Full REVIEW: 2019 Yamaha Grizzly 700 SE

[@timharris7425]

I currently have a 2020 grizzly 700 and trade my grizzly off every year for a new one I ride Colorado high country trails and usually put around 2500 miles on them but it's in narly rocky tough terrain and I'm a aggressive trail rider and have rode for 40 years and I have never had any of my Grizzlies go down on me, Yamaha is the most reliable quad I have ever owned and rode, I'm die hard Yamaha

[@dirttraxtv]

Awesome!

[@Anonymouso283]

Same here dude! I bleed blue!

[@cynosa5982]

i got a 2018 got 3600 hard ridden Kilometers never had to replace a thing except oil etc

[@dalesharpy9197]

5th Quad inn29 years at my Land Surveying business and the Yamaha’s have taken a beating and keep on ticking. We just bought the Power Steering version of this model and we all love it! It has some poop and the suspension is nice. We have added baskets to the racks to carry chainsaws, survey gear, and multiple crew members. My only problem is finding it in the woods as we got the Real Tree camo lol! I was dissipointed with the Blue Ox we had( Arctic Crap 500) it has had some issues but the old beat up Yammies keep on digging!

[@williejamehufff3125]

What’s most surprising is how you pronounce Yamaha.

[@nkn8820]

Yehma-ha

[@TTundragrizzly]

Yam uh ha

[@edl246]

Willie Jamehufff Maybe he’s not pronouncing it wrong !

[@666dynomax]

Willie Jamehufff that's how we say it here too. Like when ppl pronounce Stihl still not steel.... Or Hyundai hi yundai.... How about ppl say Bombardier... Bomb ba deer. Not bomb Ard yay

[@andrewc9234]

@@666dynomax people that say bomb ba deer are just dumb haha

[@zachraymond3338]

All I want to see is a comparison between the new Griz and the one you used for the project build a while back

[@PunkRockRog]

IKR

[@DonsATVAdventures]

Absolutely love my 19 Grizzly 700 SE ! In 9 months iv put 3000 kms on it. My wife has a 18 Grizzly aswell .

[@supremeboy404]

Do u like the 19 686 cc or the 18 708cc?

[@DonsATVAdventures]

@supremeboy404 the 686 is the better motor

[@jeffmacey6482]

why did Yamaha discontinue the 7:08 and go back to the 686?

[@wildbill23c]

Breaking things I'd assume, since they've never changed any drive train components, the 700+ was breaking stuff that they couldn't fix with heavier duty parts so back to a smaller displacement engine.

[@semiauto3148]

Shuffle3956 the Honda pioneer 1000 isn’t a v-twin. It’s a inline twin....

[@wesleygarrison6248]

Jeremy Lawler Yeah, stock with Yamaha, the reason they aren’t making the engine bigger is probably because when they tried last time aka the 708cc, they had lots of trouble, so they might be a bit nervous about it, or they are taking their time on designing a new reliable, or they might use the wolverine engine.

[@wesleygarrison6248]

*stick

[@wesleygarrison6248]

*engine

[@carlosvalencia3388]

If Yamaha came up with V-Twin i know i would buy one. That is the only thing keeping a few of us from buying.

[@carlosvalencia3388]

Gsfbffx Pdhhdf yea but kawasaki sucks. Imo. Id rather stick to my can am. I would never ever buy a polaris but i think i would buy a polaris first than a kawasaki. Just my opinion.

[@carlosvalencia3388]

Gsfbffx Pdhhdf lmfao idk whay meth u been doing but no way in hell is a brute 750 faster than a 850. 🤣🤣 brutes suck they smoke belts faster than any thing else out there cheapest bike ever made

[@ebsell]

carlos valencia plenty around here with 20,000 km and still run like new. They’re just ugly as hell. Can Ams tend to be overpriced and break down more than they should. And if you ever have to deal with BRP directly, good luck lol

[@EastCoastATV]

@@gsfbffxpdhhdf7043 Dude you're dreaming. I had a Sportsman 850 and it would bury the needle and its registered for 120 km/h (75 mph). A buddy of mine with a Brute Force 750 couldn't break 110 km/h (65 mph). His machine was in the shop as much as my Sportsman was. The Sportsman handled better, looked better, had more clearance, towed more, and was a better machine all around.

