I love my new 450s. The 2wd feture makes steering much easier. I think the 450s is the best choice for a ultility atv that you want to keep for a long time. It is quality made, has descent suspension, lot's of power, selectable 2wd, and best of all standard shift which is becoming rare these day's. I have heard of problems with all of the computers and auto transmissions on the high end atv's. I just can't imagine all of these electronic gizmo's lasting through 10 years of mudbogging and trail thrashing. My 95 honda 300 still starts every time and is completely reliable after being put through everything imaginable,which is why I bought a 450s that has the same basic features. I bet in 10 years alot of those automatics and electric shifts will have big repair bills and my 450s will still run pefect will just oil and filter chages. I bet my 300 will still be mud boggin too!!!
P.S. Computers have their place but it is not off-road and in the mud.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img]

 

I'm with the deer dude on this one. Hands are for steering, left foot is for shifting. What ATV on earth is more reliable than the 450S? Let the bragging begin...

 

I'm with you on this one,I don't like to beat any manufactures drum but I searched quit awhile before I purchased my Foreman S.A few minor quirks aside it's a quality machine that I'm sure to enjoy for many,years to come.

Live to ride,Ride to live. ITW