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.

 

[jadkins223]

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.

I would happily take a Honda rancher 420 if I could find one with eps and the IRS, in a color like green!


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[jadkins223]

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

How’s the Polaris compare ?


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[jadkins223]

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.

I was looking for someone who had both, thanks for the comment. 450 would suit me just fine I think! Yours have EPS?


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[Elkhntr08]

I would happily take a Honda rancher 420 if I could find one with eps and the IRS, in a color like green!


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I moved up from a 350 Rancher with SRA. Huge upgrade! And the Rancher is green.

 

[elkbowhuntr]

I own the 2010 Grizzly 550 with EPS....great machine.

 

[180ls1]

How’s the Polaris compare ?


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Far more comfortable but less reliable.

 

[sprinklerguy208]

How’s the Polaris compare ?


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Hard to say from a reliability, my sportsman is an 08, low hours but I've never had an issue with it. The grizzly was a 11 with 1500 miles on it but never had any issues with that either. The Polaris is definitely peppier, the grizzly has more torque. If you ever do plowing, hauling ect id say grizzly is the way to go

 

[jadkins223]

I’m picking up the grizzly 700 tomorrow!


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[HairyScandinavian]

I’m picking up the grizzly 700 tomorrow!


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You'll love it. I've had both Kodiaks and Grizzly but in 450's and zero complaints, ran them til they rusted out and I'd buy both again if I had the funds to spend. The 700 will be great I'm sure.

 

[Dakota Dude]

You won't regret the grizzly. I bought one new in 2006. Grizzly 660 Ducks Unlimited version. It has been an incredible machine. I still use it and have had no major issues. A couple carb cleans over 20 years and thats it. It still looks brand new.

 

[jadkins223]

You won't regret the grizzly. I bought one new in 2006. Grizzly 660 Ducks Unlimited version. It has been an incredible machine. I still use it and have had no major issues. A couple carb cleans over 20 years and thats it. It still looks brand new.

That’s impressive. Hopefully mine will be just as good. Thanks for input


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[Meanderthal]

I was looking for someone who had both, thanks for the comment. 450 would suit me just fine I think! Yours have EPS?

Both have EPS and I recommend it. Greatly reduces fatigue especially for smaller riders like my tween girls.

 

[mainbeam pursuit2]

You’ll enjoy the 700 griz, both my son and I had 2015 700s. They never failed us. Sold them to a friend, still running strong as ever. The only thing ever needed has been a battery.

 

[gusty]

Ive never needed more power than what a 450-500 can provide

 

[T-Rex]

I had a 2007 450 Kodiak before it was stolen. I've been thinking about getting another one. I don't think there was ever a time I didn't have enough power for what I was doing, pulling a disc for food plots hunting elk in Colorado, trail riding... Great machine

 

[WCB]

No idea how you sold your Bruin. I have an '04 Bruin 350. Thing has absolutely been through hell and back. Hauled more snow goose gear and guys in and out of muddy field than I care to think about. Plows my driveway every winter...etc. Has had exactly one good tune up and a couple sets of tires. Added a nice basket rack to the back of it a couple years ago and hauled my elk camp and gear up and down the mountain with no issue. (besides me not tuning the carb for higher elevation). I have been looking for another on to buy.

 

[jadkins223]

She’s mine fellas. Ending up finding a 2016 grizzly 700 with 95 hours!!! She’s a hoss


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