[@27Zangle]

Same. In the market for an ATV and holding our for a couple more years will be more than worth it. I think it will happen soon.

[@scarroll625]

The way he pronounces “Yam-a-hah” really grinds my gears. I can tell he’s Canadian due to the absence of rifle mounts.

[@paul340mopar]

Nice one Peter! 😀

[@tuuger]

I want this guys job

[@timjanssen1671]

@Gibbon Me three

[@toplyrics457]

@@timjanssen1671 me four

[@doggo_4141]

TOPLYRICS me five

[@NoahMazraani]

@@doggo_4141 me six

[@garrettalston163]

Me Seven Hundred

[@NytronX]

Can't decide if "Yehmaha" or the wife's leg joke is more appalling.

[@stewp.3298]

Ask your boyfriend...

[@ImDanimal85]

Owned Yamaha,Polaris, and now Kawasaki! Kawasaki is the bike to have for price and what u get it cant be beat!

[@IndependentPressProject]

I just picked up a Brand New 2015 Yamaha Grizzly 700 SE from my dealership and would love to see a video showing us how to update the 2014-2015 models to 2019 standard. Thanks and keep up the great work. Your videos are top notch.

[@J2theW]

So mud ready? Wheres the air intake?

[@kristianfussell9153]

J2theW You need a relocated air intake for water. Not mud.

[@J2theW]

@@kristianfussell9153 intresting that all mudracers have high air intakes... like snorkels? P.s. I am big fan of yamaha... still have a 2009 wolverine ;)

[@kristianfussell9153]

J2theW mud racers yes not average mud riders. The average mud hole you are gonna hit is exactly that mud. Not a water hole.

[@mikemchugh384]

Well I personally love the look of this 4 wheeler and I might go buy it. I know everyone wants to see yamaha and honda put out a v-twin but I can wait. I personally love reliability and not just straight horse power. I mean this when I say it, every single can am or polaris I have ridden with has broke down more times then I can count, yet I still ride my 20 year old honda foreman 450 with a lift kit and 27 ITP Mega Mayhems and never broke down, EVER!! Don't get me wrong when Can Am's and Polaris's are running good I can't compete at all but that is only when they are running good, on the flip side mine always runs good..just comes down to choice.

[@mikemchugh384]

Just adding my own thought on this. when they do come out with a V-twin I have a feeling the price will be really high, because these companies live off of reliability and don't want to ruin that..but when it comes it will be the best V-twins out there.

[@Rakkasan-vr8xt]

Me too, I have been riding a Suzuki 400 Eiger since 2005, I literally beat the hell out of it. I trial ride, hunt, fish and have had it underwater 3x, once yesterday. The damned thing wont quit, same belt just about everything except tires, lights and about 15 oil changes. It's not the overall power I want, it's the dependability and ability to take me where I need to go with my gear. I'm 6'3, 245 and I know I tax that 400 but it's been loyal and dependable and I think the 700 Grizzly is the best step up until we get that 850 everyone talks about stuffed in there.

[@Kevinstrickland33]

Im gettin rid of my rzr xp for a grizzly , I cant wait. Something i can rely on

[@bradperry287]

Would you guys make a brute Force 750 review. That would be great!

[@jonnymacdfilm7468]

I used to have a Yamaha and can honestly say they are my favourite, never let me down once, really nice to ride and feel alot more stable than my new bike - honda foreman 500.. I think my next machine will be a grizzly 700!

[@jonnymacdfilm7468]

@GastonGross I had a old yamaha model so moving to a 500 was an upgrade man! I bought it purely on reliability because I'm working away from home for 3 months or so at a time and want something that guaranteed to fire up when I hit the start button. yamaha ATVs are alot harder to get 2nd hand in the UK as its mostly Honda that are sold here, yamaha raptors are pretty easy to get though. Give it two years and I'll have a grizzly 700 bro, what model you got?

