lilgirlblue,
I replied to your thread on the kawasaki board too, but I will say it again here.

the lakota is the ONLY true sport/utility quad on the market. it has sport quad suspension, with reverse, elec start, auto clutch, racks (2000model), and a very cool brake light.

if you hate to work the clutch, and you want racks & a smooth ride, this is your ONLY option.

keep in mind, this is coming from an experienced rider who has been on many machines other than the ones I have owned.

no offense to the polaris guys......but shifting is half of the ride for me. auto tranny's are for kids bikes, weedeaters, chainsaws & snowmobiles.
JMHO

 

I was at the very same crossroads 3 weeks ago. Stared at the Lakota in a dealers showroom for two hours and studied it on the net much long. Brought the brochure home and couldn't sleep for two nights. Then I went and bought a new 300EX. Love it. I was just like you. Wanted an auto clutch but find the Honda manual really easy to shift and handles great. Am very pleased.