If the new Yamaha sport quad is indeed a 660cc beast, do you think Honda will come out with a larger version off the 400Ex, such as a 600EX? Or will Honda be content?

Any thoughts?

 

I was talking to a guy that worked at Honda and he told me they are coming out with a new 500r motorcycle and they will eventually make it into a quad. That might help em out a little. Also they have the turbos now for 400 and 300 ex's for those who need to keep up with the competition.

 

I don't think Honda will do anything. It took forever to create the 400

 

My guess: The Honda "suits" are more interested in enhancing the owners' equity than winning any "World's Fastest Quad" laurels. Thus, I think their green-eyeshaded accountants would ask questions like, "Which market is more profitable: sport ATV's or utility ATV's?"

Having answered their question, I think you would see the bulk of Honda's resources dedicated to the market promising the greater rate of return.

Without any data, I think utility quads outsell sport ATV's by a long shot. With this assumption, I wouldn't expect development of a hot new sport ATV emerging as a hot priority for Honda. In time, certainly; however, I'd expect some dust to settle on the Rubicon before Honda launches a significantly new sport ATV.

My opinion only, yours is just as good if not better.

Tree Farmer

 

Unless it's already built and waiting for production, it will take Honda a loooong time to come out with somthing. If for no other reason, because they do a lot of testing.

 

They need to make a 250cc racer dammit.


nuff said.

 

I wish Honda would compete but I don't think they had an idea what Yamaha was doing and Honda has been very conservative since the late 80's due to law suits. Also they seem to be lacking support in the off road comunity. Case in point McGrath went to Suzuki and then his new gem the Yamaha (Market leader but I still like Kawasaki). But, think about it, McGrath goes where the off road support is, Yamaha.

 

They're supposed to be coming out with a 650EX either next year or the year after. Someone in here saw one at a Tokyo Motorcycle Show.

 

I hope they do something..But untill they do I'll stick with my 400EX and wait for the secong year of Raptor's production or till Honda comes out with something to get a new quad.

 

Honda seems more interested in handling and suspension, Yamaha may build something quicker, but its doubtful that it'll handle or ride as well as a 400EX.