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2009 Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI EPS Special Edition
2009 Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI EPS Special Edition

2009 Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI EPS Special Edition
2009 Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI EPS Special Edition

2009 Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI EPS Special Edition
2009 Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI EPS Special Edition

2009 Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI EPS Special Edition
2009 Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI EPS Special Edition


– 2009 Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI EPS Special Edition

2009 Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI EPS Special Edition

The all new 2009 Yamaha Grizzly 550 EPS comes fully equipped with a powerful fuel injected 558cc 4-stroke engine, On-Command 4-wheel drive, 4-wheel disc brakes, the fully automatic ULTRAMATIC transmission, and electric power steering. The combination of these key features and Yamaha’s proven durability and reliability, continue to make the Grizzly the best selling ATV in Canada and the USA.

There’s a new Grizzly on the block, and it is poised to dominate the mid-size engine class.

Following in its bigger sibling’s path, the 550 comes with all the same great features as the famed 700. All 550 Grizzly’s come standard with powerful fuel injected engines for easy cold starting, superior ground clearance to get you over any terrain, and 4-wheel disc brakes combined with full-time engine braking means slowing the Grizzly down requires less effort. “EPS” versions are available with the latest Electric Power Steering technology for the ultimate in low fatigue ride comfort. Throw in Yamaha’s exclusive Ultramatic® transmission and On-Command drive selection and these Grizzly’s are the ultimate in all terrain vehicles.

 

Highlights:

Custom Red Midnight Armour colouring

Electronic Fuel Injection

Electric Power Steering (EPS)

 

 

Features and Benefits:

Key Features:
The Grizzly 550 Special Edition comes with cast aluminum wheels, water dipped body panels and special graphics.
The 500cc class has a new leader, with a fully featured package based on its best-selling bigger brother, the Grizzly 700 FI, with a new 558cc powerplant, Electric Power Steering and excellent value.
Electronic fuel injection means instantaneous cold starts and optimal performance in nearly any condition, from below sea level to 15,000 feet.
Electric Power Steering system lightens steering for superior comfort and terrainability.
Industry-exclusive, fully automatic Ultramatic® transmission is the most advanced drive system in ATV-ing. An automatic centrifugal clutch maintains constant belt tension for reduced belt wear and industry-exclusive all-wheel downhill engine braking.
Industry-exclusive, three-position On-Command® In/Out RWD feature lets you switch between 2WD, limited-slip 4WD and fully locked differential 4WD—all with a simple push of a button.
Fully independent long-travel four-wheel suspension features double-wishbone suspension front and rear for maximum control and comfort over rough terrain.
Trick digital instrument panel boasts a multifunction LCD display with speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeter, hourmeter that counts hours that the engine is running, 4WD status, transmission position, clock and fuel gauge.

Engine:
This 558cc 4-stroke SOHC 4-valve liquid-cooled engine is derived directly from the industry-leading Grizzly 700 powerplant.
Ceramic-composite cylinder liner provides outstanding durability and heat dissipation; 92mm forged piston is light and strong and rides on a carburized chrome-moly connecting rod.
New cylinder head has been optimized for this 558cc engine to deliver excellent throttle response and low-end power, with needle-roller rocker arms to reduce friction for fuel efficiency and torque.
Gear-driven crankshaft balancer shaft and 4-position rubber engine mounts reduce vibration.
Yamaha Fuel Injection uses a new Mikuni® 40mm throttle body and idle speed control valve to provide easy cold starts and flawless fuel delivery in nearly any condition, from below sea level to 15,000 feet.
High-capacity aluminum radiator with newly designed fan motor delivers maximum cooling efficiency and is positioned high in the frame for optimal protection.
5-position shift lever with L, H, N, R and P gates has a light shifting feel with easy engagement, providing positive Ultramatic® transmission control.
Electronic servo-activated 2WD/4WD/Diff Lock via the On-Command® system.

