Ok, here it is. First post! I’m getting back into riding ATV’s after a very long lay off and now it’s time to buy one. Let me start by saying I’ve been riding my friends ’01 or ’02 Kodiak 450. And for the most part I really like it. The biggest issue I have with it is the lack of power.

Most of the riding I’ve done has been trails. These trails have some big rocks, mud, steep climbs, and some fast stretches too. That being said I feel I need EFI, locking dif, and a bike what is less then 620 lbs. I almost purchased a BRP Outlander but then I started to read the Versa-Lock isn’t 100%. I’ve been in some spots that 3-wheel drive will not cut it so the BRP is out. Now I’m looking at the King Quad 700 and the Brute Force 650. To me both bikes look the same except for the handgrip locking dif on the BF 650. How is that by the way? Is it a pain to grab? Hard to hold on to while riding over bumping terrain? Please give me some feedback about these to bikes.

 

I would go with the BF, just for the fact it has a convinient locking diff, and The V-Twin motor, which is almost unmatched for power, except for the outty. They both have diff lock, but BF's diff lock is easier, as you only have to pull a lever thats already by your hand, and you dont have to stop to do it. I like both quads, but BF is my choice here

 

You might try looking at Polaris. Awesome machines. Anyway welcome to the forums.

 

Whoa!!!!!!!! Lets not damage the guys love for ATV's now. (jk)

 

The suzuki tranny is better. Cause it keeps the belt tight at all times,

 

I think Kawis tranny does the same thing, keeps the belt tight, the newer ones anyway

 

Really?
Someone said that they had alot of belt problems with the Kawi, too tight it chirps too loose it slips and so one. And that the've gone through alot of belts.

 

Stats show around 5000 miles on a belt for a kawi, if you dont f%!* with the machine, like put bigger tires on it, and modify stuff your not supposed to mess with. If you screw with the machine, its your own stupid fault the belt burnt up. Not Kawis design flaw. Kawis design is fine. I dont have any probs with people modifying their quads, but if something goes wrong with it after that, they like to blame the brand, when its really their own fault. They sold it with 26" tires for a reason. If you want to put bigger tires on it, you might have to pay for it later. Your own fault.

 

Hey d0uch bag, I don't have a Kawi so don't preach to me about it. I just heard that. And i like the Kawi so shhh. Or i'll stab ya with a soderin iron. j/k
But yea i'll be purchasing a BF 650I or a 700 Praire in May, haven't made up my mind yet

 

Why did this start a name calling session? Are you 12? Or do you have personal problems that affect how you act?