Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS SE vs Yamaha Grizzly 450 IRS (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS SEstacks up against the Yamaha Grizzly 450 IRS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Kodiak 450 EPS SEYamaha Grizzly 450 IRS
Model year20202017
Price$9,399
Engine421 cc421 cc
Seat height34 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Double disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSealed multidiscDouble disc. Sealed oil-bathed multi-disc
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS SE vs Yamaha Grizzly 450 IRS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS SE and the Yamaha Grizzly 450 IRS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS SE brings its published horsepower, while the Yamaha Grizzly 450 IRS counters with its own power figure.

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: