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2009 Grizzly 350 Auto. 4×4

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:08:04 +0000

A mid-size 4WD ATV with our exclusive fully automatic Ultramatic transmission. On-command 2WD/4WD, solid rear axle, front disc brakes and more.

MSRP	$5,399 (Steel Blue) Available from September 2008
	$5,399 (Hunter Green) Available from September 2008
	$5,399 (Black Metalic) Available from September 2008
	$5,749 (Realtree® AP HD® Camouflage) Available from June 2008
Engine
Type	348cc, 4-stroke, air-/oil-cooled single; SOHC
Bore x Stroke	83.0mm x 64.5mm
Compression Ratio	9.2:1
Carburetion	Mikuni® 33mm BSR
Ignition	DC - CDI
Starting System	Electric w/auxiliary pull
Transmission	Yamaha Ultramatic® V-belt with front-/ rear-wheel engine braking/ F, N, R
Drive Train	Yamaha On-Command® pushbutton; 2WD, 4WD; shaft drive
Chassis
Suspension/Front	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 6.3-in travel
Suspension/Rear	Swingarm; 5-way preload adjustment, 7.1-in travel
Brakes/Front	Dual hydraulic discs
Brakes/Rear	Fully sealed drum
Tires/Front	AT25x8-12
Tires/Rear	AT25x10-12
Dimensions
L x W x H	78.1 x 42.7 x 44.1 in
Seat Height	32.6 in
Wheelbase	48.5 in
Turning Radius	118 in
Ground Clearance	9.7 in
Fuel Capacity	3.8 gal
Wet Weight	568 lb
Rack Capacity	88 lb Fr./176 lb Rr.
Towing Capacity	1102 lb
Other
Instrumentation	None
Lighting	Dual 30W Krypton multi-reflector headlights & 21W/5W brakelight
Warranty	6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty)

2009 Grizzly 350 Auto. 4×4 IRS

admin — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:02:47 +0000

A mid-size ATV with Yamahas exclusive fully automatic Ultramatic transmission, On-command 2WD/4WD with Diff Lock, independent rear suspension, analog meter, sealed wet disc brake and more!

MSRP*	$5,999 (Steel Blue) Available from July 2008
	$5,999 (Hunter Green) Available from July 2008
	$5,999 (Black Metalic) Available from July 2008
	$6,349 (Realtree® AP HD® Camouflage) Available from June 2008
Engine
Type	348cc, 4-stroke, air-/oil-cooled single; SOHC
Bore x Stroke	83.0mm x 64.5mm
Compression Ratio	9.2:1
Carburetion	Mikuni® 33mm BSR
Ignition	DC-CDI
Starting System	Electric w/auxiliary pull
Transmission	Yamaha Ultramatic® V-belt with all-wheel engine braking/F, N, R
Drive Train	Yamaha On-Command® pushbutton; 3-way locking differential; 2WD, 4WD, locked 4WD; shaft drive
Chassis
Suspension/Front	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 6.3-in travel
Suspension/Rear	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 7.1-in travel
Brakes/Front	Dual hydraulic discs
Brakes/Rear	Sealed wet brake
Tires/Front	AT25x8-12
Tires/Rear	AT25x10-12
Dimensions
L x W x H	78.5 x 43.1 x 44.1 in
Seat Height	32.7 in
Wheelbase	48.6 in
Turning Radius	134 in
Ground Clearance	9.6 in
Fuel Capacity	3.8 gal
Wet Weight	606 lbs
Rack Capacity	88 lb Fr./176 lb Rr.
Towing Capacity	1102 lbs.
Other
Instrumentation	Speedometer, odometer
Lighting	Dual 30W Krypton multi-reflector headlights & 21W/5W brakelight
Warranty	6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty)

2009 Big Bear 400 4×4 IRS

admin — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:16:33 +0000

Big Bear 400 IRS 4×4 features a mid-size chassis, torquey, powerful engine, 5 speed automatic-clutch gearbox with reverse, independent rear suspension, On-Command 2WD/4WD with Diff Lock, sealed wet brake, integrated floorboards, large comfortable seat and more!

