Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto 4x4 IRS vs Monark 500 (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto 4x4 IRSstacks up against the Monark 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Grizzly 450 Auto 4x4 IRSMonark 500
Model year20102016
Price$7,149$6,599
Engine421 cc443 cc
Weight299 kg
Seat height34 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L5.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Tires25/8-AT12 / 25/10-AT12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto 4x4 IRS vs Monark 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto 4x4 IRS and the Monark 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto 4x4 IRS brings its published horsepower, while the Monark 500 counters with its own power figure at 299 kg. On price, the Monark 500 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: