extra cost is worth it, but my second choice is the KingQuad, it's a very well-made machine, just not as good as the Grizzly in my opinion. Government appointed groups, that control our emissions, are only awarded additional funding if they continue to come up with new ways to lower emissions. So as years progress manufactures will need to jump through more and more hoops, most cork up the machine, which isn't good for performance or longevity.

[@bx3851]

I have Yamaha 20001, Big Bear, still running, best ever. Then again its says right there on the engine "made in Japan", so that may be it.

[@akcalder92]

Dude love your videos. I’m in Raleigh and thinking about getting a Grizzly. Where’s that wood trail you’re riding?

[@ATVScene]

Thanks much! That was at Pine Lake Raceway & Trails in Ashtabula, OH. I need better action footage, I will be going to Hatfield McCoy Trails in WV in a few weeks, hope to have suspension, handlebars and tire & wheel upgrades by then. Get a Grizzly, you won't be sorry!

[@akcalder92]

@@ATVScene awesome, thanks for the reply. Love your videos!

[@bushrat164]

Suzuki 300 King Quad best ever made DO loike the Yamahas though2nd choice for me ,only because I can not kill my 92KQ 300

[@utahwanderlust700]

Can't be.... it's not lime green!😉😄

[@crownroy4946]

2016,,17 and 2018 grizzly where great bikes but had junk subaru motors in them but im with you 2020 and 2021 grizzlys are the best bush bike made

[@qapsukalek]

2016 kodiak 700 over 20,000 miles no issues but everything falling apart except for the motor it's still strong but i retired it

[@ATVScene]

WOW! Well done! 20k miles on an ATV in less than five years, that may be a record.

[@rzl07375]

You say you like the Grizzly 700 better than the Kingquad it almost every way. Can you explain your thoughts on that, the 2 machines are so similar on paper Im just curious your thoughts.

[@ATVScene]

I reviewed the new updated KingQuad. I explain this in the video. Here's a link kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIqze35_h8Sqrqs

[@rzl07375]

@@ATVScene Thanks. So you feel the power delivery is better on the Grizzly.

[@ATVScene]

@@rzl07375 Power is similar but I would give the edge to the Grizzly throughout the powerband.

[@mrlariata9290]

I wish yamaha made a two up model

[@geostan86jack11]

How can you get out of NC, I want to go with you.

[@Davido50]

You got the right brand quad but get a better truck!

[@PrzemekKluza]

Did you ride across the country with the grizzly?

[@ATVScene]

Not yet. Hope to tackle it in the next few years though.

[@PrzemekKluza]

@ATVScene I would so do that trip with you I also ride a 700 grizzly

[@ATVScene]

@@PrzemekKluza awesome! Yeah I'll hit you up. I plan on creating a detailed invitation when I get more organized, I have four riders, including you, that are very much interested. It will be way more fun with a group of us.

[@teabaggervance8]

The old Hondas are the best.

[@JohnnyRebKy]

I didn’t know you could ride off road across America ?? How ??

[@ATVScene]

Sorry for the delay, this got past me.. Yes, it's possible. Here's the link: www.transamtrail.com/

[@johnabelljr1997]

Last year my friend bought a 2022 yamaha Kodiak 450. He wrecked it with only 20 hours on the machine. Well, the shop had it for nearly 7 months. They cannot get the parts to fix it properly. For this reason I will never buy a Yamaha!

[@odessit777]

Yamaha: first 10 hours / 100 miles do not go past half-throttle ATV Scene: got it, thanks........

[@Davido50]

Fox shocks are better if you can get em.

[@jasonmorehouse3756]

Definitely not. Elkas blow them out of the water

[@shotgunz124]

Must be old because u can’t find a grizzly or a lot of the others

[@PhillyLS1]

Hey man, I don't mean to be a jerk. I really don't. But don't you think you're misleading people a little here?

[@ATVScene]

No prob.. how so?

[@PhillyLS1]

@@ATVScene The only reason I'm saying anything here is I watched a video like this and then went out and bought a Scrambler and it held me back. I'm not here to be disrespectful on the Grizzly, but it's not competitive for GNCC. I think one of the biggest things you're leaving out is that CJ Raceway was a late addition to the GNCC circuit. That track was not indicative of a typical race. It was tight with no where to pass and was full of bottlenecks. If it had been a a typical race I think your perspective would be different. To say the Grizzlies have an advantage in the fields (while subjective), is misleading. It's harder to get the rear loose, and it doesn't have the HP to compete on tracks with a larger field section. As you stated, the low end grunt isn't there along with the HP for the fields. That adds up over the length of the race. Us "racer types" do leave the quads in 4wd, they handle better. About the start, if my memory serves me right, there were only 2 racers with 1K's, and an 850 won the race. We also all took it easy on the start due to people clobbering the hay bail on the 1st turn and the giant kicker after the turn. Finally, and I'll tread lightly here... as you stated that you've been into Powersports since you were 10 and you raced against guys who are beginners. Two of the guys in our class are physically disabled. I suggest that a gentlemen with your experience take the Grizzly to the 4x4 B or 4x4 Senior class to really make your point about the Grizzly's capability. In fact, there are several riders in 4x4 B, 4x4 Senior and 4x4 A that ride 570's. I really hope this doesn't come across the wrong way. I'm just trying to stop people who plan on racing from making the wrong choice, like I did.

[@ATVScene]

@@PhillyLS1 Ok a lot of good points here. Thanks for writing. The 850 is still a lot bigger than the 686cc Grizzly, and Can-Am's Rotax engines make some serious horsepower compared to a stock Grizz. My theory was to enter a class that started in the back row to best get out of everyone's way. It was my first time I ever raced a 4x4 and I thought the Grizzly would be a lot slower especially in stock form so I figured it was the best class for me. Plus I'm a lot older and slower than I used to be now days. I will definitely enter the 4x4 Senior class next time, and by then I will have built up the machine to better tackle a GNCC. As for the field sections, I actually passed a few 4x4s and even a sport quad in the field areas. They looked like they were two-wheeling more than my Grizzly. I just felt very planted and precise, it handles really well for a big heavy 4x4. And I agree the Grizzly is not the best choice for racing GNCC, the Can-Am without a doubt gives the best chance for finishing well. My only reason for racing it is to show that while not the ideal choice, it can still offer a great ride even in the most extreme terrain (nothing's tougher than a GNCC). I have to say, I appreciate the way you commented. A lot of people feel they need to attack others on the Internet for some reason. I feel like you would have approached me in person with the same words, so thank you for that.

[@coryemerson9225]

@@ATVScene you both made very good points. And you both handled it well. Crazy to see two grown men get along on social media nowadays. Like PhillyLS1 said I do my research bigtime before I purchase. I have two Yamaha 450R’s and an about grab a Can Am 850 or 1000 Outlander. Once I grab the can am I will take it and the stock 450 to BNR for some work (the other 450 is already built). Enjoy that Grizzly they are good quads

[@ATVScene]

@@coryemerson9225 Thanks, and great choice with BNR. I get a lot of my inside info from pro-level racer friends off the record - BNR is legit for sure. Good luck in 2021!

[@lukegrady5357]

All you really need is a 450 lol

[@ATVScene]

I have a 2008 Suzuki LTR. I love it as much as my Grizzly - I gotta say I need both machines :)

[@lowandfast4491]

100hp doesn't matter when it's always in the shop, have a polaris with not even 800 miles on it and literally nothing works. Stop buying junk put these horse shit companies out of business.

[@michaeldeel7998]

tires shocks and pipe you would be in first for sure.

[@michaeldeel7998]

3rd out of 11 staght out the box stock...... thats says alot....