2016 Yamaha Grizzly 700 EPS Test Review
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- Originally released in 2007, the Grizzly 700 received its last major overhaul in 2014. Although it looked very much the same, it received a two-inch wider track, and recalibrated suspension, among other changes. In spite of retaining the top-seller status in the big-bore 4x4 segment, Yamaha decided to make an even larger number of significant changes for 2016. Headed up by a striking, new outward appearance, Yamaha updated nearly every aspect of the machine for improved performance across the board, looking to better serve sport 4x4 enthusiasts. They also managed to enhance its versatility with more on-board storage and improved work capabilities.
At $9,699, Yamaha has added a lot of additional performance and features for a small $200 price increase. While definitely not inexpensive, it sits in the middle of the 650cc-750cc prices. The 2016 Yamaha Grizzly 700 has everything that made the Grizzly great, improved upon in almost every way! The engine feels familiar, yet a little more potent and fun to ride. It feels as nimble as ever, but with more stability and enhanced suspension action. It’s clearly improved for the sport-minded, while more capable than ever for those who need to get the job done. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
My 2005 660 Grizzly is still running strong. Yamaha makes a quality product
Thanks for the long-term feedback.
How many miles/hours on your 660?
I absolutely love your channel!!so much information in each video. keep up the amazing work! :)
Much love for the kind words. We promise to keep them coming. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
I still have my 2012 grizz 700 still running strong.
Thanks for letting us know how it's holding up. Definitely helps when people are looking for what machine to buy.
I bought the 660 in late 01 when they first hit the market and sold it 3 years later for cash towards a house. It ran great and handled very well but like many others have stated I've been pining for Yamaha to build an 800 class twin to go with the other upgrades that have been made. I do a lot of tree work and haul a large ice fishing shack around so after waiting 11 long years I ended up with a leftover 2015 Outlander Max XT 800. The power difference is immediately noticeable. It handles amazingly sporty for what it is and has a great ride. The wife loves it. I loved my dependable Grizzly but I needed to upgrade to something larger than Yamaha produces. It's never to late Yamaha.
I bought an 02 Grizzly 660 a few years ago and love it. Plenty of power and ability for my needs and wants. I am considering eventually upgrading to a 700 for the EFI and EPS though. I think the 660/700 Grizzly does more than enough for about 90% of the markets needs but I agree with you that it’s time for Yamaha to offer a Grizzly in the 850-1000 class for that other 10% that the 700 just doesn’t quite satisfy or do the job.
Super informative video. I love your assessments. Keep up the GREAT Work.
The best reviews on the Web. You actually show the entire quad and it's features. It kills me that you can only get this in a 700. To bad the 550 has been cut.
BIG thanks for the complement. There are others out there who do a good job so it means a lot. We agree, a smaller displacement option would be nice. Other's are wanting a big-bore twin.
BIG thanks for the complement. There are others out there who do a good job so it means a lot. We agree, a smaller displacement option would be nice. Other's are wanting a big-bore twin.
We know now that Yamaha did make a 450 Kodak in 2018 but still no 1000 even by now in 2020.
Really nice review...well thought out and fair. Thanks
Russ Hendrix We love doing it. Thanks for watching.
Yamaha has proven to be very reliable, regardless of the model. The Grizzly is great however the Kodiak 700 base model will save you some serious cash and perhaps a bit on gas mileage.It has heavier clutch weights than the Grizzly which keep it running longer, lower in the RPMs before up-shifting. It gives up front differential lock in 4wd. If you want to save some money and get a Kodiak but want it to rev up faster like the Grizzly, just install the Grizzly's clutch weights in it. The dealer should do it for you. Make sure you check out our Kodiak Review Video. czcams.com/video/BmYD3quNrKM/video.html
Also, in the displacement range you mentioned, you might want to look at the Polaris Sportsman 570 and Can-Am Outlander 500L, now 570L czcams.com/video/cSDkFd6cHvY/video.html
If Price is a factor, The Kodiak, Sportsman 570, and Outlander 570L would be our first choices. If price isn't a factor and you just want to stick to the 400-700 range, there are too many options to cover. Let me know if you have any questions regarding a specific machine.
I'm sure it will make a long lasting, minimal problem atv as Yamaha always has. It looks like it was crossed with a King Quad to me..Finally adding dohc which the KQ had since it's inception back in 2005. They should have built a V twin in the 800cc class and kept the older style 15 model in the line up instead of polishing this atv imo.