[@jonnymacdfilm7468]

@GastonGross I think Honda need to replace the Rincon with a 750/850cc foreman rubicon with a gearbox ratio that suits the trail a little better

[@jonnymacdfilm7468]

@GastonGross I have heard the suzuki quads run the smoothest, might even be tempted to get the 750 king quad

[@jonnymacdfilm7468]

@GastonGross same with my Honda I've got now, I've only put about 15 hours on it in 6 months

[@sinfuldebauchery]

The 500 grizzly is beast. This is beastier.

[@waymanlittrel9028]

hey Dirt Trax, hard working American here in Minnesota. I am currently getting ready to buy a 18,19, or 20 model year atv. I have been teetering the fence as far as a decision on the grizzly 700, sportsman 850, or outlander 850. I love the extra power that the big twin cylinders offer but I am worried about the cost of repairs on the big twins and I am almost willing to sacrifice that power if the reliability on the grizzly is far superior opposed to the reliability that I have been reading up on the 850. I am a diesel technician by trade and I know anything with moving parts are liable to break. I know you gentleman have lots of experience and are open minded when it comes to atvs as well as have seat and operating time on both of them. can you tell me, after beating down these machines which seemed to needed to be worked on the least, not maintenance wise more so snapping axles, diff failures, bearings, and my least favorite electrical components. nothing worse than common issues, or driving 4 or 5 hours to get to new trails and breaking down for the weekend. Really looking forward to the input.

[@dirttraxtv]

What an awesome problem to have, right?! All three of these ATVs are outstanding, but you clearly have significantly different levels of power here to take into consideration. Furthermore, out of these three, the Yamaha does have the best reputation for reliability and is an excellent ATV itself. Talk to your dealers before buying and make sure if a problem does arise post-purchase they'll provide you with the level of service you expect. If I was going to roll the dice here and power wasn't a deciding factor, I would choose the ATV with the best reputation for reliability. Good luck.

[@xGR1MxREAPERx]

By far the best looking. Grizzly ever made. It isn’t even close. Although it feels like a 400 compared to the outty and sportsman 850/1000 it does what it is suppose to better then all. Hunting, Long rides, and best of all reliability.

[@dirttraxtv]

Well said. Couldn't agree more.

[@sandbiker]

Nice machine. And just like that, I'm now leaning away from Polaris & looking to this Yamaha.

[@NavigateOffroad]

This new Yamaha seems like it is going to be a great machine. I agree with others in that it would be nice to see a 1000. I think it would be able to compete with Polaris and Can Am then..especially if they could keep its reliability!

[@wesleygarrison6248]

Navigate Offroad They already do compete lol, my old 660 could ride with those big bore performance ATVS because grizzlies have great handling.

[@jimmyboyjbh9334]

Yamaha is more reliable and a better built machine I rather a grizzly 700 than a can am 1000 any day

[@Berto-903]

I would get one ASAP if it was a twin, I just want it to have that Vtwin rumble with an aftermarket exhaust.

[@karolis1397]

I wish I had this but its probably super expensive or not available in my country

[@willeypoboy6052]

I'm in the market but mud is not the precursor! I want a 700 Grizz , will a solid 2014 do?

[@ProjectAjax]

Yamaha advertosed a 6% gear reduction on this model. Great machine!

[@mudpuppy318]

Underpowered and Over Built. That’s the recipe for reliability.

[@noahranker4133]

Mark & Ilene Honda in a nut shell

[@wesleygarrison6248]

Mark & Ilene It’s not really underpowered, but the ATV industry wants you to think so, but Yamahas are sure reliable.

[@Steven-gv1ke]

I am 350 lbs. I have a grizzly 700 with 31" narrow Outlaws, and I can pop a wheelie while sitting normally on the seat (NOT jerking back, or standing/kneeling on the back rack) and stand the Grizzly almost straight up in the air. How much power do you need? Before I went to 31" Outlaws, I had 28" Zillas and I was able to hit 60 mph (didn't care to go any faster, but it had more to go). 60 mph is sketchy on a atv with bias ply (non radial) tires in my personal opinion. You have to remember something... if your tires spin, and you are pulling, pushing or whatever, any additional power you have, is not getting to the ground. For example, you could have a Honda Rancher 420 4x4 and plow snow and lets say the snow starts building up and you start spinning, because your power is exceeding your traction. This is not a "lack of power" issue. Going and getting a 1,000 cc Can-Am 4x4 atv is not going to suddenly move that snow piled up in front of the plow. The only thing power does is get you up to speed a little quicker, and maybe have a slightly higher top end. The 700 Kodiak/Grizzly is plenty fast top end, and although it doesn't accelerate like a top fuel funny car, it is definitely not "slow".

