I need some advice....

I am looking at the Honda Foreman S 450 and Suzuki Vinson 500 (maybe the LE as I love the black). I plan on using it to run on some trails here in the MD area as well as in PA around my parents. Also to plow my driveway and to pull a mower (3 acres is killing the craftsman LM). I am a tall person (6'5"). I use to ride Quads back in the day (i'm 35) and so I like the Suzuki but have owned multiple honda/acura cars over the last 10 years so I like Hondas reputation.

Also anyone have recomendations on dealers to work with in MD/VA or Western PA (I can always pick it up and stop in and see my parents).

Thanks....

 

hey where in PA are u going to be riding at

and i would go with the suzuki cuz ur a tall guy and its bigger than the honda and has more engine

 

My parents live in between Clarion and Kittaning, so any where in the western half of the state. I try to go up atleast once a month as my kids live up there with their mother as well.

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i know where that is but its a little far from me

do u think you know what to get?

 

I am leaning toward the Suzuki at this time. I need to talk to a few ATV shops to see which one I can get a better deal on. (i love a good deal) My neighbor has the Honda Foreman and loves it.

Just have to work on getting a transmission cooler and a hitch put on the SUV (first suv I ever bought with out the towing package) and then I'll be ready to go.

 

well did you ride you neighbors foreman??

 

Yeah....I like it but I need to ride the Suzuki first.

He has the S and the only thing I don't like is the foot rest are open. No big deal for me but my wife like the full foot boards. The ES has them but I don't like the shifter on the handle. The Vinson is a manual with the full foot boards. Hopefully I can find a dealer that has one (i can ride) and check it out on Saturday.

 

The liquid cooled Vinson might be better for pulling a mower. The Foreman is air cooled.

I've never had a problem with over heating. The Foreman does get darn hot while riding slow. The fan does always kick on. I only pull things for short distances.

Either machine would probably do the jobs. The Foreman is known for it's reliability. You can't ignore the disc brakes, 5 gallon gas tank, liquid cooling, and extra power that comes wth the Vinson. (for a few hundred more)

I'd say to get the Vinson.

I just wish they'd thin the mid-section on the semi-auto foot shift Vinson. I'd also get a special edition model because I don't like Suzuki's normal colors.

 

Well I did it. Got the Vinson LE. They made me a good deal on it (or atleast in my eyes they did) I pick it up this weekend. I'll Labor day weekend on the trails!

Thanks for everyone's advice!

 

I know I am reading and replying to late but,,,,,,,,,,I hope you bought it at Key's in Clarion, They throw in a pull behind mower most of the time when you buy a Suzuki 500. I know it's not really free, but they do have some great deals.
criss, are you near Distant when in PA?