Well it only makes sense now that EPS is the new technology pushing its way on all the brands and various models, could we expect to see EPS offered on the non-Big Bore classes the Sportsman 400? If so what about to the 300's or Hawkeye equivilents?

Opinions?

R'

 

I think it would be a great idea and who ever did it first would see a rise in sales. I just got a sp 400HO for the wife and the only she doesn't like is how hard it is to steer compared to my EPS 550 xp she just didn't want a big full size bike. If another manufacture had EPS on a midsize bike I would had to give it a long look for her. At a 110lbs it doesn't take her long to get tired and want to call it a day. Even the guys I ride with have to stop to rest their arms a couple of times in the twisties. I figure they might hold off just to try to get you to step up to the full size bikes and price tag to go with it. Iam lovin my EPS and my forearms don't hurt anymore after a good ride.

 

I'm pretty sure Honda and Suzuki have Power Steering available in there mid size class atv's.

 

Honda's 420 and Suzuki 500 King Quad

 

The suzuki must just be new for 2010 and its same size as full size bikes so I would not even considered it as for the Honda i didn't look at them maybe i should of (my bad) but it still is a fair size bigger than the polaris but maybe a test ride could have convinced her.

 

comapring the 3 and 400 sports. to the newer xp is like night and day. the newer steering they have is very user friendly compared to the older style A arms that don't have as good advances. although the 400 steers alot easier then the old 450 did by far.

 

I would like to know how the EPS works with heavy loads on the racks. I remember when I put the 100lb sack of deer corn on my Sp800 it was almost impossible to steer. A BIG difference after I added my HD springs but while the front springs and shocks do their thing I would like to know how the EPS compensates in the steering department under load.
--Just a thought

R'

 

thats a very good question??