Maybe this is old hat, but I saw the 360 Prairie for the first time at an RV show yesterday. I loved the look and just had to sit on it. The color of the plastic was burgundy with gold racks, light gray seat. It had locking front diff, just like the 650, and the same style rear brake. Huge oil cooler in front. Very, very nice looking.

But, NO SPEEDOMETER???? What's up with that? I was told Kawasaki left it off to keep the cost down. But it's supposed to retail for around $5,500 I think. That's not cheap. I would seriously consider buying one if it had a speedo.

Has anyone seen a spec sheet on the 360? What does it weigh?

Thanks,
Mark

 

Weight is right at 600 lbs. Speedo is a $115 option. In general, reviews have been good and many have reported lower pricing - 4,800 or 5K.

Jaybee

 

markdf,
I saw one this weekend as well. It was the new red color and I thought it looked great. It was beside a 650 and to me it looked about the same size. The dealer told me that it was closer to the 300 class in power, but was a good ride. I thought about getting one, but I need one to haul two people with ease. I can get one in Alabama for $5200 out the door.

 

I never really look at my speedo when I ride my 650. Usually I am going so fast, I don't have time to look down. It is probably also due to the fact the my banshee doesn't have gauges, so I am not in the habit of looking down. The only thing I really monitor is the fuel gauge on the 650.

 

Doesn't the 650 weigh something like 606 lbs? Why would you buy something the same weight with less power???

-Ash

 

Why would you buy something the same weight with less power???

The simple answer: $1,500.00

Weight was one reason I went with the Eiger instead of waiting for the 360. It tips the scales at 576lbs.

Jaybee

 

Does anyone have the official specs of the 360? Is it just a 362cc in the 650 frame? The write up on Kawie's web page said that it has the 300cc benefits of being "light weight" while having the torque of a 400cc. I don't consider 600lbs light weight for a 360. 500lbs and some change would be good though. BTW, the Eiger tips the scales at 578lbs according to Suzuki's web-site.

 

We could really split hairs here - I just checked my LT-F400/F owners manual and it lists dry weight at 577 lbs. Kind of a moot point once you add fluids, gear and my butt on the seat.

I don't know if the 360 is based on the 650. In the pictures, it looks exactly like the prairie 300/400.

Jaybee

 

jaybeecon55,
Hey I just wanted to say that I wasn't trying to be a smart *** there or anything. I didn't even pay attention to the fact that you wrote the "tips the scales" thing. Now that I've re-read it, it kinda looks like I was being sarcastic and i wasn't trying to be. I think the Eiger is 376c.c.? Maybe that is where you got the 376lbs from?

 

Mojave - No harm, no foul.

Lots of ATV specs "change" depending on where you read them. Sometimes, in one of the test articles in the magazines, they will quote some figure in one part of the article and then have a caption under a picture that gives a different spec. for the same thing. It makes me wonder that they don't proof their articles but I guess there is really no big difference between 7.2" or 7.4" of suspension travel or a few pounds of weight.

When I was Quad shopping, weight was one of my concerns. My old ride was a King Quad. I think the offical weight of my '94 model was 620 lbs. The first time it flipped over on top of me it made a lasting impression so I really wanted something lighter this time. That, plus I've managed to pretty much rip up the muscles in my right arm (working not riding) and was looking for the lightest weight possible for the easiest steering. From what I've experienced first hand and from what I've read, I bet there is not an easier steering 4x4 than the Eiger.

Jaybee