Which Honda 4x4 comes the closest to be a true 4x4. (Rather than 3x4)

 

Just buy a polaris and you won't be plauged with 3x4 [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

4x3? how does that work?

 

don't get a polaris because they suck, go with a honda

 

BigRed1-Don't worry, I wouldn't buy a Polaris. (Too big, too heavy, not reliable enough) I was riding with someone with a Polaris 4x4 last weekend. 5 vehicles and that's the one that got stuck a couple times. Mud and then it couldn't fit under a fallen tree while the others fit with no problem.

I was just wondering if Honda makes a 4x4 that comes close to being a true 4x4? But, I don't mind if people give examples of what other quads are truly 4x4's.

 

<----- (points at self) Im with stupid.....


what im trying to say is that this thread is silly and im high

 

Yamaha Grizzly 660, Kawasaki Prairie 650... Id go with the Kawasaki.
All of the Hondas have a open front differential, which allows one front wheel to spin in the air
while the other does nothing. (the Kaw and the Yam have locking front diffs that dont allow this to happen)

Same with the Polaris.. locking diffs, but I dont mention it simply because I wouldnt recommend a Polaris.
Too many great quads to choose from.

 

Bombys under power are also true 4wds, No Honda's or Suz are except the discontinued King Quads.

 

Most Honda quads have limited slip front differentials from the factory, not open diffs. They work pretty well when new, but will wear quickly, and won't work well if you use the incorrect diff fluid.

If you want true 4x4, you can always get a Detroit Locker from www.highlifter.com, fairly economical, and all mechanical!!!

 

I would definitely go with a Grizz, Prarie, or Kodiak (not Polaris) for the simple fact that they have locking front diffs. Now I know that Polaris has it also, but I am a little hesitant about, not only its reliability, but how the on demand 4x4 system works. I feel that a true 4x4 system should reduce wheelspin, and not be a result of rear wheelspin, as in the Polaris. I took my Grizz to a feel mud pits last weekend and was absolutely amazed by the locking front differentials capability. Night and day difference from limited slip. There is no doubt in my minds that it is worth every penny. I was completely stud in 4x4 limited slip and, also being a little skeptical about its ablility, locked up the front end and the beast just walked right out of the mud pit. You can just feel the front tired digging in. Now I also have a kawasaki bayou with limited slip, and let me tell you there is definitley a noticable difference. I was considering a Rubicon, but with the features of the Grizz (locking diff) I chose, and chose wisely. However, you do have to realize that by locking a differential, whether is is stock or a detroit locker, this is going to induce increased stress to your drivetrain components on solid surfaces.