Highs and Lows of the 2019 Yamaha Kodiak 700 EPS SE

[@zsebi696]

your review is SPOT _ON! thanks. owned a wolverine 450 ATV and a 2015 grizzly 660 SE and beat the snot out of it, flipped it to upside down too. sold it with 6000 miles. ZERO problems. just bought a 2019 kodiak 700. LOVE IT!

[@rancherlee]

Life long Honda fan and THIS was the machine that made me switch to another brand. Love my new Kodiak 700se. Went shopping for a Rubicon DCT and came home with the Kodiak...... For less money.

[@wop182]

I'm the same. Everything I own is Honda. I bought the 2019 camo Kodiak eps and it is awesome. I just don't like the shifting of Hondas transmission and its low engine displacement. I also got a 3000lb winch with mine for a better price than a 500 Honda.

[@thumperbangin2000]

You made a good choice.

[@Anonymouso283]

Update?

[@rancherlee]

@@Anonymouso283 On mine? It's been great. 1,200 miles so far, I've upgraded to Grizzly weights and installed 27" Reptile radials along the way. The Grizzly weights (80$) woke up the performance quite a bit, definitely above "570" levels now. The heavy stock weights hold the HP back until they were fully shifted out at 45mph and then you could feel the power/speed climb all the way to the limiter @ 63mph.

[@Anonymouso283]

@rancherlee Good for you man! I was just asking because I’m really debating on selling my can am for a Grizzly. I had a Grizzly around 15 years ago, and man, that thing was great. No problems, no nothing. As for my can am, there’s at least a problem every 3 months, and it’s getting downright ridiculous, so I’m thinking of selling it for a Grizzly. Thanks for your response by the way :)

[@jj6457]

I don’t understand why everyone bashes the “underperformance” of the grizzly’s. I have a completely stock 2016 grizzly and have put that thing through and through it’s paces, even flipped the thing and it has not once not handled a mud pit or any type of off road terrain I threw at it. The thing is a legit beast. So I don’t know where the performance issue comes from that people harp on. If you’re looking to do sand runs, sure the thing is not the quickest out there but that’s why you buy a raptor. The only thing grizzly doesn’t have going for it, they don’t have ‘pretty’ color schemes like can-ams. But I do agree that the SE color scheme in the video is by far the best Yamaha has come out with for their grizzly.

[@ve3xtr]

Based on this video I sold my two Honda Ranchers and bought a 2019 Kodiak 700 EPS. I was going to buy another Honda, glad I didn't. Love this machine. Waaaaay more power over Honda. Smooth and quiet at speed.

[@erichkaufmann5284]

It has the same power as a 570 twin Can-am, expect the Can-am is cheaper. If you’re chasing power, and not reliably go buy a Polaris or Can-am. Why Polaris and Can-am have issues in my experience is they have too much power for their own good, lots of wear and tear from high power output. I want the build quality of Yamaha, with a powerful 1,000R Can-am engine, and Polaris 4x4 system and a Honda foot shift that would be the greatest thing know to man

[@jackgerald5802]

Nice job on the video but for anyone who stumbles across this, I want to make sure they are not misled. The difference in price (MSRP) between the Kodiak and Grizzly is $1,100 when both equipped with power steering. (2020 models) The Kodiak EPS is more tuned for lower speed grunt work, while the Grizzly EPS is tuned for higher speed. Also, its true that both use 686 motor, but the Kodiak is tuned more for utility work while the Grizzly is tuned more for recreation. Mid range power is more noticeable on the Grizz. The Grizzly seat height is a little over 2" taller. (I personally like that, but I'm a tall 6'4" rider.) The Grizz is actually 2" wider too. I don't know why, must be due to the shape of the plastics. The Grizz comes with 26" tires, the Kodiak 25" tires. Last, but what I consider most important, is that the Kodiak has a multi-clutch wet brake as the rear brakes, whereas the Grizz has dual disc in the rear. All that combined I think is worth the extra $1,100 bucks. But you're right in that I hope the Kodiak continues to retain the 686 motor and they go with the new 847 in the Grizz. In that scenario, if the price difference between a new Grizz vs a new Kodiak was around $2,000, then I would most likely buy the Kodiak.

[@juliosdiy3206]

Thanks those words really help my pref. So i will go with the kodiak since i dont ride fast and will likely go on hunting trails with a passenger together we both only weight no more then 250 lbs plus guns n back packs.

[@rtiaventuras7214]

I have a 2019 eps in gray with almost 1000 miles, I bought it for my daughter, and so far I have no complaints about it, is a very good machine and confi, if you like trails the kodiak is the best!.

