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We've had Yamahas, Polaris, Arctic Cat, Hondas at the farm. Our 04 Rhino is on its 3rd floorboard and it has holes knocked in it. Polaris was ok but it was an 01. Arctic Cat was just like it's name cold natured in July. If you want it to start and run like every time, spend the money for a Honda. Just our experience since 1996, YMMV

KC

gearing ,,,,,low and high ..and u have to pick ..2wd.. 3wd ...4wd... an diff lock

This is exactly the advice I'd give you. I bought a leftover 2019 Yamaha grizzly in November of 2019. It's my thirda Yamaha Grizzly. Awesome power, ridability, and great performance for my needs, which is riding trails while Hnting, not go-fast trail riding.

Also, if you plan on being on BLM land with trail width restrictions, an ATV is your only option really.
The independent front locking sifferential with true four wheel drie was the biggest factor when I researched ATV's years ago.....and Yamaha is the only brand that offers a 10 year warranty on the drive belt.....

I added a Black Widow drop basket to the back of mine so I can carry a spare fuel can, a cooler with refreshments, or other gear, plus it helps when gathering Firewood! Oh, I also had them install a front winch and am trying the new synthetic winch cable instead of the steel version...have not used it to give an opinion yet.

Good luck with your decision!


Frog---OUT!

honda doesn't keep up with the rest on technology. they are way behind. we've had way more problems with honda than any other brand. my 07 polaris x2 500 will go places the others wont,especially on real steep stuff. longer wheel base makes a world of differents hauling game. i'm looking at new polaris now.

We just looked at a Grizzly Hunter Edition 570, 2015 version, 2,500 lb factory winch, scabbard, racks, 77 miles (you read that right). Owner sold two ATVs to the dealer when he decided not to ride any more. The other ATV had 22 miles on it.

$7,799+ tax.

What do you think?


Correction. It’s a 2015 Polaris® Sportsman® 570 SP EPS Hunter Edition

https://atv.polaris.com/en-us/2015/rec-utility/sportsman-570-sp-hunter-edition-2015-atv/

better get UR butt there in the morning

Like others have said I think Hondas were rock solid especially early in the initial atv era. My own feelings is that they haven't kept up with technology. I bought a Suzuki 450 King Quad in 2006 and they along with the Yamaha line were the top rated. I traded up for a new Suzuki 750 King Quad with power steering 2 years ago and the new machine is really something. I use mine for ice fishing all winter and we get some deep snow. My Suzuki's can get through the deep drifts much easier than the Honda's because of the independent suspension and good ground clearance. My machines always start even in the oldest temps due to EFI. Lots of other machines seem to have problems when it is bitterly cold. My King Quads both had locking differentials too which when you really get stuck is a great escape tool.

Honda.

Honda Rancher 350...my hunting buddy has a 2002 and mine is a 2003. Just service them annually and buy new tires as needed.

Another grizzly fan. Cant go wrong with Honda either

I have an '01 Honda Rubicon 500. Other than oil changes and tires, the only things it has needed is a spark plug and finally last winter a new battery. It isn't the fanciest. No power steering, always in 4X4, and definitely not the most powerful. But it works and goes anywhere.

Honda for me. I bought this new in 87. Trouble free.

Man what a flood of memories that photo brings back. Exactly like mine down to the tires, except with yellow lights in the front plastic. I rode that thing HARD!! Only issue I ever was the little electric fuel pump died once (my fault doing dumb things). Solid front axle was unforgiving when landing a jump, but would pull like a freight train. Rolled it every direction possible, had it over backwards on top of me, barrel rolled it at WOT nearly breaking my leg, over water underwater you name it. After all the hell I put it through it cleaned up and looked almost as good as yours when I sold it to the first caller when listed in the local paper. I saw it every deer season for several years after selling loaded up headed to the woods. Partzilla is a great source for parts if ya ever have a need!

On Honda # 4.

'96 Fourtrax 300, '03 Rancher 400 AT, '07 Rubicon, '17 Pioneer.

None has seen a repair shop.

Non ethanol gas, change the engine and differential oil, clean the air filter, a new battery every 5 years or so. That's it

Light farm work, plowing snow, hunting, ice fishing, and trail riding.

They all have been solid.

i have rode honda's since the 6 0's and have a gold wing, and one of the old three wheel atv hondas.
having said that i have a yamaha 700 grizz.
fuel injectionn/no starting issues at high altitudes
independent suspension
has a engine brake meaning i hardly use brakes which are disc
low and high 4x4 plus regular automatic drive.
has a locker on the transmission, meaning true 4x4 drive.
will tow about 1200lbs.
has a top end of about 70mph

Well, after dropping $$$$ on a almost new Polaris 570 Hunter model with 77 miles on it, I was having dinner with a friend just catching up, and he asked what I’ve been up to.

I said, “just bought an ATV. “

He said, “wish I’d have known. I’m selling mine, a 2016 Yamaha Kodiak 700 with winch, racks, power steering, plastic container on the back rack, etc. 1,034 miles. I’m the original owner.”

Me “What do you want for that?”

Him “I’m throwing in a two 4-wheeler trailer with the sale. Books at $$$$ with the trailer, for you $$, including trailer, everything.”

Me “I have cash”. Him “go get it.”

So now I have two 4-wheelers.

Momma is taking the Polaris. I’m taking the Kodiak.

Ha! Funny how that happens. Enjoy your quads.

How come quadtards can't see that a bike has 2 wheels?

I can't really give you any sage advice as I have never owned any of the other brands. I'm still riding the first ATV I ever bought. A 2003 Polaris sportsman 700 that I purchased brand new. I have worked the crap out of this machine for over 17 years and it still runs strong.

03 Cat no problems .Would like me sum power steering.