Wheelsport Center NewRoc Yamaha

• The Grizzly 550 Special Edition comes with cast aluminum wheels, water dipped body panels and special graphics.
• The 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, Electric Power Steering 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.
• Electric Power Steering system lightens steering for superior comfort and terrainability.
• 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 4WD feature lets you switch between 2WD, limited-slip 4WD and fully locked differential 4WD—all 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:

• This 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:

• Full-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 that’s 5 inches wider than that provided by ordinary designs.
• New CV boots are made of tough polyethylene for more durability than typical rubber boots.
• Four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes serve up consistent, longlasting braking power under all sorts of nasty conditions.
• Direct driveshaft design efficiently transfers power while providing outstanding durability with less vibration.

Additional Features:

• Electric Power Steering. This assist feature, pioneered by Yamaha on the Grizzly 700 FI EPS, lightens steering for superior comfort and terrainability.
• Dual 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.