Kingmort,
You're right. The $700 differance is a lot of money but spending $6k on a quad you don't like is even more.

I did ride a 650 yesterday I'm getting one for sure now. The speed and power is impresive but I'd be happy with the speed of the Vinson too. The thing I like about the Kawi is how tuff it's built. No stick would even thing about trying to poke a hole in a CV boot, you can hardly even see them. It's got a big tuff bumper and the radiator is well protected.

I looked at the Vinson but didn't ride one again. It's just too flimsy, the CV boots, especially the inside ones, have very little to no protection. The radiator is also way too exposed and has only a very flimsy (I couldn't tell if it was metal or plastic)mesh over it. The bumper is a joke.

Anyway, I think I'll be happy with the 650.

 

Hey Chainman. Congrats on the new 650. I pick mine up next friday!!! Check out the topic "prairie 650 any regrets?" You'll see that the guys who own these things are pretty happy with them. As soon as I heard it running, I liked it, and as soon as I gave er gas I knew I had to have one!!!!