[@thumperbangin2000]

I have an 18 700. Its been great. I did some mods too it and like it now. It ran too hot and lean stock. Tuner, ais delete, and intske it runs perfect now

[@rocktown1584]

Definitely glad I went with the kodiak over the grizz. Didn’t make sense to spend al that money for not much more bike

[@447Film]

That's exactly why I bought my 700. Got it with a rebate out the door under 7k

[@kevincreech7345]

Kind of wish i went with grizz now seeing enough 700 kodiaks beside the grizz , kind of a let down if you ask me

[@joerutkowsky3261]

@@kevincreech7345 why do you say this? Just wondering because I’m going to buy one or the other and would like lots of people’s opinions. To help me make up my mind. Thanks.

[@kevincreech7345]

@@joerutkowsky3261 i feel the wheel base could be wider and overall feel could be wider which the grizz has , personally im probably going to trade my machine in this spring on a can am xmr 570

[@rocb4222]

I’m leaning towards a xmr 570 but don’t like the belt noise from can am,only issue

[@joshuahoffman6471]

Last year i bought a 2018 Kodiak Hunter edition SE, same options you showed, camo paint. I paid for the winch, plow and upgraded bumper/ brushguard. I will be adding the 2019 Grizzly 700 SE 14 inch rims an tires next. I still have the 700 motor an love the machine. Its is a working beast that i can still play with.

[@kalbs89]

Good review; ultimately I went with the Honda rubicon just because of the trans and my ATV use is mostly working my property. The Yamaha was my second choice. Both Yamaha and Honda have great reliability records. If Yamahas had the winches, it certainly would have swayed my purchase.

[@dirttraxtv]

Absolutely. Can't go wrong with either of those choices. Thanks for the comment.

[@thumperbangin2000]

My kodiak came with a winch new.

[@matthewvanderbeek1240]

I would go with a Yamaha over the Honda. Belt transmission much better.

[@ec6052]

I love Honda, probably would have made the same choice 4 years ago too but couldn't justify another 500 with 28hp for more money than a Kodiak 700 with 48hp(and for anyone saying their Polaris or Canam has more, remember that when you need to order another one from China). Honda's are bulletproof but that Kodiak engine and transmission are too. Been around a long time and like going from a lawnmower to a motorcycle. Mine had a winch but my buddy who has a '20 has a factory "Yamaha"(Warn) winch

[@ec6052]

@@matthewvanderbeek1240 Two years ago I would have argued that... until I drove one. 10 year warranty covers the other concern, I've never heard of anyone replacing them. Certainly better for towing and offroad, where most people think a manual is better. But you can do a lot more when you never have to "lose power"(Between shifts) in mud or snow.

[@TheJscott1969]

Just bought a new 700 and took it out today for a 32 mile ride and even at half throttle “ break in” that thing is a BEAST and rides very smooth !!! Great buy !! PS: I’ve owned a Kodiak 400 for 20 years and it’s been a very strong, dependable bike but finally had a issue we couldn’t find 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@branttmyhres74]

You bought the Kodiak or Gizz?

[@crazyflyboy30]

I talked to Travis Hollis on Facebook and I asked him were is are 850 or 1000 he said that if everyone ask for it we will build it ,that was over a year so I couldn't wait no more so I got a Sportsman XP 1000 and your brother's review of the 2017 push me over push me over the edge to get one and I couldn't Love it more.

[@bblltterry]

I feel Yamaha and Honda should be RACING to put a twin ATV in their lineup. Yamaha is a motor company and they are holding back in that department in their ATV line up. Flex your muscle! Honda. I have a Rincon. The year doesn’t matter because it’s been the same since ‘07. They’ve proven they’re willing to step it up in the SxS market. Keep the ball rolling and get an 800cc and/or a 1000cc ATV out already! They don’t even advertise the Rincon anymore for crying out loud!

[@crazyflyboy30]

Brandon T I too been saying for years that Yamaha needs a 850 or 1000. So I got a 2018 Sportsman XP 1000 couldn't love it more.

[@mr.gtmsworld2494]

Brandon T even the dealer told me not to buy the rincon! Everyone i asked say the rincon is garbage and should not be wearing Honda on it

[@jjwatson858]

@@mr.gtmsworld2494 idk I have tons of fun on my friends rincon he has owned for 10 years ish with him barely even changing the oil. I feel bad for the owner he sold it to. Solid reliable quad though

[@aldyson3469]

The main problem the market for 800s and 1000 is mostly north America and Polaris and canam already have the market flooded. Yamaha sells more 700s worldwide then canam and Polaris 1000 and 800s. So if they out sell there competition why wood they change anything. If there was something like a mud racing league that was half popular then you mite see Yamaha dump so.e time and $ into 4x4 atvs like they do with dirt bikes and sXs

[@bblltterry]

Michael Smith, I’ve had mine since Jan 2012 and it’s been great for me. A lot of complaints are about the transmission. You have to baby it. It’ll crap out if you start shifting from forward to reverse before you’re actually stopped.

[@superdutysandsilver5039]

I love the Yamaha Special Editions; recently acquired a 2019 Viking SE. A vehicle not mentioned much anymore but it’s extremely reliable and well built. Sure more power would be nice, but I’ll take reliability over more headaches. That 686 is bombproof! What I can’t believe is Yamaha putting that same motor in a 6-up vehicle!

