Newbie needs input 700 EFI vs 500 HO...
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Newbie needs input 700 EFI vs 500 HO...
Well I have wanted an ATV forever now and I am about to get one. I have access to all types of terrian and will also use it for deer feeding chores and hunting. I was pretty much set on the 500 HO until my uncle decided he wanted an ATV also and he is all about more power. He has now almost convinced me to get a 700 EFI like he is getting.
Really the only thing that is holding me back is the 500 has been out awhile while the 700 EFI is a new design. I work in the automobile industry (GM Tech) and know all about new products and their bugs that need worked out. I really like the idea of more power and the EFI system along with the other benifits of the 700, what is your guys take on it? Should I just bite the bullet and go with the 700 EFI or stick with the 500 HO. I know some of you might say I could just go with the 700 carb, but for some reason if I go 700 it will be the EFI model.
I have heard the 700 EFI has 50hp compared to the 500 HO's 36hp that to me is alot more power is it really that much?
Sorry for the long first post and great forum BTW.. Im sure I will enjoy this place.
Thanks
Tanner
Really the only thing that is holding me back is the 500 has been out awhile while the 700 EFI is a new design. I work in the automobile industry (GM Tech) and know all about new products and their bugs that need worked out. I really like the idea of more power and the EFI system along with the other benifits of the 700, what is your guys take on it? Should I just bite the bullet and go with the 700 EFI or stick with the 500 HO. I know some of you might say I could just go with the 700 carb, but for some reason if I go 700 it will be the EFI model.
I have heard the 700 EFI has 50hp compared to the 500 HO's 36hp that to me is alot more power is it really that much?
Sorry for the long first post and great forum BTW.. Im sure I will enjoy this place.
Thanks
Tanner
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Newbie needs input 700 EFI vs 500 HO...
I have a 02 500 ho x and love it,can't say much about the 700 though.Efi would defenitely be nice.My 500 has more than enough power to do all of my chores(plowing snow,hauling wood,and hauling carrots)and is still good on gas.I've heard the 700's like their gas and the top speed differance is very little.What ever your choice you can't go wrong, but the 500's have been around for along time.just my two cents worth.------- bodean[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
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Newbie needs input 700 EFI vs 500 HO...
The EFI IS the 4th generation of the 700.I have owned them,gone thru updates ,etc.The EFI is far superior to the early versions.The fuel inj. system was the answer to the fuel problems,the new rear clutch does not clunk as bad,better,more linear power.
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