Yamaha Kodiak 700 vs Yamaha Grizzly 700 (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Kodiak 700stacks up against the Yamaha Grizzly 700. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Kodiak 700Yamaha Grizzly 700
Model year20232017
Price$8,399$8,899
Engine686 cc686 cc
Seat height34 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Double disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Double disc. Hydraulic.
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Yamaha Kodiak 700 vs Yamaha Grizzly 700 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Kodiak 700 and the Yamaha Grizzly 700 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Kodiak 700 brings its published horsepower, while the Yamaha Grizzly 700 counters with its own power figure. On price, the Yamaha Kodiak 700 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: