Is Honda still #1 in ATV sales?
Jul 30, 2005 | 02:16 PM
#31
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Is Honda still #1 in ATV sales?
Originally posted by: propnut
beers guns and quads all at the same time
manly AND smart!!!
I must live in a manly state!
manly AND smart!!!
Honda makes a supperior product and figured I would poke some fun at the facts.
What kind of four wheel contraption is that in your pictures? It looks like it has Four wheel steering. ?????
Jul 30, 2005 | 08:19 PM
#32
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Is Honda still #1 in ATV sales?
yup, pokin fun
its a Mule
we used them on the flight line to carry equipment around. I got the chance to sneak out into the woods a few times, 2 of us on 2 mules with a tow strap just in case. real 4wd, optional 4ws, two cylinder Continental gas engine. The transmission is a 3 speed H pattern with high and low range. It has a clutch, brake, and gas pedal in the basket set up like a car. I don't remember if I could take it out of 4wd. They only did like 30mph - which is fast enough only having 4 inches of stiff foam seat cushin for suspension!
I've seen pictures of these things with .50 calibers and TOW missles too.
its a Mule
we used them on the flight line to carry equipment around. I got the chance to sneak out into the woods a few times, 2 of us on 2 mules with a tow strap just in case. real 4wd, optional 4ws, two cylinder Continental gas engine. The transmission is a 3 speed H pattern with high and low range. It has a clutch, brake, and gas pedal in the basket set up like a car. I don't remember if I could take it out of 4wd. They only did like 30mph - which is fast enough only having 4 inches of stiff foam seat cushin for suspension!
I've seen pictures of these things with .50 calibers and TOW missles too.
Jul 30, 2005 | 09:32 PM
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Is Honda still #1 in ATV sales?
Originally posted by: Sayre
I've read that they're going to get away from using the Kaw Prarie 700 as their Twin Peaks 700 and are going to design and build their own large displacement motor. I look for it to be a very good bike.
And ya gotta admit, as far as the smaller, 250cc utility quads go, the Ozark is a blast, compared to a Bayou or the Yamaha equivalent. Light, nimble, powerful, good brakes and suspension...a real winner.
I've read that they're going to get away from using the Kaw Prarie 700 as their Twin Peaks 700 and are going to design and build their own large displacement motor. I look for it to be a very good bike.
And ya gotta admit, as far as the smaller, 250cc utility quads go, the Ozark is a blast, compared to a Bayou or the Yamaha equivalent. Light, nimble, powerful, good brakes and suspension...a real winner.
Aug 1, 2005 | 01:42 PM
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Is Honda still #1 in ATV sales?
QUOTE from YFZ: How about dirtbikes, I bet honda is at the top too. Well Honda is really famous because of it's reliability, but I'm upset, seems like my honda prelude isn't really a honda since it's nothing but problems.
I agree. I bought a Honda because I thought it was reliable. Stupid of me to listen to all the hype. Long story short; 15,000 miles and three engines later I got ride of it. Yep, thats 5,000 miles per engine. Let's not even get into the leaky shocks, sorry head lamp, and electrical problems. I had to carry fuses around in my pocket like change. The dealer I bought it from was no help what so ever.
I agree. I bought a Honda because I thought it was reliable. Stupid of me to listen to all the hype. Long story short; 15,000 miles and three engines later I got ride of it. Yep, thats 5,000 miles per engine. Let's not even get into the leaky shocks, sorry head lamp, and electrical problems. I had to carry fuses around in my pocket like change. The dealer I bought it from was no help what so ever.
Aug 4, 2005 | 04:11 PM
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Is Honda still #1 in ATV sales?
Yamaha has not led the offroad dirtbike sales category by any means. Nor has it ever been close.
Honda dominates the dirtbike market with nearly 50% (and sometimes more) of the overall dirt bike sales every single year.
PROJECTED (not actual) percentage for 2005 is 49.12%.....a substantial margin.
Honda dominates the dirtbike market with nearly 50% (and sometimes more) of the overall dirt bike sales every single year.
PROJECTED (not actual) percentage for 2005 is 49.12%.....a substantial margin.
Aug 4, 2005 | 08:09 PM
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Is Honda still #1 in ATV sales?
Originally posted by: Catterman
I thought Polaris overtook Honda about 3 years ago????? Is this true?????
M26, great theory on sales.
I thought Polaris overtook Honda about 3 years ago????? Is this true?????
M26, great theory on sales.
Aug 15, 2005 | 10:16 PM
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Is Honda still #1 in ATV sales?
Honda dominates the dirtbike market with nearly 50% (and sometimes more) of the overall dirt bike sales every single year.
PROJECTED (not actual) percentage for 2005 is 49.12%.....a substantial margin.
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The sales manager where I just bought my Rincon says Honda hasa 43% ATV market share.....That leaves 57% to be divided up amongst Polaris, Yamaha, Kawi, Suzuki, BRP?? That seems like quite a large margin if it's correct.
PROJECTED (not actual) percentage for 2005 is 49.12%.....a substantial margin.
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The sales manager where I just bought my Rincon says Honda hasa 43% ATV market share.....That leaves 57% to be divided up amongst Polaris, Yamaha, Kawi, Suzuki, BRP?? That seems like quite a large margin if it's correct.