[@DUNEATV]

Never owned a quad like this...always had banshees and raptors. I need to buy one someday. They look so comfortable...

[@dellstudio10]

Same here. Lately though I've actually been riding quite a few of these bigger 4x4 quad's. They are extremely comfortable and surprisingly very sporty given there weight and size compared to the pure sports. Now they won't beat any pure sport quad on a track but like I said I was very surprised at how well they handled the faster pace through tight trail's. Looks are deceiving. These are great fun to ride on any type of terrain rather it be wide open spaces or tight trail's. You wouldn't be disappointed with one.

[@DUNEATV]

dellstudio10 Thanks! I think it would be a good contrast to my YXZ.

[@JohnnyRebKy]

I rode sport quads my whole life. Learned to ride them about anywhere the 4x4 guys went. 2 years ago I bought a sportsman 570, my first big 4x4, and I felt like I was riding the titanic lol. It’s a whole new set of skills to learn. There’s no throwing your weight around to control them, if you get in a bad spot and are going to tip over you better bail out! I ended up selling mine this year and plan on trying a smaller 4x4 like the brute force I can throw around a bit better. These big battleships your just on for the ride although it’s a very comfortable ride.

[@JohnnyRebKy]

I’ll give you a example. Your on the trail and come up to one of those long straight up hills. On your raptor you nail the throttle wide open in 2nd gear and ALMOST make it but not quite. You can lock that front brake and hop off to hold the quad in place and figure out what to do. If you don’t make it riding the titanic that thing is going back down the hill with or without you! Lol. There is no fighting gravity with those. As a sport rider I’m sure you have been able to stop many disasters by using your strength and weight to counter it. Big 4x4 you better be damn sure your going to make it first!

[@pedromfsilveira]

I have a 2018 kodiak special edition. It came with a winch without any cost extra. I think the winch is standard in the special edition package. I'm litle worried with 708 cc engine in my kodiak. It as 2900 km, working with no problem... the reliability issues make me worried. It is a great working machine.

[@crisjr6478]

Yamaha didn’t drop the 708 because of reliability issues they simply had a supply issue with the engine manufacturer and went back to simply what was available in the numbers they needed. You have a great engine don’t stress about it AT ALL. We never see issues with the 708.

[@07negative56]

You review has me sold. On this machine. I need it for farm work. Was struggling with which one to get. Now to save my lunch money.

[@lloydnielsen8035]

I’m a Honda man. But the grizzly is my second choice used one once on a hunting trip. The grizzly is a beast lots of power very comfortable to ride can haul meat no problem

[@ProTechEpoxyFloors]

No problems with my ‘17 Kodiak with the Subaru 708 so far at least. I don’t see a twin for the grizzly for a long time. They only just started putting a twin in their SxS. For trail riding I really don’t see the need for a twin anyway. Except for bragging rights.

[@alexschoenberg448]

Do you have any interest in reviewing the 450 Kodiak ? As a cattle rancher that is the size that works for me and would like to hear your thoughts on them.

[@dirttraxtv]

The 450 Kodiak isn't on our radar for the time being but you never know. Thanks for watching.

[@anthony1930]

I have a 2019 kodiak 450. they’re bulletproof, wish it was a manual transmission cause i do a lot of towing and don’t wanna blow a belt. Thats it, they’re awesome.

[@alexschoenberg448]

I have an old 2003 Kodiak 400 and have never put a belt in it. Good machine but would be handy of it had low range every once in a while.

[@dirttraxtv]

Actually, we did a full review of the Kodiak 450 on last season's show. You can find it on our channel.

[@davidakeya3213]

I have 19 kodiak 450se its on helleva bad ass ride

[@timharris7425]

I I'm a 2020 grizzly owner and I love that machine but I agree with you 100% the kodiak is esentually a grizzly so my though is for the difference in savings from kodiak compared to the grizzly is that a person could save enough cash by buying the kodiak vs the grizzly and the difference would be enough to purchase a set of elka stage 3 or 4 shocks and it would have a quality suspension setup that would compensate for the lack of wheel travel and would be better on the trail with that setup over the grizzly

[@dirttraxtv]

Smart!!

[@kristenrobb5837]

I could watch yall all day. Yall are why i gotta raptor 700. Do you think they will ever do a raptor 1000?

[@dirttraxtv]

I think it is more likely Yamaha will focus on the 847 parallel twin, which could turn up in the Grizzly at any time. If or when this happens, there's potential there for Yamaha to make a high performance version of the Grizzly to compete with the Scrambler and Renegade.

[@jordanlittle5391]

@@dirttraxtv do you guys still have that old Polaris scrambler 500

[@chrispalmer6502]

@@dirttraxtv honestly how likely do you think the 850 is? I would buy one I an instant if they did

[@michaelmincey2622]

What's the better buy then? Kodiak 700 or Grizzly 700? Price point wise.

