2012
Yamaha Grizzly 550 Auto 4x4 IRS EPS Utility
ATV Info
Available with Electric Power
Steering
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2012 Yamaha
Grizzly 550 Auto 4x4 IRS EPS Utility
ATV
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Yamaha Grizzly
550 IRS EPS Utility ATV New
Features
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- New oil access cover
allows easy access to check oil level.
- Fenders have a textured
finish that resist scratching and scuffing.
- Gas charged rear shocks
offer a quality damping feel and excellent
performance over a long period of time.
- Rugged Maxxis®
tires get the Grizzly moving over the
gnarliest terrain.
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Yamaha Grizzly
550 IRS EPS Utility ATV Key Features
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- The 550cc class has
a leader, with a fully featured package
based on its best-selling bigger brother,
the Grizzly 700 FI, with a largest-in-class
558cc powerplant, Electric Power Steering
and excellent value.
- Steel Blue model includes
cast aluminum wheels.
- Yamaha Fuel Injection
means instantaneous cold starts and
optimal performance in nearly any condition,
from 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
ATVs. An automatic centrifugal clutch
maintains constant belt tension for
reduced belt wear and uses a sprag clutch
for all-wheel downhill engine braking
in 4WD mode.
- 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 with five-way preload-adjustable
shocks for maximum control and comfort
over rough terrain. Smoothest-running
and -riding Grizzly ever.
- Trick digital instrument
panel boasts a multifunction LCD display
with speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeter,
hour meter that counts the engine’s
running hours, 4WD status, transmission
position, clock and fuel gauge.
- The Grizzly 550 EPS
boasts the lightest weight in its class
at only 648 pounds wet weight.
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Yamaha Grizzly
550 IRS EPS Utility ATV Engine
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- This 558cc 4-stroke
SOHC 4-valve liquid-cooled engine is
derived directly from the industry-leading
Grizzly 700 powerplant.
- Compact engine design
features a 35-degree cylinder angle
for ground clearance and lower seat
height for quick steering and maneuverability.
- 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.
- Two-lobe overhead
cam and a pair of needle-roller rocker
arms reduce friction by 50 percent for
increased fuel efficiency and torque.
- Gear-driven crankshaft
balancer shaft and 4-position rubber
engine mounts reduce vibration.
- Yamaha Fuel Injection
uses a 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.
- Stainless steel exhaust
system features aluminum heat shields
and a screen-type spark arrestor for
great power with minimum noise output.
- High-capacity aluminum
radiator with 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
- Sealed drive case
keeps out water and debris to help increase
durability.
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Yamaha Grizzly
550 IRS EPS Utility ATV Chassis/Suspension
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- Electric Power Steering. This assist
feature, pioneered by Yamaha on the
Grizzly 700 FI EPS, lightens steering
for superior comfort and terrainability.
- 5.3-gallon fuel tank is located under
the seat for excellent mass centralization
and handling; there’s a 4.8-liter
waterproof storage compartment under
there, too.
- 11.8 inches of ground clearance and
full-length composite skidplate deliver
maximum underbelly protection while
enhancing terrainability.
- 25x8-12 front and 25x10-12 rear Maxxis®
tires provide responsive steering and
handling and excellent comfort.
- Rugged injection-molded front bumper
and CV joint guards protect against
rock and debris damage
- Full-size chassis provides the same
high level of comfort enjoyed by Grizzly
700 riders.
- Five-way preload-adjustable shocks
provide a comfortable ride, whatever
the load or trail conditions.
- 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.
- Four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes
serve up consistent, long-lasting braking
power.
- Direct driveshaft design efficiently
transfers power while providing outstanding
durability with less vibration.
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Yamaha Grizzly
550 IRS EPS Utility ATV Additional
Features |
- Center-mounted, heavy-duty
trailer hitch comes standard and can
tow more than 1300 pounds.
- Rugged steel cargo
racks with special, extra-durable wrinkle
paint finish can pack a total of 286
pounds combined (99 front, 187 rear).
- Large, specially designed
seat is extra plush and widely contoured
for all-day rider comfort.
- Trick digital instrument
panel boasts a multifunction LCD display
with speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeter,
hour meter that counts the engine’s
running hours, 4WD status, transmission
position, clock and fuel gauge.
- Dual 35-watt multireflector
halogen bulb headlights with high/low
beams provide bright illumination for
nighttime work or play.
- Assembled in Newnan,
GA, U.S.A.
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