im thinking of getting a new bike and im leaning toward a rubicon.i have some concerns though. the gas tank on the rubicon is quite small and the transmission. just wanted to know how well it performs, and how many miles or km u can get on a full tank.also if a winch is necessary on this bike

 

Im not shure on the millage but alot of the logging co. around here use only the 450's and Rubicon's on there job sights. If they hold up for them they should hold up for anyone.

 

I have loved my Rubicon. Mileage on any quad will vary with terrain. One a trail ride I can get around 65-70 miles on a tank.

 

Hindarocks,
I've had my 2001 Rubicon since March 2001.
The gas mileage improved with each tank during the break-in period.
I was concerned after I had to hit reserve at about 70km the first tank.
Now it's somewhere around 110-120 km per tank.
I switched from a '99 Grizzly and was also concerned about smaller tank, but of course Honda's engine is much more refined - resulting in better mileage.
You won't regret buying a Rubicon. I test drove the new Rincon at Action Cycle (between Halifax & Truro). They went down to the States and bought one to demo. Although it had gobs of power, I did not like the lack of engine braking that the Rubi provides.
The trail riding we do around here (South shore of NS) means lots of slow crawling over boulders, etc. The Rincon would be a pain in the butt if you have to ride the brake down steep hills, etc.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img]

 

Howdy, it's nice to see some local boys around here. I saw that rincon at Action cycles too (Elmsdale) They actualy have 2 green ones now.

the rubicon is a well oiled machine!