[@codytucker2541]

Say what you want but yamaha makes some super reliable/tough ATV's

[@jeffmacey6482]

I'm going to purchase one of these next month. I've had many Yamahas always been a good product. I have a 2017 Honda right now and I hate the transmission.

[@DUNEATV]

I rode a buddy’s Honda and hated the transmission! I thought I was the only one...

[@dirttraxtv]

Awesome to hear!

[@Anonymouso283]

How is it?

[@tomgiovanni5885]

For the money this is a great machine. I looked hard at the Can Am Outlander 570 DPS and the Yamaha build quality and reputation won out.

[@FADn12641]

Dirt Trax Television, I'm interested in buying a utility quad with tracks. In your opinion, is the 700 Kodiak(or Grizzly) powerful enough for tracks? I've been told that the Sportsman 850 is the way to go. I need tracks because the tires on my 350 Big Bear are full of hawthorn punctures and I don't know of any other solution to this problem.

[@fu1543]

I like mine I bought the black tactical se kodiak n I couldn't be happier rides great n is very easy to maneuver. It's fun n can haul good weight if needed but I just mainly trail ride n its great. U can lift it to be the same height as the grizzly put bigger tires n through 18g clutch weights n to me its exactly the same. And there back to the bullet proof 686 motor cant beat it.👍👍🇺🇸

[@bryangrim6021]

Nice 👍 looking ATV! I’m a very happy Grizz owner but I gotta tell ya this thing looks really good. I agree with you that it needs a winch if it’s a “special edition”. Happy 4-wheeling!

[@dirttraxtv]

Right on! Thanks!!

[@jamespresnell1421]

Great summary. I am shopping to replace my 2007 KQ with 10k miles on it, looking at Grizzly and KQ. But you make an exceptional point with the Kodiak. My question is the transmission in the Kodiak v the Grizzly. Do you know if it's is the same clutching springs and weights etc. in both the Grizzly and the Kodiak? I have heard the Kodiak CVT is not tuned exactly the same. Thanks and great work!

[@hess400]

I remember growing up in first part of the 2000s , everyone was in awe of the big grizz 660 and prarie 650 from kawasaki that had came out around 2002 and that was the same time frame eveyone knew the polaris brand was junk and can am wasnt even in any atvers vocabulary yet 😂. The Kadiak in my opinion was a very popular machine up until the 660 was newly released.

[@caseysimon6357]

2021 EPS SE includes the paint, decent wheels and a winch. EPS model includes different color options, steel wheels and no winch. I pick my EPS edition tomorrow. .2021 EPS also offers adjustable shocks.

[@bighossboss]

Great video and thank you for the information I just bought my son one we absolutely love it

[@dirttraxtv]

Awesome, thanks for watching!

[@Doobie2100]

Great bike! The Grizzly has 4 disc brakes and the Kodiak has 2 disc brakes. I heard the Kodiak has a bigger radiator, better cooling system then the grizzly. Not sure if that’s true.

[@lcdubs7847]

So does the Kodiak EPS not have a locking dif? Cause that's kind of a deal breaker. How about the base model Grizz, which is a little cheaper than a Kodiak SE?

[@tomgiovanni5885]

The EPS models do come with the locking front dif. The only difference between the EPS and SE models is the SE models have a painted finish and the shocks have the red colored springs on the shocks. Regular EPS models have colored plastic bodies or a dipped, camo finish on pre-2020 models.

[@UvidCo]

Man the K has come a long way. My dad bought a 97 and it still is kicking around.

[@FortyGritSandpaper]

The box above the engine could be better insulated from heat , though it is an easy fix with the right stick on material just like used on the other outer panels.

[@workhard3994]

still own my 97 Kodiak and 2001 Kodiak both 400s when oil cooled other watered cooled both have high in low gears one CVT other 5 speed both are solid reliable I part of a ATV club we trail ride in group of 20s and Honda and Yamaha are the only ones that never have problems and are the oldest ones in the group the Polaris and can am we ride with are newer and always brake down. and the can ams are 3 wheel drive only and they pay like 10,000 for them

[@jrey7078]

@work hard - I have a 2002 Kodiak 400 and it’s really hard to part with to buy this 700. The 400 is really a great machine, I just wish it was fuel injected for those really cold mornings

[@tomgiovanni5885]

Other than the paint what separates the EPS SE from the EPS? A dealer near me has 2019's for about the same price. The se's are gray and black.

[@coloradokodiak7009]

Paint and aluminum wheels are the only differences from the EPS and EPS SE.

[@tomgiovanni5885]

@@coloradokodiak7009 The dealer has the Realtree camo EPS with aluminum wheels for $7627.00 and the gray/black SE for $7707.00. I'm leaning twoards the camo one. I haven't seen them in person yet though so they might be using some stock photos?

