Polaris Sportsman 550 X2 vs Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI Auto. 4x4 EPS (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Polaris Sportsman 550 X2stacks up against the Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI Auto. 4x4 EPS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPolaris Sportsman 550 X2Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI Auto. 4x4 EPS
Model year20102015
Price$7,399$8,699
Engine549 cc558 cc
Weight362 kg
Seat height36 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Double disc. Hydraulic.
Tires26/8-,12 / 26/10-,12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Polaris Sportsman 550 X2 vs Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI Auto. 4x4 EPS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Polaris Sportsman 550 X2 and the Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI Auto. 4x4 EPS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Polaris Sportsman 550 X2 brings its published horsepower in a 362 kg package, while the Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI Auto. 4x4 EPS counters with its own power figure. On price, the Polaris Sportsman 550 X2 has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: