I can't speak for everyone on here, but I feel slamming the other brands is pointless and shows a lack of intelligence. Each person is going to like what they like. My favorite is POPO even though some hate them. There are good and bad points to polaris along with all the other brands out there. I think if just one time you could get all the engineers from all the major players together to create the ultimate machine, that would be truly awesome! Of course if they did that, it would cost as much as a house, be the fastest, most comfortable,most aggressive, unstoppable w/tank like features, and would never wear out atv on the planet. Of course then they would have to fire everybody since they made something so well that nobody would get rid of their machines or need to fix them,causing an upset in the global supply and demand furthering our economic crisis to the point of the great depression, total chaos, anarchy and then the world would explode! Am I starting to ramble? LOL

 

ah, but we can all dream. overall though, with the array of L&R accessories and the fact I have rode on a popo, I don't think I'll be disappointed at all with the purchase, just need to make a final decision on the 550 or the 850

 

I have a 2009 KK 500 and I love it but the issue that I have is the lack of aftermarket available.
So while it is reliable and fun I would like to get more add on's and they are not available.
EX - Trailtech is coming out with a 5th gen spedo/gps and it is not avail for the king - (something to do with the ignition wiring being tied to the oe spedo)
anything that you choose will have pros and cons good luck with your new baby.

 

Cyberhedz, I don't think that you would be disappointed with either a 550 or 850. I have an 850 and absolutely love it! Do I really need the extra power over the 550? No.
But, I really am glad that I got it! You cannot have too much power or too much fun!!

 

Oh yeah, and the AWD system is second to none!

 

yea i keep going back and forth over it, i really want to know how the weight feels on steel rolls and pitch angles, if its comparable, i'm thinking the 850 will be my choice. on a side note, i saw the renegade 800R today......if only i wasn't planning on taking the wife on the quad occasionally....

 

If you're not worried about money, the 850 touring LE looks pretty sweet!

 

i actually don't like the look of the touring, i'm just going to grab the XP and when she wants to ride, slap on a wes box.