Yeah, the 600 and the 700 are that close in performance. The 700 might have 86 cc's on the 600, but with 10.3:1 compression compared to the 700's 9.78:1, the 600 revs quicker, feels snappier, and even Polaris says it has more torque (I guess that has to do with more compression). Plus the $ difference and the better factory clutch set up makes it more appealing and smoother to operate.

And to Hozed, 2 or 3 mph on very top end shouldn't justify an automatic win, it's the whole combination. Besides, I've had my 600 up to 64 mph, plenty fast for a sport ute. Although I haven't raced one yet, my dealership says the 600 will get the 700 out of the hole. I'll have to try soon to see.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

In the meantime...yeeeeehaaaaa for Polaris!![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

I have a new 600 sportsman, and I agree it is a tourque monster, but the engine is noisy, knocks and rattles at idle. It's been like that since it came out of the crate, sounds like it's going to throw a rod. The dealer says it's the normal sound for the 600. Anyone care to comment, I think it's going to blow up, but I could be wrong.

 

They all do that.. I got about 180 miles on mine. Think of it as character..

 

Yeah mine sounds like that too. Just the nature of the beast. 650 miles, 112 hours. AOK!

 

Thanks guys, I was just a little put off by the rattle/knock while at idle. It's usually not what you want to hear!! Cheers.

 

but it was compared to the P700.. and the 660.. last i check those are both closer to 700 than 600...
and if i ever went with a twin it would be the 600... because of price and i know they are dam near the same... i think i rather have a 500 tho.

 

yup 500 HO is plenty for me and it does 65 on the road thats plenty fast if i wanted faster i would ride the Rappy

 

i just saw a sportsman 600 twin 2004 last week at the local dealer,they
look pretty damn good,,really,,and the fit and finish seem improved a lot
more,for real they worth the look,pretty mean machine.

 

If you suspect it is knocking that may lead to engine failure make sure you document each time you tell the dealer.
I would suggest finding out if the have an email, send it that way, and at least have this as a record.