What kind of quad should I get?

[600rmk]

Hey every one! Looking for some information, opinions, thoughts etc! Currently own a 09 brute force 750! Have had nothing but problem with it hardly ever ride it because I am afraid of what will break next! Want to get a different quad! Can't decide what to get! Mud pro, king quad, outlander 650, 850 xp or grizzly 700? What are ur opinions?

 

[DRD]

Canned Ham, made quadding fun for me again.

 

[DaveB]

Canned Ham, made quadding fun for me again.

What he said. There is no other.

 

[arff]

My 850 xp was way to expensive to keep riding. Sold it.

For a quad I would agree with Dave.

 

[dpolacik]

Had three 700 Mud Pro's, Now a Polaris- Next one back to Mud Pro. Not as fast as the 850 Polaris but smoother, Easier to Clean, more comfortable and three problem free machines. The Polaris 850 has been good but is loose feeling on roads ect which I believe is due to the 4x4 system. Still a good Quad also, but refer Mud Pro.

 

[TylerG]

my next one will likely be a 550 Sportsman..... My 650 Cat has been a headache since I bought it (bought used, first mistake). Don't need big power for where I ride, and the other halfs 550 is a tonne of fun to burn around on.

 

[somethingnuw]

Hey every one! Looking for some information, opinions, thoughts etc! Currently own a 09 brute force 750! Have had nothing but problem with it hardly ever ride it because I am afraid of what will break next! Want to get a different quad! Can't decide what to get! Mud pro, king quad, outlander 650, 850 xp or grizzly 700? What are ur opinions?

what are you looking at it for? I personally don't have a lot of fun on a quad as i love dirt bikes but i have a quad for hunting and some family exploring. I went with the grizzly 700 as its time tested true bullet proof... but it wont have the power to float on the skeg like a can am... so if mudding with your buddies is fun... there is only one quad i'd get and it is the can am... the power is incredible... i can see why they find this fun... if i had the money i'd have a renegade for fun and my grizz for hunting

but im the kinda guy that if it was a little taller so more room in the saddle i'd be sporting an air cooled, solid axle, forman 500 FM... now that was a hunting machine

 

[somethingnuw]

my next one will likely be a 550 Sportsman..... My 650 Cat has been a headache since I bought it (bought used, first mistake). Don't need big power for where I ride, and the other halfs 550 is a tonne of fun to burn around on.

i totally agree... remember the old suzuki 300 king quad??? that was big in 1990 lol but it hauled my big frame around with no complaints and hauled out moose... now if you don't have a 800 everyone think you got a small machine...

 

[600rmk]

well I would use my quad for some of everything hunting, mudding riding in some snow and light trial riding! would like to get a can am cause there power but I don't think I can afford a new quad and not too sure about buying a quad with lots of mods big tires etc because usually if that's the case they have ben ridden hard!!! hard to find a can am with out everything done to it. dot get me wrong would love to buy one that already has everything done to it! I am just a little worried about the reliability factor!



Thanks for all u opinions and thoughts really appreciate it

 

[the_real_wild1]

I still love my outlander 800. Max version xt. With aggressive tires and power steering I can ride in comfort and usually spend more time pulling other people out then getting stuck myself. Plus I am not beat up at the end of the day. Highly recommend it in the max version.

 

[RobEG]

I have to honestly recommend the Suzuki King quad 750, i have about 5000 kilometers on my 700 and its still going stong, its run 27's its whole life and is still on the original belt with no repairs or dealer servicing necessary. The suzuki's have a very few shortcomings in terms of design but all can be addressed with hand tools and basic knowledge. All that is great, but nothing beats the feel of a single cylinder 4X4, the low end power is great in the mud and technical terrain. Plus, its the lightest, most affordable big bore on the market today.

 

[gordhunt]

Get a Canam they are the only way to go imo

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[rzrgade]

I have to honestly recommend the Suzuki King quad 750, i have about 5000 kilometers on my 700 and its still going stong, its run 27's its whole life and is still on the original belt with no repairs or dealer servicing necessary. The suzuki's have a very few shortcomings in terms of design but all can be addressed with hand tools and basic knowledge. All that is great, but nothing beats the feel of a single cylinder 4X4, the low end power is great in the mud and technical terrain. Plus, its the lightest, most affordable big bore on the market today.

This is so true ....there are people lining up to sell their canams and popo's simply because they want the
Power , especially on the bottom end of a single.
After riding a grizz or a king , who could stomach a 1000 Rene / scrambler......
I now see why you see so many new kings on the trails !!!!

 

[600rmk]

just thought I would through in there that I will be adding bigger tires probably 28" exhaust, clutch kit of some sort, maybe snorkels, lift kit maybe wheel spacers and maybe some more things!

 

[DragonCFI]

Theres a guy in my home town moving back east has a 2010 650 XTP with 20 hours on it asking $6000 not sure if he left yet though. Its in the NWT though

 

[sirkdev]

I have to honestly recommend the Suzuki King quad 750, i have about 5000 kilometers on my 700 and its still going stong, its run 27's its whole life and is still on the original belt with no repairs or dealer servicing necessary. The suzuki's have a very few shortcomings in terms of design but all can be addressed with hand tools and basic knowledge. All that is great, but nothing beats the feel of a single cylinder 4X4, the low end power is great in the mud and technical terrain. Plus, its the lightest, most affordable big bore on the market today.

I re-read this about 5-6 times and I am still confused... single cylinder torque? A 650 can ham would make a 750 zuki run scared..

 

[Braddock54]

My next quad would be a 650 Can Am. I was pretty sad getting back on my Sportsman 500 after that rip. The power steering was unreal and had tons of jam.

 

[Clode]

1988 Honda TRX350.....it will make a man out of anyone

 

[Big Jon]

The best thing to do is plant your butt on every ATV you can. The one you love the look and feel of is the one for you, depending on budget. each manufacturer has their own strengths, some have outright power, some have economy and reliability. They all do the same thing just differently. You said you were replacing a solid axle twin cylinder machine. It makes a lot of torque and handles like a sportier machine, a single cylinder independent axle will ride much differently, not better or worse, just different. One is softer and has more ground clearance, but more body roll and not as much snap. If you are drag racing through mud up to your armpits, power to spin monster tires is important, stock size tires handle better on fast tight trails. There isn't one machine that's perfect for every scenario, but lots that are good at a lot of things. Focus on what is important to you, what conditions you like (ride, looks, and price) and what you are ok with for down sides, and you'll have a short list.

 

[TylerG]

This is so true ....there are people lining up to sell their canams and popo's simply because they want the
Power , especially on the bottom end of a single.
After riding a grizz or a king , who could stomach a 1000 Rene / scrambler......
I now see why you see so many new kings on the trails !!!!

sarcasm is just another service you offer hey Nev?