took the new (used) SP335 that I bought for my wife out this weekend to give it a good testing and...WOW!!! this was my first true ride on a sportsman and it's famous independent suspension and I was truly impressed. Granted, in the "open road", the 335 is very slow compared to my 500 scrambler but in the woods, thru the trails and mud, it was great. the steering, the traction, the comfort and the mud protection...all great. since the area which i rode is mostly trails, the only time i noticed the "underpowered" characteristics tagged to the SP335 was climbing hills but not so much so that it was a problem and this was probably due to my being used to the 500 scrambler.

to all you sportsman owners that have been talking about how great your rides are...you weren't joking. The only problem i have now is...if i enjoyed the 335 this much, how great does the HO have to be? I think my scrambler and i are going to have to sit down and have a long talk.