Product description
Key FeaturesThe 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 and excellent value.
Electronic fuel injection means instantaneous cold starts and optimal performance in nearly any condition, from below sea level to 15,000 feet.
Industry-exclusive, fully automatic Ultramatic® transmission is the most advanced drive system in ATV-ing. An automatic centrifugal clutch maintains constant belt tension for reduced belt wear and industry-exclusive all-wheel downhill engine braking.
Industry-exclusive, three-position On-Command® In/Out RWD feature lets you switch between 2WD, limited-slip 4WD and fully locked differential 4WDall with a simple push of a button.
Fully independent long-travel four-wheel suspension features double-wishbone suspension front and rear for maximum control and comfort over rough terrain.
Trick digital instrument panel boasts a multifunction LCD display with speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeter, hourmeter that counts hours that the engine is running, 4WD status, transmission position, clock and fuel gauge.
Engine FeaturesThis 558cc 4-stroke SOHC 4-valve liquid-cooled engine is derived directly from the industry-leading Grizzly 700 powerplant.
Ceramic-composite cylinder liner provides outstanding durability and heat dissipation; 92mm forged piston is light and strong and rides on a carburized chrome-moly connecting rod.
New cylinder head has been optimized for this 558cc engine to deliver excellent throttle response and low-end power, with needle-roller rocker arms to reduce friction for fuel efficiency and torque.
Gear-driven crankshaft balancer shaft and 4-position rubber engine mounts reduce vibration.
Yamaha Fuel Injection uses a new Mikuni® 40mm throttle body and idle speed control valve to provide easy cold starts and flawless fuel delivery in nearly any condition, from below sea level to 15,000 feet.
High-capacity aluminum radiator with newly designed fan motor delivers maximum cooling efficiency and is positioned high in the frame for optimal protection.
5-position shift lever with L, H, N, R and P gates has a light shifting feel with easy engagement, providing positive Ultramatic® transmission control.
Electronic servo-activated 2WD/4WD/Diff Lock via the On-Command® system.
Chassis/Suspension FeaturesFull-size chassis provides the same high level of comfort enjoyed by Grizzly 700 riders.
New front and rear lower A-arm guards offer excellent protection and Grizzly 550 features WideArc front A-arms for outstanding ground clearance thats 5 inches wider than that provided by ordinary designs.
New CV boots are made of tough polyethylene for more durability than typical rubber boots.
4-wheel hydraulic disc brakes serve up consistent, long-lasting braking power under all sorts of nasty conditions.
Direct driveshaft design efficiently transfers power while providing outstanding durability with less vibration.
Additional FeaturesDual 35-watt multi-reflector halogen bulb headlights with high/low beams light up the night.
Trick digital instrument panel boasts a multifunction LCD display with speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeter, hourmeter that counts hours that the engine is running, 4WD status, transmission position, clock and fuel gauge.
Engine SpecificationsType: 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 SpecificationsSuspension/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
DimensionsL 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
Dry Weight: 600 lb
Rack Capacity: 99 lb Fr./187 lb Rr.
Towing Capacity: 1322 lb
OtherInstrumentation: 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)
Colors: Steel Blue, Black Metalic, Hunter Green, Realtree® AP HD® Camouflage
