$5,595
North Tonawanda, New York
Category
Atvs
Engine
-
Posted Over 1 Month
2011 Yamaha Grizzly 550 4x4 EPS, 2011 Yamaha Grizzly 550 4x4 EPS Key Features May Include 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- inclass 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 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 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. Features & Benefits Engine 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. Pushbutton 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.
