There is a reason the 700 EFI outweighs the KQ by about 150 pounds and its all good[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

For how fast the polaris's go with the extra weight, you know the motors are strong....only thing I think of is when my '05 700 flips over on top of me and thats another 150 pounds to lift off....lol....

 

LOL! elkbow you don't want a Sportsman to flip on you.....you'd be dead bro! LOL!

 

Hmmmm, I partially agree. For towing and hauling, nothing beats a Polaris. You really have to see one in action to appreciate how well it tows and hauls. Also, because of the extra weight (here we go again!), nothing pushes snow like a Polaris. These bikes definitely have their place.

For riding fast, riding slow, handling, and all out toughness, there are much better choices out there; there isn't a single ATV that excels at everything. It all depends on what you wish to do with your machine.

 

The KQ might be a better "sport" and high speed ride but for plushness and features the 800 can't be beat. Its probably faster too!
THe BF is narrow and tall= tipsy. It MAY be faster.... We'll see.

 

I think my KQ rides a lot smoother than my 700 efi.

 

Intersesting...You would know. That would be the only quad to tempt me away from Polaris...but it won't happen.

 

I think it comes down to feel and preferences. I drove a King Quad and had considered it. I thought it was an awesome quad, and it is.
I prefer the "feel" of the sportsman over the King quad. To me the King quad would have been a great replacement for my prairie 650 if I wanted irs and sport-like handling. I think the King quad is the king in that department.

However, I'm not looking for sportiness, if I was I'd choose the king quad right now.
I just like how the sportsman drives, and I think it's plenty sporty for me. It's all about feel and preferences. I really want the on demand 4x4, and other features of the sportsman. I don't like the 2 wheel ebs though.

So, in summary, both are awesome, it's just depends what you want and like.

 

I look at the differences between my KQ and 700 Sportsman like this:
If they were both trucks the KQ would be a Toyota Tacoma and the Polaris would be a Ford Superduty diesel. If I rode with mostly sport riders I would take the KQ. For other uses and hunting it is the Sportsman. I really don't think either quad will handicap anyone. Just get out and ride something!

 

mmm id have to say the sportsmans a ford superduty with that triton V10