from my research, it seems as though yamaha has downgraded the amount of features on the 400 kodiak. could someone please confirm if my research is correct. It seems that they have taken away the ability to change from high/low transmission, and taken away the PARK feature. why would they downgrade a machine?

--mcbride

 

they didnt down grade it. It is the same. They just made an upgraded version(the 450). They have one at my dealer sitting right next to and 02. There the same.

 

The 03' 450 kodiak has - Yamaha Ultramatic® V-Belt with all-wheel engine braking / Hi,Lo,Neut.,Rev.,Park - straight from yamaha's spec sheet.

As far as the engine upgrade it's a very minor stroking job, but they also decreased the compression, so no the "450" isn't gonna put out much if any more power than the older motor configuration.

 

Sorry guys. The one i was looking at was an 02. He said the 03 was identical. Guess he doesnt know what he is talking about.