[@trevorbraden5448]

@@Steven-gv1ke yeah man I feel ya but I love the torque of the big bore machines

[@rodneymiracle3224]

700 is plenty of power and will do anything you could possibly need to do. Atv companies want you to think you need an 850 or more so they can charge you 15 thousand dollars for it which is ridiculous. This one is over 10 grand which is ridiculous too. Ive had 500cc ATV's for many years and can plow or climb anything I want to. Don't be fooled into a 15k atv for more power and less gas mielage you dont need!

[@canampage8928]

There still doing single cylinder. Dang I been riding 2 cylinders since my 07 renegade 800. Still got it with 7k miles in it still runs like I just bought it. Everything stock only things I have done since I have purchased it is a new oil filter a new battery and belts that’s it!

[@DRaGON188]

I have a 2019 kodiak and the 686cc engine is peppy as hell. It’s still in the break in so I haven’t got over 3/4 throttle but definitely a strong motor. Feels stronger than my brother’s 2018 with the 708cc engine.

[@ScottMcLinden]

how long is the break in on the Kodiak?

[@DRaGON188]

@@ScottMcLinden Manual said 20 hours. First 10 hours no more than 1/2 throttle then second 10 hours no more than 3/4 throttle.

[@ScottMcLinden]

thank you sir!@@DRaGON188

[@curtisbull1583]

Very curious about this as well I had a 16 grizzly that I recently traded off, the low end take off power was very disappointing! Didn't turn well either, seemed like you had a bunch of weight on the back rack.

[@gerceci1]

whats the diference betwen the 686 and 708 , why they changed from 708 to 686cc ?

[@SkodzGaming]

why does yamaha and honda refuses to offer 2-up models ?

[@Zach-ju5vi]

Because they are gay just like SxS.

[@georgevacherlon931]

I've got a 2006 Yamaha grizzly and let's just say it's never failed

[@dev4statingx90]

Had a yamaha banshee for years, loved it, bought a polaris sportsman...never again. Just bought a grizzly 700. Haven't rode it yet.

[@dev4statingx90]

@Tony Montana do you like it?

[@dev4statingx90]

@Tony Montana i read it runs a little lean at quarter throttle and below, but can be fixed with a tuner

[@SkodzGaming]

I bought a 2020 outlander max xt 650, I'm happy with it but I was also really into these yamaha grizzly 700 but unfortunately since Yamaha refuse to offer 2 up models I went with Can Am.

[@UvidCo]

The 650 has more power anyways.

[@rodneymiracle3224]

What was the brown mark on the decal in the side. I saw one at the dealership that had 70 miles on it that had a brown Mark like that and wondering if the engines getting hot and ruining the decal

[@thelandrovermaniac5334]

Yamaha is back in the quad game

[@jarskii4786]

Yamaha is finally stepping their game up

[@toddmerriott6901]

Can you run 30's on the grizz if you crank up the preload?

[@Zach-ju5vi]

Yes but you'll need clutching

[@mrpush2855]

Mud ready? Well not really. Without a rad relocation to up top, your real mud runs will leave your brand new 2019 with plugged rad and overheats! Cool 4x4 thought!

[@brendanbrown6220]

Was this video recorded near Fenlon falls

[@mudpine2535]

Yamaha got smart.. Everyone buys at new atv.. Gotta buy a tire package.. Good for them

[@01hondascott]

i liked this but i can't find a reason to get rid of my 2015, it's only got 600 km's on it pretty much still new.

[@dirttraxtv]

Bet it still runs great too!

[@01hondascott]

@@dirttraxtv omg like a dream, with the 01 Honda i still would hit the sales pages looking at bikes but since bringing that grizz home from the showroom i haven't looked for another bike accept just to see what new models are out. needless to say i'm quite content.

