Roman, find me an automaker that actually does anything more than assemble parts that are brought in from an outside company. The fact that virtually none of them make anything anymore says nothing. Honda is no different, engine parts are built to their specs but little else. How does that differ from buying proven engine technology from an outside source. Strategic Partnerships are happening everywhere. Honda ATV's are week in many areas, they do buld bullet proof engines, but as far as features go thats where their depth ends. Most ATV Mfgs are building good engines these days. Honda is currently not up to snuff when it comes to features on their overall product line, when compared to the rest of the industry.

Cheers Jim

 

I think I may have missed something what is the tie in between A.C. and Suzuki.I don't want to sound stupid asking but I don't own either and never knew there was somekind of association.I'm interested in the A.c. 4wd 250 and if it is the same machine basically as the LT250F 4wd I would go for the best price.can you guys tell me what their differences are?

 

spooge,

arctic cat uses suzuki engines. it is along the same lines as chevy putting an isuzu engine in their hd series pickups. time tested engines are so much better than experimental ones.

texascat

 

roman,

well i guess you can't take chevrolet seriously then because they went and put an isuzu engine in their heavy duty diesel pickups. i couldn't agree with chevy more because that 6.5 detroit sucks i just wish they would have considered caterpillar. nothing beats a cat--hey that has a dual meaning don't it.

arctic cat 500 4x4 auto always cocked, locked, and ready to rock......any other atv's *** off.

texascat.

 

It goes something like this also
Cummins Diesel = Dodge truck, Cummins owned by Ford
GE television = RCA
Proscan Electronics = RCA
Hitachi 36inch and smaller TV's = Panasonic
Zenith Big Screen TV = Hitachi
Zenith regular TV = Goldstar

It goes on and on. What we buy is not necessarily built by the same company as the name plate states. I work in the consumer electronics field and I could go on and on with famous brands not made by famous companys.

 

Okay so A.C. uses a suzuki motor but what about the rest of the machine?Is it the same chassis and suspension with A.C. body work or is the chassis exclusive to A.C.I agree with using time tested motors but suzuki has been using the same chassis and suspension for years and I think they could use some updating 3 inches of wheel travel just does not cut it.I am seriously looking at the A.C. 250 4wd and would like to hear more from you guys that own these machines to let me know what you think of the power,handling,reliability and ergonomics of your machines.Thanks for any input.

 

Comparing a 250 Suzuki to a 250 AC is like compairing an apple to an orange (both fruits=both suzuki engines),but that is where the similarities end. AC has worlds better suspension, larger frame, larger racks, better seat, better tires... and a bunch more. Go to a dealer and compare. They are not the same machine.