MSRP*	$6,099 (Black Metalic) Available from September 2008
	$6,099 (Hunter Green) Available from September 2008
	$6,099 (Steel Blue) Available from September 2008
	$6,449 (Realtree® AP HD® Camouflage) Available from June 2008
Engine
Type	386cc, 4-stroke, air-/oil-cooled single; SOHC
Bore x Stroke	83.0mm x 71.5mm
Compression Ratio	8.6:1
Carburetion	Mikuni® 33mm BSR
Ignition	DC-CDI
Starting System	Electric w/auxiliary pull
Transmission	5-speed w/reverse; automatic clutch; front- and rear-wheel engine braking
Drive Train	Yamaha On-Command® pushbutton; 3-way locking differential; 2WD, 4WD, locked 4WD; shaft drive
Chassis
Suspension/Front	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 5.8-in travel
Suspension/Rear	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 7.6-in travel
Brakes/Front	Dual hydraulic discs
Brakes/Rear	Sealed wet brake
Tires/Front	AT25x8-12 ITP Mud Lite
Tires/Rear	AT25x10-12 ITP Mud Lite
Dimensions
L x W x H	79.4 x 43.9 x 46.7 in
Seat Height	35.2 in
Wheelbase	48.4 in
Turning Radius	126 in
Ground Clearance	10.5 in
Fuel Capacity	4.0 gal
Wet Weight	628 lb
Rack Capacity	88 lb Fr./176 lb Rr.
Towing Capacity	904 lb
Other
Instrumentation	Speedometer, odometer & fuel gauge
Lighting	Dual 30W Krypton multi-reflector headlights & 21/5W brakelight
Warranty	6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty)

2009 Grizzly 450 Auto. 4×4 IRS

admin — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:47:10 +0000

A mid-size ATV with our exclusive fully automatic Ultramatic transmission, On-command 2WD/4WD with Diff Lock, independent rear suspension, digital meter, rear sealed wet disc brake, 2″ receiver hitch and more!

MSRP*	$6,699 (Black Metalic) Available from July 2008
	$6,699 (Hunter Green) Available from July 2008
	$6,699 (Steel Blue) Available from July 2008
	$7,049 (Realtree® AP HD® Camouflage) Available from August 2008
Engine
Type	421cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled single; SOHC
Bore x Stroke	84.5mm x 75.0mm
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Carburetion	Mikuni® 33mm BSR
Ignition	DC-CDI
Starting System	Electric w/auxiliary pull
Transmission	Yamaha Ultramatic® V-belt with all-wheel engine braking/H, L, N, R, P
Drive Train	Yamaha On-Command® pushbutton; 3-way locking differential; 2WD, 4WD, locked 4WD; shaft drive
Chassis
Suspension/Front	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 6.3-in travel
Suspension/Rear	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 7.1-in travel
Brakes/Front	Dual hydraulic discs
Brakes/Rear	Sealed wet brake
Tires/Front	AT25x8-12
Tires/Rear	AT25x10-12
Dimensions
Length	78.5 x 43.0 x 44.1 in
Seat Height	33.5 in
Wheelbase	48.5 in
Turning Radius	118 in
Ground Clearance	10.8 in
Fuel Capacity	4.0 gal
Wet Weight	628 lb
Rack Capacity	88 lb Fr./176 lb Rr.
Towing Capacity	1322 lb w/2-in receiver hitch
Other
Instrumentation	Digital LCD multifunction display: speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeter, hourmeter, clock, gear position
Lighting	Dual 30W Krypton multi-reflector headlights & 21W/5W brakelight
Warranty	6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty)

2009 Grizzly 550 FI Auto. 4×4

admin — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:18:50 +0000

Born from the award winning Grizzly 700 FI, this fully sized ATV has fuel injection, Yamahas exclusive fully automatic Ultramatic transmission, On-command 2WD/4WD with Diff Lock, independent rear suspension, digital meter, disc brakes and more!