[@jaydawg4065]

I love my 2008 Grizzly 700 and this one looks like a winner for sure!!!

[@shawnhampshirehick101]

My 450 is Better than any PEElaris or JUNKam😄well except for the Honda. It was a difficult decision, but my family not wanting to Shift made it for me.😒

[@longboardguy]

I’ll buy this when it gets the 850 twin or 1000. Then it’s my dream quad

[@paulniezabytowski7170]

Thanks for ths great review! Been waiting a long time for it! Please do a head to head comparison of the 2019 Grizzly 700 SE and the 2019 King Quad. If possible, I'd like to see how the Brute Force 750 compares to these two also. Thx!

[@dirttraxtv]

Thank you! We would love to do a shootout like this. We'll see what happens.

[@paulniezabytowski7170]

@@dirttraxtv Great! Looking forward to it if it can happen! Thanks!

[@fralin1966]

I watch your videos all the time and have alot of respect for your opinion . I am in the market for a new ATV i have narrowed down my research to two choices the 2019 grizzly 700 eps se or the 2019 can am outlander 650 xt what are your thoughts ?

[@untitledC64]

id say depending on what you intend to use it for, grizzly's really are tough durable machine and are easy to maintain, but they do lack in overall horse power being a single cylinder, although you can do a pretty decent mudder build on a grizzly that will get you through moderate mud wholes, i wouldnt consider anyhting less then 800 cc if your considering a can am.

[@fralin1966]

@@untitledC64 just curious why you would not buy the 650 I ask because it's a huge purchase I don't want to make an error I have heard the 850 and 1000 are very hot to ride and melt plastics and drink fuel the 650 seemed to be a beast ?? No ?? I have no plans to go bigger than 27 inch tires

[@canamdennis6829]

We're is the 850 and the 1000 Yamaha come on please its time

[@zanehopefz6hundred761]

Can am Dennis 68 Can am Man what about a SuperCharged efi 6 speed manual 4x4 with front rear and diff locker! Who ever would make that! Will be a billionaire

[@HomerRules]

Aluminum frame two stroke efi.

[@duramaxtothemax]

I agree, this is so old already.

[@wesleygarrison6248]

850 is enough

[@ACH91332]

When have you ever been on a 700 and said “I cant do that unless I have an 850 or 1000?” Im betting never. Yamaha runs a 700 still because you don’t need more than that.

[@georgeduckworth4452]

Where's the 1k motor and snorkel? Then I'd be excited.

[@sanjaywazo]

@4:40 did you go through that long stretch?

[@rodneymiracle3224]

Can u simply put an led bulb in the handlebar headlight to make all 3 led?

[@wrt1656]

Yamaha 1400cc/ twin 700 turbo special edition?

[@oscaricaza6876]

honda trx350D 1989 atv had all 4 tires the same size from factory stock

[@GBsPitstop]

if they would factory air and belt snorkel that thing it would be a huge seller.

[@erichusqvansonswanson7955]

Justin Beaird bingo!

[@lloydnielsen8035]

Still waiting for the 850 V twin then I’ll buy one

[@kevinvanberkel3797]

Its awesome got mine 2 months ago

[@budfahnestock2418]

did yours come with the same size tires all around? mine didn't and i'm wondering if my dealership fucked me

[@timber66]

@@budfahnestock2418 look at the specs. I think they are all the same size.

[@tysonpeter]

love my 2017 grizzly but its time yamaha to make a bigger badder more powerful model. Hopefully 2020 we will see a twin cylinder.

[@TyrelLeMan]

The general consensus is, Yamaha put a big twin in it! Parallel or V doesn't matter. You will sell tons if they prove as reliable as any other grizzly.

[@transformeruk5300]

Dirt trax, what’s the difference in power and feel between this 2019 and the 2018 708 ? why have Yamaha ditched the 708 engines they were putting in all their vehicles? Thanks

[@ILOVESQUATS]

Subaru made the heads for the 708 motors and this new 686 is all yamaha made/built.

