My husband and I own 2 Honda Ranchers and are looking to buy a 3rd (and maybe a 4th) ATV since our kids are too old to ride with us.
He is 6'1" 210lbs.
We have been riding for many years. We can do some of the work, but not equipped to do much more than standard maintenance.
We do a lot of mudding and rough trail riding around our cabin in Northern MN, but would really like to try some longer trails and are looking for something that is more comfortable to ride. Neither of us care about speed, but do need some power to get out of the mud sometimes.
We really like the reliability of the Ranchers, but are looking at a Honda Rincon, Yahama Grizzly, or maybe a Can Am.
Has Can Am turned around yet in terms of reliability yet?
How does the Yahama compare in reliability with the Honda?
Any feedback would be appreciated.

 

I have never ridden anything as comfortable as my Rincon. I love it.

 

I.R.S. ........Nedd I say more....The Brand is up to you!!!....Caper...............

 

Well I have now owned 2 Rincons and really like them. But between the 3 you listed I don't think you can go wrong on any of them. I have a good bit of seat time on a Can Am and like it also. My buddies is getting close to the 1000mi marl and all he's done is changed the brakes. I haven't rode a Grizzly 700 but have the 660. It rode very well until I hit the rough stuff. Then it wore my arms out. But this could have been from the aftermarket tires and wheels. The new ones have power steering so that should take care of that. Everybody that has one loves it. Its just going to be a matter of your own preference. All are good quailty quads.

 

Of the 3 choice listed, the 700 Grizzly would be your best bet. The Grizz brings the most to the table for the riding you are doing. Overall it's a the more refined bike of the 3 you are looking at. But anyone of the 3 would probably serve you well.