I just found this article and thought I would list the link.
http://www.atv-mag.com/atv/news/news...t/aug17pol.htm

 

I would have liked to see a face lift. Although it has a new bumper, there's hardly any difference. Atleast the Prarie and the Grizzly have a unique look. Not that looks are everything.

 

If all they did is wedge a twin 680cc motor into the HO frame, that is less than thrilling, but more power in a proven quad is always a good thing.
If it only has a couple more HP then the HO 500, and it weighed more, that would suck.
Guess we'll just have to wait and see if it holds its own against the competition.
Remember back 2 years when the 600 air cooled Griz had all that chest thumping going on, and in the end most would say the Sportsman was still the better ride.
From most Posts the Griz 660 seams to be better liked then the 650 Kow.
The only great claim the 660 Griz seams to have over the 500 HO is quicker acceleration, this might be the only thing lacking on the 500 HO.
The Griz is lighter but once you cross the 600 pound mark you are no longer talking about a "NIMBLE" ride.
This could be the best of the bunch.
Have to wait about a year and see who the "KING OF THE BEASTS" is going to be.

 

i think the sp700 is a all new machine, the only thing it shares with the HO is some body panels. I think there will be many new things on the sp700 to set it apart from the grizley and the HO.


later
jon

 

Wheres all the people now that didn't believe???[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/img]

Peace

 

Here is a good pic of the new twin 680. http://www.atvnews.com/output.cfm?id=42157