Yamaha Interview on The Revolution with Jim and Trav - 1/28/21

Today's audio clip was taken from another interview with Yamaha's Scott Newby featured on "The Revolution with Jim and Trav". For more on this show, visit https://outdoortrailsnetwork.com/expert-advice/hunting-bigfoot-and-blazing-trails-with-the-new-2021-yamaha-kodiak-700, along with their condensed description below. Enjoy!

HUNTING BIGFOOT AND BLAZING TRAILS WITH THE NEW 2021 YAMAHA KODIAK 700

It's nearly spring, do you have any ATV or Side-by-Side adventures planned for 2021? It's time to fill in the ruts that 2020 left in its wake, time to get back outdoors, time to take on new challenges and time to get off-road. What better way to do that than with the 2021 Yamaha Kodiak 700. Scott Newby is the ATV & Side-by-Side Senior Communications Specialist at Yamaha and he joins The Revolution this week with a brief feature by feature look at the new 2021 Yamaha Kodiak 700.

#1 Compact Design: The Yamaha Kodiak 700 sits in the center of Yamaha's utility ATV lineup between the Kodiak 450 and the Yamaha Grizzly. The Kodiak 700 provides big bore performance, but pairs it with a compact body design. That compact design allows the 700 to be more nimble and handle tight, technical trails with ease. The smaller size also improves the overall feel and handling of the machine while boosting rider confidence. Some people would call that "ergonomics", however, in plain and simple terms it just means that everything feels right and fits right.

#2 Cargo & Tow Capacity: While the Kodiak 700 is great for trail riding, it can also work. A heavy-duty steel cargo rack on the front can haul up to 110-pounds and the rear rack offers 198 pounds of carrying capacity. In total, the Kodiak 700 can handle 308 pounds on its steel cargo racks. Plus, a 2-inch receiver comes standard with the machine allowing users to tow more than 1,300 pounds.

#3 High-Performance Ultramatic Transmission: This class-leading transmission is a favorite among ATV operators because it combines immediate response with advanced features like natural, all-wheel engine braking. It's the most durable ATV transmission on the market, Scott says, while sharing a little bit about why the Ultramatic® Transmission is so great. The Ultramatic Transmission provides a constant belt tension, he says, so you don't have to worry about a belt that slips all the time. Kodiak 700 users also have the benefit of a secondary clutch so when backing off of the throttle, the secondary clutch will engage. If you're on the trail or riding around somewhere, anytime you have the engine braking it will be smooth and controllable.

#4 On-Command 4WD: The Kodiak 700's power, capability and handling don't disappoint and that's evident with the Exclusive On-Command 4WD. This function allows a user to switch between 2WD, limited-slip 4WD and a fully locked differential 4WD with just the press of a single button.

#5 The Yamaha Guarantee: Yamaha owners know that their vehicles have undergone serious real world testing in order to make them the best machines they can be. The Kodiak 700 is no different in that it's "Built Real World Tough", assembled in the USA to meet durability and reliability standards and boasts a 10-Year-Belt-Warranty. Those kinds of guarantees and warranties should give owners peace of mind knowing that their machine and its drivetrain is built for many years of trouble free use.

Be sure to tune in to The Revolution this week as Scott Newby, Yamaha ATV & Side-by-Side Senior Communications Specialist joins The Revolution with a look at the new 2021 Yamaha Kodiak 700.