I'm looking to buy my first quad. I'm looking for something in the 400-500 range. I don't have a ton of experience so I need something that I can feel solidly in control of (as much as possible anyway). I live in Alberta so the terrain I'll be using it on won't be incredibly extreme but it'll be a bit rough. I'll be riding in mud and snow.

Any help would be much appreicated.

 

I drove a Suzuki Vinson(500cc) the other day and it was a fun bike, easy to control with an auto thumb accelerator.....solid bike

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: plexis90

I'm looking to buy my first quad. I'm looking for something in the 400-500 range. I don't have a ton of experience so I need something that I can feel solidly in control of (as much as possible anyway). I live in Alberta so the terrain I'll be using it on won't be incredibly extreme but it'll be a bit rough. I'll be riding in mud and snow.



Any help would be much appreicated.</end quote></div>

Any of the big 3 will be fine!
Polaris 400-500EFI softest ride and best/easiest 4wd system
Can Am 400-500 fastest in each engine size
AC 400-500 most ground clearance and tallest suspension

 

Make sure to get 4X4 for the mud and snow.........Will you be plowing snow with it ??.........Caper........

 

I'd recommend the Honda Rancher 420. It's a fun, powerful, easily handling machine. Get the 4 wd model. I ride my in Newfoundland in some pretty rough places and it rides great. You can get this quad for a good price as well. My brother and girlfriend can even ride this quad and its their first time riding them. I had to teach them how to shift with the foot shift but it didn't take long to learn. I had nothing but positive experiences with this machine. I love it.

 

He needs 4X4 for the snow and mud!!!!!.........My buddies with Honda say they are only 3 wheel drive....................Remember that's not from my mouth!!!..Their's....Caper...........