Please help! First ATV.....I'm 6'3 240....Will use mostly for trail riding, hills, etc....some light to medium use pulling small trailer -firewood. What is the best deal on these re: reliability, comfort, power, and oh yeah.....the VALUE for my MONEY!!! Here's the deals in my area.....

2005 Rubicon $5583

2005 Sportsman 500 $5183

2005 Sportsman 700 $5483

Thanks for your help!!

UGA

 

I have the foreman and its great it can handle your size easily thats not a problem its like the commercial ....hondas are built to last ....and they do ....that 700 sounds like a deal and you will have more power with it but the honda has more low end torque, better for hauling....if you do decide on a sportsman then go with the 700 only $300 dollars more and quite a bit more power lot faster in top end speed..comfort wise it will probably be the sportsman because of the independent suspension...where as the rubicon has a straight axel...all of them are good bikes but it just depends on how you take care of them, for durability ....i favor honda because i have never had trouble with it and i give mine he11...plus you usually see more older honda models for sale than you do any other brand..like 90 models not very many of the polaris, susuki, yamahas

 

I have seen too many polarises break down in the club I ride in.......get the honda!
IMHO

 

I wanna see proof of the rubicon having more torque then the 700? I like the sp500 better then the 700 for durability reasons, that sp500 is the toughes polaris you will ever buy. The Ruby I like, rides rough though. These bikes are all meant for different riders... If you're looking for a better trailriding machine true 4x4 and IRS, I'd say go with the sportsman. If you do more work, don't like belts, and just ride around everynow and then, I say go with the ruby. Both are great machines, but IMO are meant for different types of riders.

 

definitaly........... HONDA!!!!!!!!!!!

 

You sure thats the correct price on the 700? If so thats a steal.

 

I know!! Yes , that is the price.....its not EFI,(sportsman 700), but the 5483 price also includes tax.......so which do you think is the overall Best deal for the money??

 

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Polaris DOES NOT have true 4x4 as told by cointoss, it does not work for rock climbing or downhill braking as it only kicks in the front wheel traction when the back wheels break loose for a short period of time.

If youy want true 4x4 get Kawasaki, Yamaha, Arctic Cat, or Suzuki KQ

 

The new rubicon is a great bike, great for working, reliable and fun too. If you need true 4x4 you can always add a detroit locker in the future which is stouter then the polaris system, and once 4x4 is selected it stays engaged all the time, even when going downhill (unlike the Polaris).

Also, although the Pol-700 is a good deal, I dont think it has a backup starter, which would be a concern once the battery goes dead and your by your self. (Not a matter of if, more when!!)