2016
Yamaha Grizzly 550 - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 435063 |
|---|---|
| Category | ATV |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | Grizzly 550 |
| Year | 2016 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. Hydraulic. |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | Independent Double Wishbone |
| Fronttyre | 25/8-12 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 180 mm (7.1 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Double disc. Hydraulic. |
| Rearsuspension | Independent Double Wishbone |
| Reartyre | 25/10-12 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 230 mm (9.1 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 92.0 x 84.0 mm (3.6 x 3.3 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 9.3:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 558.00 ccm (34.05 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | Yamaha On-Command; 3-way locking differential; 2WD, 4WD, locked 4WD; shaft |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | Gear-driven crankshaft balancer shaft and rubber-damper engine mounts |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI); 40mm |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Ignition | TCI, 32-bit ECU |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Green, Blue, Red, Camouflage |
|---|---|
| Comments | Optional Electronic Power Steering (EPS). |
| Factorywarranty | 6 Month Limited Factory Warranty |
| Instruments | Digital LCD multifunction display; speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeter, hour meter, clock, fuel gauge and gear position |
| Light | Dual 35W Halogen multireflector headlights and 21W/5W brakelight |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 20.06 litres (5.30 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Groundclearance | 274 mm (10.8 inches) |
| Oilcapacity | 2.40 litres (0.16 quarts) |
| Overallheight | 1,240 mm (48.8 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,065 mm (81.3 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 1,181 mm (46.5 inches) |
| Seatheight | 905 mm (35.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 293.9 kg (648.0 pounds) |
About Yamaha
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Nippon Gakki (Genichi Kawakami led motorcycle entry)
Best Known For:
R-series sportbikes, MT nakeds, YZ/WR off-road, Ténéré ADV
Company History
Yamaha blends engineering polish with musical-instrument attention to feel. From the RD two-strokes to modern crossplane R1s, its sportbikes emphasize chassis communication and reliability. Off-road, YZ/WR platforms define durability and race-fed development, while Ténéré ADV models offer long-legged, serviceable travel. Global dealer depth, parts commonality, and conservative updates make Yamahas easy to own and hard to break. The brand’s hallmark is balance: machines that work on Monday, thrill on Sunday, and keep their manners for decades.
