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front A-arms & shocks were extended
on the 2014 Yamaha Grizzly 700 to increase
the suspension travel to 7.6" |
The 2014 Yamaha Grizzly 700, which is assembled right in the USA at the Newnan, GA plant, has a wider stance up front with each A-arm 1.18 inches wider that is paired with longer shocks, which increased the front suspension travel by a half an inch to 7.6 inches of suspension travel. While this isn’t a huge increase, it does make a dramatic improvement in the stability and handling of the 2014 Yamaha Grizzly 700, which is one of the best handling utility ATVs in its class.
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The front A-Arms
on the 2014 Yamaha Grizzly 700 are each
1.18" wider, which gives it a wider
stance up front for improved stability
and handling |
Also, the Yamaha Grizzly 700 has a wet weight of only 648lbs, which makes it one of the lightest utility ATVs in its class thus making it more nimble and easier to maneuver especially over rough terrain.
For 2014, Yamaha updated the Electronic Power Steering system on the Grizzly to provide more assist power with increased input torque, which makes for smoother steering with less feedback. Yamaha did a great job with providing just enough assist, so you can still feel the terrain, which is important. It is amazing how much of a difference EPS makes in reducing arm fatigue after a full day of riding, which makes it well worth the added expense, and we highly recommend the upgrade to the EPS model.
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The Electronic Power Steering is well worth the extra money. It helped smooth out the rocky trails and kept us from getting wore out due to the rough conditions |
Due to new EPA standards, Yamaha added a new Air Induction system to the 2014 Grizzly 700, which robs some performance, so Yamaha also made changes to the engine to increase the power. For 2014, Yamaha gave the Grizzly a new cylinder head, a new forged piston the increases compression from 9.2:1 to 10.0:1, a new heat treated connecting rod and new camshaft timing. This increase in power felt smooth and was consistent from low to upper ranges. The Grizzly 700 was able to tackle anything in front of us, including steep hills and obstacles without bogging or seeming to lack power, despite our 6,000 foot elevation.
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The
Yamaha On Command system allows you to
easily switch from 2WD, 4WD, and 4WD Diff-Lock
with your thumb |
One feature we have always liked about the Yamaha Grizzly is its On Command system, which makes it easy to switch from 2WD, 4WD, and 4WD Diff-Lock with your thumb. The handlebar mounted system allows for easy and quick access to the drive modes without letting go of the handlebars. Also, the Grizzly features a 4WD Diff-Lock speed override button on the handlebars where you would normally find a reverse speed override button on other OEM models.
