Originally posted by: Poindexter660r
Throw out a question like that and you see what happens.

There are really only three things to consider.

The first is your budget. If you have one, the BF is the way to go. They sell for about $2,000 less than the Bomb or the Pol.

The second is the fwd system. This is a biggy because each company uses very different systems. The Bomb uses visco-lok. The shortfall of this system is that the front axles lock and unlock as the front tires change speed. For example, you lose traction, it locks, you slow down, it unlocks, you add power, it locks again. This system has some peculiar characteristics that Bomb doesn't want you to know about. It makes clanking noises as it locks and unlocks, it can cause unusual driving characteristics as power shifts from one to two front tires, and the system has not endured the test of time. The Polaris system has a locker in the transmission. When the front tires are not moving at the same speed as the rear tires, the system sends power to the front axles. The front axle locks automatically. The problem with this system is that you never really have it in fwd. When you shift it into fwd, you are really just allowing it to use fwd when it detects the need. The Kawi is the only manufacturer of the three that has a true locking front axle. It is controlled by a lever on the handlebars and is variable. If you want to be in control, the Kawi system is the best. If you want the machine to be in control, look at the others.

The Kawi system is shift on the fly. Some people think that means you can wait until you are stuck, have the rear tires spinning at 30 mph and throw it into fwd. The shock of doing this will break the front diff. I shift mine into fwd while moving all of the time and it works great, no clanks, no grinding, etc. All of the tires need to be moving at the same speed so that there is no shock to the drive train. Makes sense, right...

Third, how important is EFI to you? Kawi doesn't have it. The others do.

Now add on the the personal stuff. I think Pols are butt ugly. I think the Bombs are over priced.

I was able to buy a BF in silver with 27" xtr's on 14" ITP c7's, the winch (installed) and the 4 year extended warranty for under $8,000 OTD. To that I have added the VDI copperhead (incredible) for $350.

For the money, I don't think you can beat the BF750i.

If you are looking at a KFX 700 I would look at what you are getting for your money. Resale on the BF is going to be much better. Unless you live near Glamis or some other sport bike magnet, the KFX is going to be a tank to sell used.

Originally posted by: Ductape
Took a test ride today on the Bomb, side by side with the Polaris 800 and the AC V2. I'll have to say the Bomb's Rotax is incredible, it sounds great and power is MUCH more than the Polaris. Fantastic throttle response.
But that's all I can say good about the Bomb. Rough, pitchy ride; oversteer, and the rear has a tendency to dig in and tip the inside rear wheel off the ground in even moderate turns. I found the handling to be a real disappointment and a deal breaker for me.

In this trio the Sportsman was the one to beat.
The AC V2 handled better than the Bomb, contrary to my expectations. But it was the weakest of this group.

Now I've got to find a dealer with a good place to test ride the BF.

DT