We still have a 2007 Grizzly 700 that is running strong. It's worth noting that Yamaha really changed the game with this machine, as the 2007 model was the first mass-produced ATV that offered electronic power steering. It took a few years for the others to catch up, but you rarely see a 4-wheeler of this size without EPS now. Oh, and by the way, the factory battery on our Grizzly lasted for 14 YEARS! That was probably due to my religiously keeping it on a battery tender when stored. If I were to buy another ATV today, I wouldn't even hesitate - it would be another Grizzly. Steve
Agreed, I wish the aftermarket support would improve though. There's a good argument for the Grizzly 700 though with a plethora of aftermarket support.
I had the magazine where they tested the big 600 grizzly against the Polaris sportsman 500. 1998. I read that test 100 times! Now own a 2021 grizzly SE, (American xtr) one of the best all around atv’s
Good content right here! You are the right man for this job Kase. Dig the machine you were using. Interesting trail. Never seen 1 that was perfectly carved out for an ATV. Usually they are single tracks or forest roads. Since those ATV's are relatively light, I would not go with an XTR for the optional winch. I would just pack on a come along. Generally don't need to move very far to unstick an ATV. Unless you are swamp riding. More of these reviews please.
Besides dune riding or desert riding the Grizzly has plenty of power for riding trails thru the woods, it goes way faster than any sane person needs. My newest Grizzly is a 2021 EPS in camo. I'm an experienced rider and it has plenty of power and speed except for somewhere where you could really fly. My Grizzly tops out at 60 but gets there very quick with front tires in the air. I have no popping or banging on decel or any signs of running lean. You can buy the EPS and add your own winch and better tires cheaper than buying a XTR ... But Grizzly is a mighty Beast and great Quad !
Getting ready to buy my 3rd Grizzly 700 xtr this year. Bought a couple back in the Spring for the wife and I and now I will outfit the kids with a Grizzly as well. I'm in Utah and these machines go anywhere you need to go, once in a while I have to get the winch out but not very often.
I've always loved the Grizzly with 686, but the new CanAm 700 is seemingly making for a worthy competitor at a good price point. And Honda really needs to update their Rincon, I don't know why they are leaving that class in the dark ages
My 2009 450 still has stock battery almost 15 yrs old still starts every time even in the cold unreal! It is the most reliable piece of equipment I’ve ever owned great machine Yamaha rocks!
I wanted to share something really cool with you guys if you hold the middle button a option will come up to adjust the 3 option brightness just press the right button to choose 👏 Another thing is when 4WD is on the back and front brake applies to all wheels
I live in Kentucky where ATVs and UTVs are very hot items. It's very hard to find a Yamaha dealer. I only know of one off the top of my head. And I rarely ever see them on the trails. For $2k less a guy can pick up the Suzuki KingQuad 750Axi which is arguably the same or better quality and features.
I've always had sport quads and tried to go utility with the rancher 420 foot shift 4x4. It was fun but honestly boring on the trails compared to sports. Is anything a good hybrid? Thinking between a raptor 700 and a grizzly 700/ Just seems too heavy to be fun on the utilities
If that’s what you’re going for you might as well kick up the extra grand and get the top of the line. No sense in spending 11k while you can kick up a little more for the best one .
Try the new outlander 700, super smooth clutch and ride...cheaper, no heat issues or backfiring on decel. Its time for yamaha to make some improvements. Every aspect of the outlander is better. It just needs to prove its durability and reliability. Time will tell, it is a whole new model. Ive owned 2 grizzlies BTW, and Im not brand biased.
@tfloffroad could you please start reviewing some CF moto ATV’s and side by sides? I bought one after doing some research and I just don’t think you can go wrong for the price. Just want a review from you guys to see what you think as far as features and price.
Great video, great content. Take your shirt off it looks hot there. 😛 I bet you'd be more comfortable. Looking forward to watching more videos, maybe a marathon.
Where I hunt it is illegal to us ATV or any motor vehicle off the roads. Horses or on foot is the only way. This thing would make it so much easier but that's the law.
Seems careless to apparently drive so quickly on narrow dirt with fall offs. Hand gets bounced off steering, goodbye. Been riding 40 years. Yamaha is great.
