The rear is locked all the time so the one brake does actually brake both rear tires. They certainly seem to be strong enough in my experience with just one.
My take on the grizzly 700 vs my 570
Finally got a chance to go riding today with my friends who own 2 grizzly 700s. I was excited to go out with them because I've been itching to ride one to compare it to my 570.
Some people might argue the Yamaha is a big bore while the 570 is a mid bore so why even compare the 2? Simple answer, I feel the 570 does almost everything the grizzly 700 can do better for a cheaper price tag.
My hat is off to Polaris when it comes to the ride quality, handling, power, AWD system and over all value you get with the sportsman 570. I raced both my friends every time with similar results I would pull 3 to 4 quad lengths on them to 50 mph. Considering the displacement factor that is extremely impressive.
The pros for the Grizzly is I felt the engine was much smoother running, it also had a more premium feel to the transmission when shifting into gear and Yamaha includes 4 wheel disk where Polaris skimps with 3. while I have no issues with my breaking it is nice to have 4 wheel disk all the way around. I hear the Yamaha is very reliable also. Time will tell how my 570 holds up.
That is my comparison between the 2. I'm sure I'll get flamed by someone who is a grizzly fan boy but I feel I was being very fair in my comparison.
Some people might argue the Yamaha is a big bore while the 570 is a mid bore so why even compare the 2? Simple answer, I feel the 570 does almost everything the grizzly 700 can do better for a cheaper price tag.
My hat is off to Polaris when it comes to the ride quality, handling, power, AWD system and over all value you get with the sportsman 570. I raced both my friends every time with similar results I would pull 3 to 4 quad lengths on them to 50 mph. Considering the displacement factor that is extremely impressive.
The pros for the Grizzly is I felt the engine was much smoother running, it also had a more premium feel to the transmission when shifting into gear and Yamaha includes 4 wheel disk where Polaris skimps with 3. while I have no issues with my breaking it is nice to have 4 wheel disk all the way around. I hear the Yamaha is very reliable also. Time will tell how my 570 holds up.
That is my comparison between the 2. I'm sure I'll get flamed by someone who is a grizzly fan boy but I feel I was being very fair in my comparison.
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^^ Very true! I feel as if my breaks actually worked better on my Polaris overall because Polaris incorporates all breaks into one lever where as when I was driving the grizzly I would rarely grab both hand breaks to stop so breaking suffered. Some of that is me not being used to the grizzly!
Your beating a lighter quad with more power in a drag?
Seriously?
Jesus the grizzly 700 is over 3000$ more than a 570!
Jesus the grizzly 700 is over 3000$ more than a 570!
Yup, the Grizzly is a nice quad, the build quality is better, but I'm shocked a 570 is jumping them in a drag.Seriously?
Jesus the grizzly 700 is over 3000$ more than a 570!
I know it. Race a grizzly 700 I'll bet you will very surprised. I think that little 570 puts more TQ down then people are giving it credit for. Remember the 570 was originally designed to motivate a UTV witch is a much heavier machine especially with 2 large people. I will take a video the next time I go out of me and my buddy racing.
That's freakin awesome. The 2014 Grizzlies put out more power than before, what year were the ones you raced? And yes please get some vids.I know it. Race a grizzly 700 I'll bet you will very surprised. I think that little 570 puts more TQ down then people are giving it credit for. Remember the 570 was originally designed to motivate a UTV witch is a much heavier machine especially with 2 large people. I will take a video the next time I go out of me and my buddy racing.
Thanks, Love Colorado riding we have a awesome trail system out here!
I have ridden with guys on grizzlys a few times (never test rode one) and they seem like capable bikes.
There nice bikes Just not worth 9000 IMO.I feel like there old tech. Especially when a sportsman 570 is outperforming it in almost every category. That's my opinion of course. 
If u only like straight line speed. But that's about it...lol
Nice pics
and comparison
i don't think you will find anything better in ride and flat cornering then the polaris
and the no jerky takoff's only a smooth transaction from the start to the finish
there clutching is Superior to anything out there
and comparison
i don't think you will find anything better in ride and flat cornering then the polaris
and the no jerky takoff's only a smooth transaction from the start to the finish
there clutching is Superior to anything out there
I agree that the Yamaha CVT is best on the market. Belts last FOREVER!!! I actually wanted to stay with Yamaha but not for the $$$$$. More bang for the buck in my Polaris.Nice pics
and comparison
i don't think you will find anything better in ride and flat cornering that the polaris
and the no jerky takoff's only a smooth transaction from the start to the finish
there clutching is Superior to anything out there
i don't think so i said Polaris
Good try twostarrz
Good try twostarrz
Sorry. I misread your post. I stand my ground on the CVT on the Yamaha though. Not near as much of a chance of wrecking the belt due to clutch engagement issues. Just my opinion. Not trying to argue with anyone. Again I said it is my opinion.i don't think so i said Polaris
Good try twostarrz
Don't kid yourself the Yamaha ones are NOT bulletproof!!! Have you ever had a Yamaha one apart? PITA!!!! The Polaris ones are MUCH more simple in design with ALOT less moving parts and stuff to go wrong. Belt life is maybe the only advantage that the wet clutched Yamaha has over the Polaris.
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I didn't mean to light your "fuse". I said twice that I was expressing my opinion. I have had the clutches apart on them. I will say it again. Hey guys, I'm expressing an opinion which differs from fact because there is no hard data to support it. Each to his own. In my humble opinion I believe there is no one "perfect" machine for everyone. If there was there would be no choices. Don't get offended when my opinion differs from yours please. Just some guys sitting around drinking some beers having a conversation. That's all this should be. Again opinion not fact.
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