We have been thinking about a new Rincon but I read all the time that owners miss not having a low range and no engine braking. Two big issues with me.

I love our Rubicon but after riding some bigger ATVs I think it is under powered and I'm not so sure I would be happy with a Rincon.

So what do you do if you want more power and don't want a Ricon?? Well I guess you have to go buy some other brand.

Do you think Honda will ever figure this one out?

 

Even the Rincon at 39hp and a top end of 60+ mph is rather low on the power and speed scale for a 680cc big bore, there are new 500- 550 with that much power/speed now. Honda's 500 Foreman and Rubicon only put out 27hp-30hp with a 50 mph top end. Honda puts Horse power/speed at the bottom of there list on there Utility ATVs.

Could be why there so reliable,there motors are not under so much stress.

Its more like if you want big power in a Utility ATV you have to look at another brand period.

 

I agree it would be nice if honda would give it better engine braking and a low range. I have a 03rincon great quad! Whenever i go down steep hills i put it esp 1 and it seems to help. Maybe one of these days honda will do something that the customer would like for them to do to make it even better!!

 

unfortunatly those are the top complaints for honda rin's and rubi's. the engine breaking problem is due to there transmission style...3speed automotive-type [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] old design, but im hopefull they will redesign and update in the next few years to a twin-clutch auto(like the new rancher at).

i think that honda relyability is atleast partially based on there choice to keep using overhead valve engines. more low end power and less top heavy weight, since the cam is lower in the engine.

i would choose another brand for a big-bore mechine... a new/used brute force or grizzly would be my choices

 

Google " Honda Foreman forum" any and all upgrades can be found there.

 

I love my rincon yes i have thought about going a different way but i just cant let my rinny go so iam waiting ill she gets retired for yard duty and then buy another ride. Go to Rinconriders.com and register and post this ? you will get a ton of answers.

 

Your crazy. . .50mph top speed. . .
My Rubie runs 61mph just fine its all wound out but it wll hit 61mph. . .
it will also tows my 53 Stude a 12,500LB Duece n a Half. . .
it's 100% except the tires. . .

Mikey

 

Top speeed is not a concern to me, the power to get ther is.

Riding in deep snow I'm in low 2nd WOT and can't shift to 3rd while our friends motor right past us.

I would be happy with a 650 Rubicon.

 

Memorial day 08:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMbGKG4Rv3k

Labor day 08:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlsraRAuxR0

plenty of power in my 2007. . .

Mikey

 

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

Your crazy. . .50mph top speed. . .

My Rubie runs 61mph just fine its all wound out but it wll hit 61mph. . .

it will also tows my 53 Stude a 12,500LB Duece n a Half. . .

it's 100% except the tires. . .



Mikey</end quote></div>

I said 50 MPH for the 500s and 60+ for the Rincon.

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Top speeed is not a concern to me, the power to get ther is. </end quote></div>

Power/speed go hand in Hand unless its in low range.

Polaris 850______69.06 hp
Can Am 800 R____67.05 hp
AC 1000_________65.84 hp
Can Am 800______61.7 hp
Can Am 650______55.4 hp
Brute 750 Carb____50.1 hp
Brute 750 EFI_____49.8 hp
King Quad 750____49.6 hp
AC Mud Pro_______49.06 hp
King 700_________48.5 hp
Polaris 800_______48.3 hp
Grizzly 700________45.6 hp
Polaris 700_______44.3 hp
AC 700 H1_______41.4 hp
AC 700__________41.4 hp
Grizzly 660_______40.9 hp
Can Am 500______40.4 hp
AC 650 H1_______39.3 hp
Rincon 680_______38.5 hp
Grizzly 550________36.9 hp
Sportsman 500_____36hp
500 Foreman_______26.9 hp