Chassis/Suspension:
Full-size chassis provides the same high level of comfort enjoyed by Grizzly 700 riders.
New front and rear lower A-arm guards offer excellent protection and Grizzly 550 features WideArc front A-arms for outstanding ground clearance that’s 5 inches wider than that provided by ordinary designs.
New CV boots are made of tough polyethylene for more durability than typical rubber boots.
Four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes serve up consistent, longlasting braking power under all sorts of nasty conditions.
Direct driveshaft design efficiently transfers power while providing outstanding durability with less vibration.

Additional Features:
Electric Power Steering. This assist feature, pioneered by Yamaha on the Grizzly 700 FI EPS, lightens steering for superior comfort and terrainability.
Dual 35-watt multi-reflector halogen bulb headlights with high/low beams light up the night.
Trick digital instrument panel boasts a multifunction LCD display with speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeter, hourmeter that counts hours that the engine is running, 4WD status, transmission position, clock and fuel gauge.




 

2009 Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI EPS Special Edition – USA Specifications
MSRP* $8,399 (Red Midnight Armor) Available from August 2008


Engine
Type 558cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled single; SOHC, 4 valves

Bore x Stroke 92.0 x 84.0mm

Compression Ratio 9.3:1

Carburetion Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI), 40mm

Ignition TCI, 32-bit ECU

Starting System Electric

Transmission Yamaha Ultramatic® V-belt with all-wheel engine braking/H, L, N, R, P

Drive Train Yamaha On-Command® pushbutton; 3-way locking differential; 2WD, 4WD, locked 4WD; shaft drive


Chassis
Suspension/Front Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 7.1-in travel

Suspension/Rear Independent double wishbone; 5-way preload adjustment, 9.5-in travel

Brakes/Front Dual hydraulic disc

Brakes/Rear Dual hydraulic disc

Tires/Front AT25 x 8-12

Tires/Rear AT25 x 10-12


Dimensions
L x W x H 81.3 x 46.5 x 48.8 in

Seat Height 35.6 in

Wheelbase 49.2 in

Turning Radius 126 in

Ground Clearance 11.8 in

Fuel Capacity 5.3 gal

Dry Weight 600 lb

Rack Capacity 99 lb Fr./187 lb Rr.

Towing Capacity 1322 lb


Other
Instrumentation Digital LCD multifunction display; speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeter, hourmeter, clock, fuel gau

Lighting Dual 35W Halogen multi-reflector headlights & 21W/5W brakelight

Warranty 6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty)





 

2009 Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI EPS Special Edition – Canada Specifications
Canadian MSRP $11,099

Engine 4-stroke, SOHC, liquid cooled, 4-valve, single
Displacement 558 cc
Bore and Stroke 92mm x 84 mm
Compression Ratio 9.3 : 1
Carburetion Mikuni Electronic Fuel Injection w/40mm Big Bore throttle bodies and TPS
Ignition computerized DC-CDI with 32 bit ECU
Starting electric w/auto-decompression
Transmission Ultramatic (sealed variable v-belt), w/ L-H-N-R and Park, 4-wheel full-time engine breaking
Final Drive On-command push button 2WD / 4WD / 4WD diff. lock, direct shaft drive


Suspension (Front) independent, dual A-arm, with gull-wing lower A-arm, and adjustable shocks
Suspension (Rear) independent, reverse mounted dual A-arm with sway bar, adjustable shocks
Brakes (Front) hydraulic discs
Brakes (Rear) hydraulic discs
Tires (Front) Dunlop KT421 tubeless, AT25 x 8-12
Tires (Rear) Dunlop KT425 tubeless, AT25 x 10-12


Length 2065 mm (81.3″)
Width 1180 mm (46.5″)
Height 1240 mm (48.8″)
Wheelbase 1250 mm (49.2″)
Ground Clearance 300 mm (11.8″)
Seat Height 905 mm (35.6″)
Dry Weight 272 kg (600 lb)
Fuel Capacity 20 litres (5.3 U.S. gal)
Towing Capacity 600 kg (1,322 lb)
Colour(s) Red Midnight Armour