I posted this message a day ago but did not get on so I retyped it. I am going to buy a new quad. I have it narrowed down to the Honda Rincon and the Suzuki Kingquad. I know this is the Honda site so I expect to hear all bad things about the kinqquad. But I am a police officer for a small town in Missouri and it is against the law to supply false information to a law enforcement officer so keep it real (just kidding!) But I would like to know all the pros and cons about both bikes. I would also like to know about what kind of gas mileage they get. With the price of gas I'm planning on riding it to work and around town. I also do a lot of trail and gravel road riding. I am currently riding a 01 Rubicon it is getting around 28mpg. So that is not to bad a lot better than my truck! I saw that someone has also posted a form with the same question about the Rincon and the Kinqquad. So I'll also be looking at his post to see what you all have to tell him. Thanks for any replies!!

 

My Rincon is heavily loaded and I ride it fast and hard. I have gotten gas mileage between 17 and 22 mpg.

 

A buddy of mine has a Rincon that I have ridden, and I test rode a Kingquad at a dealership, so I don't claim to have a bunch of seat time but there were some clear differences.

The Kingquad is clearly faster, especially when reved out. It also felt to me to have a bit stiffer suspension (less body roll), and it has good compression braking when in low range.

Personal opinion wise, I like the fit and finish, and the feel of the controls of the Rincon better. I also like the fact that it will never shred a drive belt. Compression braking wise, it does seem to provide engine braking but only over about 4 or 5 mph, where my Foreman would idle down the same grade at 1 or 2 mph. It's ride over rough stuff is really plush, and it lets you go fast while seated over roots and ruts.

My first impression was that the Rincon really needed a low range, but my buddy claims he has never felt the need. Recently I pulled it up a super steep ramp, and it seemed easy to control. (My foreman in it's super low 1st gear can seem super-sensitive to throttle input in some situations).

Then there's the King's reverse issue, but that's been beat to death on other threads...

Bottom line (from another cop) if it were me, I'd go Rincon.

 

Thanks for the responses. I too am Leary of belts I have a friend who has a 05 Articcat he is always getting his belt wet and slipping. And it is a little top heavy.
JeffinTD how is that new 500 doing. I also looked at them at a dealer. I really like the new look that Honda has. I really like having that automatic. Plus Hondas ability to choose between auto and manual. Are ATV’s on the streets in your area?

Thanks again for the responses!

 

The Foreman is doing fine. I really like it, and most of the time I prefer to shift myself. Sometimes, though, in the narrow twisty stuff between the trees trying to ride at a spirited pace results in a lot of speed fluctuation and constant shifting.

With the Rincon's much smoother IRS, I wonder if I should have went that route.

Maybe in a year or two I'll get one and keep the Foreman as a 2nd quad.

Also, no, fourwheelers can't be used on the road here...

 

erikd5155 I am in the same cross roads! I can't decied between the KQ and rincon! The KQ offers a little more options and less money, yet the Honda is just that, a Honda! I am also concerned about the lack of low gear. can anyone clear that up for me? I have a tractor and a diesel TK, I need a fourwheeler for its intended use not as tractor so unless its airplane gears I think it would serve my purposes? Sorry for the babaling!

 

How much are the dealers asking where you live? There is a dealer in Columbia Missouri (procycleusa.com) that his them listed for $5999 and the Rincon list for $64000 the $400 less and the more options are looking good. But the Belt drive and the reverse problems I have heard about worry me. But at this time I am leaning toward the Kinqquad just because of the lower price and the Fuel Injection. No one in the group that I ride with have a Suzuki of any kind and I kind of like to have something different than everyone else. The only dealer we have in my home town is artic cat, and everyone has one. But it was nice to hear from you and see your thoughts. I am sure there are a lot of people that have the same questions.

Thanks for the reply!

 

I would go with a rincon because it has no belt to burn out and the king quad has fuel injected which is good but i doubt that they have perfected yet i would give a few more years before i got a fuel injected quad cause the electronics might go out or break

 

ericd5155,

The Rincon is considered by most as the SUV of the ATV world, and for good reason. It is suprisingly agile for a large machine. The steering effort is no more than my 03' Rancher.
The Rincon also has a live front axle with a single front drive disconnect, which is controlled by a electric clutch. What this means is a positive engagement of the four wheel drive with no disingagement when changing from forward to reverse.
Some have said in these forums that it is a "three wheel drive" because of the lack of differential lock. If you have ever ridden an atv with the torque sensing differential you will know this is not true. The front differential performs flawlessly on both my Rincon and my wifes Rancher. I do a lot of hill climbing and playing in the mud and the front has <u>never</u> failed me.
My next door neighbor just got a 660 Grizzly and when we traded during a ride one day, he commented on how much quieter mine was and how well mine rode. I will admit however that top end wise his was faster by about 5 MPH.
The gearing is definately set for the trail/cruiser type rider. It does have plenty of power if left in first and hammering through deep mud (also tirespeed which I like). With only three gears, it does pull a hard second gear sometimes when climbing hills, although it has never lost speed (stock tires). Engine braking is just fine for the average fast trail rider. The Honda Electronic Shift Program (ESP) does and excellent job with this as it downshifts a little earlier when the throttle is in the idle position. I you do a lot of low speed (0-10 MPH) crawling then you would end up using a lot of brake to slow you down going down steep grades.
As for the mileage, been getting about 17 with mine so far, but I do a lot of hill climbing and very little trail riding as of yet.
Finally, I have owned a lot of off road products and a Honda is second to none in both 'fit and finish' and durability.

Buck