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Yamaha 450 kodiak, or, Suzuki 500 vinson??

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Old Sep 4, 2004 | 01:04 PM
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Default Yamaha 450 kodiak, or, Suzuki 500 vinson??

Hi Guys!!!
I think I'm down to these 2 machines!!!
The new kodiak has locking diff, and independant rear suspension!!! Does it run anywhere close to the vinson, performance wise??
Any help will be appreciated!!!
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Old Sep 4, 2004 | 06:04 PM
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Default Yamaha 450 kodiak, or, Suzuki 500 vinson??

definatly the kodiak
 
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Old Sep 5, 2004 | 04:08 AM
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Default Yamaha 450 kodiak, or, Suzuki 500 vinson??

Why??
The new Kodiak isn't proven yet!!
I hear the Vinson is the stuff!!
So, is the Kodiak a good machine???
Thanks!!
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Old Sep 5, 2004 | 12:24 PM
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Default Yamaha 450 kodiak, or, Suzuki 500 vinson??

very good machines
 
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Old Sep 14, 2004 | 12:32 PM
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Default Yamaha 450 kodiak, or, Suzuki 500 vinson??

Look at any mag that has compared the two. The Vinson Kills the KodiaK every time
 
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Old Sep 14, 2004 | 03:47 PM
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Default Yamaha 450 kodiak, or, Suzuki 500 vinson??

Depends on how youre gonna use them. If you want to drag race, and go to go top speed....ya the vinny gets there first. But if you want to go thru the water and mud and over obsticles, then the kodiak wins. The locking front diff, makes a world of difference, if youre into 4x4 riding. If you want to go racing down the trail, get a sporty. And it does run close, performance wise, but those extra CCs on the vinny make it come out on top.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 02:42 AM
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Default Yamaha 450 kodiak, or, Suzuki 500 vinson??

Thanks Guys!!
I just bought a 2003 Kodiak 450 for $4000, it has 38 hrs. on it!!!!
I thank all of you for your input!!!
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