[@ruger0816]

I have a 2019 EPS model in gray, the only difference is the paint. I have the 3rd headlight with gauges, dif lock, and aluminum wheels. The SE model was like $1000 more than the EPS

[@CQReview]

I have a 2012 Grizzly 700 with the same engine. Fantastic bike. may not WOW the pros but a great solid bike for the average rider hands down! Would love to up grade to a 2019 - 2020! Nice review Luke! Thanks for all the info and opinion!

[@kykirker]

I have a 2019 Kodiak 700 and am having vibration issues. From 0-45ish it’s fine, anything above that and it shakes the handlebars pretty good. Seems like it does it jacked up off the ground just not as bad. Anyone have any ideas? It almost seems like it clunks when I give it some gas when it’s jacked up. Any help would be appreciated.

[@kykirker]

Update: my rear rims were bent slightly. Put new rims on and problem solved!

[@joebiker5992]

Hey Luke, and DTTV! I just went and looked at a base model kodiak. 6300 out the door. My question is, how do these hold up in the mud/trail world? I dont mind building it to what I want it to be.

[@jakemccann2790]

putting the key on the pod is asking for ignition issues because the wires twisting and turning with the bars . having the display pod mounted off the bars is a better design like can am and cf moto .

[@101spacecase]

Far as I know my Uncle was the first to stoke the 660 out. He was heavy into riding starting with the 500 Arctic Cat. He was looking for more when the Grizzly's came out. He was from a Drag racing back ground. So he applied his to the 660 birthing far as I know the first 686 stroker. Pipe holes for the intake an drilled out carb Jets running on Race Gas. Soften suspension. He liked the stock tires for trails. Great Bike Sure its still roaming around out there.

[@canadaplace2be176]

Only ones with 700 still. All same Luke. Still building still.

[@redknightsr69]

I love this channel so much. I'm stuck between this model and a Polaris sportsman 570 EPS. Which would you recommend?

[@dirttraxtv]

Thank you! First off, you're looking at relatively comparable power, but the Kodiak is geared lower than the Sportsman and I think it may be slightly smaller in size than the Sportsman as well. Go to both dealers and sit on each one and see what feels right for you.

[@redknightsr69]

@@dirttraxtv one thing I think the industry has lost sight of, larger dimensions don't always mean better because they're not going to be as nimble.

[@nicholasmapes]

I have a sportsman 570, my dad has a Kodiak. The fit and finish seems much nicer on his bike, but my sportsman is much more fun to ride. His is just slightly faster (10 ft at 100 yards) but my sportsman has a much better ride, and much better handling... I personally like sportsman AWD system better. His bike has super heavy steering even with the EPS. MY SPORTSMAN has great EPS, I can ride it all day with no fatigue. overall they are both great machines, I trail a lot, so I went with sportsman due to better handling and better suspension. I'd go with the Kodiak if I was doing more work...

[@nicholasmapes]

@@jasonmorehouse3756 I personally disagree, I find my sportsman EPS much better at trail speeds. I do agree that the input is a little too powerful at higher speeds. its fine for me, but im an experienced rider. Someone with less experience could twitch pretty easily. My dads kodiak just seems like it doesn't even have eps at slower speeds. I'll personally take the sportsman EPS for how I ride. Polaris solution should be a staggering assist level, higher assistance at low speeds, lower assistance at higher speeds

[@KM-os4be]

I can't believe yamaha does not yet have 850 twin in ATVs.

[@terrytesh391]

I'm not up to speed on the reliability issues of the 708. Please explain. It had to be pretty big in order for Yamaha to drop the 708. Most unusual for Yamaha to build a new motor them drop it in 2 years. I have heard everything from EPA issues to just not Yamaha standard. I trust you guy's always to state the facts.

[@bruteforce1228]

The 708 has issues. Smoking, oil consumption. If u choose yamaha get the 686cc.

[@BrianHayes84]

Cause you “plated” that, is it now street legal or for something else? Just wondering:)

[@Techprep23]

The only difference between the grizzly and the Kodiak is the tune of the motor. the Kodiak is tuned for more lower end torque and power for the farm use and towing where the gridley is more tuned for Mid and high range torque and power for blasting through the trails. That's really what it boils down to.

[@dirttraxtv]

Yep, it's little smaller in stature than the Grizzly. More like the old body style, but you're bang on about the dkey differences.

[@gregorymay5732]

I agree with you the special edition should come with a winch

[@corbysherman4710]

How does this compare to the Polaris Sportsman 570?

[@thomasbates5157]

I have a 570 and buddy has the Kodiak. I personally like my 570SP over his. A 686cc motor has I think 44hp and my 570 has 42. The Kodiak does great when we trail ride tho. I prefer the 570 for the torque and plush ride. The Kodiak is a better around the house/farm work horse I believe, IMO

[@KriegerKrieg]

Well the sportsman is about 2000 less for the EPS models, has more suspension, but has plastic racks. I have a Polaris and their quality is a lot better than it used to be. I'm sure the Yamaha is a good unit too.

