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Looking at 4 wheelers 350 to 450 cc, kinda leaning to the 400 honda rancher. I also like the 450 king quad and the 450 grizzly. I will be using it for getting deer out of the woods and some work around the hunting grounds. What is the best bang for the buck in the 5k to 6k price range?

KAWASAKI

The one on the top is a 05 360 and bottom is 06 bruteforce.

IMHO, the Suzuki Eiger offers the most bang for the buck in 400cc class machines...

HONDA

Love the honda but they're soo far behind the times it's sad.They want 9 grand here for a 350 4by.Its still got drum brakes small gas tank like I said they're so far behind they still think they're first.

Honda is so dependable they probably don't need to do much changing.

360 4by mileage.It's had just oil and gas.I know of NO Honda on the planet with that mileage that hasn't had a major repair.I've owned them all the kawi's are the best so far.

That's impressive miles on a four wheeler. Did you say 9 grand for a 350 honda? The 350 rancher 4x with the 5 spd are going for 4600 to 5100 (US) depending on the dealer, the 400 are about 200 to 400 higher. I have had honda's in the past but they were three wheelers and motorcycles. The 200,250 Big Reds I had were bullet proof, would ride them very hard all day never did anything but change oil and adjust valves for many years. The only thing I do not like about the honda 350 and 400 rancher is the suspension. The polaris and king quad, eiger, grizzlys I have rode in the same size ride so much better. The last Kawi I rode was a 300 prarrie 4x4 auto, nice bike , did not like the auto on that bike it seemed to take alot of revs to get it to move. I have not ridden the newer kawi's they may be better. I have looked at some used bikes but probaly will buy a new bike.

Look at the Honda rancher 420 ES (there is a manual shift version as well), I just picked one up for low $5,000 (US). Nice snappy bike. The Fuel injection helps

There is no question that the Honda has less of the options. On the other hand I looked at a lot of different units in the 400 & 500 range, this one seems to suit me the best - let you know better in a few thounsand miles

Reality is that there are a number I could have bought and had little or no complaints.

Yup 9 grand with the winch package.I paid 92 for the brute force 650.

Boy, it is fun to see these opinion threads with so much passion exhibited on both sides of the same piece of equipment. Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Can Am, etc. what's a guy to do?

I have a 2004 Suzuki Eiger. I bought it because I had a Suzuki King Quad 300, and it was unstoppable with only 300 cc's.I have also had Yamaha's in Grizzly and Big Bear configurations, and found them to be very good as well.

Back to the Eiger. It isn't the most powereful machine out there, but it has plenty of power for whatever hunting needs you may require. When it comes to parking lots, they all look good. Get them out into the woods under adverse conditions and then look again. We had a Yamaha Kodiak, Polaris 500 Sportsman, Arctic Cat 400, Polaris sportsman 400, and my Eiger in eastern Montana turkey hunting this spring.

There was about 8" of wet snow that melted, turning the whole countyside into a red gumbo/clay mess. There was only one rider that wasn't covered with crud, and I'm glad to say it was me on the Eiger. They do look good on a parking lot with all the high fenders and high ground clearance, but when it came to using them, they all got where we were going, just the Eiger was the most rider friendly.

There is more to look at than what dealers tell you and the people that ride trails under favorable circumstances. I have mine and use it for what it was intended, and it works wonderfully. You will always find a Dodge truck owner that even likes his truck, so be careful about others opinions.

If it wasn't for those bikes one moose last fall we would of had to build a shack and eat it there.

I'm still stuck on the 9 grand, I need to buy 3 or 4 send them to you to sell and we'll split the profit. Seriously were in the world would someone pay that much for a 350 honda! I guess the 5300 for the rancher or similar bike here isn't so bad. BTW the kawi is a strong bike but It is not my choice. I found a 450 griz in the paper today, going to take a look tomorrow. Ad said like new, but that's a matter of opinion.

I had a dodge truck and did like it, so what does that mean!

Lotsa places charge freight, set-up, documentation, sales tax, etc. on top of the listed price so things can add up in a hurry, and that doesn't even take into account any extras such as a winch.

Honda's are great machines, but they're one of the most expensive and they're way behind the times if you ask me...

The motorbike shop here has everybody by the nuts.If you don't buy it someone else will.With the yammy's CHECK BOTH DIFFS FOR SHAVING'S.Theirs diffs are about as strong as wet spagetti.

The key word you used is "had". I don't think you need too much therapy as you don't have a Dodge now. Fight the fight and stay straight, we're all in this together.

With the yammy's CHECK BOTH DIFFS FOR SHAVING'S.Theirs diffs are about as strong as wet spagetti. [/quote]


What a bunch of bullsh!t.

Wet Spagetti is being kind.Ever see inside those pea size pumkins.Their gears are softer than azzwipe.