Nice quad
wow what I great review, I am sold on this machine and I am a Polaris guy right now. The thing that impresses me so much about Yamaha is there attention to detail, all the time keeping with quality atvs. They did alot to the 16' model and people just grip because they want bigger cc but if you give them bigger cc then they will complain about price, because Yamaha wont make a low quality machine and screw people like some brands we know. They improved seat comfort, ride control, power, steering, suspension, and quality in certain parts. I am so glad they made the machine wider. I like the handle bars that are higher. Brute Force handle bars are way to low and the seat sits to high for the longer trailer rides. Low handle bars might help when racing, but how many people race like that in the video all the time. I am gunna go sit on a grizzly and maybe just buy one and leave my 05 Polaris mv700 in the garage. Now i am all pumped up.
Having a twin cylinder would be fun. But for me I prefer the 700 because I love to go on long adventures and a twin would use so much more fuel than a single. Plus that 700 is very, very quick and it's geared perfectly for sporty riding while still being easy to control. I really like the lighter weight and sportier suspension because you can feel what is going on underneath you instead of it being just a numb feeling like other atvs.
Great comments well said a twin would use much more fuel ⛽️
The Grizzly is a durable, tough as nails machine. Too bad Yamaha still hasn't put a bigger engine in it like an 850 or larger with competitive hp compared to Polaris and Can Am. A Grizzly with 85+ hp would be a home run.
Just bought this exact machine. Really comfortable seat, pretty smooth ride, quite a bit smoother then my current king quads. I've ridden 2 2012 grizzlies, couple Hondas, couple brutes, this beats them all easily in smoothness and handling. Although at slow speed around the yard and such it does have a problem pushing the front end rather then turning. It acts like there is a few hundred lbs on the back, but seems to do great at higher speeds.
Power is unimpressive, maybe mine needs more break in time and I haven't been real hard on it yet but coming off a king quad 700 and 750 along with a couple other brands I can see there is no bottom end power. Even in low standing on the back rack it will not wheelie, there is just no grab now low.
My only other complaint is storage, ya it's got 3 storage comparments, but the one below the taillight does not seal at all, it fills with dirt and or mud and water. Not a very good storage comparment to me.
The one above the seat is big and seems to seal but it gets really really, hot in there, and the one on the right front fender has a small opening. So you will still have a big need in long rides for a rack mounted storage box or cooler. Overall pretty fun and comfortable machine to ride. Oh and as mentioned in the video, it does need a small amount of throttle when starting, and until it's been running for a few seconds it what's to die as soon as you let off the throttle. An aftermarket programmer wouldn't be a bad idea, and for riders wanting more power a good full exhaust, intake and some kinda clutch work will be needed.
Curtis Bull Good write up. Useful info.
Curtis Bull I honestly didn't notice this being a problem when I rode the machine at the intro. Maybe we didn't ride it at a slow enough pace long enough to notice. You might want to check your front wheels toe in and make sure they didn't toe it out at the factory. If you aren't sure, take it to your dealer and ask them to adjust it for you based on your pushing issue. They should help you out, after all, you just dropped 10K. Gad to hear it is handling for you at trail speed.
So can you switch the lockers on while in motion? Same with 2 to 4 wheel drive?
I love the new DOHC it's just like a bigger yfz450 with lower compression, all they need to do now is give it 12.0/1 compression stock and people will be happy
I suppose it good just need adjustments as far as the steering goes. I'm sure my dealer will check it out, I get it in there one of these days and hope they can correct the issue.
Now 4 years later and still no 850 or 1000 so I had to get a Sportsman XP 1000 and I still have my 2017 Yamaha with the 708 cc with no problems .
Wish they would bring back the standard blue and green plastics.
my dad has an outlander 1000 and while its an amazing machine id like to get a grizzly 700, he might have more power but we would both have just as much fun
Build the Twin- We will come.
Remember it's build to be the REAL WORLD TOUGH face creepy as the raptor 700 and rear LED light as raptor 700 machine from wolverine r spec size machine: 708cc 3 storage stuff front and rear and under the switch keys fast 70% = strong tough saftey comfort 👍👌 the bike is 💪
Dream job.Riding and testing ATV's and dirtbikes all day long.Am I right?
Nice machine! I'm researching the market for my first 4 wheeler for use on forest roads and trails during hunting and camping season as well as high desert outings, but damn its hard to justify this kind of price tag. Might end up sticking with my sand rail for a while and pick up a used one later on.
+Tommy Blanton Yamaha makes a Kodiak 700 with the non power steering model retailing for a very modest $6,999. Can-Am and Polaris both make 570 models that perform very well for under $7,000 Here is a link to our shootout between the Polaris Sportsman 570 VS Can-Am Outlander L 500, before they upped the displacement 70cc. Still, it should give you a good idea on how the machine's stack up. czcams.com/video/cSDkFd6cHvY/video.html We hope these help.
