I need help picking my next atv since my 300EX was stolen about 3 weeks ago. And I was wondering which one would fit my needs the most. I ride mostly mud,trails,fireroads,open firelds, and the woods where there are no trails. I hunt every night for racoon and need something with bright lights. I want something pretty quick with good acceleration and top speed when I go riding but dont need anything lightning fast. I really like the rancher because of the transmission and the trax-lock , I heard the foreman was slow and geared low for work [47mph] is this right? I really like the rubicon beacuse of the size and the transmission but no trax-loc. I dont want anything but a honda because my dad has a 97 fourtrax 300 4x4 and the thing is tough as nails. virtually indestructable. Any suggestions and information will be greatly appreciated and I thank you guys in advance.

 

I picked the Foreman 450 because it is known to be reliable, it is slightly lower than the other two (easier to get under things like fallen trees), decent size motor, selectable 2 to 4 wheel drive and an ok reduced price. I've had it up to 52mph so far. The only time I drive that fast is between trails. 30 mph seems fast enough on most trails or dirt roads. I've had a couple close calls with deer. The deer are usually the ones that keep us from colliding. It's amazing how agile a deer can be. Probably the biggest thing I wanted was the selectable 2 to 4x4. I mainly compared the 450 to the Rancher 400. I also wanted a semi-auto. The 450 was actually cheaper than the Rancher 400. The gearing restricts the top speed of the 450 not a lack of power.

 

I agree with Coyotechaser.

 

well, found my 300 so no new atv but, thnx anyways