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New ATV DEcisions!!Yamaha 550 Grizzly or Can Am 650XT

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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 08:24 PM
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Default New ATV DEcisions!!Yamaha 550 Grizzly or Can Am 650XT

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Whats your recommendation
 
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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 08:29 PM
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I am currently riding a 2002 Yamaha Big Bear Professional 400
 
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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 08:31 PM
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It has been a great machine, Looking to upgrade to something that is better on the trails
 
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Can Ams are pricey , You can probably get the 700 Grizzly for less then a XT650 Can AM.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 07:57 PM
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Yes TLC You are correct

But by the time I add a winch and upgrade the ties on the Yamaha it is about the same$$
 
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Get a king quad 500 or 750..jmo
 
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The 650 Can-Am is a crazy twins that makes over 60hp while the Grizzly 550 is rated at 36hp and the 700 is 45hp singles in comparison.

Twins are nice and smooth if fast paces road riding is your thing.
 
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