Hello all, I am new here as you can tell by my uncertainty, I'm in the market for a new atv, I currently ride a stock Arctic Cat 650 v-2, I bought it in 04, I'd like to trade up a little bigger and I've narrowed it down to these two rides, after all my research, these are the two the most pick as top rated in their class: The grizzly 700 with eps, or the polaris 800 efi deluxe, I have an opportunity to get both at around the same price, about 6985 wih a winch, on the grizz, and about 6999 on the polaris, granted the grizz is an 08 and the polaris is an 07 but both new. I realize polaris is coming out with an eps model on their 800 and 500 class, but i checked and msrp on those bikes is way out of my range. I have rode both and I do like the gizz better, but I like the looks and the power of the polaris, and the fact that it is made in the USA! I wanted to know from those more experienced than I, i have read all the weight,specs, and options and have taken those into consideration but I am still torn, and advice on problems, quality and first hand performance exp would be helpful, thanks in advance

 

Both are great bikes you just need to ride both and pick the one that suit's you needs best!

I will personaly be taking a good look at Grizz when it comes time for my new bike!

 

my dad has the drizz and nothing compares to the power steering. havent rode the popo tho.... and just cuz its made in the us doesnt mean it will be any more reliable that a jap bike

 

If you have ridden them and like the Grizz better, then its simple. Pick the one you like, thats what matters most. But if you are really torn between them, then pick the one with the better dealer. The Grizz is cheaper, a year newer, and you said yourself you like it better, so there you go...but again, if you really are torn, then take a good look at the dealers and see which one will treat you better, give you better after sales support, etc.

There are mods you can do to increase the Grizz's performance, but power is a never ending search. After riding ANY quad for awhile, you will probably get used to it and wish for more. For that reason I try to take power out of the equation, since I know whatever I would get will eventually feel a bit sluggish.

 

I like to buy American, and if other people did then maybe the factory I worked in would still be open. But if you like the Grizzly better, get it.