Thinking about trading my Outlander in on a Max. I was wondering about the handling, ride, and power of the Outy Max when riding 2 up. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

 

I like mine. With the longer wheelbase it spins and slides easy in 2WD, pretty fun!!! You can do donuts for hours. I can tell when riding 2up but it still accelerates pretty good, people that ride behind me can't believe a 400 has that much power. I don't think the ride can be beat, but I think a tire with stiffer sidewalls, more air, or stiffer suspension would help my handling. It feels a little mushy in the front when turning while going downhill.

 

Probs: it's a bit narrow, especially when riding with a passenger, when it might become just a little bit tippy when ridding on difficult terrain. I have spacers on mine, and it's much better now.
Brakes suck when wet (must be like yours).

pros: the extra wheight of the passenger doesn't reflect much on performance, which is fairly good for just a 400 with all that weight!

The ride is basically like your's, great suspension!
In fact, the quad is just like the regular outlander, just a bit longer.

If you're planning on riding regularly with a passenger, then it's a great choice.
If not, you're better off with your quad.

Hope it helped!

 

i have an outlander, but the breaks work fine when wet or dry, just when theyre wet they are really loud