[@rubenjoto06]

570 has 44 hp i have one top its been an awesome atv

[@rancherlee]

Test road all the 570's and Rubicon before buying the Kodiak 700se. I found the Polaris 570 to ride the best but the handling was sub par and it wasn't nearly as nimble an takes quite a bit more room to turn around. I really comes down to what fits you better, the Kodiak feels "small" and the 570 feels "big". I took the small but nimble over the big but smooth. For me, personally, I feel I can confidently ride faster with the Kodiak as the Polaris felt really "numb" on the trails and took considerably more effort to make it go where I wanted.

[@togue777]

In 2001 I bought a Grizzly 660 when they were the cat's ass and had it for 3 years before I sold it to buy a house. In 2015 I bought a Can Am Outlander 800 XT Max for my wife and I and got a good deal as they were changing to an 850 for "016". I had an overall good experience with my Grizzly but I wanted the 2 up format with a twin and evidently Yamaha has no interest in such a vehicle otherwise I would have tried them first. The Can Am has been excellent and the difference in power is considerable. You heard the man. Time for a twin already.

[@dirttraxtv]

Thanks for sharing.

[@nomadchad8243]

I just bought a 2014 grizzly, does it have the 708cc motor or the 686cc. They seem to change a lot year to year so it's difficult to search the internet for these things.

[@patl.5504]

686

[@freestonegermanshorthairs1062]

Good review however I was wanting more information on the grizzly versus the Kodiak. Specifically , the dealer told me the kodiak has more low end torque and less top end speed . True???

[@Roboticdoughbull3k]

Probably comes with a clutch shim mod factory, remove it and same same I'd imagine.

[@447Film]

I keep a tow strap in a Shackle in my storage upfront that he talks about

[@TheLannyboy]

Mine came with a winch up here in canada

[@ewertdavid9741]

Vs the Kodiak 450, do you find that the 700 handles better with the gas tank located to the rear/ under seat? (I've looked for a vid comparing the 450 to 700 Kodiak for features/ benefits/ price point). Great vid, and the blue looks nice!

[@dirttraxtv]

Excellent question. We'll see if we can get our hands on a couple Kodiaks this season to do this comparo.

[@chriscardoza9714]

I wish they build a race model like this but I'm just dreaming now but l think they would sell a lot more of them or not...

[@semiauto3148]

Would it be a bad thing for Yamaha to go to a shaft drive instead of a belt? Just curious what everyone else thinks about this

[@semiauto3148]

@@jasonmorehouse3756 I’m just not a fan of belts. I didn’t like it when they put timing belts in trucks. They’re just not long term reliable

[@FERMBUDZZ]

How should these be broken in properly? I just got me a 2019 Kodiak base model put maybe 4 hours on it so far.

[@danstevens2204]

Fermin Vallejos Yamaha mx bikes have the procedure in the owners manual. Strange they’d not bother with all.

[@FERMBUDZZ]

@@danstevens2204 owner's manual? ain't nobody got time for that

[@FERMBUDZZ]

@@danstevens2204 just kidding just kidding thank you

[@danstevens2204]

Fermin Vallejos got time for KZbin got time to rtfb, read the f$&ing book 😉👍 it might not be mentioned as an mx comes with very limited warranty and is arguably subject to more abuse but considering the cost of paper, ink and the price of new machine they may as well include it.

[@FERMBUDZZ]

@@danstevens2204 man the Kodiak 700 is the best bang for your buck trust me if you're going brand new. it may not have the most power but it has enough power to get most any job done

[@shadetree6981]

I had a couple of Twolves when I was a kid and those little machines were bomb proof! I swear a F-16 could drop a 2000lb ugbl on one and I could get it to drive away.

[@djknight78]

I’m looking more for a workhorse machine. How does a kodiak/grizzly compare to a Honda rancher? I guess I’m drawn to Honda because of their reputation for reliability.

[@blakeduhe7642]

Perfectly said!!!

[@cbull316]

Good review, I would definitely be interested in a grizzly 850 or better yet 1000. Questions I have, which has a smoother more plush ride, K or G? Also the 16 grizzly I used to have steered like it had 200 to 300 lbs on the back rack, front end did not seem very planted, I hated the way it turned, does the K turn any better? Thanks

[@mr.mr.3301]

What years had the bad 700?

[@johnc7512]

You didnt show the gear shifter. does it have low gear and park?

[@fu1543]

Yes it does high low reverse and park

[@lucaschannel4005]

I own a 2019 grizzly se and one thing i really dont like is it doesnt have a lockable brake and when you want to hook up on a trailer in a bit of a hill it is not the best . Every machine should have a park brake

[@scottfurlong5475]

I hope I don't have any trouble with my 2018 Grizzly 708 mill. I've wanted a Grizzly so long that when stories of the problematic 708 started surfacing, I got worried. Then yamaha changed engines and that got me wondering, did I make the right decision going with yamaha, should I have just gotten another Polaris. I just don't see a reason for this Kodiak SE existance when it's so close to a Grizzly. In my neck if the woods, it's not $2000 less.

