How does the Honda rear suspension (single spring) compare to a truely independent suspension like the Arctic Cat on rocky uneven areas. Will you end up with one rear wheel off the ground in uneven areas. I am looking at the 350 2 wheel and am wondering if this is a valid concern.

 

IRS has the advantage of not having the differential hanging down to decrease ground clearance, but it is more complex and heavier. If you ride behind one, you can see the IRS working in the rough stuff, but IRS bikes tend to have more body roll.

Solid axles on the other hand are better when you are carrying a load on the racks or pulling a trailer (makes the IRS squat), and at high speed.

I rock crawl my 2wd Rancher 350, with my friends who have big, tall, top heavy, 4X4 IRS bikes. One of them commented that I "make it look so easy".