Is the 2022 Grizzly 700 a Utility BEAST? 

Just updating, we went for our first real ride last weekend since we finally have both and this machine is AMAZING. I'm a total novice and this thing was so easy to maneuver, rocks, logs, water, straddling a pretty deep washout on a good incline/decline... it really took care of me the whole time. Super fun!

Thanks man, I appreciate it!

I just bought the same machine you did 1 week ago today. It's got 6 hrs and 100 miles on it so far. Still breaking it in so I'm only doing 50% throttle for the most part. Can't wait till she's broke in. I definitely wanna get on it when I'm on the trails.

I agree, this is a great all-around ATV

I agree! Definitely a love it or hate it color.

gracias amigo, agradezco el comentario.

I owned one one time with a pto I had a brush hog and everything I wish I still had it

They had one years ago…it didn’t last very long.

Awesome! Those Kodiak are great machines too.

Thank you for the kind comment! Yeah the ultramatic CVT really is something else, I love it. I do in fact carry a couple saws and already have a video planned out, spoiler alert. I hope to get that video done in the next month or so.

Gotta love that 686 too!

@@447Film got the saw video recorded, just have to edit it

@@ThomperBeThompin right on!

I cannot confirm concretely whether they fixed it entirely, but I've heard there are improvements. If I'm not mistaken my air filter came with some rim Grease to help make a better seal. It still has the AIS issue though and mine backfires if I chop the throttle and don't roll off.

Just some simple spray paint!

Okay great set up and video! I

Kodiak will be all you need a very capable machine.

Sorry for the late reply, I agree with @jameshogg601, the Kodiak is more than enough! The clutching on the Kodiaks is tuned for better utility work. Meaning, it has lighter weights so it will take off at a lower RPM and be smoother for hauling and towing. Same engine too. I would only consider the grizzly if you intend on also doing some spirited trail riding, but then, the Kodiak will still do well at that too.

Depends on the trail. I vote regular grizzly

These are from Ricochet Off Road. Good stuff, but expensive.

I was thinking about buying a Kodiak 700 for doing chores on my sloped property…you don’t think these similar quads are the right machine for slope? Any other suggestions? I know nothing about quads.

@@stoweman34 not if you need to pull much weight I had a 5x8 utility trailer and with a1/3 of a cord of wood I couldn’t make small hills but that weight is 3 times more than my atv without weight they will climb steep hills easily and maybe with a smaller trailer they would pull 1/3 of what I was. No atv of any brand would be good for what I tried.

@@waynejohnson9855 thanks for the info. I want to pull a brush mower on some steep terrain.

For sure

You're risking popping a bead that low.

It's a pretty good little trailer!

I like the yellow light from the halogen bulb. It cuts through dust much better. Plus, I put on a small light bar that lights everything up! Best of both worlds!

It's 600kg or a little over 1,300 lbs. Pretty decent for an ATV.

@@ThomperBeThompindecent

Still perfect with basic maintenance. I'm really happy with this quad, especially for the dense east coast forests.

@@ThomperBeThompin Cool

I would love too! Problem is getting my hands on one. I wonder if I could find a place to rent some newer ATVs.

If you live in Pennsylvania I'd let you try mine

Those 350 Hondas are tanks, for sure

Some of us have more use from a atv. A sxs wouldn't work as good as my grizzly in most places I go.

Who the hell wants to spend 20+grand for a glorified golf cart?

UTVs are boring, you just sit down and press the gas. I do that in my daily driver every day. ATVs require so much more, but if you're fat and lazy I can see why you would want a UTV.

Idk. Working around my property, utv is the best. In the woods I'm on my dirt bikes. Quads are for fat uncoordinated people

@@justindwyer3832 When it comes to utility on my property, I'll take my ATV+trailer all day - so we can agree to disagree there. I do agree with your DB comment, I'll rip my YZ250 all day through the woods. I guess you're not a complete troll lol

I'm glad to hear you're getting reliable usage out of your 2018! I've never driven one with the 708cc engine, but I hear they were pretty powerful. I think it was actually made by Subaru, not Suzuki. Have you driven the 686 cc grizzly? Curious to hear how you would compare the engine performance.

You can't go wrong with a Kodiak 700. It doesn't have more torque but its clutch system is set up to engage at a lower RPM which is better for towing around trailers and stuff. The Kodiak 700 will be low maintenance and should be an outstanding machine for you out there. If you're going to be in a lot of brush and off trail situations, then consider upgrading to some heavier duty tires. You'll have a higher risk of puncture with the stock ones, otherwise the quad is great right out of the box

@@ThomperBeThompin Awesome! Thanks for the advice!