MSRP*	$7,599 (Steel Blue) Available from October 2008
	$7,599 (Black Metalic) Available from October 2008
	$7,599 (Hunter Green) Available from October 2008
	$7,999 (Realtree® AP HD® Camouflage) Available from July 2008
Engine
Type	558cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled single; SOHC, 4 valves
Bore x Stroke	92.0 x 84.0mm
Compression Ratio	9.3:1
Carburetion	Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI), 40mm
Ignition	TCI, 32-bit ECU
Starting System	Electric
Transmission	Yamaha Ultramatic® V-belt with all-wheel engine braking/H, L, N, R, P
Drive Train	Yamaha On-Command® pushbutton; 3-way locking differential; 2WD, 4WD, locked 4WD; shaft drive
Chassis
Suspension/Front	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 7.1-in travel
Suspension/Rear	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 9.5-in travel
Brakes/Front	Dual hydraulic disc
Brakes/Rear	Dual hydraulic disc
Tires/Front	AT25 x 8-12
Tires/Rear	AT25 x 10-12
Dimensions
L x W x H	81.3 x 46.5 x 48.8 in
Seat Height	35.6 in
Wheelbase	49.2 in
Turning Radius	126 in
Ground Clearance	11.8 in
Fuel Capacity	5.3 gal
Wet Weight	648 lb
Rack Capacity	99 lb Fr./187 lb Rr.
Towing Capacity	1322 lb
Other
Instrumentation	Digital LCD multifunction display; speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeter, hourmeter, clock, fuel gau
Lighting	Dual 35W Halogen multi-reflector headlights & 21W/5W brakelight
Warranty	6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty)

2009 Grizzly 550 FI Auto. 4×4 EPS

admin — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:00:09 +0000

The 500cc class has a new leader, with a fully featured package based on its best-selling bigger brother, the Grizzly 700 FI, with a new 558cc powerplant, Electric Power Steering, fully automatic Ultramatic transmission, On-command 2WD/4WD with Diff Lock, independent rear suspension, digital meter, disc brakes and more!

MSRP*	$8,199 (Steel Blue) Available from August 2008
	$8,199 (Black Metalic) Available from August 2008
	$8,199 (Hunter Green) Available from August 2008
	$8,599 (Realtree® AP HD® Camouflage) Available from July 2008
Engine
Type	558cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled single; SOHC, 4 valves
Bore x Stroke	92.0 x 84.0mm
Compression Ratio	9.3:1
Carburetion	Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI), 40mm
Ignition	TCI, 32-bit ECU
Starting System	Electric
Transmission	Yamaha Ultramatic® V-belt with all-wheel engine braking/H, L, N, R, P
Drive Train	Yamaha On-Command® pushbutton; 3-way locking differential; 2WD, 4WD, locked 4WD; shaft drive
Chassis
Suspension/Front	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 7.1-in travel
Suspension/Rear	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 9.5-in travel
Brakes/Front	Dual hydraulic disc
Brakes/Rear	Dual hydraulic disc
Tires/Front	AT25 x 8-12
Tires/Rear	AT25 x 10-12
Dimensions
L x W x H	81.3 x 46.5 x 48.8 in
Seat Height	35.6 in
Wheelbase	49.2 in
Turning Radius	126 in
Ground Clearance	11.8 in
Fuel Capacity	5.3 gal
Wet Weight	648 lb
Rack Capacity	99 lb Fr./187 lb Rr.
Towing Capacity	1322 lb
Other
Instrumentation	Digital LCD multifunction display; speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeter, hourmeter, clock, fuel gauge and gear position
Lighting	Dual 35W Halogen multi-reflector headlights & 21W/5W brakelight
Warranty	6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty)

2009 Grizzly 550 FI Auto. 4×4 EPS Special Edition

admin — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:38:54 +0000

The 500cc class has a new leader, with a fully featured package based on its best-selling bigger brother, the Grizzly 700 FI. With all the features of the standard Grizzly 550, the Grizzly 550 Special Edition comes with cast aluminum wheels, water dipped body panels and special graphics.

