Hey guys I am getting my second atv and I like the bf650i and the p700. I have heard from this forum website that the 4wd does not work.I also want to know if the belts last a long time I heard thy slip. I will going up steep hills and go through water please give me the best good things and bad things about these atvs.


THANKS A LOT

 

Well I guess your first choice is IRS or SRA? That depends on your riding style. The BF650, BF650i and P700 are all great bikes that are very dependable.

Not sure what you mean by "4wd does not work." It is a fact that it has to roll or the tires have to spin to engage the 4wd, but the distance depends on the bike. I read some where that some one said the 4wd will not engage in reverse. That is False. I ride a BF650, BF750 and P700 regularly and they all engage in reverse.

I have not had any problems with belts slipping. If you put larger or heavy tires you can add different primary and secondary springs that will fix any slipping. Each springs cost about $20 and can be installed easily. Water will not make it slip.

The 650i is a great bike. It has a lower center of gravity than the BF750 but is very comparable power. Its handling has been compared to that of the Honda's. It has dual piston breaks that are suppose to be alot better and not wear near as fast. There is a link of a video of the BF650i that is awesome and shows what you can put it through.

 

Thank you very much but what I mean when the 4wd does not work I mean when I get stuck will it go into 4wdvand will the 4wd work at a complete stop? I am also coserened if the EBS acuator needs to be adjusted when servicing. I read it on the website of kawasaki. I love the smooth ride. Do the acuators need to be serviced a lot? And how many miles until the belt light comes on and can it still be ridden when the belt needs to be replaced? I read in a magazine that the BF650i has horrible suspenson. I don't belive them in the magazine. I heard from this website that the suspenson socks up rocks and goes through the water.The video is good and can shw what a BF650i can do.

PLEASE WRITE BACK AND THANKS FOR YOUR TIME.

P.S. I will keep you updated

 

I am not familar with an EBS actualtor. I have never messed with that on any of the bikes I ride.

Belt life depends on on the conditions you ride in and how well you maintain the bike. Not sure at exactly what miles they usaully wear out, but it is not often.

 

Hey thanks for everything but can I put the bf in 4wd when I am not moving.Is the supenson good



THANKS I APPRCIATE IT

 

I have an Arctic Cat 650 V2 with the same motor and tranny, and in almost 800 miles of torture to the machine, i took it to the dealer and had himcheck over the clutch, and belt, and everything is like new. You shouldnt have to service the actuator. Ive never heard of such a thing before. The 650BF is an awesome machine, the power in these V-Twins is amazing!!

 

Is your 4wd system like the brute force

 

I have a push button, shift on the fly 4x4, but it engages imediately, forward, reverse, or at a stop, in any gear, at any speed. Its one of the best 4x4 systems around. No problems.

 

What is the top speed

 

My vote is P700 or BF650. Solid Rear is the way to go in my book. I have an 04 with 1200 miles belt light came on at 120 hours had it reset and checked at dealer $72.00. With proper care it will last a long time. Next time I will do it myself. I have 2 friends I ride with one has a Rincon and the other a Polaris 800. The Honda guy just got a 06 BF650. Welcome to the dark side. LOL. Both of thier bike cost over a $1,000 more than mine and they don't even come close to power, handling, or much of anything else.