seems you guys have definitely helped me narrow down my search.

as for me wanting an automatic or manual, i'm not sure what its called in quad terms. but i would like to be clutchless. i liked how the honda i rode, it didnt have a clutch on the handle bars, but i could shift it using my foot. i still like the thrill of being able to shift, but i dont want to have to worry about using the handle bar style clutch. do the yamaha's or kawasaki's have that option?



also, whats the typical amount it costs per month for insurance?

 

well the kawasaki i think you would want like i said would be the kfx 700. thats got a hi and lo so its auto but you would probably like that. now the yamaha i think you would get hte raptor 660 or the 700 the raptor 700r has maual clutch so you will have to pull the clutch in for that same with the 660. so.......... if i were you i would get the kfx 700 kawasaki makes great bikes and since you dont want to shift it would be better for you and the raptors are a bit tippy when you ride trails. but to answer your other question usualy utilitys are the ones with i believ they are called auto clutch.

 

ahh..ok

so utilites have the auto clutch and you can shift em. and the sports are basically fully automatic but with option to chose from a hi-lo drive?? (just making sure i'm understanding clear)

also, any clue about insurance on these suckers?

i'll guess i'll look into kawasaki's and honda's. definitely dont want a tipsy trail rider..haha

 

Insurance rates vary greatly from company to company and quad to quad. Your best bet is to do a search for insurance on this forum. It has been discussed several times already.

Also, most "beginner" bikes will either be fully automatic (just grab throttle and go) or semi-automatic (shift w/out clutch). Most of the more advanced sport bikes are manual and you'll have to learn to use the clutch. Don't be afraid of them. It will take you all of 10 minutes to figure it out. I think it is more important to find a bike that fits your size and one you feel comfortable on.

 

cool cool. thanks for the help. i did a search yesterday on insurance and didnt find much regarding actual pricing.

btw.. i noticed your location. i have family living in bremerton. i actually used to live up in WA for 16 yrs.

 

That must have been a shock to go from nice green Washington (unless you lived East of Cascades) to dry, sandy, hot Las Vegas.

 

yea, it was an extreme climate change thats for sure. i lived up in Bothell/Canyon Park, and most of my family still lives up there. Still kinda wish i did.

 

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Originally posted by: bendoverkawaskai
your right about the 4 stroke there not as quick as the 2s but they have more top speed.
Not totally true 2-stroke produce more power and torque than 4 strokes.

 

not all utilities have auto clutch but some do and i dont think any sport do that i can think of now. and no not all sports are fully automatic lots are manual clutch. but the kawasaki kfx 700 is auto. i recomend going to a dealer and asking around.