Hi everyone! I am hoping to get a few answers to probably some silly questions but need to ask them any way!

First of all, I have a 2006 Honda 150 Dirt bike, plus a 2006 Redcat DPX 200 utility and so far no problems on the redcat other then cheesy tires.

The question I have is, my husband is a big man and weighs in at 300lbs, the 200 carrys him alright and will carry him up the small trails but I want to get him a bigger atv, such as the Gator 250 or Dingo 250.

Will the 50 cc more power make a big difference or will it basically be the same?
As for the power the DPX 200 does fine, but the mono shock to me seems to be to soft?
Does that make sense?
I would like to purchase from Raceway since Ive heard nothing but good things about this company.

If not then will purchase from Kazuma Pacific. I am leaning towards the Gator 250 since I think the frame is bigger?

Any help would be welcomed!!

JayDee

 

hi JayDee

my opinio is the chainese does a good job making affordable beginner atv's 50-150 under $1500, but once you reach the $1500 mark we're starting to talk about serious money now, the kazuma 250 sells for around 2300, uses a motor scooter engine from the honda helix, doesn't have any low end power stock, first thing needs to be done is change the roller weights. for 23-2500 you should be looking at use 2-3 year old honda 250 recons, since the redcat has little or no resale valve being chainese your best bet is to buy better tires for it and just run until it just doesn't run anymore, then look at used hondas.

 

Thank you Bill for your advice.
I would much rather have a honda of course, but money wise I refuse to go into debt just for my pleasure!Wish that I, alas am not rich and we dont get a chance to ride as much as we wish to.
For the small pleasure of our outings when we can, 3 to 4 grand is just out of my resonsible nature.
I think your advice on the tires is a good one, they are the same that came with it, half squished in the metal packing crate. Perhaps even getting the big man to lose a little would help as well but not going to tell him that, he is the bread winner, I simply of course, serve it! ~S~
Once again thank you for your welcomed advice and I shall heed it.

JayDee