it's simply amazing getting this kind of quality reviews from so many satisfied Sportsman 500 owners...thanx and keep your opinions flowing...

 

New Prarie 700 4x4

Power and play = Kawasaki Prarie 700 (2004)

Time tested technology and bigger / badder engine...bult like a rock!

JAFO

 

I have a 400 Xplorer, just turned 8,000 miles, and it has never been back to the dealer. Not that I haven't done anything to it (brakes, belt, CV boots, etc) but there has never been a failure. In fact, the only time I had to walk because of it was due to lack of petroleum distillates in the tank (ran out of gas). My Xplorer has never let me down.
That said, a buddy of mine got a 500 Sportsman. It is heavier than my 400, but also more heavy-duty. The ground clearance and smooth ride of the Sportsman series is unbelievable. If you have never ridden an IRS quad before, you owe it to yourself to at least test-drive one. Night and day difference, believe me.
Also, since about 2001, the SPortsmans have had all their known weaknesses fixed. The 03+ ones even went to permanently lubed chassis bushings, so depending on how new it is, you can have as few as 3 zerks on the whole machine.

Farmr

 

I wish they'd put independent rear suspension on the Scrambler 500! That would be awesome!

 

buy a ds

 

no DS. need 4x4!