well, after long wait....here it is, the 2008 Big Red side x side from honda.

http://powersports.honda.com/2008models/#BigRed

looks kinda ugly, a giant tomato with wheels o.O

 

Geez Honda certainly copied this model.

 

um, i think that is kinda ugly. BUt it looks like the finally have a big bore sport quad.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: 468bbc

Geez Honda certainly copied this model.</end quote></div>

Copied from whom, sn dont EVEN say Polaris, because there will be engineering and inovations on this machine that would make Polaris's head spin. Polaris doesnt understand the term forward engineering. I have bee a Polaris technician for several years, their engineering stinks!

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: HondaTechnician

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: 468bbc



Geez Honda certainly copied this model.</end quote></div>



Copied from whom, sn dont EVEN say Polaris, because there will be engineering and inovations on this machine that would make Polaris's head spin. Polaris doesnt understand the term forward engineering. I have bee a Polaris technician for several years, their engineering stinks!</end quote></div>

Now that if funny!!! Let's see, polaris introduced the CVT, the IRS, the AWD, the Ranger with IRS, the new RZR, etc, etc. It's ok that not everyone likes a certain brand of quad, but this is funny. Now Honda, has introduced the 3 wheel drive, the straight axle, the underpowered motors, the 3 speed tranny with no low range for towing...etc.etc. And I have owned a couple of hondas and yes they are pretty reliable, but on forward engineering they are last b/c they rest on their past accomplishments while all of the other manufactures jump ahead with new technologies. And yes honda now has power steering, but only after yamaha came out with it. And they only offer IRS for the 3 speed no low range honda 680 rincon. Yep, I bet heads will spin when they realize this machine probably will have the 3 wheel drive and the 3 speed no low range tranny. And I bet it is close to $10,000 or more.

On a positive note, IMO I kind of like the looks and at least they are finally getting in the SxS game.

 

It looks like a pregnant hippo.

 

Funny, I have not seen so many polaris owners over here on Honda side for quite some time.
Honda comes out with some new models and they flood our forms. What does this tell you ? They are looking for better and fear they will find it.

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Gimpster

Funny, I have not seen so many polaris owners over here on Honda side for quite some time.

Honda comes out with some new models and they flood our forms. What does this tell you ? They are looking for better and fear they will find it.



-----gimpster-----</end quote></div>

HAHAHAHA........good one. I actually own a polaris, three kawasakies, and one honda, so I doubt I am "looking" for "better" quads. I look and reply to all forum topics in each category. Good try though.

 

Shucks... thought I would ruffle more feathers than that by making a comment
hehehe

-----gimpster-----

 

Well, sometimes the truth hurts, but it is hard to argue. honda ATV's quality is OK, but they are definately followers on the technology/innovation side.