It’s the suspension, not the 3X4 set-up that has forced loyal Honda fans to drive other manufacturer’s quads. The Rincon will be the first Honda capable of transporting a rider in comfort.

Honda has always built reliable utility machines, but who could withstand the torture of riding a 350, a 300 or even a Rubicon over the backcountry for any length of time? Until the Sportsman came along a few years ago with long travel independent suspension, recreational riding was limited to a well-groomed trail.

Given a choice of a Sportsman-like quad built by Honda, Yamaha, Artic Cat or Polaris, most will choose Honda, even with the 3X4 differential!

 

I wouldn't buy a Rincon. I would much rather have the Rubicon transmission. I think Honda took a step backwards on this one (not the quad, just the drivetrain). Now if they had a Rubicon-style transmission, then that quad would be more desirable. I see zero advantage with an automotive-style automatic transmission. Unless it was less expensive that the Rubicon tranny (offsetting the aluminum a-arms and IRS), I'm clueless about Honda on this one.

 

I agree Ebel, as I said in jeffoxsr's post. As for the Rubicon vs. Rincon tranny, don't you think it's a little early for this criticism, as it's not even out yet. One thing Honda always seems to do is test their new equipment thoroughly and that is probably why they are one of the most reliable, but there is no doubt they are extremely slow to react to consumer demands.
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Anyone how has not ridden the rincon but still says they absolutly would or would not by one is just showing there brand loyalty. I am not saying brand loyalty is good or bad. I am just saying you are showing brand loyalty.

I do not consider myself brand loyal. I also don't care what anyone else thinks of the quad I ride.

For someone to spend better than $7k without exploring ALL their options is foolish.

I will be in the market for a new quad in the next couple years. The rincon and rubicon will be on the list of quads I will evaluate as well as the sportsman, grizz, prairie, vinson and quest.

Enjoy your wheels.

Charlie

 

Well said Ebel. I agree. Comfort is a big issue for me also. The Prairie 650 isn't too bad, but I would bet an irs quad would be a nicer ride at certain areas I ride. I am considering the new Prairie 360 for my wife, but ideally I would like to buy an IRS quad like the Rincon if it had a locking front diff since that feature is important to me. This way when I ride certain areas I could have a pleasurable ride. Right now some of the places I go are bumpy and I "imagine" an irs quad would take those bumps more smoothly. I say "imagine" since I have never driven an IRS quad. Thanks for your response.