[@transformeruk5300]

Thanks for that info but I was wondering if the newer engines felt or rode any different to the 708’s? I’ve a 2018 and like it but it does seem to get quite hot

[@kyleruss5235]

I have a can am xmr 1000. The day Yamaha makes a 850 or 1000 is the day I say goodbye to my CAN AM!

[@Roberto7474001]

has the can am been good to you so far? I have an older brute force and am thinking about upgrading to efi and power steering

[@therider6926]

Best looking grizzly ever and a bulletproof 686

[@MrIdasam]

I just bought this exact model about a month ago, it's the first quad that I've ever owned. Though I do wish that it had an 850 in it. Everything that I've ever read when comparing brands, you can't beat Yamaha's reliability. I read about a lot of problems with Polaris' electrical systems and CanAm's mechanical problems. Ultimately I had to ask myself, how much power do I really need?

[@therider6926]

@@MrIdasam you bought the right unit. I currently own a 550xp Polaris and always wanted one. The power is good the ride is smooth but every few rides there's something to fix. Output shaft seal, codes, tmap sensor now at 5k bearings are sloppy. I love the machine but the maintenance is annoying.

[@john-michaelmcdermott5050]

Would also be cool to see a comparison of the grizzly brute force rincon and king quad also

[@Rakkasan-vr8xt]

There is a 2019 review, the 700 Grizzly won the shootout.

[@cptnjarhead]

Man thats a sharp looking quad....I bought a 660 grizz back in 2000 and i loved it.... for a big bore it felt very sporty... but, as luck would have it my quad burned right down to the frame on a dusty, hot dry day out in the middle of BFE (long story, not really the fault of yamaha, lets just say perfect storm situation). So, i decided to try Polaris... and i fell in love with the AWD system, no stopping holding a button to lock in the front diff, no fluid pressure needed, just 3/4 of a turn in the back and you're in.... Polaris AWD is the best imo, but i do miss the sporty feel of the grizzly. Put hillard clutches in the front... i would probably switch... lol

[@andrewmott3337]

Would you recommend this over a brute force?

[@ivanhamlyn]

Are any Yamaha atv's made in Japan anymore?

[@JoshSmith-vj3yb]

So I definitely noticed him standing that front end up for what seemed like it was pretty easy, motor must be pretty healthy. Honda needs to step up there big bore game

[@jaycevessier7554]

Grizzlys just have a really short wheelbase. They wheelie very easy.

[@edwardcampbell3420]

May put 27 x 10s zillas on my new brute Force 750. will I be able to ride as fast as I do on my 25 inch grim reapers on Eastern Rocky trails?

[@onegoodturngetsmostofthebl7499]

You just spent 12 minutes describing the experience of dating your high school girl friend 20 years later - she’s older, more experienced and refined, aged well with wine from 89. She rocks and rolls, is built for comfort and not for speed, will never leave you in the weeds.

[@keithtutterow7637]

How do you get the seat off the gizzards

[@jayminer9416]

Keep up the great work guys, I love your videos. If you ever get near Broome County NY I'd be honored to take you guys on a trail run.

[@jsmcguireIII]

fancy mud tires but no snorkel?

[@marcuscorvain1204]

Wouldn't mind seeing a foot shift model

[@alexbevington1105]

Marcus Corvain definitely miss those

[@marcuscorvain1204]

@@alexbevington1105 it's one of two reasons I ride a 300 Fourtrax that and reliability it's no speed demon or powerhouse but I ride for scenery

[@alexbevington1105]

Marcus Corvain I’m the same way I ride a Yamaha Wolverine 350 sport 4x4 and it’s a blast running through the gears

[@john-michaelmcdermott5050]

Wouldn't one of these with a 6 speed be a blast

[@gordboyko769]