MSRP*	$8,799 (Red Midnight Armor) Available from August 2008
Engine
Type	558cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled single; SOHC, 4 valves
Bore x Stroke	92.0 x 84.0mm
Compression Ratio	9.3:1
Carburetion	Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI), 40mm
Ignition	TCI, 32-bit ECU
Starting System	Electric
Transmission	Yamaha Ultramatic® V-belt with all-wheel engine braking/H, L, N, R, P
Drive Train	Yamaha On-Command® pushbutton; 3-way locking differential; 2WD, 4WD, locked 4WD; shaft drive
Chassis
Suspension/Front	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 7.1-in travel
Suspension/Rear	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 9.5-in travel
Brakes/Front	Dual hydraulic disc
Brakes/Rear	Dual hydraulic disc
Tires/Front	AT25 x 8-12
Tires/Rear	AT25 x 10-12
Dimensions
L x W x H	81.3 x 46.5 x 48.8 in
Seat Height	35.6 in
Wheelbase	49.2 in
Turning Radius	126 in
Ground Clearance	11.8 in
Fuel Capacity	5.3 gal
Wet Weight	648 lb
Rack Capacity	99 lb Fr./187 lb Rr.
Towing Capacity	1322 lb
Other
Instrumentation	Digital LCD multifunction display; speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeter, hourmeter, clock, fuel gau
Lighting	Dual 35W Halogen multi-reflector headlights & 21W/5W brakelight
Warranty	6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty)

2009 Grizzly 700 FI Auto. 4×4

admin — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:29:37 +0000

This is Grizzly 700 FI for traditionalist without electronic power steering. With a powerful big bore engine, this full-size ATV has fuel injection, our exclusive fully automatic Ultramatic transmission with Diff Lock, On-command 2WD/4WD, independent rear suspension, digital meter, 4-wheel disc brakes, and more!

MSRP*	$8,499 (Black Metalic) Available from August 2008
	$8,499 (Hunter Green) Available from August 2008
	$8,499 (Steel Blue) Available from August 2008
	$8,899 (Realtree® AP HD® Camouflage) Available from July 2008
Engine
Type	686cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled single; SOHC, 4 valves
Bore x Stroke	102.0mm x 84.0mm
Compression Ratio	9.2:1
Carburetion	Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI), 44mm
Ignition	32-Bit ECU
Starting System	Electric
Transmission	Yamaha Ultramatic® V-belt with all-wheel engine braking/H, L, N, R, P
Drive Train	Yamaha On-Command® pushbutton; 3-way locking differential; 2WD, 4WD, locked 4WD; shaft drive
Chassis
Suspension/Front	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 7.1-in travel
Suspension/Rear	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 9.5-in travel
Brakes/Front	Dual hydraulic disc
Brakes/Rear	Dual hydraulic disc
Tires/Front	AT25 x 8-12
Tires/Rear	AT25 x 10-12
Dimensions
L x W x H	81.3 x 46.5 x 48.8 in
Seat Height	35.6 in
Wheelbase	49.2 in
Turning Radius	126 in
Ground Clearance	11.8 in
Fuel Capacity	5.3 gal
Wet Weight	648 lb
Rack Capacity	99 lb Fr./187 lb Rr.
Towing Capacity	1322 lb
Other
Instrumentation	Digital LCD multifunction display: speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeter, hourmeter, clock, fuel gauge, gear position, and EFI function
Lighting	Dual 35W Halogen multi-reflector headlights & 21W/5W brakelight

2009 Grizzly 700 FI Auto. 4×4 EPS

admin — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:20:52 +0000

With a powerful big bore engine, this award and shoot-out winning ATV is equipped with electric power steering, fuel injection, Yamahas exclusive fully automatic Ultramatic transmission with Diff Lock, On-command 2WD/4WD, independent rear suspension and digital meter.

