The 2013 Grizzly 700 coming out of Yamaha’s Georgia plant has textured plastic body panels that increase durability and decrease wear over the life of the machines. Maxxis tires with a tough, aggressive tread pattern add to the machine’s unmatched performance in extreme terrain. The suspension includes gas charged rear shocks with a high quality damping feel and bump absorption. The front suspension has also been updated and optimized to match the rear.

“Yamaha’s ATV production transfer to the Georgia factory represents the company’s long term commitment to the U.S. ATV market as well as its significant investment in the YMMC facility,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s ATV/SxS group marketing manager.  “Yamaha’s U.S. factory is state-of-the-art with highly trained and passionate U.S. workers who are turning out the most durable and reliable ATV and SxS products. Yamaha is proud to bring more ATV production to the U.S. – the world’s largest ATV market – and to be part of the local community in Newnan.”

This Grizzly 700’s many features create an unmatched package for real-world use. Yamaha’s EPS system has the perfect balance of light steering and allowing the rider to still feel feedback from the terrain. Its Ultramatic automatic transmission system is the industry’s toughest with the most natural feeling all-wheel engine braking. Yamaha’s three-way On-Command system, featuring 2WD, 4WD and 4WD with differential lock options, provides all-four-wheel-drive putting the rider in control at the push of a button.

The full-featured Yamaha also has electric fuel injection, an open gate shifter with high, low, neutral, reverse and park, an easy to see multifunction LCD display and a SecureMount rack system that easily fits Yamaha Genuine Accessories like gun boots and gear bags. This big bore can haul 1,322 pounds while carrying 99 pounds on the front rack and 187 pounds on the rear.

The 2013 Grizzly 700 FI is also available without EPS and comes standard in Hunter Green, Steel Blue and Realtree AP Camouflage.

More information on Yamaha’s 2013 ATV and SxS vehicles, including detailed color options, pricing, graphics kits and accessories is available at www.yamahaoutdoors.com.

About Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.:

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., (YMUS), is a leader in the motorsports market. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings include ATVs and Side-by-Side vehicle, motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of dealers in the United States.

Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1976, Yamaha also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia.

SxS Vehicles are recommended for use only by licensed drivers age 16 years and older.

ATVs up to 90cc are recommended for use only by riders 12 years and older and always with adult supervision.  ATVs over 90cc are recommended for use only by riders 16 years and older.