I think that polaris makes a great product. i have never had a problem starting mine up. so you should get the 700 twin. i would love to have one but i dont have the money for one. so look into it.


Good luck with it if you do get one

 

StitchZR2, I took delivery of my 700 on october 11th. I have to admit I was nervous about the problems that are often associated with first year production models, but so far it has been flawless. So you say you want lot's of power, true 4x4, and a good ride? Well, you will find all that on a 700twin , plus more! As far as the recoil starter goes, I have'nt missed it. I might find myself wishing I had a back-up starter one day, but since it starts so easy and has a large battery , i'm not worried. Also it's one less place to get water and mud in. my pics

 

BIGAL400,
MUDDY4LIFE is correct.
SP500HO-697 Lb.
SP700-740 Lb.
Difference-43 Lb.
Source: Polaris Website
Add the tires, wheels and rack extenders to the SP500HO and then what do you think the difference would be? Maybe Dumbwheels would be able to tell us since they know more than the manufacturer.
We rest our case!

 

SCARYFAST whoever is driving the 700 in those pics, does not need to be. I don't beleive in 16 year-old age requirement.....but seeing that person on the 700 sent chills up my spine. NO-WAY that person could operate that machine like a 6'0 16 year old. That is wrong.

 

The same article in Guns and Gear magazine which mentioned the new 700 not having a fuel gauge also stated that it is very sluggish in throttle response. According to the author, you really have to get deep into the throttle to get it to move.

 

The only stock belt drive ATV that has instant throttle response (no lag) from a standstill is the Kawasaki Prairie 650. Thats probably what Guns and Gear were comparing it to. I hear you can make the 700 better with a different clutch kit.

 

It's a tough decision between the 500H.0 and the 700 Twin or at least it was for me. I bought my 700 Twin on Sept 30 and now have 323 miles on it. I previously owned a 2000 Sporstsman 500 and both my son's own 2002 500H.0's so I've had a chance to make some decent comparisons. I paid $7199.00 for the 700 and the 2002 500H.0 was $5999.00 Add the tax and their was a difference of $1400.00 out the door price. A good chunk of change. From a rolling start at 10 mph the 700 will jump the 500 about 3 to 4 bike length's and it will widen a little the faster you go. I have not had any serious problems with the 700 yet. I drove it through some serios knee high mud and water and did get some mud and water in the clutch housing. The 700 features a drain plug on the housing so it was no problem getting it out. Neither the 700 or the 500 experienced any belt slippage and the 500 went through the same mud and water. The biggest draw back with the 700 is fuel consumpsion. Riding a mix of trails and dirt roads the 700 got about 14.1 mpg and the 500 H.0 about 23 mpg. The 500 also holds a half gallon more of gas. I've never had tne need for a recoil starter YET. Always starts right up. The 700 has a lot better tires (Goodyear Rawhide) than the H.0. The 500 H.0 has always done everything the 700 will do only the 700 will do it just a little faster, but how fast can you go through the woods? The 700 has a smoother ride and a little plusher seat than the 500. If money is no object go for the 700Twin. Though you'll get more bang for your buck with 500 H.0

 

Maybe I missed somebody's reply; but stitch said he wanted an atv with "a lot of power, LOCKING FRONT END and a good ride."

I think he may want to ride a 700 and a 660 in some slop at higher speeds(advantage:SP) or slowly climb a moss strewn flat rock at a decent angle(advantage:Grizz). Throw them both in your average mudhole.......................

Maybe Polaris AWD is what he really wants; big difference between the two if your needs are specific.

John
'00 SP500

 

Thanks for the help guys, the guy that has a cabin next to ours just got a SP700, I drove it, in Snow and in the woods, I really liked it. I will be getting a SP later this month,
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Thanks

 

Congrats! I love my 700...have had it since Nov 15th and have put 300 miles on it and rolled it once...ok so the rolling it wasn't all that fun but it sure took the beating without missing a beat. Taco'd the left front rim but heck...all in all the small scratches on the brake master cylinder and throttle housing are nothing.

I guess as far as starting is concerned I have run into one small prob. Several times I have tried to start it and the starter didn't engage. The engine doesn't turn over and all I hear is starter whine. I have to click it to off, wait afew seconds and try again. It's wierd because I have never seen this before. Of course I haven't had the opportuinity to ride many quads. I'm not sure if this is an isolated case or if this is a common occurance. If anybody else has run into this with their 700 please post the cuircumstances surrounding the occurance.

The olny quad I've had an opportunity to drag was my friends eXplorer 250...needless to say the results of those races hardly need to be posted! With stock clucthing, stock air box, and at less than 3500 ft elev it would do about 62mph. With air intake cover mods (4 filtered intake holes to allow more air in) and stock clutching I can still do 60+ at over 8000 ft elev. I'm sure that changing clutch setup here in the next few months will drastically increase take-off but not sure what it'll do for top end...besides, I didn't get a utility quad as big as the 700 to ride on roads! I got my machine for crawling over rocks, climbing, and busting through snow and mud! It definately does all these things well!