i own a 98 big bear and i was wondering if the new rancher would be a better 4x4 than my big bear. i would like to here any and all comments!

 

Not too many people have ridden the Rancher yet, I don't think they go on sale for another month or so. So its hard to answer your question except to suggest to wait a month and ask again.

Judging by my experience with Honda, its going to be another class-leader. Everything they've come out with lately has been rated at the top of its class (Foreman 450's, Recon, 400EX). I think the 450 ES is the best ATV ever, the electric shifting works really well - you forget what is was like without it.