Additional Features:

• Dual 35-watt multi-reflector halogen bulb headlights with high / low beams light up the night.
• Trick digital instrument panel boasts a multi-function LCD display with speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeter, hourmeter that counts hours that the engine is running, 4WD status, transmission position, clock and fuel gauge.

Additional Specifications:

• Drive Train: Yamaha On-Command® push-button; 3-way locking differential; 2WD, 4WD, locked 4WD; shaft drive
• Instrumentation: Digital LCD multi-function display with speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeter, hourmeter, clock, fuel gauge
• Lighting: Dual 35W halogen multi-reflector headlights and 21W / 5W brake light

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 five 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, long-lasting braking power under all sorts of nasty conditions.
• Direct driveshaft design efficiently transfers power while providing outstanding durability with less vibration.

Engine:

• This 558 cc four-stroke SOHC four-valve liquid-cooled engine is derived directly from the industry-leading Grizzly 700 powerplant.
• Ceramic-composite cylinder liner provides outstanding durability and heat dissipation; 92 mm forged piston is light and strong and rides on a carburized chrome-moly connecting rod.
• New cylinder head has been optimized for this 558 cc 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® 40 mm 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.
• Five-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.

Key Features:

• The 500 cc class has a new leader, with a fully featured package based on its best-selling bigger brother, the Grizzly 700 FI, with a new 558 cc 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 ATVing. 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 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 multi-function LCD display with speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeter, hourmeter that counts hours that the engine is running, 4WD status, transmission position, clock and fuel gauge.