You really need to stop using children to do reviews... If I wanted inexperienced advice of an ATV, I could call my grandmother. At least she'll understand how it could be used for work and hunting FFS
But you don't get yamaha reliability with the best cvt in the market. Yamaha increased their pricing this year which is going to make people take additional looks at CanAm but I suspect the current pricing on the 500/700/hd5/hd7 models is going to see increases after a year. As a new product they are probably going to launch at a lower price to gain favor. CanAm also has some wonky options. For instance there is not a perfect trail bike. You can get the XT model with trail suspension but you can't get the visco-4lok front diff. If you want that your have to either buy their MR option (which has a radiator relocate raising the center of gravity) or you can buy the HD series (but lose out on trail comfort because it has stiffer suspension tuned for work). They should have made the visco-4lok standard across the board so that they directly competed with the grizzly/brute force that have user selectable lockers.
@@spyder000069 yes but they still haves the auto lock front dif which is probably more useful. Most people never end up needing or using the selectable front locker. Can am made the move to the new 500/700 line as a direct counter to CF Moto.
@@spyder000069 An XTR is $2600 more than a Can-Am 700 XT. That difference buys a lot of durability. And you make no sense about the Can-Am "wonky options". If you want a high-speed trail machine, you have no need for a locker or low gearing, so they are not missed. The grizzly is geared low for an ATV and is primarily focused for utility. A Can-Am 570 will beat it in speed. The closer competition would be a Can-Am PRO 700 which is only $10K and has way more features and better specs than the Grizz for utility. And that's the problem with Yamaha, they do everything but nothing better than their competition except higher price. Can-Am offers you a version for everything.
Yamaha won't sucker me in again. They can't make a YFZ50 that runs properly from the factory. Not going to trust them on a machine that cost 4 times more.
Having owned a Grizzly 700 myself. It has some serious limitations compared to Canam and Polaris offerings. Especially if you a big/tall person. The wheelbase of the Grizzly is far too short, it's way to easy to roll it over backwards, which unfortunately I did several times . Riding my Friend Polaris sportsman 850 up the same hill was no issue.
Utility focused 🤨, The Grizzly is about as Trail focused as it gets. Raptor for sport, Grizzly for trail, and Kodiak for utility. I think you may have the Grizzly and Kodiak mixed up... "Definitely can do some off-roading" what an understatement when you're talking on one of the top 3 most capable atvs on the market 🤣
This Grizzly and the Raptor 700 are two of the best quads ever made!
We still have a 2007 Grizzly 700 that is running strong. It's worth noting that Yamaha really changed the game with this machine, as the 2007 model was the first mass-produced ATV that offered electronic power steering. It took a few years for the others to catch up, but you rarely see a 4-wheeler of this size without EPS now. Oh, and by the way, the factory battery on our Grizzly lasted for 14 YEARS! That was probably due to my religiously keeping it on a battery tender when stored.
If I were to buy another ATV today, I wouldn't even hesitate - it would be another Grizzly.
Steve
In my opinion the best bang for the buck is the Suzuki King Quad 750, reliability on par with Honda but with plenty of power.
Agreed, I wish the aftermarket support would improve though. There's a good argument for the Grizzly 700 though with a plethora of aftermarket support.
Awesome work Kase! Fun day out there 10/10 will be coming to Colorado!!!
Let me know when you do!
@@kasevr Will do brother!
I love my 23 xtr. The grizzly reliability vs the other brands is why i stick with the grizzly.
25th anniversary, wow. I remember when the Grizzly 600 came out. The magazine DirtWheels had Bret Farve test drive it.
I had the magazine where they tested the big 600 grizzly against the Polaris sportsman 500. 1998. I read that test 100 times! Now own a 2021 grizzly SE, (American xtr) one of the best all around atv’s
My 2022 Grizzly just turned 800km’s of hard riding and my Kodiak just hit 62 hours … these machines absolutely love a good beating
Good content right here! You are the right man for this job Kase. Dig the machine you were using. Interesting trail. Never seen 1 that was perfectly carved out for an ATV. Usually they are single tracks or forest roads. Since those ATV's are relatively light, I would not go with an XTR for the optional winch. I would just pack on a come along. Generally don't need to move very far to unstick an ATV. Unless you are swamp riding. More of these reviews please.