MSRP*	$9,099 (Steel Blue) Available from August 2008
	$9,099 (Hunter Green) Available from August 2008
	$9,099 (Black Metalic) Available from August 2008
	$9,499 (Realtree® AP HD® Camouflage) Available from July 2008
Engine
Type	686cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled single; SOHC, 4 valves
Bore x Stroke	102.0mm x 84.0mm
Compression Ratio	9.2:1
Carburetion	Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI), 44mm
Ignition	32 Bit ECU
Starting System	Electric
Transmission	Yamaha Ultramatic® V-belt with all-wheel engine braking/H, L, N, R, P
Drive Train	Yamaha On-Command® pushbutton; 3-way locking differential; 2WD, 4WD, locked 4WD; shaft drive
Chassis
Suspension/Front	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 7.1-in travel
Suspension/Rear	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 9.5-in travel
Brakes/Front	Dual hydraulic disc
Brakes/Rear	Dual hydraulic disc
Tires/Front	AT25 x 8-12 w/aluminum wheels
Tires/Rear	AT25 x 10-12 w/aluminum wheels
Dimensions
L x W x H	81.3 x 46.5 x 48.8 in
Seat Height	35.6 in
Wheelbase	49.2 in
Turning Radius	126 in
Ground Clearance	11.8 in
Fuel Capacity	5.3 gal
Wet Weight	648 lb
Rack Capacity	99 lb Fr./187 lb Rr.
Towing Capacity	1322 lb
Other
Instrumentation	Digital LCD multifunction display: speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeter, hourmeter, clock, fuel gauge, gear position, EPS and EFI function
Lighting	Dual 35W Halogen multi-reflector headlights & 21W/5W brakelight

2009 Grizzly 700 FI Auto. 4×4 EPS Special Edition

admin — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:20:40 +0000

The Special Edition version of the award-winning Grizzly 700 includes all the features of the standard model, plus cast aluminum wheels, water dipped body panels and special graphics.

MSRP*	$9,699 (Red Midnight Armor) Available from July 2008
Engine
Type	686cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled single; SOHC, 4 valves
Bore x Stroke	102.0mm x 84.0mm
Compression Ratio	9.2:1
Carburetion	Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI), 44mm
Ignition	32 Bit ECU
Starting System	Electric
Transmission	Yamaha Ultramatic® V-belt with all-wheel engine braking/H, L, N, R, P
Drive Train	Yamaha On-Command® pushbutton; 3-way locking differential; 2WD, 4WD, locked 4WD; shaft drive
Chassis
Suspension/Front	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 7.1-in travel
Suspension/Rear	Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 9.5-in travel
Brakes/Front	Dual hydraulic disc
Brakes/Rear	Dual hydraulic disc
Tires/Front	AT25 x 8-12 w/aluminum wheels
Tires/Rear	AT25 x 10-12 w/aluminum wheels
Dimensions
L x W x H	81.3 x 46.5 x 48.8 in
Seat Height	35.6 in
Wheelbase	49.2 in
Turning Radius	126 in
Ground Clearance	11.8 in
Fuel Capacity	5.3 gal
Wet Weight	648 lb
Rack Capacity	99 lb Fr./187 lb Rr.
Towing Capacity	1322 lb
Other
Instrumentation	Digital LCD multifunction display: speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeter, hourmeter, clock, fuel gauge, gear position, EPS and EFI function
Lighting	Dual 35W Halogen multi-reflector headlights & 21W/5W brakelight
Warranty	6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty)