sportsman 800 or Brute 750?
May 7, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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sportsman 800 or Brute 750?
Polaris is a nice comfortable riden atv with nice storage, but thats about it. If your looken for an atv that takes a lick'n and keeps on tick'n pick the brute-you wont regret it.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
May 15, 2007 | 02:36 PM
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sportsman 800 or Brute 750?
I have both the bf750i with mods and accessories and now a polaris 800efi X2 DLX with 27" ITP mud lite XTR's. I have also tested the regular sp800efi. Here are my thoughts since I ride both each week.
HANDLING: Both are good, but the polaris800 handles better.
STEERING: Hands down the polaris800. I can steer it with one hand over bumps and no feed back. The bf750i has feed back.
COMFORT: Hands down the polaris800. Polaris is know for it's comfortable ride and I do mean very comfortable. I have 2 herniated disk in my neck and one in my lower back from a career ending College football injury and riding the sp800 all day doesn't bother me at all. Riding my bf750i all day and I have some neck and lower back sorness so I must take my flexirile muscle relaxer. This doens't mean the bf750i is a rough ride, but for someone like me with these injuries, I can tell the difference.
POWER: The polaris800 makes about 55hp and the bf750i makes about 54hp, but the kawie makes more linear torque.
ACCELERATION: The bf750i will take it off the line.
TOP SPEED: Both should run about 68-72mph depending on the bike. The kawie will get there faster though.
MUDDING: Both are very good, but you must replace the silly stock tires are the bf750. My bf750i is now getting a gorilla lift now, so it won't be the same, but in stock form and using the same tires, they should be the same.
4WD SYSTEM: I like both. The polaris is switch and when the back wheels spins only 1/5th a turn, the front wheels engauge equally and the steering is very easy. The bf750i has a limited slip front diff with a progressive hand locker. I like it b/c you can get into a mud hole and if you need all wheels turning at the same time, just pull the lever. The steering will be harder than the polaris, but you will fill the equal amounts of pull on both wheels. I added a highlifter pen locker (about $45) and then I can pull the locker back and lock it hands free. One thing about the bf750i 4wd systems, you must enguage the system before getting stuck b/c the front wheels must rotate to enguage. If you don't, it might make a loud popping noise. But, once you know you need 4wd, just flip the switch on the fly (below 15mph) and go for it.
TOWING: Both will tow a lot, however the extra weight on the sp800 helps a lot here.
REALIABILITY: Polaris use to have issues, but since about 4 years ago, they are just as reliable as anyone else. It really comes down to how you treat your machine and make sure you do you maintanance just like your car or truck.
The bottom line is what will be your main purpose for the ATV. I am blessed to be able to have both, so I used the polaris 800 X2 for trail riding with my wife and for utility work around the property as well as at the deer lease. The bf750i is more a play mud rocket machine for me, especially since I have added the moose ignition module and jet kit.
I suggest you determine you main use and then go get some seat time.
HANDLING: Both are good, but the polaris800 handles better.
STEERING: Hands down the polaris800. I can steer it with one hand over bumps and no feed back. The bf750i has feed back.
COMFORT: Hands down the polaris800. Polaris is know for it's comfortable ride and I do mean very comfortable. I have 2 herniated disk in my neck and one in my lower back from a career ending College football injury and riding the sp800 all day doesn't bother me at all. Riding my bf750i all day and I have some neck and lower back sorness so I must take my flexirile muscle relaxer. This doens't mean the bf750i is a rough ride, but for someone like me with these injuries, I can tell the difference.
POWER: The polaris800 makes about 55hp and the bf750i makes about 54hp, but the kawie makes more linear torque.
ACCELERATION: The bf750i will take it off the line.
TOP SPEED: Both should run about 68-72mph depending on the bike. The kawie will get there faster though.
MUDDING: Both are very good, but you must replace the silly stock tires are the bf750. My bf750i is now getting a gorilla lift now, so it won't be the same, but in stock form and using the same tires, they should be the same.
4WD SYSTEM: I like both. The polaris is switch and when the back wheels spins only 1/5th a turn, the front wheels engauge equally and the steering is very easy. The bf750i has a limited slip front diff with a progressive hand locker. I like it b/c you can get into a mud hole and if you need all wheels turning at the same time, just pull the lever. The steering will be harder than the polaris, but you will fill the equal amounts of pull on both wheels. I added a highlifter pen locker (about $45) and then I can pull the locker back and lock it hands free. One thing about the bf750i 4wd systems, you must enguage the system before getting stuck b/c the front wheels must rotate to enguage. If you don't, it might make a loud popping noise. But, once you know you need 4wd, just flip the switch on the fly (below 15mph) and go for it.
TOWING: Both will tow a lot, however the extra weight on the sp800 helps a lot here.
REALIABILITY: Polaris use to have issues, but since about 4 years ago, they are just as reliable as anyone else. It really comes down to how you treat your machine and make sure you do you maintanance just like your car or truck.
The bottom line is what will be your main purpose for the ATV. I am blessed to be able to have both, so I used the polaris 800 X2 for trail riding with my wife and for utility work around the property as well as at the deer lease. The bf750i is more a play mud rocket machine for me, especially since I have added the moose ignition module and jet kit.
I suggest you determine you main use and then go get some seat time.
May 17, 2007 | 09:22 AM
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sportsman 800 or Brute 750?
I agree with 700vtwinman. However, If I could only have one, it would be the sp800 hands down. In addition to the already mentioned, the sp800 has efi, better snorkles, a pod headlight, larger racks, and dual break lights. Also, the sp800 has lower gearing, so it pulls better and turns the tires in the thick mud better. Either way though you are looking at 2 of the top 3 ranked quads.
May 17, 2007 | 09:35 AM
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sportsman 800 or Brute 750?
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: ppope
I agree with 700vtwinman. However, If I could only have one, it would be the sp800 hands down. In addition to the already mentioned, the sp800 has efi, better snorkles, a pod headlight, larger racks, and dual break lights. Also, the sp800 has lower gearing, so it pulls better and turns the tires in the thick mud better. Either way though you are looking at 2 of the top 3 ranked quads.</end quote></div>
Very true. I forgot about the lower gearing. The sp800 in low is like a tractor.
I agree with 700vtwinman. However, If I could only have one, it would be the sp800 hands down. In addition to the already mentioned, the sp800 has efi, better snorkles, a pod headlight, larger racks, and dual break lights. Also, the sp800 has lower gearing, so it pulls better and turns the tires in the thick mud better. Either way though you are looking at 2 of the top 3 ranked quads.</end quote></div>
Very true. I forgot about the lower gearing. The sp800 in low is like a tractor.
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