Knight ATV fender speaker pods installed on a Yamaha Kodiak 700

Yamaha Kodiak 700 Speaker Kit: Waterproof Fender Speaker Pods Built for Your Kodiak

You're out on the trail and the Kodiak drowns out your phone speaker after the first gear change. Bar-mounted speakers get in the way, and most of them don't survive a real wash-down.

The Knight ATV Yamaha Kodiak 700 speaker kit puts two marine-grade 6.5" speakers (or upgrade to 8") inside custom pods that bolt to your front fenders. Our pods are laser-scanned to the Kodiak fender, so they sit where they belong, not on your handlebars.

Shop Yamaha Kodiak 700 Speaker Pods (from $549.99)

Why the Kodiak pods

  • Built only by Knight ATV. No one else makes a fender-mounted speaker pod system like it. Each pod is laser-scanned to fit your machine.
  • Marine-grade 6.5" or 8" speakers with a Bluetooth marine amplifier. Up to 139 dB, recorded by a third party.
  • RGB LEDs you control with the included remote or the iOS/Android app.
  • Plug-and-play wiring harness. No wire cutting or splicing. You drill the mounting holes and plug everything in.
  • 2-year warranty. Free US shipping on orders over $100, and Shop Pay lets you split it into 4 payments.

Knight ATV fender speaker pods installed on a Yamaha Kodiak 700

Which Yamaha Kodiak 700 Speaker Kit Fits Your Machine?

Your Kodiak Fits
2016-2026 Kodiak 700 Yes
  • Price: 6.5" speakers: $549.99 in Black, $579.99 in colors.
  • 8" speakers: $749.99 in Black, $799.99 in colors.
  • Add rear speakers in the same order: from $899.99.
  • Colors: Black plus 18 colors, including Dark Gray, Gray, White, Bone, Red, Teal, Blue, Pop Blue.
  • Made to order. Production takes up to 5 days, then your kit ships.
  • If your fenders look like the ones in our photos, the kit fits. Not sure? Call or text us photos or a video and we'll help you check.

Pair of Knight ATV fender speaker pods for the Yamaha Kodiak 700

What's in the Kit

  • Two marine-grade speakers in Kodiak-fit fender pods: 6.5" standard or 8" upgrade
  • Bluetooth marine amplifier (mounted inside the main pod)
  • Smart handlebar remote
  • Plug-and-play wiring harness and mounting hardware
  • Waterproof on/off button
  • RGB LED kit and LED remote

Knight ATV speaker pod kit wiring harness and hardware

Tools You'll Need

Every Knight ATV speaker pod kit installs with the same two tools: a 1/4" drill bit and a 5/32" hex driver.

  • Drill and a 1/4" drill bit
  • 5/32" hex driver
  • Marker
  • Wrench or socket for the mounting nuts
  • Dielectric grease
  • Zip ties

Time and Difficulty

  • Difficulty: easy to moderate. If you can drill four holes and plug in connectors, you can do this.
  • Good to know: the install is the same on every make and model we sell, and it's the same for 6.5" and 8" speakers. Only the pod shape changes.
  • Rear speakers too? Install and test the front kit first. Rear speakers don't change anything about the front install.

Step-by-Step Yamaha Kodiak 700 Speaker Pod Install

Mount the pods

  1. Find the pod's spot. Each pod only sits correctly in one place on the fender. Slide it around until it settles flush.
  2. Mark and drill the four mounting holes. Drill the top two first and set those screws loosely. That holds the pod steady while you drill the bottom two.
  3. Drill the wire hole. Drill one more hole for the wiring, on the side toward the inside of the ATV.
  4. Warning sticker. If the pod covers a factory warning sticker, move the sticker somewhere visible.
  5. Bolt the pod down. Use a washer, screw and nut on each bolt. Snug it, don't crank it, because these bolts go into plastic.

Close-up of a Knight ATV speaker pod on a Yamaha Kodiak 700 fender

Wire it up

  1. Connect the main harness. It runs to the battery and to the main pod. It has three differently shaped connectors:

    • The triangle connector goes to the waterproof push button.
    • The black connector goes to the voltage booster (the silver box). Its other side is already plugged into the amp.
    • One amp channel is pre-wired to the speaker in that pod.
  2. Grease every connector. Put a dab of dielectric grease on each one before you plug it in.

  3. Run the speaker extension. Route it under the front fender to the other pod and plug it in.
  4. Connect the LEDs. Plug in the LED controller, lining up the arrows on the connectors. Then run the LED extension to the other pod.
  5. Hook up the battery. Red to positive (+), black to negative (−).

Power on and pair

  1. Turn it on. Press the push button. A tone confirms the system has power.
  2. Pair your phone. Connect to "Knight ATV" in your Bluetooth settings.
  3. Set up the LED remote. Pull the battery tab, then pick your color or mode. You can use the app instead if you prefer.
  4. Pair the smart remote. It shows up in Bluetooth as "Smart Remote".
  5. Tidy up. Once everything works, zip-tie the wires away from hot and moving parts.

Watch the Speaker Pod Install Video

Want the full wiring picture? Open the surround sound wiring diagram (PDF).

If You Purchased Rear Speakers

Rear speakers don't change the front install at all. Finish the front kit, make sure it plays, then add the rear pods.

Your Kodiak Rear speakers Price
2016-2026 Kodiak 700 Kodiak 700 rear speaker pods $224.99 Black / $254.99 colors

The standalone Kodiak 700 rear pods include two 4" marine speakers, mounting hardware and a 2-year warranty. Call or text 732-737-7761 before you wire them so we can walk you through connecting them to your front kit.

Troubleshooting

  • No power or no tone. Check the polarity at the battery (red to +), and make sure the black connector is fully seated in the booster.
  • LEDs are out on one side. Re-seat the LED connectors with the arrows lined up.
  • One speaker is silent. Check the speaker extension that runs under the fender to the second pod.
  • Your phone can't find it. Look for "Knight ATV" in Bluetooth, not "Smart Remote".

FAQ

Are the Kodiak speaker pods really waterproof? They use marine-grade speakers and a marine amplifier, built for mud, rain and wash-downs.

Do I have to cut or splice any wires? No. The harness is plug-and-play. You only drill the mounting holes and one wire hole per pod.

Will it fit my 2021 Kodiak 700? Yes. The kit fits 2016-2026 Kodiak 700 models.

Is the 8" kit installed differently from the 6.5" kit? No. The steps are exactly the same. Only the speaker size changes.

Do rear speakers change how the front pods go in? No. Install the front kit exactly as above, then add the rear pods.

Can I control the lights from my phone? Yes. Use the iOS/Android app or the included LED remote.

Are you a dealer? Most of our speaker kits ship through dealers. Apply to become a Knight ATV reseller to stock them.

Get the Yamaha Kodiak 700 Speaker Kit

Give your Kodiak sound you can actually hear on the trail, from speakers built to fit it.

Shop the Yamaha Kodiak 700 Speaker Kit

Dealers: register as a Knight ATV reseller to carry Kodiak speaker pods. Questions? Call or text 732-737-7761, or email sales@knightatv.com.

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