I own a 01 Scram 500 4x4 and a 05 Kaw KFX 700. If I had to choose between them, it would be the KFX 700 hand's down. The KFX has ton's of power (stock). It does wheelies on demand at any time(stock). You have to spend a lot of money on the Scram and you don't get much more power then a stock Scram does. The KFX don't need power mod's because it has more power then I need (and I like power). It has great ground clearance, unlike the Scram which has bad ground clearance. I got stuck easier with the Scram in 4 wheel drive then KFX 700 with two wheel. So I don't care so much about the 4 wheel drive. The Scram isn't a good mud bike. If you get into deep mud, the Scram is just a lead weight spinning all four wheel's stuck on its belly. I'm sure a lot of you Scram owner can relate to that. The KFX isn't a good mud bike ether, but It doesn't get stuck as easy as the Scram does because it has more ground clearance and is at least 100 pound's lighter then the Scram. The KFX 700 is a great bike. I never have any break down's or any wear problem's like I did with the Scram. Partsland and I are on a first name basis. I've spent a lot on the Scram. A lot of break down's. Part's wear out quick. Part's aren't cheap ether. I spent a lot of money on performance part's that didn't satisfy my power need's. Spent tons of money with HPD and all I got was a lot of junk that broke down within the first year and Hpd won't stand behind their product ether. They say it's high performance part's and they won't back them up. What kind of crap is that. They totally turned me off from aftermarket performance parts. That's why I bought the KFX 700 to fulfill my speed need's. I paid $5,700 new(worth every penny) for the KFX700 which is cheaper then the Scram($6200 new). The KFX isn't good in snow where the Scram is. The Scram does have more flexible plastic (like Rubbermaid plastic) then the KFX (alot stiffer and will crack if you roll it). The KFX is shaft drive which is a dream to service (change gear lube once a year). The Scram is a pain in the a$$ with adjustment, lubrication and replacement of all the chain's and sprocket's I've changed on it. Not to mention that if you break a chain on a Scram, you will be changing a trans case too. Bad design. The broken chain slaps a big hole in the trans case. I know, I've had to rebuild my trans (I was very pi$t off from that) that was a bitch to do. Trying to get the trans out and back in really suck's (you better seal it good the first time). With the Scram I've had alot of problems with the clutches and went through a lot of belt's. I'm still on the first belt on the KFX and I have 2,000 hard miles on it. The KFX is still solid like the first day I got it. Run's smooth and no noises unlike the Scram. Take a test ride on one and you'll fall in love. The KFX will keep up all the big boys unlike the Scram. So if your need is speed, then I would buy the KFX 700. If your looking for a bike to tool around with then the Scram is for you. This is my unbiased opinion, so you can take it or leave it. Just don't be one of those guys that think one brand of bike is the best(Kind of like those Honda guys). No one is the best.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

i picked up an 05 this year. My honest review is that the bike is an excellent all round quad. Stock - I felt it wasn't as jumpy in the low end as I wanted, so I added a clutch kit, Which was a great move. I also plan on adding a K & N air filter and a pipe this winter. After that I will be done. I love the fact that in the trails I don't have to shift, I have switch on the fly 4wd and I'm still fast. The only problem I have encountered with the bike is that the belt gets wet easy. Intake for belt is under front left fender. I have read in forums that there are a few easy fixes for this. I have friends that have KFX 400 and 400 ex's. I also have friends with big Utilities too. I can hang with everyone, with little work if i feel lazy. (no shift in rocky/ hilly trails of the NE-can stop in mud/ on hills/ and drive away when I want too) I would highly recomend this quad to anyone, you will love it stock, and if you want more juice, you can have it too. Just have to pay for it. BTW Keep in mind, that I just got mine this year, so I can't speak on reliability. Good luck!