Uploaded July 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Yamaha’s Kodiak 450, where mid-size maneuverability meets full-size comfort at a bargain price. Based on Yamaha’s customer feedback that we saw in a number of your comments, there was still a demand out there for Yamaha to build a true mid-size 4x4 with a mid-size engine. Just two years later, Yamaha has met those demands with the release of the new 2018 Kodiak 450. The new Kodiak is based on the discontinued Grizzly 450. The Kodiak features new styling and a laundry list of upgrades providing a dramatically improved riding experience. With the base model retailing for just $5,999, it’s actually $400 less than the base model, 2014 Grizzly.

Yamaha has seemingly built a mid-size 4x4 ATV without compromise. While not a powerhouse, it’s powerful enough to tackle almost any job or terrain. Delivering the more compact size many riders prefer, it’s the only mid-size ATV we’ve ridden that does so without sacrificing comfort and ride quality. At $5,999 for the base model and $7,199 for the EPS version, the American-built Kodiak 450 is already a pretty proven platform offering exceptional performance and value in its class.

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