Yamaha has announced a range of modifications and additions to its all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and Side-by-Side models with new colours, features, accessories and technology.
The ATV and motorcycle manufacturer announced that its Kodiak 450 and 700 ATVs will now both offer the option of electric power steering (EPS) and diff-lock.
As well as this, special edition specification models will now offer alternative paint colours and all models will be supplied with a 10-year belt warranty and datatool tracking devices free of charge.
The range features Yamaha’s ‘On-Command’ 2-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive system with optional diff-lock which, the company says, will help riders on uneven and hilly ground especially in wet conditions.
The switchable drive system is operated using a switch on the handlebars to enable operators to move between 2- and 4-wheel drive as ground conditions change.
This coupled with Yamaha’s automatic transmission and independent long-travel adjustable suspension, aims to make both the Kodiak and Grizzly models easier to control and more comfortable on difficult terrain.
The three seat Viking EPS Side-by-Side vehicle will feature a cargo bed box and an accessory mounting bar to make using spreaders, sprayers and other implements easier to manage.
The 686cc Viking has double wishbone suspension and a tipping cargo bed that can carry a 272kg maximum load.
Like the Yamaha ATVs, it also features electric power steering and switchable 2-wheel drive, 4-wheel drive and diff-lock.
Yamaha said that it is also extending its commitment to operator safety by offering free ATV rider competency training from the European All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute (EASI) to anyone purchasing a new Yamaha ATV.
The company said this training will provide the necessary information and practical experience to operators, enabling the full features and performance of the ATV to be utilised safely in all conditions.
