Polaris Sportsman 550 Touring vs Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI Auto. 4x4 (2015)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Polaris Sportsman 550 Touringstacks up against the Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI Auto. 4x4. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Polaris Sportsman 550 Touring | Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI Auto. 4x4 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2010 | 2015 |
| Price | $92,999 | $7,999 |
| Engine | 549 cc | 558 cc |
| Weight | 350 kg | — |
| Seat height | 36 mm | 36 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 L | 5.3 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc. Hydraulic. |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Double disc. Hydraulic. |
| Tires | 26/8-14 / 26/10-14 | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 |
Polaris Sportsman 550 Touring vs Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI Auto. 4x4 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Polaris Sportsman 550 Touring and the Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI Auto. 4x4 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Polaris Sportsman 550 Touring brings its published horsepower in a 350 kg package, while the Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI Auto. 4x4 counters with its own power figure. On price, the Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI Auto. 4x4 has the lower MSRP.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: