is there any way that one could change the transmission to be an manual-clutch, on the new kfx700 w/o having to go to a chain drive??

 

Why would there be a reason to change the drive train? The wolverine is shaft and you can buy a kit for it to make it a manual with clutch. Its a 5 speed to begin with though too. I don't think its feasible to change it over, I'm sure you could but it would cost more than its worth.

 

it would be interesting if some one comes up with a kit like the street strip kits in cars

 

They could, but there are no gears to change speeds. You still need the belt drive even if somehow there were a manual.

The belt drive is fine for a sport quad. The belt drive is the good part of a scrambler. The bad part about a scrambler is the 571 pounds, and the worst in class reliability.

You will accelerate best with a belt.