Now in its sixth year on the market, the 2014 Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI EPS S-LE is a leader in the medium-displacement, multi-purpose ATV segment. It boasts superb reliability (like all Japanese rivals), ranks as one of the most powerful machines in its class, and offers excellent value at $10,999.

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2014 Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI EPS S-LE is a modern worker
For 2014, the Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI features a 558cc, 4-valve, SOHC, single-cylinder engine with electronic fuel injection (including a 40mm Mikuni throttle body). Managing power is an automatic CVT with reverse. Riders can shift from 2WD to 4WD on the fly.

The 2014 Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI EPS S-LE rides on a fully independent suspension with dual A-arms and adjustable shocks up front, as well as reverse-mounted dual A-arms and adjustable shocks in the rear. The machine slows down by using 4-wheel hydraulic disc brakes and aggressive 25” Maxxis tires.

As for capacities and capabilities, the 2014 Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI EPS S-LE weighs 295kg, offers 300mm of ground clearance, tows up to 600kg, and keeps riding until the 20-litre fuel tank runs empty.

Extra convenience
An increasingly popular feature in the ATV industry, electric power steering is found on the 2014 Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI EPS S-LE, reducing steering effort and improving control.

Meanwhile, the floorboards have large holes for mud evacuation, and special rugs to avoid build-up from underneath. There's water-resistant storage, plus an LCD gauge that includes an odometer, two trip metres, a clock, a fuel gauge, and a gear position indicator.

Options on the 2014 Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI EPS S-LE
Buyers of the 2014 Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI EPS S-LE can choose from a wide range of options and accessories including:

• Rigid cargo boxes (front and rear);
• Five different winches;
• Low windscreen;
• Quick-attach windshield;
• Trail Tunes amplified audio system;
• Heavy-duty front brush guard.

The 2014 Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI EPS S-LE comes with a standard 12-month warranty that can be extended up to 48 months.