Yamaha Kodiak 450 vs grizzly 700

[Elkhntr08]

I was going through the same process last year. I had decided on a Grizzly until I started looking for a unit. Several on Marketplace had photos with the gas cap off. When I asked, I was told that the Yamahas had an issue with vapor locking on long rides.
I ended up with a Honda Rubicon. Got EPS, independent rear suspension which is great and the DCT. It’s been a great machine around here and I can’t wait to get it to Idaho this fall.

 

[sprinklerguy208]

I've had a grizzly 700 before. Fantastic machine, lots of raw power. Awhile back I switched to a sportsman 700 and put the wife on a 500. For hunting I have never needed the power from the 700. I'd look more into reliable/price instead of power

 

[Meanderthal]

If the prices were close I'd say go with the 450. I have a 700 and a 450, both Kodiaks. You'd be hard pressed to find something that the 700 would do that the 450 won't. I prefer the storage on the 700 but that's not a huge deal.