First Look: 2015 Honda Rincon
#41
I understand that. Drive ratios gear ratios and clutching also play a huge roll. Was just pointing out the heavier/taller rear tires Ive been running.
#42
honestly- the whole power to weight ratio is a fictitious premise
The reason is one has a 36hp OHC and the other a 28hp OHV, it just has 30% more HP, its that simple.
Even when I have a passenger that adds another 140lbs I still out run the Foreman.
#43
It isn't all about power and features.
People continue to overlook the fact that it isn't always all about HP or specific features. I've owned/fixed most of them. Polaris is the best on paper in a lot of ways, but I've owned them...after the new wears off - they break - a lot.
Honda puts durability/reliability higher on the prority list and to acheive that they make more conservative design decisions. Sure you can find individual problems but over all they have a better maintenance to use hour ratio than the rest. Particularly after a few years.
Also, a few years ago I read some Honda literature that pointed out they design their ATVs to be easier on the environment in several ways, one of which is to moderate engine power to reduce trail damage. I don't really agree with that part but it explains a lot.
The Rincon is ideal for the audience it was designed for...I'm one of them. PS would be a nice addition but other than that it is perfect for my use...which is trail riding. The steering is extreemly good and only takes effort in situations that any non-PS ATV would.
If you want to snorkel/bog/Abuse your ATV - get a Polaris or Can Am and replace it regularly...they will be breaking sooner than a Honda anyway. At least while they are running, they will outperform equivalent Hondas.
Honda puts durability/reliability higher on the prority list and to acheive that they make more conservative design decisions. Sure you can find individual problems but over all they have a better maintenance to use hour ratio than the rest. Particularly after a few years.
Also, a few years ago I read some Honda literature that pointed out they design their ATVs to be easier on the environment in several ways, one of which is to moderate engine power to reduce trail damage. I don't really agree with that part but it explains a lot.
The Rincon is ideal for the audience it was designed for...I'm one of them. PS would be a nice addition but other than that it is perfect for my use...which is trail riding. The steering is extreemly good and only takes effort in situations that any non-PS ATV would.
If you want to snorkel/bog/Abuse your ATV - get a Polaris or Can Am and replace it regularly...they will be breaking sooner than a Honda anyway. At least while they are running, they will outperform equivalent Hondas.
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#46
I don't even know how to respond to that bs.
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