I am getting a new four wheeler in a couple weeks and i would be very greatful for some input about the honda
rancher 2x4 standard shift (because i have herd alot of bad stuff about the ES)
also the people i will be rideng with ride bayou 300's so i'm sure i can stay with them but i was wandering what the top speed is

Thanks

 

Slinger, don't know about the speed but the toughness is there for the machine. I have one for work that runs around in a cotton field in 100 degree heat and never a problem, the temp light has never even come on. Also this machine has good torque and pulling power as well. I would have bought one for personal use but I needed something a little larger so I got the Foreman 450. The Rancher gets a thumbs up from me.

 

any rancher is a great quad...

2x4 or 4x4......

 

MuddSlinger,

I loved my rancher and you will love yours to. I had mine up to 51-52 MPH on a flat packed dirt raod. Just curious why the 2x4 and not the 4x4.

 

Handles as good as a Warrior or 300EX!! I put Holeshot ATR's on for a wider stance and better stability.

 

The top speed is just about 50mph because its just about dead even with a magnum.

 

Top speed on my Rancher is 52 mph. I would not worry about the ES. I have it and think it is great! I love it when I am riding in the mud, or a deep water hole. Everyone else is getting their legs soaked, and I am riding w/ my feet up on the racks and still able to shift! I have not had a single problem w/ the ES in over 2 years of riding and about 1200 total miles. Great quad and it will run circles around a Bayou 300!

 

The ES is a nice feature, but if you have any concern about reliably you can't go wrong with the S. I'd also reccommend a 4x4. The first good mud hole or steep hill climb you'll really appreciate the added pull from the front wheels.