Hi guys
What is the best atv for me? I am looking for a 500cc with a lot of comfort, power and a little sportiness. I want differential lock and need your advice of what to get, right now I have a 2009 suzuki king quad 400 as strait axle and it gives a rough ride. I need lot more comfort and power but like the drifting it has.
I do some mountain climbing but not my Main concern. I usually go over rocky trails and need an atv for that...
When I go up north I saw a lot of brute forces.. Are those good?
Thanks for any advice.
Tyler

 

I'm a big Brute fan (well Kawie in general), but unfortunately, Kawie does not make anything in a 500cc class. If fact, this year, they dropped both 650cc models they've had in the US. So you can either get a 300 or a 750.....


If I were you, I'd look real serious at the Suzuki King Quad 500. It has everything you want.

 

Kickstart,
Why the king quad 500 does it give a good ride and meet my criteria? It's IRS I believe?

 

Yes, it's IRS. 5 way adustable pre-load A arm and I beam.

It's a peppy ride, with a good 4x4 system, diff lock, fuel injected, optional power steering, and you would already be used to a lot of the systems and feel of the 'Zuki.

Only downsides to this machine:
racks are small
tons of plastic to remove to service
built on a full size frame so about same weight as the 750.

Overall, a great trail bike with great mileage, and equally at home on the farm towing, hauling, frequently stopping and starting.

 

Thank you kickstart for the reply.
I will check out the king quad 500
If anyone is interested in a 09 bought as a leftover in 11 with 60x miles. 3200

 

Plenty to pick from.

Can-Am Outlanders or Renegades with a 500 have good ride comfort and a sporty ride with the most power in the 500 class. XT package has a lot to offer.

Polaris has the 570 and 550. 550 is a better suspension package with super comfort. 570 is older style MacPherson struts. Also very comfortable ride and good power.

As said, the Suzuki has decent power in a good all around machine.

Yamaha has the 550 Grizzly which is also a good all around machine.