Yamaha's Unreleased Youth ATV Will "Bear" a CARB Certification

Our researchers at ATV.com have uncovered a California Air Resources Board (CARB) filing that reveals Yamaha has certified their latest model, the Grizzly 110, for 2025, which has not been publicly revealed or announced. The model appears to be green sticker emissions compliant and will utilize the 112cc engine found in the Raptor 110 that debuted in 2023.

According to the certification document, the Grizzly 110's engine complies with the following exhaust emissions standards:

• Hydrocarbons (HC): 0.69 g/km (certification level) vs. 1.0 g/km (standard)
• Hydrocarbons + Nitrogen Oxides (HC+NOx): 1.1 g/km
• Carbon Monoxide (CO): 4.2 g/km (certification level) vs. 15.0 g/km (standard)

Last year, the fuel-injected Raptor 110 (which is the source of the new Grizzly’s engine) replaced its 90cc predecessor. And now, this unannounced model could be replacing the Grizzly 90, which, like the Raptor 90, is also red stickered in the state of California. These certifications mark an important step for Yamaha and the powersports industry, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while delivering high-performance recreational vehicles.

Yamaha’s Grizzly 90 was designed as a staple for younger riders, built for durability and ease of use. It has been an ideal choice for youth ATV riders with an automatic transmission and electric start, but according to California, this now “antiquated” engine is no longer a suitable option for clean riding within their borders. So the announcement of the Grizzly 110 means even more options for younger riders as regulations like these bear down on the industry. 

For more details on the Grizzly 90, explore our comparison to the Polaris Sportsman 110 we did a few years back.

The More You Know…

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) plays a role in regulating air quality standards in California. Established in 1967, CARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants. CARB's regulations are often more stringent than federal standards, putting California at the forefront in environmental protection for the US. Their rigorous certification process is meant to ensure vehicles meet specific emissions criteria before they can be sold in the state.

For those interested in learning more, the CARB website offers a wealth of information. Here, you can find annual certification data for vehicles, engines, and equipment. Additionally, the EPA’s Annual Certification Data is another valuable resource for understanding how emissions standards are applied across various states and the types of vehicles and engines that meet these regulations.