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 multi-function LCD display with speedometer, odometer, dual trip meter, hour meter that counts the engine’s running hours, four-wheel drive status, transmission position, clock and fuel gauge.
• Dual 35-watt multi-reflector halogen bulb headlights with high / low beams provide bright illumination for nighttime work or play.

Chassis / Suspension:

• Electric Power Steering. This assist feature, pioneered by Yamaha on the Grizzly 700 FI EPS, lightens steering for superior comfort and terrainability.
• A 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.
• The 11.8 inches of ground clearance and full-length composite skid plate deliver maximum underbelly protection while enhancing terrainability.
• The 25 x 8-12 front and 25 x 10-12 rear Dunlop® 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.

Engine:

• This 558 cubic-centimeter four-stroke SOHC four-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; 92 millimeter 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 four-position rubber engine mounts reduce vibration.
• Yamaha Fuel Injection uses a Mikuni® 40 millimeter 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.
• Push-button electric start with seven-disc torque-limiting damper assembly to protect the starter motor.
• Straight driveshaft layout eliminates U-joints for reduced friction, noise, vibration, and maintenance.
• 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.
• The 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.
• Override button allows engine to make maximum rpm in full differential lock mode.
• Electronic servo-activated two-wheel drive / four-wheel drive / differential lock via the On-Command® system.
• Sealed drive case keeps out water and debris to help increase durability.

Key Features:

• The 550 cubic-centimeter 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 558 cubic-centimeter 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 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 ATVing. An automatic centrifugal clutch maintains constant belt tension for reduced belt wear and sprag clutch for all-wheel downhill engine braking in four-wheel drive mode.
• Three-position On-Command® In / Out four-wheel drive feature lets you switch between two-wheel drive, limited-slip four-wheel drive and fully locked differential four-wheel drive—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 smoothest-riding Grizzly ever.
• Trick digital instrument panel boasts a multi-function LCD display with speedometer, odometer, dual trip meter, hour meter that counts the engine’s running hours, four-wheel drive status, transmission position, clock and fuel gauge.
• The Grizzly 550 EPS boasts the lightest weight in its class at only 648 pounds wet weight.