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Kawasaki 360 or Polaris 500 ho ,which is the best choice

Old May 14, 2002 | 05:58 PM
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Kawasaki 360 or Polaris 500 ho ,which is the best choice...They are priced about the same.
what do you think....thanks[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
 
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Old May 15, 2002 | 01:11 AM
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Personally... I would get a Kawi over a Polaris. But that could be just me.
 
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Old May 15, 2002 | 05:11 PM
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Go ride them
See witch one you like better.
I believe the Polaris will Ride better (IRS)
 
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Old May 15, 2002 | 06:01 PM
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It should be a logical choice. The polaris is a better bike all around. The only problem is that they have a reliability reputation. I would pick the Polaris because of the extra features and just treat it really nice and pray it doesn't break on me.

 
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Old May 15, 2002 | 06:04 PM
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So that makes a Polaris a better bike?????

What are you looking to use the ATV for?
 
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Old May 15, 2002 | 09:12 PM
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Looking through the Shopping News today and found that Mies Inc. off of West Hwy. 55 in Watkins, MN is having a Polaris Demo Sale and they will have these models that you can test ride: Ranger 4+4's and 6+6's, Sportsman 700, Sportsman 400's and 500's, Magnum 325's and 500's, Xplorer 250's and 400's, plus Scramblers,Trail Boss, and Trail Blazers. Thursday May 16 8am to 8pm, Friday May 17 8am to 6pm, Saturday May 18 8am to 4pm. I think I am going to go and try a few out! Should be neat![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
 
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Old May 15, 2002 | 09:35 PM
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Thanks for all the help..I don't plan to race..just trail riding..I got a price of $8200 with a winch...for the Polaris Sportmans HO ..that's Canadian money...A friend has one drives it hard and hasn't had any probles so far...If I had more money I would likely get the Kaw.650...But I also want to geta trailer and a seat and helmets....
 
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Old May 15, 2002 | 11:27 PM
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go w/ the kawi for reliablity reasons
 
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Old May 15, 2002 | 11:32 PM
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I recommend looking at the Cats. I compared before I purchased them. For the money and features I couldn't pass them up.
 
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Old May 16, 2002 | 10:29 PM
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Price may compare but the Sportsman HO has so much more to offer.
 
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