Scrambler Vs. Sportsman
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I believe in 2001 they came out with the HO 500. I had a 2000 and then bought a 2002 and I know that was an HO. The ho did seem to have more power to me. Basically they put the scrambler motor in the sportsman chassis and called it an ho. It is up to you. They have the same motor if you get the ho so the scrambler will be faster because it is lighter weight. However when the going gets ruff the sportsman will shine, more ground clearance, and a low range. I have always liked the utility more than sport so I choose sportsman. Go ride a scrambler and an ho sportsman and see which you like more.
Or plan B keep your 99 and keep saving money for a big bore 4x4 and have the best of both worlds.
Or plan B keep your 99 and keep saving money for a big bore 4x4 and have the best of both worlds.
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i really think it's a choice thaty only you can really make for your self. speaking from my 120 lb wife and her having a trailblazer(same plateform as the scrambler)and then buying her a sportsman 450(pretty much the same as the 500 or 600) and her not liking it and then going to an 08' sportsman 400 HO(same as a hawkeye) she really didn't feel comfortable on these and wants the lighter feeling like she had. so my next bike for her is going to be a scrambler 500. has awd and plenty of power but still able to play harder and not feel over welhed w/ the extra weight. good luck on your choice.