2018 Yamaha Kodiak 700 EPS SE

Chassis / Suspension

• HEAVY DUTY TIRES: Exclusively designed 25-inch Maxxis® tires provide precise steering, optimize comfort and maximize available traction.
• INDEPENDENT DOUBLE WISHBONE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION: Independent double wishbone suspension, with 7.1 in. of front wheel travel and 9.1 in. at the rear, provides excellent rider comfort even on the toughest trails, thanks to nitrogen-charged shocks.
• FRONT DISC BRAKES AND SEALED WET REAR BRAKE: Hydraulic front disc brakes serve up powerful and consistent braking performance to add to rider confidence, while the sealed rear brake is protected from dirt, rocks and mud.
• LONG RANGE FUEL TANK: An optimized 4.76-gallon fuel tank is located under the seat for excellent mass centralization and handling.
• GENEROUS GROUND CLEARANCE: The Kodiak 700 EPS offers 10.8 inches of ground clearance and full-length composite skid plates to deliver maximum underbelly protection for a wide variety of terrain.
• AGGRESSIVE AND DURABLE STYLING: Durable wrinkled-finish carry bar resists scratching, while injection-molded fenders protect against rock and debris damage.

Engine

• EXCELLENT TORQUE: The engine features a 10.1:1 compression ratio and the four-valve head delivers optimum torque for excellent responsiveness, even with heavy cargo loads.
• HIGH-MOUNTED AIR INTAKE: A long, high-mounted air intake layout increases power and torque while providing additional room for center storage and easy “no tools” servicing of the large air filter element.
• STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST: Stainless steel exhaust system features a screen-type spark arrestor for great power with minimum noise output.
• HIGH-CAPACITY RADIATOR WITH FAN: High-capacity radiator with fan-assist delivers excellent air flow for maximum cooling efficiency and is positioned high in the frame for optimal protection.
• GATED SHIFT LEVER: Yamaha’s peerless Ultramatic transmission runs through a five-position shift lever with High, Low, Neutral, Reverse and Park gates—for positive and precise transmission operation.
• DRIVE SYSTEM AIR INTAKE: Specially designed high-mounted drive system air intake helps reduce drive system temperatures and assists in keeping water and debris from entering the drive case.

Other Features

• WORK-READY TOW CAPACITY: Heavy-duty ball mount comes standard and can tow more than 1,300 pounds.
• FRONT AND REAR CARGO RACKS: Rugged, large-diameter steel cargo racks with durable wrinkle paint finish can pack a total of 308 pounds combined (110 lb. front, 198 lb. rear).
• COMFORTABLE SEAT: Seat is long and plush, improving rider comfort for extended work days or trail exploring.
• ASSEMBLED IN USA: Assembled Real World Tough™ in Newnan, GA, U.S.A.

Top Features

• SPECIAL EDITION PACKAGE: Kodiak 700 EPS Special Edition models feature the unrivaled capability of Yamaha's On-Command® 4WD system and eye-catching painted bodywork paired with durable alloy wheels.
• HIGH-TECH ENGINE, BUILT FOR THE REAL WORLD: The Kodiak™ 700 EPS SE features a powerful 708 cc, 4-valve, fuel-injected engine with optimized torque, power delivery and engine character—ideal for smooth, quiet operation all day long.
• ULTRAMATIC® – THE INDUSTRY’S MOST DURABLE CVT TRANSMISSION: Kodiak 700 EPS SE’s Ultramatic® transmission features a gated shifter, dual- range (Hi/Lo) drive plus reverse gear and is the most advanced drive system available. Additionally, the gear ratio and Kodiak-specific CVT settings are designed to lower engine RPM and provide a smooth, easy-to-use power character. An automatic centrifugal clutch maintains constant belt tension for reduced belt wear and a sprag clutch provides natural all-wheel engine braking.
• YAMAHA’S EXCLUSIVE ON-COMMAND® 4WD: The three-position On-Command 4WD system lets you switch between 2WD, limited-slip 4WD and a fully locked differential 4WD all with the simple push of a button. Override button allows engine to make maximum rpm in full diff lock mode.
• COMPACT, COMFORTABLE CHASSIS: The Kodiak 700 EPS SE features a compact and comfortable chassis with fully independent suspension, exclusively-designed 25-inch Maxxis® tires and wide arc A-arms providing optimum terrainability, comfort and handling.
• CLASS-LEADING POWER STEERING: Yamaha’s Electric Power Steering (EPS) provides the industry’s best balance of steering assist and positive feedback from the trail, providing maximum comfort and confidence.