BF or KQ?
Dec 28, 2004 | 04:16 PM
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BF or KQ?
Originally posted by: Jeffro31
The BF is easily the 2nd or 3rd best IRS quad out, Here is the ATVs I have either owned or spent numerous hours on that have IRS , the KQ could be the best all around although the outlander is just as good or maybe even better, The BF is right there as is the Rincon for 2nd place ,the polaris is good as well but does not turn very well at a hard pace, the Grizzly is much more unstable than the others so I would place in next and the AC would be last . This is for faster paced riding like I do,in the MUD the AC would be toward the top if not on the top , the polaris and BF right there next , then the Outlander and Suzuki and grizzly. This is just my opinion since I may only have a few hundred miles on the others. Kawie could definitley make there IRS better no argument there , I may very well go back to Suzuki one of these days but right now Kawie appeals to me the most with the good suspension and the best motor ever made and the best brakes ever made and good ground clearence and a nice ride to boot. They all have there plus and minus you just have to figure out what you want out of you quad and research that type of riding.
The BF is easily the 2nd or 3rd best IRS quad out, Here is the ATVs I have either owned or spent numerous hours on that have IRS , the KQ could be the best all around although the outlander is just as good or maybe even better, The BF is right there as is the Rincon for 2nd place ,the polaris is good as well but does not turn very well at a hard pace, the Grizzly is much more unstable than the others so I would place in next and the AC would be last . This is for faster paced riding like I do,in the MUD the AC would be toward the top if not on the top , the polaris and BF right there next , then the Outlander and Suzuki and grizzly. This is just my opinion since I may only have a few hundred miles on the others. Kawie could definitley make there IRS better no argument there , I may very well go back to Suzuki one of these days but right now Kawie appeals to me the most with the good suspension and the best motor ever made and the best brakes ever made and good ground clearence and a nice ride to boot. They all have there plus and minus you just have to figure out what you want out of you quad and research that type of riding.
Dec 28, 2004 | 04:23 PM
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Originally posted by: alltoys
PB had a BF in the Baja through driver error they did not finish the race that would have been a definite way to test the machine.
PB had a BF in the Baja through driver error they did not finish the race that would have been a definite way to test the machine.
Dec 28, 2004 | 04:58 PM
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JEFFRO31- The original post is the first post on this topic that I created that you read and "expanded on" if you could call it that. Again, I didn't put myself out as an expert, I just own both so I can readily compare both. You said yourself that "it takes more time to learn a BF", so in effect, you're conceding the whole argument. Please understand that I'm not trying to bash the BF, it's my favorite too. I'm just saying that the BF's IRS isn't as good as the KQ's. You're in the minority if you believe it is. All the atv publications agree with me. I would venture to say that MOST people in here agree with me also. I bet if we polled just BF owners they would agree also, if they had a chance to compare both.
Dec 28, 2004 | 05:43 PM
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LOL...well said yet again CAM650! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Do you think it's possible to mod the KQ to give it more power...maybe comparable to the BF? Also, since you like the BF better will you now be selling the KQ?
Do you think it's possible to mod the KQ to give it more power...maybe comparable to the BF? Also, since you like the BF better will you now be selling the KQ?
Dec 28, 2004 | 06:09 PM
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I am pumped for a BF in march but, would have to think long and hard if they could make that KQ match the low end power of the BF , the V's just pump out sooo much torque. I will sacrafice some ride for the power of the BF.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
Dec 28, 2004 | 06:15 PM
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That brings me to my second question. Everyone LOVEs the V twin so why did Suzuki go with the other way? What advantages if any does the single have over the V...maybe gas milage? Will all brands go to the V and is it just a matter of time?
Dec 28, 2004 | 06:34 PM
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Originally posted by: Outrage
That brings me to my second question. Everyone LOVEs the V twin so why did Suzuki go with the other way? What advantages if any does the single have over the V...maybe gas milage? Will all brands go to the V and is it just a matter of time?
That brings me to my second question. Everyone LOVEs the V twin so why did Suzuki go with the other way? What advantages if any does the single have over the V...maybe gas milage? Will all brands go to the V and is it just a matter of time?
Dec 28, 2004 | 06:50 PM
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Awe what the heck, I'll chime in. I have NOT ridden both, but I have heard good things about the Zookie.
I do have a BF with 26" C rims and 589's and I am thrilled with it's performance. Sure, there were a few bugs to work out, but thats minor compaired to the machines strengths. Here is my comparison summary:
- The Zook prolly rides nicer since the BF is pretty stiff and doesn't "give" much.
- Both engines are strong as bulls, but a twin is a twin and therefore it is [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
- Features overal are comparable, I personally would prefer EFI so the Zook has an edge in cold weather here.
- The Kawi braking system for the rear rocks...period.
- Price differences are negligible.
So then...just get the one that you thinks looks the best.... the point here is that neither will disappoint [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
Mike
I do have a BF with 26" C rims and 589's and I am thrilled with it's performance. Sure, there were a few bugs to work out, but thats minor compaired to the machines strengths. Here is my comparison summary:
- The Zook prolly rides nicer since the BF is pretty stiff and doesn't "give" much.
- Both engines are strong as bulls, but a twin is a twin and therefore it is [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
- Features overal are comparable, I personally would prefer EFI so the Zook has an edge in cold weather here.
- The Kawi braking system for the rear rocks...period.
- Price differences are negligible.
So then...just get the one that you thinks looks the best.... the point here is that neither will disappoint [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
Mike
Dec 28, 2004 | 07:02 PM
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Thanks everyone. I would love a BF but it is the lack of EFI that make me lean toward the KQ. Living in Alaska makes this function something that's real nice to have. I would love to wait until 06 to see what comes out or the improvement of these two quads but I need another ATV this Summer.
