The 2025 Yamaha Grizzly 110 is a youth ATV for riders age 10 and older, built around simple controls and parent-managed speed. Its 112cc engine makes about 7 hp, the automatic CVT removes manual shifting, and electric start simplifies the first step of a ride. Those features can help a child learn, but they do not make riding unsupervised or risk-free. Parents should begin with Yamaha’s age label, then judge the child’s physical fit and maturity. Our guide to reading ATV and UTV specs explains what the dimensions and power figures mean.
The Grizzly uses a 112cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine driving the rear wheels through an automatic CVT. At 7 hp, performance is modest beside an adult ATV but still enough to cause injury when used carelessly. The machine weighs 269 lb, measures 35.4 inches wide and has a 39.4-inch wheelbase. A child must be able to reach every control, move their body appropriately and stop the ATV confidently.
Ground clearance is 5.3 inches and fuel capacity is 1.4 gallons. There is no tow rating. Despite the utility styling, this is a training and recreation machine for one young rider, not a small work ATV.
Safety and parental control
The speed limiter is the most important listed parental control. An adult should begin with a conservative setting and increase it only after the rider demonstrates smooth starting, stopping, turning and emergency responses. Electric start makes operation easier, but it should never mean a child can take the machine out without permission.
ATVPedia’s dataset does not list a safety tether for this model. Confirm the exact equipment with the dealer rather than assuming it is present. Every ride still requires a properly fitted helmet, eye protection and suitable riding gear. Constant adult supervision and formal rider training matter more than any single feature. Riding should take place away from public roads, traffic, steep slopes and terrain beyond the child’s ability.
How it compares
The Yamaha Raptor 110 also carries a 10-plus label, makes 7 hp and includes a speed limiter and electric start. It costs $3,199, which is $300 less, and is wider at 40.2 inches. The Grizzly is 9 lb lighter and 4.8 inches narrower. Compare the two Yamahas.
The Polaris Sportsman 110 EFI costs $3,599 and makes 8 hp. Its dataset entry lists both a speed limiter and safety tether, while its 253 lb weight is 16 lb below the Yamaha. Compare them directly. The Can-Am DS 90 costs $3,349, makes 6 hp and also lists a limiter and tether. It is slightly wider and 2 lb heavier. Compare the Can-Am and Yamaha.
Where it sits in Yamaha’s youth lineup
The YFZ50 is Yamaha’s smaller age 6-plus model, with 3 hp and a 165 lb weight. The Raptor 110 shares the Grizzly’s age label and output but uses sport styling and an automatic transmission with reverse listed in the dataset. The Grizzly 110 is the utility-styled 10-plus choice. Our beginner ATV guide provides more context for matching the machine to the rider.
Pros and cons
The good: age 10-plus sizing, a manageable 7 hp engine, automatic CVT, electric start, a parent-adjustable speed limiter and narrower dimensions than several 110-class rivals.
The catch: the dataset does not list a safety tether, the $3,499 price is $300 above the Raptor 110, and a 269 lb ATV still requires serious judgment, training and direct adult oversight.
The verdict
The 2025 Yamaha Grizzly 110 can be a sensible first ATV for the right rider age 10 or older. Its automatic transmission, electric start and speed limiter give parents a practical teaching platform, while its narrower body may suit a smaller rider better than some rivals.
The final decision belongs to fit and maturity, not the birthday alone. Set the limiter low, require a helmet and protective gear, supervise every ride and increase freedom only after the child consistently demonstrates control. If the machine is too large or the rider is not ready, wait.
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