The 2019 Yamaha Kodiak 700 EPS SE has a stellar reputation as a comfortable, powerful, and affordable sport utility. The “EPS SE” stands for electronic power steering special edition. The Kodiak recently offered for sale on eBay has a stealth beauty in its Tactical Black colorway.
Power and Performance
The Yamaha Kodiak 700 EPS is a popular ATV thanks to its balance of performance, comfort, and utility. With a 686-cc big-bore engine, it was engineered to be a versatile sport-utility ATV. It combines high-end power with a solid midrange to deliver exciting trail performance and smooth, quiet operation in work settings.
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Yamaha's durable Ultramatic transmission features a dual-range drive with reverse and an advanced continuously variable transmission (CVT - opens in new window or tab.) system. Also, with the push of a button, Yamaha’s 4x4 system offers seamless transitions between two-wheel drive, limited-slip four-wheel drive, and fully locked-differential four-wheel drive.
The powertrain’s adaptability highlights the Kodiak 700 EPS SE's versatility for exploring trails and practical work applications.
An independent double-wishbone suspension with 7.1 inches (front) and 9.1 inches (rear) takes car of the suspension and comfort. Deep-lug, six-ply, 25-inch Black Mamba tires - opens in new window or tab. enhance handling while increasing traction. Standard electronic power steering means a light steering feel that allows you to loosen your grip on the handlebars. All foot and hand controls—including handlebars, levers, gauges, switches, and footrests—prioritize ease of use.
Additional Amenities
The seller added a Boss sound system - opens in new window or tab. so you can listen to music on the trail. Boss Audio includes handlebar control switches and an LED light strip in the sound system box for extra visibility in dark conditions.
The Tactical Black finish on the Special Edition Kodiak looks stunning. Yamaha uses a unique painting process to apply the matte black finish, making the plastic more scratch-resistant and durable than regular OEM plastics. So you can worry less about scratching your ride and focus more on the scenery.
Yamaha completes the blacked-out look of this Special Edition Kodiak with a similar matte-black finish on the wheels, aggressive Black Mamba tires, and understated OEM graphic accents.
Extras for Tackling Chores
This unit comes with an ATV winch - opens in new window or tab.. The seller is also including an optional, never-used 50-inch ATV plow blade - opens in new window or tab. and a used Camoplast Tatou - opens in new window or tab. Track Kit. Both are ideal for extreme winter weather.
The plow blade and track kit combine to make short work of winter chores and allow you to navigate off-trail in deep snow, extremely muddy terrain, and deep sand conditions.
This Kodiak ATV is turnkey-ready for hours of fun. According to the seller, this 2019 unit was purchased brand-new in 2020 as a leftover model from the year before. It has only 650 miles on the odometer and has never been ridden off-road.
With those add-ons, like the track kit and plow, this Kodiak can quickly transform into a wonderfully sinister-looking winter workhorse.
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