On the trails, the Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI delivers surprising riding fun and comfort with the wide, well cushioned seat, hands that fall naturally on the handlebars and levers, amazing power and rideability as well as a flawless power steering. I even toyed with the 4x4 control just for the fun of it! At low or high speeds, this ATV can be ridden with your fingertips, while the fuel injection system provides surprising "roll-on" acceleration at almost any speed. Moreover, the ultra-accurate throttle lever makes it possible to pull wheelies at will. And if you want to crank it up another notch, the 550 FI will gladly play the game by surging forward with such brute force that any pursuer will be left covered in mud.

The Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI delivers surprising riding fun and comfort with a large, air cushion seat.

All the while, you can ridicule any bump or tire rut that stands in your way. Since the power steering isolates you from front-wheel shocks, you don't get tired quickly and the fun can last seemingly forever. So why not take part in endurance races? You'll even return home at the end of the day as if you'd just taken a quiet, leisurely ride.

Middleweight utility ATVs represent an important market segment and Yamaha is leading the way in terms of sales. Based on a proven machine (the Grizzly 700 FI is the brand's top-selling ATV), the 2009 Grizzly 550 FI arrives at just the right time, offering consumers a modern vehicle (electronic fuel injection, power steering, automatic transmission), a balanced powertrain and killer looks. The competition should definitely beware of the roaring new Grizzly.


Photo Credit : Philippe Champoux