Thanks! I'll check them out.
+ATVonDemand Buy a kingquad 500 it is head and shoulders above a Polaris .
+Walter White Were going to do a review on the King Quad 750. Is that good enough?
haha. Yes sir and thank you for responding. I truly appreciate your videos and efforts. I am going to be purchasing another atv here soon and would like to know how Suzuki fits into the comparisons of the top dogs.
It's too bad they haven't put a twin in the Grizzly yet...
I just recently purchased a 2016 Grizzly 700 SE the same as this one! I got it home and started expecting everything and noticed a bolt or two were left out. I then noticed the exhaust moves a little....if you grab the exhaust on yours is there movement? I am wondering if this is normal or if there could be an issue with the exhaust being loose?
+Zachary Angell That's strange. Makes us wonder if something was skipped at the dealer. Usually things like this don't happen in manufacturing. We rode the unit at Yamaha's press introduction and haven't ordered a long term test unit yet. We plan on doing a long term evaluation for 2017. As far as the exhaust goes, if you aren't sure, have the dealer take a look at it for you. That's the least they can do considering you just dropped 10K. Please tell us how it turns out.
+ATVonDemand Thanks for the response! I am going back to the dealer on Saturday to have them take a look at it. I will keep you posted!
I purchased a 2016 grizzly eps nothing was missing bit my exhaust does move but just with a twisting motion no up down did to side play just twist
First thing I'd do is stick an led bulb in the handlebar light. Lower led headlights and a halogen up top looks silly. But everything else is awesome.
yes and you know you should put the battery some where fine to take of not under the front bare
Are you guys going to review the new 2016 Polaris sportsman 1000 highlighter edition this year?
infamouscoma886 We were trying to decide between the 850 and 1000. The 1000 will draw more views, but for under $10.000 the 850 High Lifter Edition seems like it has the best value of the two. What do you think?
ATVonDemand yeah I would go with the 1000 or both if you could? And maybe show us what it can really do!
infamouscoma886 i have to go with the 1000
anybody knows, is yamaha or suzuki planning to produce a twin or they will still continue with se single ?
Manufacturers rarely leak things these days. We will know in another couple of months if there will be anything new for 2018. Subscribe, we'll let you know.
ATVonDemand lol 2020 and still not a v twin lmao 😂
Yamaha Grizzly vs Can-Am Outlander? Quality, engine, suspension and performance? Please let me know.
Without getting ourselves in trouble with any manufacturers, Japanese manufacturers tend to focus on well rounded performance and durability. Not to say that other manufacturers don't care about reliability. Its safe to say that Can-Am and others make faster engines than a 700cc single, but the more excessive your horsepower, the more drive-train and other chassis problems will crop up over time, especially depending on how heavy your thumb is.
What they are saying is Yamaha is very reliable and the can am offers more power however this sacrifices reliability.
+OriginaLz what there saying is if you wanna come out of the brush and go home after every ride then buy a yammy
I own a 2016 Grizzly eps go with a Can-Am. Definitely more power definitely a better frame design and Towing design. 708 not made by Yamaha I believe it's made by Subaru on a contract its already cancelled Motors are junk. You really can't use any type of farm attachments with a Yamaha Grizzly or Kodiak the 2-inch tow receivers not strong enough so building food plots for hunting seasons out of the question
when is Yamaha going to finally put a damn v twin in their atvs? everyone has one and Yamaha is still thumping away
+Bob Swagger dont forget the king quads still thumping too.
Honda don't have v-twin.
I think the reason for Yamaha are not releasing a vtwin engine is because they are still perfecting the ultramatic system with the VTWIN engines. Maybe one day😤
Hatdog11 who knows, maybe you're on to something.
ATVonDemand because don't you think it is odd that they already have a 1000cc engine in their motorcycles and in the YXZ and being Yamaha having that bullet proof, minimal maintenance they wouldn't want to having to removing the reliability of the vehicle just to have 1000cc. Which would ruin their status in the industry. All they have to do is sort out the clutch and chassis and then they still have that same ultra reliable atv and will have the upper hand on other atv's.
can you guys review the 2016 Polaris Sportsman 1000 and Scrambler 1000
lrgman1313 Here is a link to our 2014 test of the Scrambler 1000 in case you missed it. czcams.com/video/q_FdQVjBKZc/video.html We really take viewers requests into account in choosing machines to test. We will try to meet your big-bore requests.
