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Originally Posted by TLC
Grizzly 700________45.6 hp
Grizzly 550________36.9 Hp
10 hp if far from negligible even the discontinued 660 has a 10% power advantage. They both use the same 4-stroke single, 4-valve SOHC but the 550 has a smaller 40 mm throtle bady efi while the 700 has a larger 44mm + its 128cc advantage.
There are people who spend $1000 on pipes,jet kits.clutch kits just to get a 5 hp increase.
The only thing negligible between the two is there price.
2009 Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI Auto. 4x4 EPS ATVs |
Come on man, the hp difference is 8.7, but just round it up to 10 because, uhhh????? The link you provided for price comparison is between a 550 FI EPS and a 700 FI NON-EPS (EPS option=$600). The difference in MSRP's between the two(this time both NON-EPS) is $900, not to mention the $150 more in rebates available on the 550 (now and at the time of your post). That brings the difference between the two to $1050. So, why should't we say a 15% price increase is negligible? If you don't need or want the extra power but still want a full featured ATV the Grizzly 550 seems to be a very reasonably priced alternative that most believe performs very well. But I'm sure everyone who purchases a very functional and reliable ATV and manages to keep more than a negligible grand in their wallet, not to mention the implied fuel savings, must be insane. There is a 22.9% increase in displacement for a 23.5% increase in power, if you need or just want the extra hp and performance then pay for it, if not then don't. Everything else is the same, and both machines are plenty capable for most riders. Maybe I could talk you into shipping me the negligible 15% of your paycheck? Next time just use the straight up facts, not some bs the salesperson fed you to get that extra $1000 that was burning a hole in your pocket.