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Old 08-17-2002, 12:29 AM
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How fast will a rubicon go "TOP END" and if i put a lift bigger grip tires a 2500 winch on it, will i be pleased?
 
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Old 08-17-2002, 02:20 PM
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My buddy has a 02 Rubicon he can get it up to 54 mph, its bone stock. Take that back he pulled the baffle out. 2500# would be the smallest I would use on that heavy quad.
 
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Old 08-17-2002, 07:23 PM
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600lbs is actually fairly light for being a 500cc auto ute..
 
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Old 08-18-2002, 12:11 AM
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With tires aired up a bit, fastest I have seen from my stocker Rubicon is 54. That is according to GPS; speedo reads 56.
 
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Old 08-18-2002, 10:09 PM
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My top speed was 58 MPH. This was with stock tires. Long stretch. Perfect conditions. Confirmed with GPS.
 
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Old 08-18-2002, 10:17 PM
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OK, i have got 2 to choose from at this moment!!!! FIRST of all i like the Honda rubicon! it is a nice bike with good power, and SECOND choice is the polaris 700! I like what i hear about it "so far", and it is my second pick, so i am going to have to think on these 2, what do yall think would be the best power house and most durable??????
 
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Old 08-18-2002, 10:30 PM
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Most durable - Honda. Most powerful - Polaris.
 
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Old 08-18-2002, 10:36 PM
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you think the 650 prarie will whoop the palaris 700 in speed and in the mud? sorry for the million questions, but that why we asre he, to find out stuff [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
 
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Old 08-18-2002, 10:45 PM
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I have no idea. You asked if the Polaris might be more powerful. Yes, it will be. To what level of performance you need is another story. The Rubicon has power, but in a different way. Too many variables, belt verses direct, center of gravity, etc.
 
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Old 08-18-2002, 10:46 PM
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The 650 is a solid rear axle, the polarbus has IRS so obviously it will be the better mudder...and no it wont whoop it in speed...
 


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