This question has probably been posted more than anything else but here we go. This is my first post and I do value all of your opinions. I have read all the mag tests and have spoken to friends that own atv's and I just got back from riding a Honda Rancher 400 AT. Nice machine but lacks power and the brakes were horrible. Anyway I talked the wife into letting me finally buy my own and am looking at these three. Honda Rincon, Suzuki KQ and Suzuki Vinson. 90 % of the time will be spent trail riding with some hill climbing. First which do you recommend? I am 6'2 260 lbs. I live in southwestern PA and which ever you recommend I would like to know which dealers around here are giving the best deals. I have seen some advertising for Ohio dealers that deal but nothing for PA dealers. I have been online for the past week and all the information is starting to overload my brain. I will be going out and test riding tomorrow and would like to narrow down so I am not running all over the place to hit every make and model. I would like to narrow down to spend time wisely. Your help is appreciated. Thanks. And thanks for all the information I have already gotten on the forum just browsing around.

 

You cant go wrong with any of those three.
The kq is gonna be the most capible, due to the lockable front diff., but the other two have good torque sensing diffs.
Ride the rincon, if you have a chance, because itll have the nicest ride, but will probably feel the slowest, due to the way the tranny feels, its not as snappy as the other two.
Theres been some issues with the kq and the air filter , see the past threads on that.

 

Honda over suzuki

 

King all the way, just ride them and it will be obvious.

 

Thanks for the advice everyone. I brought home my new KQ about an hour ago. 6350.00 for 05 leftover. Red with Kimplex front bumper. Will ride this weekend and tell you how much I love it.

 

Congrats on the new quad. Do yourself a favor and buy a twin air or K&N filter BEFORE you go riding.