Help deciding which ATV to buy
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Help deciding which ATV to buy
I been doing some mega research and test driving last few weeks, and have narrowed it down to these 2 bikes, just looking for some input, the pros and cons of each.
It will be used to plow snow, ride trails, muding, little bit of Ranch work at grandfathers ranch. And in future want to install tracks
2009 FourTrax Foreman Rubicon MSRP $7,499
Specs
2009 Polaris Sportsmen 550 XP MSRP 7499
Specs
It will be used to plow snow, ride trails, muding, little bit of Ranch work at grandfathers ranch. And in future want to install tracks
2009 FourTrax Foreman Rubicon MSRP $7,499
Specs
2009 Polaris Sportsmen 550 XP MSRP 7499
Specs
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Help deciding which ATV to buy
The Rubicon has a smaller, carbureted engine, and Honda utility ATVs are notoriously underpowered, so there's really no comparison. It's a lot like comparing a 400 and 600 power-wise because the 550 is more powerful than the old 600 Polaris and the Honda is the weakest 500 made by anyone. The XP gives you a lot more for your money, starting with 40 horsepower, 14" wheels, 26" tires, and better suspension, ground clearance, towing, and rack capacity.
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Help deciding which ATV to buy
I agree that the 550 Griz prolly is better than both of those shown, but IMO I don't understand why anyone would buy the 550 instead of the 700? They weigh exactly the same, have the exact dimensions and cost is so close it seems silly to pay nearly as much for less horsepower. Just my thoughts.
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Help deciding which ATV to buy
I'm surprised a certain person hasn't been on here saying horsepower doesn't matter and a SRA is better than IRS. Honda with their old 1920s technology is okay, but why settle for okay when you can have a great ATV for the same price or less? Polaris still has rebates up to $1,000, and 1.99% financing on all their ATVs.
As for other models like a Grizzly 700 and other big bores, they burn more gas and most of us don't need anything that big. But if I needed anything bigger than a 550 I'd get the most powerful ATV made, the 70 horsepower XP 850, not a Grizzly 700.
As for other models like a Grizzly 700 and other big bores, they burn more gas and most of us don't need anything that big. But if I needed anything bigger than a 550 I'd get the most powerful ATV made, the 70 horsepower XP 850, not a Grizzly 700.