Hello all:

I currently own a Honda Recon ES (first quad) and I think I would like to move up to somthing a little bigger. I am thinking about the Magnum 330 2x4 as I have heard good things. I do mostly average trail riding nothing extreme, just a little escape time each weekend. I really like the Hondas however, they don't make a fully automatic in the price range I'm looking for. With that, anyone have any advice on the Magnum, also is it worth it to get a 4x4 for the type of riding I do, which is most moderate trails and a little mud. I live in the NE and would like to use it in small snow.

Thanks

 

i've got the magnum 330 4x4 and I love it. Its a pretty smooth ride, and its pretty controllable. My dad will be getting a 400 sportsman soon, and I may take over it [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

The brakes are phenomenal!!! I think you'll be pleased with it.

 

I have a 2003 magnum 330 2x4 that i bought in Feb '04. I absolutely love it. I've gone through stuff that most people would think you'd need 4 wheel drive. I was actually surprised. I've been in up to 6 inches of snow and it did well. some times a snowy hill or rocky area that is ice underneath is tough. it seems to handle mud up to about the axle maybe a little more. I'll probably get a winch to be safe but so far no problems and a nice ride. it's got low range which is great for towing,climbing or where traction is poor. the shaft drive is nice with no chain to deal with. good clearance. its a great stable simple machine for a reasonable price. it can go faster than you would want to go on a trail through the woods. Some people are always looking for a machine with a big engine, for what? so it can crush you better when you flip it going too fast down a trail? This Magnum has a bigger towing capacity than most of the 500-650 cc machines check them out. hope this helps.