Just sold my CanAm Outlander - best riding most powerful machine I've ever ridden but too much power to have my teenagers riding around on. Looking for used replacements. What's the consesus on the King 700 vs Arctic Cat 650 V2 or H1. Goods, bads, etc. Found a used 650 V2 Tony Stewart Edition AC for $3900. Found 05 King with 1500 mi for $4500. Lets hear your opinions. King 05 - frame cracks?, reverse problems?. AC 650 - Kawasaki transmission problems?, too high CG = tippy feeling?

 

Personally I would buy back the Outlander again and learn the kids to ride with care. If they wanna go ballistic, they will do it anyway with any machine.

My second choice would be the the King

Third 650 V2 even if it is well known for beeing easy to go wheeling with and it is really powerfull compared to the high center of weight.

//Rob

 

i was thinking the same. i personally love the Outlander by the way.

 

AC > KQ for you

KQ > AC for the kids.

The V2 has way to much power itself for the kids, its low gear isnt all that low, it will pull the front end off the ground and still hit 50mph in low all in one, and 70+ in high. I personally have an 06, am on the OEM belt, and love it. But its got to much power for a kid to start out on.

Get the Outty or V2 for yourself, than look into a 400 or 500 for the kids.