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Yamaha, Can-Am Release 2014 Models A slipper clutch, new engine settings and all-new suspension are among the changes for Yamaha’s flagship sport machine—the YFZ450R SE—for 2014. On the utility side, the 2014 Grizzly 700 FI boasts a new cylinder head, longer front and rear suspension and new steering geometry. Yamaha rolled out its 2014 models this summer. Besides the YFZ450R and the Grizzly 700 FI, the lineup includes Yamaha’s staples, such as the Raptor 700R and Raptor 90 sport machines, and the Grizzly 450 and 125 utility machines. Can-Am has also released its 2014 lineup, including the Renegade sport and Outlander utility ATVs. Assembled in Newman, Ga., Yamaha’s YFZ450R now has what Yamaha calls an A + S (assist and slipper) clutch that uses lighter clutch springs, resulting in a lighter clutch pull to reduce racer or rider fatigue. It also reduces the effect of engine braking while downshifting. The machine also has all-new engine settings, including a new electronic control unit and increased compression
to ad power and increase mid-range performance. The YFZ features all-new suspension, including new front and rear shock absorbers. Yamaha says the new suspension reduces weight while providing exceptional handling characteristics and riding comfort. The YFZ is powered by a fuel-injected, 449cc engine. The crankcase has a more-durable crankshaft to handle the demands of racers. The camshafts have been revised to help maximize the engine’s power throughout the rev range. Yamaha also notes that the wheels are set motocross-spec wide, near the maximum allowable 50 inches for great cornering speed. The Maxxis tires are designed to help provide excellent handling, sliding control and traction. Suggested retail: $8,799. For the utility crowd, Yamaha’s Grizzly 700 FI offers some improvements for 2014 including a new cylinder head, enhanced engine settings, a modified piston shape and raised compression from 9.1:2 to 10.0:1. The Grizzly also has longer front and rear suspension travel and new settings to enhance rider comfort and a new L-R: Yamaha Raptor 700 and Grizzly 450
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steering geometry that lightens steering. MSRP for the Grizzly 700 FI Automatic 4x4 EPS is $9,499 in Hunter green, Steel blue or red; or $9,949 for Realtree camo. For more information on Yamaha’s quads: www.yamahamotorsports.com. Can-Am, meanwhile, is back for 2014 with its full lineup of Outlander utility and Renegade, DS and youth sport ATVs. The 2014 Can-Am Renegade sport machine comes in three engine sizes for your roosting pleasure. You can choose the 1000, the 800R or the 500, which offer 976cc, 799.9cc and 499.6cc, respectively. The drivetrain is a selectable 2WD/4WD shaft-driven drive train with a Visco-Lok auto-locking front differential. The front suspension is made up of a double A-arm with FOX HPG shocks on the 1000 and 800R. The 500 doesn’t have the FOX shocks. Rear suspension chores are handled by a torsional trailing arm that is independent with FOX HPG shocks for the 1000 and the 800R. The 500 doesn’t have the FOX shocks. MSRP: Starting at $8,149. The 2014 Outlander utility machine comes in several flavors, including the Outlander DPS (Dynamic Power Steering) 1000, 800R, 650 and 500. The 1000 is powered by a 976cc, V-twin, liquid-cooled eight-valve engine. The transmission is a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with a subtransmission featuring high, low, park, neutral and reverse. It offers standard engine braking. MSRP for the Outlander DPS starts at $8,699. Info: www.canamoffroad.com.