sportsman 500 ~vs~ a honda foreman 450S or ES
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I own the 450ES and my brother-in-law owns the Sportsman HO. We ride together alot and trade sometime so I think I can give you a fair opinion.
Both machines are great, the sportsman definitely has a softer and more comfortable ride. The Honda has quicker throttle response and better control decending steep grades. We don't do any deep mudbogs, but in the mud and creeks we do ride both do just fine. If had to buy again I would have bought the Sportsman, not that I don't like the Honda, I just wish I had the softer ride and the auto. Also If you do ride double (did I say that) the sportsman has much more room on the seat.
You can email me if you have any more questions.
Both machines are great, the sportsman definitely has a softer and more comfortable ride. The Honda has quicker throttle response and better control decending steep grades. We don't do any deep mudbogs, but in the mud and creeks we do ride both do just fine. If had to buy again I would have bought the Sportsman, not that I don't like the Honda, I just wish I had the softer ride and the auto. Also If you do ride double (did I say that) the sportsman has much more room on the seat.
You can email me if you have any more questions.
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There really is only one choice with these two the Sportsman hands down will beat the 450 in every single category there is, we have one in our riding group and there is absolutely no contest whatsoever between the two. I easily beat him drag racing. hill climbing, in the mud I can go in two wheel drive when he gets stuck in 4. The ride is not even close to the same, and yeah if you are going to ride double the SP has a much bigger and much more comfy seat.
I am not really trying to put down the 450es but the Sportsman is a far superior machine. The new 650 Kawasaki is the one to get right now if you ask me. That is going to be a machine and a half. when i am looking for a new one if the big P hasn't dumped a 700 in the Sportsman I will own one.
I am not really trying to put down the 450es but the Sportsman is a far superior machine. The new 650 Kawasaki is the one to get right now if you ask me. That is going to be a machine and a half. when i am looking for a new one if the big P hasn't dumped a 700 in the Sportsman I will own one.
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i have spent time on both machines myself. the polaris is a nice ride..power, clearance suspension, auto..but (the polaris guys will love this) i bet a few years down the road the honda will take better care of you. im not bashing polaris because there is one in my driveway but the older polaris look run down compared to the hondas. i agree with one of the other readers..your question should be " sportsman or rubicon" why buy the es when the ruby is around?