This past weekend I rode my buddy's Yamaha Wolverine and loved it!
The 350cc was plenty of ATV for me. The only thing I didn't like was the manual shift I want an automatic.
I've been looking at Hondas, Yamahas, Polaris, Suzuki's, but can decide on one.
I plan on being just a recreational ATV rider and suggestion on which model would be good for me?
I like the following:
Honda's - Rincon, Rubicon, the new FourTrax Rancher AT
Yamaha's - Kodiak 450 4x4 auto, Grizzly 660
Polaris - sp500
Suzuki - Vinson 500 4x4 auto

 

Icewolf you may want to consider the Eiger as well. You said 350cc was enough. Eiger is 400cc , automatic is available.cheaper than the Vinson and from what I can tell it has had less problems to fix than the Vinson.

 

Kodiak 400 or 450....No doubt.

The Kodiak 400 Ultramatic is the most reliable automatic quad made by any manufacturer. Check one out.
Power is great and has the best clutch engagment of the auto quads in my opinion.

I can't speak for the reliability of the 450 yet, as it's a new model, but it's based from the 400s design.

 

You might want to through the Arctic Cat 400 in the mix, the IRS 400 has good handeling, the most GC (12") of any other brand auto. or man. The choices are mind boggling from AC. Check it out. Good Luck and God Bless

 

Whatever you don't get an Arctic CANT. Rob Alford works there and is trying to mislead you. They are really heavy, slow and unreliable. Ask any rider who doesn't own one. Sorry Rob.

 

Also, he tries to help sales by putting this post in every single thread with no concern for your needs. Check all the other threads in this section. It's really annoying.

 

Now that is sound advice. There is certainly no one better than a Non-owner (Who may or may not have even riden it) to tell you about a particular atv.

Great advice

 

I guess you have to start some where and if you don't have a clue I guess some advice is better than no advice.

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There is nothing wrong with Arctic Cat.I have had my cat sinse march and I have had no problems that were not my fault.Mechanically they are a very reliable machine,they have a very smooth ride(something I can't say about Honda Foremans,personal experience).As for the speed who needs speed in a recreational quad.When on trails you don't need it.I have ridden most brands of atv's and I went with AC because it was the best suited for my needs.My advice to you is go out and test all the different brands in the class that you want and go with what you like.Don't take advice from someone who is brand loyal,they will almost always give you advice that may be misleading.Good luck on your quest.Vince

 

Well said vhcat, sound advice from an owner.

Opinions are like A$$ holes
Everyone has one and they often stink.
Go do some test rides. At least sit on some to see if you like them comfort wise.
I am sure AC are good machines, Most of there powertrains come straight from Suzuki.

IceWolf
What do you plan to do with you atv, Do you need an all out Utility (Do you plan to Tow,Plow, Hunt)
Do you want 4x4?If you don't need a true utility You might look at the Polaris Scrambler line-up. I would consider the scrambler a Sport-Utility (4x4 is available)
Kind of gives you the best of both worlds (master of none)