Is the Rincon Really that Under Powered?
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11-07-2003, 12:19 AM
#22
11-07-2003, 12:52 AM
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11-07-2003, 02:32 AM
#24
11-07-2003, 02:32 AM
Is the Rincon Really that Under Powered?
hey man these days i really dont think you can go wrong with any of the major company atv's. they are in the buisness for longevity and money and making atvs that are crap will get around quick. i have a 03 rincon about 700 miles on it. i love it and wouldnt trade it for any other. i dont think its so great that the others cannot compete. i think you need to list your needs and then match them to what each quad offers and their prices and your price range.
my brother rides a 03 gizz and my friend rides a 03 prairie. ive had my rincon up tp 65mph. the grizz and prairie are both faster to speed but top out at about the same, 65mph. lets face it 65mph down a trail is plenty fast.
all the major quads have their own pluses and minuses, the rincons to me (my opinion) are
-smooth ride at high speed
-auto trans with manual selectable
-great lcd display and info
-great looks
-honda rep for quality
things i would like to see improved on rincon
-engine breaking, not horrible but could use improvement
-better skid plates
-slightly larger racks, again not that their bad but could be bigger
i dont think you can go wrong with any of the top atv's sure people will say this one and that one are leagues above the rest but the ford vs chevy debate will go on forever you know how red necks can be vigilant lol [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
good luck and hope to see you on the trails.
my brother rides a 03 gizz and my friend rides a 03 prairie. ive had my rincon up tp 65mph. the grizz and prairie are both faster to speed but top out at about the same, 65mph. lets face it 65mph down a trail is plenty fast.
all the major quads have their own pluses and minuses, the rincons to me (my opinion) are
-smooth ride at high speed
-auto trans with manual selectable
-great lcd display and info
-great looks
-honda rep for quality
things i would like to see improved on rincon
-engine breaking, not horrible but could use improvement
-better skid plates
-slightly larger racks, again not that their bad but could be bigger
i dont think you can go wrong with any of the top atv's sure people will say this one and that one are leagues above the rest but the ford vs chevy debate will go on forever you know how red necks can be vigilant lol [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
good luck and hope to see you on the trails.
#25
11-07-2003, 02:44 AM
Is the Rincon Really that Under Powered?
After reading some of these responses, I wonder why some of you even own utility atv's. If your looking for raw power and/or speed, get a sport atv. If you want my two cents, the praire has the most power. But the lack of an idependent rear suspension makes for a harsh ride. If the bad ride doesn't bother you, the prarie is an excellent choice for the money. If you want an atv with the best ride and best tranny, ( my opinion) get the rincon. If you want a mudder, get the grizzly. And if you want breakdowns and headaches, get the polaris.
#26
11-07-2003, 11:42 AM
Is the Rincon Really that Under Powered?
Originally posted by: sp600towtruck
I can tell you that when we were at the Hatfield / McCoy Trailfest last month, we saw about 12-15 Rincons, and even after the rides, the majority were still clean!! They weren't getting them dirty. Then Sunday night at the mud pit, some guy on his brand new Rincon tried to go through the mud. Notice I said TRY! Abount half way through it stopped and didn't have the power to even turn the wheels. The wheels were turning about 1 revolution every 2-3 seconds, and he had the throttle wide open!! So, they might pull a wheelie and all but what would you rather be able to do, ride a wheelie or be able to actually ride through mud and not get pulled through. Needless to say he had to get pushed out.
On another note, we did see a Polaris Sportsman 600 and a Kawasaki Prairie 650 drive through without help, and their tires were spinning so fast they slung mud 15-20 feet into the air.
I can tell you that when we were at the Hatfield / McCoy Trailfest last month, we saw about 12-15 Rincons, and even after the rides, the majority were still clean!! They weren't getting them dirty. Then Sunday night at the mud pit, some guy on his brand new Rincon tried to go through the mud. Notice I said TRY! Abount half way through it stopped and didn't have the power to even turn the wheels. The wheels were turning about 1 revolution every 2-3 seconds, and he had the throttle wide open!! So, they might pull a wheelie and all but what would you rather be able to do, ride a wheelie or be able to actually ride through mud and not get pulled through. Needless to say he had to get pushed out.
On another note, we did see a Polaris Sportsman 600 and a Kawasaki Prairie 650 drive through without help, and their tires were spinning so fast they slung mud 15-20 feet into the air.
#27
11-07-2003, 11:56 AM
Is the Rincon Really that Under Powered?
Yellow650Rincon,
Why am I an idiot for just telling what I saw? When I said new, I didn't mean brand new-zero miles. It had around 400 miles on it. I'm sorry that you have to make excuses about the Rincon. My Sporstman 600 NEVER felt weak when it was new. Must just be a Honda thing.
I noticed your
in your post. Rincons CAN'T do mud. It's not what they are for. They are for leisurely riding, that's it, nothing heavy duty.
So quit making excuses and go ride some wheelies or something.
Why am I an idiot for just telling what I saw? When I said new, I didn't mean brand new-zero miles. It had around 400 miles on it. I'm sorry that you have to make excuses about the Rincon. My Sporstman 600 NEVER felt weak when it was new. Must just be a Honda thing.
I noticed your
I don't do mud
So quit making excuses and go ride some wheelies or something.
#28
11-07-2003, 01:48 PM
Is the Rincon Really that Under Powered?
Ok my mistake. I thought you meant brand new. And no it's not "just a honda thing". Nearly all of the Rincons don't have full power until after break in. You are right, it is not made for mud...one reason why I don't go mudding. But, I was just saying if I run into it I have no problem in it. Anyway, the Rincon was built and designed for high-speed sport and technical trail riding.
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11-07-2003, 02:03 PM
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11-07-2003, 04:05 PM
