Is the 700 Grizzly tipsy? Are they more tipsy then the 660 was? Is this a flaw that yamaha hasn't worked out?

Looking for some answers, because I have been told by 3 different people they are tipsy?

I own 2 Grizzly atv - 03 and 06. So am used to that type of atv. Can anyone clear up what I have been told or explain this?

Thanks in advance.

 

No they are not tipsy, whoever told you that has not spent any time on different utility ATVs. I've owned a Rincon, a Prairie 650, a Prairie 700, a Sportsman 500, three Grizzly 660s, and two Grizzly 700s. The Grizzly 700s have a much lower center of gravity, and feel much more solidly planted than the 660s did. There is no comparison, the 700s are much better. Go ride one, and you'll notice the difference within a hundred feet.

Yamaha made a major effort at lowering the center of gravity and centralizing mass on the Grizzly 700. The engine was leaned forward more and moved lower in the chassis, the shocks were moved down from the upper a-arms to the lower a-arms, and the gas tank was moved under the seat (along with the 48 pounds worth of gasoline that is in the gas tank). DV

 

DV's dead-on as usual... I wouldn't be suprised if those people that told you they were tipsy mostly ride sport quads... Seems like people think they can get on an utility ATV and turn them left or right like they were driving a car... The suspension is softer for a reason. If you want a less "tipsy" feel, stiffen up the settings on the shocks and go with bigger tire w/ more air...

a test drive will help... but keep in mind that bigger tires also do wonders...

 

DV's dead on
I have 2 660's my son has 2 660's and my friend has a 700 that I have ridden plenty and in difficult terrain.

The 700 is outstanding and is still the technical wizard for rough stuff IMHO. Some people have taken off the sway bar..... dumb in my opinion.

We ride very technical hard stuff over logs, rocks, etc the 700 is awesome and the power steering eliminates bump steer and you won't believe it when you lock up the diff and are in 4wd climbing through some knarlys.

No more sore shoulders.

 

When They cant say anyhting about the Power steering, 4 wheel Disk brakes,4 wheel engine braking, Gull wing A-arms, Thickest Seat, Fuel Injection, no grease zerks on the drive shaft to mess with, Best Drive Train and Belt System made. I could go own and own but you get the idea. If mine ever felt Tippy then after adding Wheels and tires it took care of that.

 

The stock tires on 700 wear quickly and have weak sidewalls which contribute to chassis roll. The improvement when I changed to 25 inch Bighorns was significant. If I were starting all over with 700 Griz, I would swap tires before even riding.