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www.PowersportsBusiness.com ATV/UTV Powersports Business • July 13, 2015 • 39 the increased length gave us increased velocity at low- to mid-speed," Biolsi said. "By moving the intake to a different position, it gave us that increased length we're looking for." The foam filter switched from flat to cylin- drical in shape, creating extra storage space in its previous location. It also brings more surface area than the previous filter. "The nice thing about the foam filter is it gets wet; you dry out, and you're back on the trail. Other machines use a paper element, and that can leave you stranded on the trail if it gets wet." Yamaha also added 26-inch Maxxis tires, up from 25 inches on the 2015 model. A 5 percent lower gear ratio on the high range combines with the larger tires to provide an ideal response, Hollins noted. "We're able to push the recreational direc- tion a little bit further with the Grizzly, so a lot of that is the overall reaction or feel in the engine or feel in the clutching system," Hollins said. "We made the clutching system a little more sporty or aggressive." Similarly, Yamaha has its sights set on keeping the Grizzly as the market share leader in its segment. "We wanted to give the customer added value, and to do that and keep the feeling of the machine, we had to make a lot of changes that seem subtle but do a big job within the total vehicle package," Hollins said. The styling features a blow-molded grab bar for added strength, compared to the injection- molded version last year. Full-length, three- piece composite skid plates allow the rider to slide over obstacles without getting hung up. Skid plate development, Biolsi said, was a prior- ity, and the design effective design shows it. The top storage compartment has a 9-pound capacity, and the front fender features a water- tight storage area. A third storage area has been added beneath the taillight. Hollins describes the seat as the best utility seat Yamaha has ever had. It allows for more aggressive and active riding, while keeping a flatter profile. Wheel hubs switched from cast to forged aluminum to increase durability. The larger tires bring 13mm additional ground clearance. New LED headlights reduce power consumption and are less prone to damage. A new handlebar light has been added as well. "We've added a lot of features and func- tional items, but the key thing is we main- tained that overall Grizzly," Hollins said. "It still does all the great things that Grizzly has always done." Most impressively, however, is the pricing. The Grizzly EPS retails for $9,699, with the non-EPS at $8,899. The Grizzly SE with cast aluminum two- tone wheels, carbon metallic paint and a 2-inch receiver hitch is $10,299. The Grizzly LE, for winter climates, fea- tures the SE add-ons plus a removable windscreen, heated seat and heated grip/ t h u m b w a r m e r . It has an MSRP of $10,899. PSB GRIZZLY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 34 MAVERICK DPS 1000R/MAVERICK MAX DPS 1000R The Maverick family of sport side-by-side vehicles now includes a Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) package, which falls between the base offering and the X packages. The Maverick 1000R DPS includes cast-alumi- num wheels, Visco-Lok QE and Tri-Mode DPS and is available in two color options. MAVERICK XC DPS 1000R The all-new, affordable Maverick xc DPS 1000R is purposely designed to offer precision performance and a 60-inch width for narrower trails. The Maverick xc 1000R offers 12 inches (30.5 cm) of suspension travel. MAVERICK 1000R TURBO/MAVERICK MAX 1000R TURBO The new Maverick 1000R Turbo, also available in a four-seat MAX platform, is the most afford- able turbocharged side-by-side vehicle in the industry. Based on the X ds platform, the Mav- erick 1000R Turbo vehicles are powered by the 131-hp Rotax 1000R turbocharged engine and wear front and rear Fox 2.5 Podium RC2 shocks with single-speed compression and preload adjustments. This package includes 14-inch (35.6 cm) painted black cast-alumi- num wheels with 28-inch (71 cm) Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 tires. MAVERICK X RS 1000R TURBO/ MAVERICK MAX X RS 1000R TURBO Using racing feedback and advancements gained from Can-Am racing efforts, the X rs (Race Special) package is truly unique. The all-new Maverick X rs 1000R Turbo and MAX X rs 1000R Turbo vehicles share the 131-hp Rotax engine, longer wheelbase and rear TTA suspension with 16 inches (40.6 cm) of suspension travel. The package includes a 4-point harness system, Yoshimura exhaust, rear bumper and a suspension cali- bration tuned in partnership with Fox to provide optimal results in fast-paced whoops. It comes in a unique dipped Carbon Black & painted Can-Am Red color pattern. COMMANDER MOSSY OAK HUNTING EDITION The all-new Commander Mossy Oak Hunt- ing Edition is outfitted with many key essentials hunters demand for a day in the field and is the direct result of a marketing agreement between BRP and Mossy Oak. Purposely configured with hunters and out- doorsmen in mind, the Mossy Oak Hunting Edition includes several of the standard XT package items (bed rails, mudguards, bum- per, wheels, tires and Warn winch), yet also gets a few unique features as well. The most noticeable are the new water-dipped Mossy Oak Break-Up Country Camo, gun scab- bards, front bumper, aluminum skid plate, roof and half windshield. NEW REVISED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Can-Am has made a significant improve- ment to each off-road vehicle's mainte- nance procedure for 2016. The 300 km/200 miles break-in inspection has been replaced by 1,500 km/1,000 miles, which will effec- tively reduce ownership costs. The per- formance-laden Can-Am off-road vehicles remain as reliable as ever, but are even easier to maintain. PSB The Grizzly EPS SE with cast aluminum two-tone wheels, carbon metal- lic paint and a 2-inch receiver hitch will retail for $10,299. Can-Am's 2016 off-road lineup is the brand's the most diverse ever. CAN-AM CONTINUED FROM PAGE 35