Rubicon all the way, we have a couple of them in our group with over 4000 miles on them, and have only had the oil changed and replaced the tires. See if you can hold off til' June, Rumor from my dealer is the '03 Rubi will have the selectable 2/4 wheel drive traxlocs.

 

I would go with the Sportsman 700 or the 650 Prairie.They both are on demand 4x4, a lot of power, twin cylinder, advatage of the Sportsman is the IRS, the both have locking differentials.

 

We just got our 650 kawi before christmas and it works great, lots of power and smooth ride. You say you are going to eliminate the reverse rev limiter, but the 650 has a button to push that does that. The only bad thing is that the winch mount is way down at the bottom of the bike.

 

my humble opinion would have to be the grizzly 660. i know i might be bias on this, but after looking them all over, i had to choose the grizzly. it really is a great all around quad!!! lots of power, and one hell of a suspencion. i just cant find anything it cant do that another quad can.


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700 Sportsman Grizzley or Rincon i'd go for the rincon that things awesome

 

I would go with the suzuki vinson(i know you didn't mention being interested in it, but do youself a favor and test ride one) i couldn't believe the way it handled, plus its got awesome looks and a pretty snappy motor for a 500. good luck on whatever you purchase

 

I've narrowed my selection down to the Grizz 660 and Kawi 650.

 

No offense, but how can you call the Rincon awesome? It's not even out yet. But I'd have to agree, it looks awesome on paper.

 

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If you want a top of the line bike for all round riding, go for the Grizz. If you just want a utility quad then a 450 or something.