2004 Yamaha Kodiak 400 Specs

Yamaha began selling ATVs in the United States in 1980 and quickly became one of the leading manufacturers of sport and utility ATVs. The 2004 Yamaha Kodiak 400 Auto was a utility ATV. Yamaha introduced the Kodiak 400 in 2000, and it won Off-Road.com's ATV of the Year award that year. The Kodiak subsequently won several more ATV awards. Xtreme Powersports praised the Kodiak for its "lethal combination of an ultra-lightweight, CAD -designed chassis and powerful liquid-cooled, 401cc thumper," and added, "Nowhere in the industry will you find a an ATV like this that offers more machine for the money. And that, of course, makes it not only a different animal, but a very special one as well."

  1. Dimensions

    • 2004 Yamaha Kodiak 400 was 78.1 inches long, 42.7 inches wide and 44.1 inches high, with a wheelbase of 48.5 inches, a seat height of 32.6 inches and a ground clearance of 9.7 inches. It had a dry weight of 547 lbs. and came with a 4-gallon fuel tank.

    Engine and Transmission

    • The Kodiak 400 came with a 401 cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine with a single-overhead-camshaft and a compression ratio of 10.5-to-1. It had an electric/pull starter and was paired with a continuously variable transmission with reverse and selectable two- or four-wheel drive.

    Brakes on Suspension

    • Sealed drum brakes were standard on the font end of the 2004 Yamaha Kodiak 400, and dual hydraulic disc brakes came on the rear. The front had independent double-wishbone suspension with 6.3 inches of travel. The rear had a swing-arm suspension with 7.1 inches of travel. The front had AT25 x 8-12 tires and the rear had AT25 x 10-12s.

    Towing Capacity

    • The maximum towing capacity for the 2004 Yamaha Kodiak 400 was 1,202 lbs. It came with front and rear storage racks.

    Priced and Warranty

    • The 2004 Yamaha Kodiak 400 carried a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $5,599 and came with a six month warranty.