If honda is comparing this to the Raptor 700r and the Kawasaki 700 in ads then it needs to be in real life also. In my opinion I think it will fall between the two. Mainly because the Raptor is 686cc Injection just like the honda but dry weight is 109lbs less. That is alot. The Kawasaki is 696cc V-Twin, but it is 516lbs dry weight and has an Automatic CVT tranny. I just cant see where the Honda could run with the Raptor with the weight difference. I do like the IRS and the ground clearance since I am mainly a trail rider. Not sure why the have a taller rear tire than front. Would think that would hurt handling.

 

Couple of guys over at 700XX.net have them, and they're giving pretty good reviews on it.

 

yeah ive heard it was the only one as faster or nearly as fast as the arctic cat thunder cat