You guys need to ride one of these Yamaha’s with the ultramatic cvt tranny . In 2005 I bought a new arctic cat 400 . Mainly because it was one of the few atvs still available with a manual foot shift . I had never rode an auto atv .. but the idea of anything automatic .. and a belt driving my quad just sounded like trouble to me .. and I thought I knew better . Well after getting heavily into the hobby of atving.. I made a lot friends and riding buddies .. just about everyone had autos .. and mostly Yamaha’s . Well after a couple years of riding almost every weekend with these guys and seeing the abuse these auto trannies took without one single problem .. I was seeing the light . Then a rode a few . Well , let me tell you .. it’s the cats ass . The engine breaking on downhills is amazing .. and the constant seamless power is a beautiful thing when hill climbing etc . Overall the whole riding experience is just easier .. smoother and more fun . I sold my arctic cat and bought a Yamaha rhino with the same cvt tranny these quads have . Had it 10 years and many many 1000’s of Km’s .. never even changed the belt . It just worked .. and worked perfectly . Sunk it in creeks a few times .. drain the water out of the belt drive and off I went . And that was water deeper than the dash . Don’t be scared of cvt belt drives .... ESPECIALLY Yamaha’s ! They are just plain awesome and bulletproof . Try one and you’ll never look back .

[@collier6794]

Need a grizzley 1000 Does these atvs have belts?

[@chrisclay9089]

Yes, belt driven powertrain

[@kristianfussell9153]

If can am polaris and Yamaha would go shaft driven, they would win me over. My Honda is as reliable as a 4 wheeler can come.

[@wildbill23c]

Belt drive CVT, just like all other CVT equipped ATV's...ok pretty much all ATV's are CVT's anymore.

[@kristianfussell9153]

William Todd and that’s why they arnt reliable

[@wildbill23c]

Never had any issues with my Yamaha Grizzly 450 or my Yamaha Rhino 700 CVT, ATV's in general are just so ridiculously priced I bought a small truck that does the same stuff my Rhino did, but for a hell of a lot cheaper. People start having issues with the CVT's when they put oversized tires and wheels on them and beat the crap out of them. The only time there was a slight CVT issue with my Rhino 700 was when I moved my 2100lb car trailer with it...that was the only CVT belt slipping that ever occurred....a bit out of its capacity but it did move it, although I only had to move it on flat ground about 50 feet LOL.

[@jonsatvoutdoorchannel6686]

Any hope Yamaha comes out with a higher CC Grizz for 2021?

[@dirttraxtv]

We really hope so!!

[@jonsatvoutdoorchannel6686]

@@dirttraxtv How about 2022? lol

[@nighthawkj30A4]

So is the Yamaha 700 Engine made by Yamaha? or buy another company and just put in there.

[@toddhurley1237]

Can I put the same size tire on front as the back?? Arctic cat trv...Front 25_8_12 back 25_10_12...????

[@johndoe-ly8jt]

They just don’t compare to the can-ams or Polaris’s. The power is blah compared to a lot of other atv’s you can get. I think if they made a v twin like you said and made a 1000 then they would sell a lot better.

[@TEDDY-um9tx]

How can you call this a mud ready bike when there is no snorkel

[@rokitman5753]

staying with the single cyl is great, Kawasakis two cyl are a joke on the buyer but a blessing for the shop. Whatever possesed them to use a V Twin is beyond me, total junk but they pay my bills lol

[@Zach-ju5vi]

Arctic cats, Polaris and Kawasaki pay my bills without them I wouldnt have much to work on.

[@wrt1656]

1cyl has much torgue:)

[@wrt1656]

You Americans think HP is most importent. Less Hps more torgue

[@TheTeezy1000]

WRT Yamaha is Japanese. Smart guy.

[@finncampeau4922]

TheTeezy1000 what. He’s not talking about Yamaha he’s talking about them and the people who buy them

[@offshorefisherman6935]

one of those would come in handy for the upcoming civil war

[@cs2_ducky]

*Please do review of 2019 can am renegade 1000r xxc*

[@kristianfussell9153]

I’m a Honda guy, rubicon has more than enough power for me to have fun, I can’t believe people are complaining about 45 horsepower

[@newtonfoster7581]

You probably don't ride in the types of conditions that require the large displacement engines do, well I know you don't because it's not possible and you know it's not if you have watched the big mud machines which I am sure you have. I don't really care much about this stuff anymore personally, but I check in time to time, and as far as a great ATV, you're 100% correct, the Rubicon is probably the best all around along with most durable ATV ever built besides the Honda 300TX 4×4, same engine as the 300EX. MY DAD still has his Rubicon from 01 or something, it's the 1st year Honda released them, it's never even hiccuped, it's been submerged, have to go clean it out, Change the oil, etc, brakes, Bearings, spark plugs, air filters and batteries, everyone unfortunately has to do maintenance or none will last unless they are for decoration. The only thing he had to add that didn't come originally was 4×4-4×2 option

[@joshuasmonk]

yamaha needs to make a 2 up and a 50" wide sxs

[@dirttraxtv]

And a Grizzly 850, Viking 850-1000, pure sport big bore...

