Im thinkin about selling my Scrambler for a 650. How fast does it go and whats the ground clearance hwo good it is in mud and i can do wheelies right and can it go trough more mudhtne a 660 grizz or a 700 sportsman. Thanx!

 

Mine was the wheelie king until I put 27 inch mudbugs on it. I can still wheelie easily in low but have to pull up when in high or go off a small bump. Im gonna look into different clutching to compensate for the bigger skins. Average speed for the 650 is about 63 mph but its gets there in a heartbeat!!!!
Stock tires wont get you through any mud(they suck!!!!) but with the mudbugs it kicks butt in the soupy stuff.
As for a comparison they all have a diff lock so they should all be pretty good in the mud.
I like the fact that the 650 can spin the tires better in mud because of the extra torque and no speed limiter when locked up.
Buy one you wont be sorry.....

 

The Prairie 650 is fast. The acceration is better than the Griz or 700. It has more pep and quickness. The clearance for me is not really an issue. I have stock tires on her and the 650 slides over obstacles quite easily. My speedometer had read 68 mph with rack extenders on.

In comparing it with the Grizz it all depends on what you want. The 650 in my opinion is more like the Scrambler. If you really want sportablity WITH IRS then the Grizz is for you. I also believe that the Grizz is stronger in utility aspects although my 650 does fine for my needs. The 650 is more side stable than the Grizzly from listening to others here in the forum. Both have locking differentials but you must stop the Grizzly to engage it.

The SP700 is nice and its smooth riding. Polaris owners will argue its sportiness, and they are right, but its just not as strong as the Grizzly or 650. It does ride like a dream; low-end acceration is only adequate with little throttle response during takeoff compared to a 650. But its mid and high range speeds are excellent. The 650 has the best throttle response up to 45-50 mph. The SP700 would be the ultimate hunting/utility machine and I almost bought if for that reason. My new ATV was going to be for hunting. Then I rode a 650 and the acceration blew me away. I did not consider the Yamaha only because of lack of availability where I live. The SP700 has a smarter 4X4 system but I am not sure if it acually locks the differential or provides all wheel drive.

In the mud all three are going to do better than most due to their big bore power. I would have to give the edge though to the SP700 first, then the Grizz a close second due to the IRS. But I myself ruled that IRS is overrated due to the 650 Vtwin getting me through a lot already. My 650 ride is not at all uncomfortable, but the 700 was definetly smoother.

The 700 does not have a gas gauge or pull starter. These were important features to me but not to others who always ride in packs. Some argue that you can roll start a 700. But where I go, roll starting could be tough to do expecially for a 150 lb heavier ATV already sitting heavier in tall grass, rocks, or uneven dirt trails. I often ride alone.

All three are great and they have their strenghts and weakenesses. You have to decide what is important to you. The 650 has the best motor in the VTwin and the best brakes without a doubt. The 700 the best suspension without a doubt. Its parts are also beefier. The 660 the possesses best versatility with a great engine and suspension. The 660 also looks the best in my eye. Ride all three, find your hot buttons, then buy the ATV that hits that hot button.

Daryn

 

I have one of each. The Prairie ran pretty close to the Scram stock vs. stock, with the edge going to the Scram.
It depends on what you want out of the quad. The Scram will be faster, more modifiable ( call RCR or HPD for parts and services ) and funner to ride. If you want a utility quad thats fast and fun, the Prairie is the ticket.