This is the first video that I've seen on your channel and you did a great review. Very informative and comprehensive. I'll be subscribing to see what else you have. One thing that I would suggest is drastically lowering (or eliminating) the annoying music that plays throughout the review. It is distracting and doesn't add anything to the presentation. Otherwise, well done!
I have a 2014 grizzly 550 runs good
We reviewed one back in the day. Great machine!
If Yamaha made long Grizzly, just 15-20 sm plus, it will be best ATV on the Planet!))
can you turn when diff lock is on?
Yes you can turn, but the steering is a little stiffer.
Brakes are not dual piston calipers as stated. Strong braking for sure, but all four calipers are single piston.
Yamaha is claiming dual-piston calipers on their website and We're pretty sure that's what we were told at the press intro. We
Does the new motor put the Grizzly into the class of the smaller v twins like the BruteForce 750 now?
Lol no, not even close
POWER
Brute throttle response is addicting, but I do like this new Grizz.
rzl07375 make no mistake grizz is a bullet proof machine. But will is be down on power vs the rest
rzl07375 The Grizzly is said to put out 48 horsepower by the California Air Research Bureau. It doesn't rev like a twin, but its power has plenty of torque and is very smooth.
A brute force 750 would own a grizzly in pure power and speed..ive tried it. But a grizzly will outlast just about every other atv out there generally speaking
Has anyone driven the NON-EPS model? Considering a base Grizzly over the EPS Kodiak if I'm too big for the latter machine. There's not much difference in price between them where I'm looking to buy from.
Mickey Woods please get eps you're gonna regret it
How is the 2016 Grizzly without EPS? Anybody have one or know someone with one that can share some info? thanks!
+Trey Pichon
It's one of those things where you won't ever go back once you have it. I have experience with both, but I'd never buy a large 4x4 without EPS. It will whip the handlebars around when you hit unexpected rocks or bumps at speed. It will be pretty difficult in technical or tight situations and more so when you're in diff lock.
This is exactly what I want. I don't want the SE.
Same shit different day...
They just keep decorating the same cake year after year. They need to build a Grizzly 850 or larger.
Ragemutt Its Obvious that enthusiasts are asking for a bigger-bore machine. However, New engine, revised chassis, new shocks, tires, power steering calibration, new styling, new air box, new seat, new LED lights, new light pod. It seems like Yamaha did more then a redecoration, they ripped the Grizzly out to the studs and started over.
ATVonDemand The Grizzly is a fine machine and this one is no exception, but they really do need a new engine if they want to keep up with the industry. If it had a v-twin 850, 900 or 1000 I would barely give Polaris and Can-Am a second thought.
+ATVonDemand this atv has hardly changed since 2007. I love grizzlies...i have one...but Yamaha R&D must be taking a vacation. They know we want a v-twin but refuse to put one out for the grizzly. You can buff an atv all day but its still gonna be the same atv. Put a bigger engine in it already. And not this 10cc's here and there. VTWIN PLEASE
***** Yeah, from what I've read and seen I'd have to agree. Yamaha does need to upgrade the engine though.
the real question is
Can I cook bacon on the exhaust?
I have a 2014, 700 Grizzly, with power steering. Mine is the one that weighs 44 lbs less. And it is still HEAVY. If I were to compare my Grizzly to a pick-up truck (another glorifies farm tool), I would liken it to a 2014 Ford F-250 with all of the options. My Grizzly is a wonderful farm implement. In my opinion you have done a dis-service to Yamaha by not pointing out the towing capacity and the strength of the vehicle. Thankfully, most of your watchers and readers are smart enough to know that if they want to go fast and ride smoother, Yamaha and the other manufacturers have machines that are far better at that kind of thing. Your test does not hit its target audience.
+Stephen Warren It seems you are either upset that Yamaha has made improvements to the 2016 Grizzly or you didn't fully watch and pay attention to the video. We made mention of the improved on-board storage and increased work capability at 0:53. We later discussed the machine's work capacities, on board storage starting, and towing capacity at 4:10 - 4:40. The last thing we said at the end of the is that the machine has been improved for those who need to get the job done. As a work vehicle goes, we clearly covered it based on our time with the machine.
As the matter of weight goes, compared to other larger displacement 4x4 machines the Grizzly is actually quite light. Even if you aren't an aggressive sport focused 4x4 owner, there are many of them out there to whom performance and comparative weight matters a lot. If you think the Grizzly EPS feels heavy you either haven't ridden its competitors or you need to do more push-ups.