[@gyulatakacs1824]

Bring back the Banshee or an updated version of it. The sport quad segment is dying.

[@Doomdod]

Your channel is perfect well done

[@dirttraxtv]

Thanks so much!

[@camaro69green31]

A good review, well done. Great looking bike.... Same tire as the AC Mud pros have used for years, similar power..... but not truly mud ready, not the nasty deep stuff anyway.

[@timmyandtrisha]

Is that 300 pounds front rack and back rack?

[@hphillips7425]

I have had other brands but I still prefer Yamaha

[@gladiatoralmousa5689]

Nice but I like the muscles on Can Am ATV . Last month I received the MAX XTP 1000 it’s beast and looking Awesome 👌🏽🔥Buy still not satisfied me with power we need 150 HP

[@john-michaelmcdermott5050]

I thought yamaha changed to a 708cc motor. I thought the old grizzly 700 had the 686 so did they go back?

[@yamaharidr450]

708 has issues

[@ronsimmsfan2661]

Subaru made the 708 and the contract ended. Yamaha is back to making their own engines. This new one has the single cam design. The way to go in my opinion

[@jaydawg4065]

John-Michael McDermott I have a 08 700 with 3200 miles. Still dependable as a rock.

[@john-michaelmcdermott5050]

@@jaydawg4065 I believe that I had a 660 grizzly and put 15000 kms on it before the rear diff went and I ended up selling the bike

[@john-michaelmcdermott5050]

@@ronsimmsfan2661 I didnt know that does the 686 have as much power as the 708?

[@UvidCo]

Why Yam can't put a twin in this is beyond me.

[@PunkRockRog]

IKR he says tht we’re all sayin it wrong.

[@pj2519]

I sat on one at a farm show Yamaha had a booth... wish I had one

[@Zach-ju5vi]

You should be talking about prices. The new gizz starts at 12,500 the old 2015 model started at 8,000, don't think I will be buying another one. Hell I can even get a 850 highlifter sportsman for 12,500.

[@kiteaidain7786]

Yamaha needs to make a mud racing atv to bring down the can am XMR and the Polaris high lifter if Yamaha would come out with a mud. Racing four wheeler then I would start mudding but sticking with my raptor for now

[@ricker4093]

why did they go back to the 686cc sohc from the 708cc dohc

[@dirttraxtv]

Reliability, it is made by Yamaha and not outsourced, economies of scale, plus I would wager that 850 in the Wolverine will eventually show up in the Grizzly and the 686 will stay in the Kodiak.

[@ricker1957]

that figures I just bought a 2018 grizzly with the 708cc built by Subaru.

[@timber66]

@@ricker1957 I did the same thing but I love mine. No issues and lots of power.

[@ricker1957]

how many klm's on yours @@timber66

[@timber66]

@@ricker1957 2200kms

[@GUTI-ps6oy]

Could you please make a Yamaha VS Kawasaki VS Suzuki ⁉️

[@kountryquads9475]

Looks better than a can am which is really surprising!

[@ve3xtr]

I 'was' going to cross that exact same crossing at 2:51 but I figured I needed a boat.

[@dirttraxtv]

LOL Pretty close in colour to your Kodiak. It's classic Yamaha blue though, right?

[@defstar1774]

Love the color.

[@arthurboyd522]

Does anyone know why they went back to the 686cc engine, over the 708?

[@tylerdowney0794]

not sure the exact reasons but the 708 has issues. valve seals burn up and they burn alittle oil.

[@fuattambulut64]

My new atv

[@DieselPower505]

Is it just me or are the Headlights half full of water in the mudding shots?