Looking to purchase a 700 class machine, both have a proven track record of reliability. But which is the better all around 4 wheeler. Here in Louisiana, we ride some trails, but there is always lots of mud. We don't have the rocks, and big hills, but there is plenty of sand also. Which would hold up better, perform better? How does the belt drive hold up in wet places? Is the 3 speed auto geared well enough for all around performance?

I am in love with the Grizzly, but am not sure of the belt drive. I've heard of horror stories of them getting wet and slipping badly and burning out the belt. Not on the Grizzly but on others.

 

Ah... simple - Grizzly 700FI winds HANDS DOWN!! Not even a competition.....

 

Get the 700 Grizzly and never look back! The power steering is just what you need in all that mud. You can ride her all day and not even get tired.
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I would say it depends on what your requirements are. For me my must haves were a locker, EFI, and auto tranny with a low range gear. Needless to say the Grizz won that one. I have ridden the Rinny's and they are very nice machines though.....very refined. If reliability is your #1 concerns I cannot vouch for Yamaha, but I do know the Honda will last you a lifetime...dang near at least.

 

Yes reliability is a big concern, from what I have been hearing, the Yamaha and the Honda are fairly close in that respect.

 

i have own the rinny and the grizzly they are very good atv i think the honda will last a life time but the ride in the grizzly is better

 

grizzly all the way nuff said [


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