I'm looking to buy a new atv. Anyone have advice on which is better, the Bombardier Outlander 400 or the Honda Rancher At. I've narrowed it down to those two, but am having problems deciding--any advice? I like the Bombardier's liquid-cooled motor and disc brakes, while the Honda has Hondamatic transmission (gears) and the electric shift. Anyone have any problems with either of these models of ATV's? I'm looking for a comparison of the two?

 

Both good Atv's.

I had to make exact same choice. I went with the Honda. I researched them both to death, bottom line is there is no wrong choice.

I rode my Honda for the first time this weekend...in the snow. I don't know about others, but I only got stuck when I did really stupid things, on purpose of course. I rode up snow banks and along sled trails. I think it's a great machine, but...I'm not into speed. I am into climbing steep trails and taking long trips (fuel economy is a factor for me)

I almost bought the Eiger as well. Except the Day I went into the Dealership I spoke with Eiger owner with a bent frame. He wheeled up onto a rock and came down hard.

So, more advise. Crawl underneath all the bikes and LOOK. The frame, skid plates, CV's etc. Bring a tape measure !

I am kind of a freak that way though.

Lastly, if fuel and size didn't matter to me?, I would get a big bore because they really put a smile on your face.

Hope this helps.

Spud

2004 Rancher AT
2001 YZF 426

PS (I am into wheelies !)

 

It depends on what you are going to use the machines for. I too was thinking about both of these before I bought my Cat. They are both awesome, however be very careful with the racks on the Outlander, they are a bad joke. The Honda is great for reliability, but lacks a good suspension. But then again, what ATV is perfect???? So make sure you get one that fits your needs.

 

i take it the racks comment is about the racks being plastic, well i have an 06 and the racks are metal so ha!

 

WOW, you brought up a post that is not only almost 2 years old, but the guy who started it hasn't even made a single other post himself. You need to get out more! Or if you have a lot of time to read post, head to the spin zone in the "others" section. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]