Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS vs Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto 4x4 (2022)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Kodiak 450 EPSYamaha Grizzly 450 Auto 4x4
Model year20222012
Price$7,599$6,899
Engine421 cc421 cc
Seat height34 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Double disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakesSealed multidiscSingle disc. Hydraulic
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS vs Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto 4x4 — which should you buy?

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