Besides dune riding or desert riding the Grizzly has plenty of power for riding trails thru the woods, it goes way faster than any sane person needs. My newest Grizzly is a 2021 EPS in camo. I'm an experienced rider and it has plenty of power and speed except for somewhere where you could really fly. My Grizzly tops out at 60 but gets there very quick with front tires in the air. I have no popping or banging on decel or any signs of running lean. You can buy the EPS and add your own winch and better tires cheaper than buying a XTR ... But Grizzly is a mighty Beast and great Quad !
Getting ready to buy my 3rd Grizzly 700 xtr this year. Bought a couple back in the Spring for the wife and I and now I will outfit the kids with a Grizzly as well. I'm in Utah and these machines go anywhere you need to go, once in a while I have to get the winch out but not very often.
I've always loved the Grizzly with 686, but the new CanAm 700 is seemingly making for a worthy competitor at a good price point. And Honda really needs to update their Rincon, I don't know why they are leaving that class in the dark ages
Just got a new HD7 and I am very impressed with it.
@@BC_Hunter do you know if an aftermarket 2up seat can be attached on the rear rack? Something like a Blackboar or Kimpex Nomad seat+storage
@@andrewsbbq I’m not sure. It’s a new rear design with the sunken storage area but I’m sure it won’t be long for a company to find a solution.
Sold my 06 660 Grizzly for a 2019 Ridge Red Grizzly and it's been fantastic. Thumbs up TFL for a great video!
I just can't imagine spending $12k on this. We need more $3-5k adult atvs out there.
Awesome quads !! One of the best, but they need a big update !! 850 or 1000 motor would make it even better
Just seeing angelic kase in this vlog makes it awesome. Gosh he’s incredible man tommy and Brendan are so lucky to have him as a best friend
Hoping you guys do the Honda as well.
Great review man! My boy Chad from DO said you were a good dude!
Look at you go!! Looks so fun great review!!🤠
Would like to see this compared to the can am hd7 pro hunting edition
Just bought one. It’s fantastic!
Sehr gutes Video und sehr gutes ATV 👍
Yamaha ATV/SXS is the Toyota for reliability.
Can't agree more
I'd say Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki are the top 3 most reliable atv/sxs brands. I dont really hear many complaints from those 3
Love Yamaha Grizzlies ever since had my 450..
Sipped gas, went anywhere
My 2009 450 still has stock battery almost 15 yrs old still starts every time even in the cold unreal! It is the most reliable piece of equipment I’ve ever owned great machine Yamaha rocks!
@@43dukedog 💯..
No need for getting these fancy rigs that do 70 mph.
I wanted to share something really cool with you guys if you hold the middle button a option will come up to adjust the 3 option brightness just press the right button to choose 👏
Another thing is when 4WD is on the back and front brake applies to all wheels
No shit…
OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS FOUR WHEELER JUST BOUGHT A 700se AND I LOVE IT AFTER 500 MILES 😂😂
I live in Kentucky where ATVs and UTVs are very hot items. It's very hard to find a Yamaha dealer. I only know of one off the top of my head. And I rarely ever see them on the trails. For $2k less a guy can pick up the Suzuki KingQuad 750Axi which is arguably the same or better quality and features.
We have two Grizzly’s and a 700 Raptor.
Life is good on Yamahas.
THANKS KASE 😊....HAVE A GOOD DAY EVERYONE ✌️
When is the 2024 getting released? I wish they would put an 850 in the Grizzly
I've always had sport quads and tried to go utility with the rancher 420 foot shift 4x4. It was fun but honestly boring on the trails compared to sports. Is anything a good hybrid? Thinking between a raptor 700 and a grizzly 700/ Just seems too heavy to be fun on the utilities
When is the 25th anniversary edition going to be released. Nice video.
If that’s what you’re going for you might as well kick up the extra grand and get the top of the line. No sense in spending 11k while you can kick up a little more for the best one .
Are you guys going to review CFMOTO?
Try the new outlander 700, super smooth clutch and ride...cheaper, no heat issues or backfiring on decel. Its time for yamaha to make some improvements. Every aspect of the outlander is better. It just needs to prove its durability and reliability. Time will tell, it is a whole new model. Ive owned 2 grizzlies BTW, and Im not brand biased.
I’m not brand biased either so I decided to go with the new HD7. Very happy with my decision.
I love the Grizzly, but went with the new HD7 hunting edition because of price and features.
@tfloffroad could you please start reviewing some CF moto ATV’s and side by sides? I bought one after doing some research and I just don’t think you can go wrong for the price. Just want a review from you guys to see what you think as far as features and price.
