Don't do like I did and spend over $3000 trying to make the brute do what it should have done stock. I have back disc problems from a wreck caused by a deer trying to beat my motorcycle. After a gel seat and $2000 shocks, the Brute's ride and handling improved. Then I bought the BRP800 and have a better ride and more power bone stock. The only thing I like better on the Brute is the brakes and it's looks. I am a kawi fan, but until they get it together, the Outy800 is the machine. The Dealers won't deal on them yet, but I would rather spend a little more now, then a lot more trying to make something it's not, and sacrificing some reliability in the process. You have to ride one on the trail to really see how good it is. I let people ride mine, and they always come back with a big smile on their face.

 

I'm a huge kawi fan but I'm hear to tell ya if it wasn't for the big price tag I'd own an 800 Outi. I got a chance to ride cc1999's 800 Outi at the clash of the titans and it was like a turbo charged hovercraft. Now I love my prairie I like the power and the stuck to the ground feel. But if you like power and a smooth ride the outi would be in a class all it's own for now. But then again the way the market is going for power, handling and ride who knows what will be out next year.

 

$50.00 TO $100.00 YOU CAN HAVE YOUR SEAT RE PADDED. Instant smooth ride.

 

Nucleation, I agree with you that the Brute could use better suspension I am not denying that. But if the Brute came better equipped as a stock machine then Bomb should price the Outy at what it is worth, but for right now it is too high. The Outy is a really nice machine, and I would take one if the opportunity presented itself.

I can make a Brute ride as nice as an Outy, and produce just as much power, if not more for almost $1000 less than you can buy an Outy right now. Plus, I have programmable power, a sweet sounding quad, and the great looks of a decked out machine.

$6500 for new brute plus $310 for Copperhead, $700 for Works shocks, $250 for 26" Mud lites = $7760

$8500 for new Outlander = stock machine, stock tires, no performance upgrades.


I agree with the Fatboy too. There is definately a trend that all machines will have to follow. Next year we will probably see some substantial changes. Maybe someone will produce the perfect quad at an affordable price.

 

I love the BF750 but several quads have plusher rides. Polaris 700/800 are like driving a boat. They just float along in a spongy sort of way. I didn't buy the BF for it's ride I bought it for the engine and drive system. I stand up almost all the time when I ride on all quads. I spent too many years on Dirt bikes to feel comfortable sitting for too long so it's really not an issue for me.

 

let me be the first to offer a hundred for your brute! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img]

 

BF NY, I had a Honda Rubi for last years ride at Hatfield, we rode the same trail you did. My a$$ hurt bad after a day and a half riding. My friends that had griz, polaris's, and honda's and one kawi, felft the same also. I think that you do have to put $$$ in any bike to get the custom feel that you need. I just bought a BF750 and like so far.

 

I like mine, it feels like driving a escalade thru the woods compared to my KFX 700 or my old scrambler, This is my first 4X4 & IRS machine but then again my only, i rode sports bikes until now so i guess Im dont know what im missing [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]