[@ascentoffroad]

East Coast Resident if your motor gives you trouble Yamaha has an upgrade for the next 5 years for free. You should be okay though. Most of the issues were early 2016 models.

[@ascentoffroad]

East Coast Resident if your motor gives you trouble Yamaha has an upgrade for the next 5 years for free. You should be okay though. Most of the issues were early 2016 models.

[@ascentoffroad]

East Coast Resident if your motor gives you trouble Yamaha has an upgrade for the next 5 years for free. You should be okay though. Most of the issues were early 2016 models.

[@scottfurlong5475]

@@ascentoffroad An upgrade? Explain. Have they admitted there is an issue with the engine? If I start mine and immediately back it out of the garage to get it out of my way when I need to do something in the middle of the floor, I can smell is burnt oil. None if my other atvs ever did that.

[@ascentoffroad]

East Coast Resident the only reason Yamaha went to the 708cc Subaru engine (sister company) is because the Yamaha factory was destroyed in the tsunami. Now that the factory is back in business they went back to their 686cc engine. They are fully aware there is issues with the 708cc. I would contact your local Yamaha dealer and see if your vin will allow for the upgrade.

[@grudgetank3127]

my 2020 eps se came with the winch

[@dirttraxtv]

Good! They all should!!

[@Mixwell1983]

Was shopping for 4x4 atvs and excluded yamaha, kawasaki etc and only considered Honda and an FSi kingquad 400.. ended up with a Rancher footshift and a recon ES for my gf.. i kinda wished the dealers near me had other offers, id be down for a kingquad, coming from a mid 90s rider i just dont like cvt quads. Again the Yami is nice though, i waited over a month for my rancher and told dude if he had a kodiak or kingquad show up before my rancher id take it but atvs here in TN are hard to come by. On a tighter trail around my house with my rancher vs my gf recon i felt the recon actually navigated the trail better than my rancher

[@montanagrizfan238]

Brute 750 v twin is a wheelie popper all day long.

[@chrispalmer6502]

When is Yamaha going to start listening to dirt trax and the rest of the world and bring out an 850 twin?

[@tyleralexander6368]

On the se you get automotive stying paint power steering rims and locking front diff none of that stuff come on the plain Kodak 700.. and if you bought tactical black you could have the winch and it’s now 708cc

[@larryw5429]

But does it wheelie?

[@NorthwoodsNomad]

Larry W yes it does wheelie , it’s a torquey little thing.

[@ascentoffroad]

Same motor as the grizzly. Just switch out the 30gram clutch weights to the grizzly 18gram weights and you have the same motor characteristics.

[@scottmoore8080]

Really like what you did here. Honest thoughtful, up front, I think like most folks actually thinking about what a machine can and can’t do and what is it good for, the value package. Can’t be throwing money around on junk. Thank you. S

[@aqsdfg25]

In Europe all Kodiaks and Grizzlys are sold with the Warn 2500

[@njm1251]

Brute force 750 se, also has no winch included dosnt it, ?, another Japanese brand that gives a paint job for an se package

[@shadetree6981]

I don't know if Yamaha ever had a winch as a standard feature for any quad model.

[@Fishman9998]

Just looked at 2020 700 SE Matte addition at dealer. Came with a 2500 Worn winch installed from factory

[@jhors7777]

Thanks for posting this helpful video

[@dannymacdonnell251]

I personally think the grizzly is the best looking bike out there and has the best balance of power to weight and more enough power to scare yourself .. I had a 2021 outlander 850 xt and the shocks were apsolutley junk and clutch engagement is not even comparable but if you like speed then the outlander is for you but here where I drive it’s rare to find a place to open up all that power .. kodiak is a nice machine but it is not a grizzly .. grizzly hands down

[@Roboticdoughbull3k]

You're silly , there's a name difference, essentially nothing otherwi6is different in any meaningful way other than getting rich guys to splurge, "I gotta have the best", type of guy deal. Yeah Yamaha heard you guys coming a mile away.

[@jckhammer]

@@Roboticdoughbull3k lol true words

[@timharris7425]

Also i have been milling around in my head for a long time that if yamaha or any other manufacture would consider this, if yamaha could make a grizzly or kodiak or whatever, if they could make the A arms 1 or 2 inches longer from the factory that would give the machine more wheel travel i'm thinking with just 1 inch extended A arm this would gain close to 2 inches more travel and if they would go 2 inches longer A arms it would be 3 or more inches extra travel so that would bump these machines at 10 to 12+ inches of suspension travel, now how would this be achieved in order to keep a 48 inch trail width machine, here is my thought what if yamaha made an A arm thats 1 inch longer and in order to keep the same 48 inch width instead of the front rims being a 4+2 have it be a 5+1 and do the same for rear although the rears are 5.25+2.25 but just offset the rear inwards 1 inch to allow for 1 inch longer A arm this would bump these machines up to 9 and 10+ inches of travel without loosing the 48 inch width and for the 2 inch extended arms have a 6+0 offset up front and the rears to, this would be pushing the machines to maby 12 inches of travel and still keep the stock 48 inch trail ready machine. Tell me your thoughts and if i'm dreaming and if this is even possible, I just thought i would throw this out there

[@dirttraxtv]

You've put a lot of thought into this.