Yes !
Get one with Cental and or South America spec and let me know how it does at freeway speeds 140KPH as far as RPMs and noise fuel mileage and handling?
Is the Yamaha quad bike faster than the Harley Davidson
I think the CFMoto Cforce 1000 Overland is the best value, to be honest.
Great video, great content. Take your shirt off it looks hot there. 😛 I bet you'd be more comfortable.
Looking forward to watching more videos, maybe a marathon.
Do all trim levels come standard with power steering? Thanks.
Grizzly yes, Kodiak no. Look for “EPS”
@@andrewsbbqanother way to tell is the Kodiak’s with power steering have the handlebar mounted headlight
Suzuki king quad 750
Where I hunt it is illegal to us ATV or any motor vehicle off the roads. Horses or on foot is the only way. This thing would make it so much easier but that's the law.
they're a nice lookin machine but that base level color combo sucks
I wish we would go back to manual transmissions on these...
That’s what Honda is for, manual shifting and low power 😂
You and 10 other people.
Seems careless to apparently drive so quickly on narrow dirt with fall offs. Hand gets bounced off steering, goodbye. Been riding 40 years. Yamaha is great.
You really need to stop using children to do reviews... If I wanted inexperienced advice of an ATV, I could call my grandmother. At least she'll understand how it could be used for work and hunting FFS
Unfortunately for Yamaha the new Outlander XT 700 is $1500 less. You can also get an Outlander DPS 850 for the same price as the Grizzly.
But you don't get yamaha reliability with the best cvt in the market. Yamaha increased their pricing this year which is going to make people take additional looks at CanAm but I suspect the current pricing on the 500/700/hd5/hd7 models is going to see increases after a year. As a new product they are probably going to launch at a lower price to gain favor. CanAm also has some wonky options. For instance there is not a perfect trail bike. You can get the XT model with trail suspension but you can't get the visco-4lok front diff. If you want that your have to either buy their MR option (which has a radiator relocate raising the center of gravity) or you can buy the HD series (but lose out on trail comfort because it has stiffer suspension tuned for work). They should have made the visco-4lok standard across the board so that they directly competed with the grizzly/brute force that have user selectable lockers.
@@spyder000069 yes but they still haves the auto lock front dif which is probably more useful. Most people never end up needing or using the selectable front locker. Can am made the move to the new 500/700 line as a direct counter to CF Moto.
@@spyder000069 An XTR is $2600 more than a Can-Am 700 XT. That difference buys a lot of durability. And you make no sense about the Can-Am "wonky options". If you want a high-speed trail machine, you have no need for a locker or low gearing, so they are not missed. The grizzly is geared low for an ATV and is primarily focused for utility. A Can-Am 570 will beat it in speed. The closer competition would be a Can-Am PRO 700 which is only $10K and has way more features and better specs than the Grizz for utility. And that's the problem with Yamaha, they do everything but nothing better than their competition except higher price. Can-Am offers you a version for everything.
Yamaha won't sucker me in again. They can't make a YFZ50 that runs properly from the factory. Not going to trust them on a machine that cost 4 times more.
Having owned a Grizzly 700 myself. It has some serious limitations compared to Canam and Polaris offerings. Especially if you a big/tall person. The wheelbase of the Grizzly is far too short, it's way to easy to roll it over backwards, which unfortunately I did several times . Riding my Friend Polaris sportsman 850 up the same hill was no issue.
the grizzly is overpriced 2 week old bread.
Quality costs money
@@northerntoyota7584 Not that much...
@@Dusdaddy it’s the same price as other atv’s in its class
@@northerntoyota7584 not really. The Can-Am, Suzuki, and Kawasaki are all less. The Brute is arguably the most powerful but the Can-Am is close
@@Dusdaddy the Suzuki is about $1000 less without a winch and it has crappy oem tires. They all have around 50hp
Utility focused 🤨, The Grizzly is about as Trail focused as it gets.
Raptor for sport, Grizzly for trail, and Kodiak for utility.
I think you may have the Grizzly and Kodiak mixed up...
"Definitely can do some off-roading" what an understatement when you're talking on one of the top 3 most capable atvs on the market 🤣
Yet here you are.
@@Icutmetal Sorry what exactly was your point?
Had a Grizzly 660 in the early 2000s , are these 700s now and are they fuel injection ???
Yes fuel injection