I am very impressed what the magazines have written about the Outlander 800. However, I would like to hear from those of you that have own or ridden one. How does it compare to the other Big Bores? I know there is a lot to like about it, what don't you like about it?

 

I'v never ridden a KQ, so I can't give you a direct comparison. This is one amazing quad. Sit up close to the bars and the wheels spin easily. Sit in the middle and she takes off like a rocket. Sit back and the wheels fly off the ground. The power is very smooth with immediate torque. Power delivery is almost like an electric motor, which is saying a lot.

Other than being too wide feeling, the Sportsmans are more stable and smooth. Of course, the width is why the are more stable. The Outty 800's suspension is very good. I am still working on adjusting and getting used to the front. But, as I have stiffened them, the handling is more precise. The rear is exceptional. I am looking at putting 14" wheels/27" Mudlite XTR tires on, so I hope to improve on an already good handling machine. I have done a little jumping off a table top and the landings are ultra smooth. Keep in mind, my jumping is not too high, only about 1.5-2 feet since I am really not through break-in yet.

This is a very fun utility quad. I am not ready to compare it to sport quads, but this is the best utility machine that I have ridden by far. This machine is relatively quiet with a great rumble.

So far, there isn't anything not to like.

No mud or water yet, so no news there.

GE4X4 could chime in with better details since he just raced a GNCC event.

 

Click the link below, this guy has a very good review of the Outty 800, he compares it to his Grizzly. There's also some good videos of him racing other quads and stuff on the site.

Outty800review

 

I've actually read this review a couple of times. I wish he would update it as he goes for other rides. It is a very good review.