[@genmitilev3876]

From what i see on prices they are both the same within $500 of each other

[@scottmoore8080]

You guys might want to hook up with AMMO NYC and have some video on paint, quality, care, restoration etc. ATV world is getting serious here, and what does that mean to the user, look toughness and upkeep. S

[@wrsawy]

It's not a racing machine. It's a work horse that is fun on the trails. I want a reliable machine, if you purchase a Polaris, you'll become best friends with the shop mechanic. The grizz is faster, it's geared different.

[@OpenAirAdventure]

Good, we just got one.

[@dirttraxtv]

Awesome! You'll have a lot of fun with it for years to come!!

[@OpenAirAdventure]

@@dirttraxtv year later we got another one, 450 and love it

[@bryandill9316]

The top compartment is for your Corndogs it gets pretty hot😂😂😂

[@zeus3358]

You nailed it on the head when you said the grizzly should have a twin. Since Can-Am came out I've always thought that they needed a twin . They need to make the grizzly a Grizzly again. I have loved the dependability of my old Kodiak. It's always got me out of the bush even swamping it a bunch of times, and a lot of the time that was pulling someone else, mainly Polaris bahaha

[@mr.gtmsworld2494]

True the grizzly should have a 1000cc engine in it

[@cavscout43]

Intended to get one of these at a nearby dealer for Spring, but ultimately ended up getting a Brute Force 750. I haven't ridden a new Grizzly (had an '05 660 that was pretty beastly, even carbureted), but the Kodiak's response was extremely sluggish compared to the BF's slightly larger V-twin. I know that it's a stump-puller rather than a racer, but I honestly thought the CVT weights/gearing would've given it more low end take off than the single cylinder thumper had. I can see the value in 100% slow utility - agriculture work, but if you're going to mix in some trail riding at elevation, I just don't see the performance being there having test ridden it alongside the Brute Force, Outlanders, Sportsmans, etc.

[@juliosdiy3206]

Good review i believe what u said is very true i would say the very same thing if i had to explain this atv to someone else.

[@jonathanskeeles6164]

I couldn't agree more!! When I saw that blue/orange SE paints motif on the new Grizzly and Kodiak in the Yamaha line up for the first time. I thought I think I like that paint job on those quads better then any before. Yamaha has always been good at that remember all the cool colors Banshees had?! The 90' or 91' that was gray,purple and white I believe and 96' yellow and purple....I should know somewhere I have the posted on my Facebook, lol. As the key on the finder. I like that! I have a older FourTrax's (here come the Honda haters, lol) and the key is on the handle bar like most quads. Now this is an old quad infact it was my first quad that why I keep it anyways. The key has become lost over time because wear and tear so you have the be careful and support it when turning it off and on. So I think Yamaha think was if the key on the fender it won't be subject to all the movement off the handle bar and causing failure off the key basil...but....it could pose a big problem during aggressive riding by obviously being something you could hit your knee on. Although it looks like they counter sunk it into the fender. I hope I don't sound like I'm arguing I really agree with a lot of your points honestly I'm just curious what other die hard ATV guys think about what I says it. It was awesome review as also!! Thanks everyone have a good one!!

[@owenc9269]

Kinda random but I like the hood scoop it’s very American muscle car ish

[@davidrogers182]

Great Review!

[@killercanary95GT]

Yamaha, put the damn twin from the X4 in the Grizzly already!!!

[@murphslife6481]

They need to make a light weight four wheeler.

[@christopherbassit2757]

Yamaha should drop a big bad 3jz in the grizzly

[@Michael426]

Don't worry I cant stop thinking about my 850 sled on order to buddy lmao

[@adamfamme731]

If only Yamaha made a 2up model.

[@HalfSeasOver]

Get a nice back rest. They do the job.

[@adamfamme731]

Matthew Pederson not legal to ride with one.

[@HalfSeasOver]

@@adamfamme731 did not know that! Still does the job though!

[@rancherlee]

@@adamfamme731 what state/country? Minnesota tried that law (Polaris and Arctic cat PUSHED than law) and it was removed after 2 years due to backlash. We ran a 2nd seat storage box on one of our Rancher 420's an it rode and handled better than any of the x2 machines on the market with a far better turning radius. Those long x2 machines just can't handle the twisty trails around here that well, your better off with a 50" SxS

[@sschevy8558]

Why is a 700 underpowered? Underpowered to do what?

[@sschevy8558]

Bill Wilson I think so. But I don’t get why he says it underpowered. I mean I had a 500 and I always lost traction before I lost power. I maybe missing what he’s saying I guess.