Hello I am going to be a 1st Time buyer of a utility atv.....But do not know which one I should get...So far I have done some homework online and have been looking at the following atv's

1st Pick = Honda 2006 Rubicon -$7000.00
2nd Pick = Bombardier Outlander 800 EFI Max XT -
3rd Pick = Honda 2006 Rancher AT
4th Pick = Bombardier Outlander 400 Max XT

Does the Outlander only an Automatic??? or is it like the Rubicon and Rancher AT were it can be both auto or manual?

Does the Rubicon have the same 4wd kinda system as the Outlander?? were it locks in when it needs to as it starts to slip??

Basically I need to know what each bike will do that the other will not or what features that are the same from bike to bike.

Thanks so so much

 

Unless you plan on hauling hay on the rear rack, go IRS!!!

My friend has a Rancher AT that he is going to sell. He rode my Outlander 400 with IRS and was sold. He was embarrassed when I showed him the DVD Bomb sent out comparing the Rancher to the Outlander. Also, there have been several transmission problems with his AT, not to mention a CV recall.

If this is you first ATV, I would reccomend the Outlander 400. It has plenty of power and rides great!

 

I'd go with the Bombardier. The Honda doesn't have a locking front differential and the 4x4 system is nothing like the bomber. The bombardier system actually works were the honda so-called torque sensing differential or what ever they call it barely works when new and doesn't work at all after a while The Bombardier system is far superior.

If you are going to be riding two people then absolutely get the Bombardier. Riding two people on an atv designed for one is very dangerous and illegal on many trails.

 

I agree, should be a no brainer. Go for the 800, you won't feel the need for ANYTHING else IMO. Honda's new Rincon has EFI and a 675 motor, my GF and I rode two up with no problems. Doesn't have low gear though.