Nothing wrong with he 2014 Grizzly by the way. As an even larger disservice, here is a link to a project video with lots of good ideas on how to hop up an older Grizzly. czcams.com/video/SGLNmRKe64s/video.html
Stephen warren your an ass
have my 2016 grizzly for a year now it's not my first ATV nor my first Yamaha ATV or Yamaha product for that matter I love Yamaha products is it the fastest? no. most powerful? still no but it rides like a Cadillac before purchasing I shopped around and checked out every major brand except Polaris after my 2011 ranger Xp left a bad taste in my mouth. absolutely love my grizzly it would be perfect with the bottom end power of a V twin. can am and Yamaha were really in my top 2 but the reliability of Yamaha and my past experiences from them really sold me not to M nation plastic racks are pretty damn useless in my own opinion. for the bad I do not like that reverse is limited to 10 mph and there is no override button and the fact that the handlebar light is halogen not Lee like the headlights kinda bothers me the new storage box above the engine gets extremely hot but it's not for winter riding to keep a spare set of gloves. the rear storage box is not waterproof but is good to keep straps in. overall I love the bike and would buy it again if I had to
Dave Korn thank you for sharing your experience with the grizzly with us.
I’ll take this all day long over a 1000cc piece of crap that breaks something every ride. I’m thankful they refuse to sacrifice the bulletproof reputation to please the HP crowd. Many of us still want a quad that will last 20 years and can ride every day without fixing something. 700cc is plenty powerful to do anything a quad can be asked to do. I don’t disagree a 850 twin would be fun as long as it isn’t capable or tearing the gearbox out and snapping axles with the throttle. Let Polaris keep the HP crown and it’s reputation along with it
I have heard people say that the old motor set is better
We have heard that there were some issues with this engine which led to Yamaha going back to the original engine, updated for a little more power and torque.
Looks like it bump steers a lot.
No one on hand complained about being a problem. Overall we felt it handled better than the older model it replaced.
6:54
S S D D. Same shit different day. They should build something new. Put a twin in there like an 850 or 900 cc engine I’m Shure people would line up to buy one
We have received a number of comments like this and we make sure Yamaha is aware of it every time we see them. Their belief is that while many people are asking for it in reality there would not be that many people lined up with $13,000 in their hand to buy one. This is of course a very valid concern.
@@ATVonDemand good point, but every brand can benefit from a halo model to attract buyers to the brand.
Still has steel rims for 10,000 dollars
Steel is better for hard riding anyways!
Blah blah blah. We did so well. Power? What power? 😂😂😂
I dunno why Honda can’t at least compete with a Grizzly. The Rincon SUCKS compared to a Griz. I thought maybe with the Talon SxS Honda would get back into the ATV game too. Nope we’re still here waiting. Many of us have turned to skeletons we have waited for so long. If they don’t hurry up I’m going to buy a new grizzly or Brute Force and once that happens I’ll prob never buy a new ATV again
Buy a Polaris sportsman 850 SP
Buy a king quad!
KingQuad Bott I have one. Underrated and bulletproof.
I should have. I was originally looking at a smaller KQ when I walked in to my dealer but that Kodiak caught my eye and damn that ATV is a valuable for it's money but that diff lock I just had to have it and I got that fucking grizzly. The 708 motors made by Suzuki, Yamaha had a two or three-year contract with them and cancelled. I did not know that when I bought my machine. Apparently they're burning oil bad valves are seals or something like that. I personally only had my Grizzly for 2 years and racked up a hundred 159 miles.
I replace the four wheel drive button the foot brake lever already seized up on me and no time and there was a solenoid on the winch that cause me to biggest problems within the first year my first summer actually I'd never got the right it. And the frame is rusting in no time looks like crap. Not happy with the Yamaha at all you're only allowed one fuck up in my book and I'll never go back. I'll never touch another Yamaha product again I don't care what it is. Sled, bike, quad side by side music instrument I don't care I ain't touching another Yamaha.
@@joeellis2692 i think the motor is made by Subaru, not Suzuki.
@@jasonlewis995 Yes Subaru you are correct. I don't know how the hell I spelled Suzuki.
Really hate to say it but Yamahas became junk. They should have built their own V-Twin instead of pulling contract with Subaru on the new 708 because that motor is junk. I'm hearing valves and valve seals around a Thousand Miles burning oil burning up the engine. That contract put Yamaha behind they lost money and customers definitely lost me.
So that's why they went back to the 686. I was wondering.
Yamaha builds fantastic motors. Can’t imagine why they’d outsource that.
@@shanemb3 Well they did. I was told they're factory caught fire but I couldn't find anything to support it. Between 2016-2018 Subaru made the 708cc. I believe emissions screwed that motor. Plus a small radiator and fan.