Buy American get the polaris its better anyways

 

American has nothing to do with it. Still, the Kodiak doesn't compare to the Sportsman in anything other than price, and thats just because their are not in the same size class.

The RSE is going to cost you. It is also going to do things that the Kodiak won't. Not outperform (except for traction), but it will ride better and have more power and speed and all that jazz. Its the better of the two, but then again its supposed to be.

 

Lonelyduke, I have a sportsman and My friend has a Kodiak. One of the things I like best about the sportsman vs the Kodiak is the wider wheelbase. Almost 4 inches wider. It can make a difference when you are sidehilling. I also like the wider tires on the back. I am very satisfied with my sportsman. Wouldn't trade it for anything.

 

Hands down the sportsman!!! I have owned the kodiak and thought it was a good machine, but the sp 500 is an awsome machine. The kodiak has its good points like, fast trail riding,it corners and slides very well, it has good power for a 400, and it has good looks and not a bad ride for a staight axel. The sportsman 500 has a good ride (excellant) lots of powerdoesnt handle in the corners like the kodiak but for hunting and pulling it is awsome. I t also has true 4 wheel drive which is great. There is one thing that people hate about them is the grease zerks. I figure i spend about 3 hours a year greasing mine which isnt realy any time at all, hell i spend more time standing in line at the store. Go with the sportsman you will be very happy for a long time!! Just my .2 cents!!!

2002 yellow 500 HO

 

Well, I decided to go with the Polaris Sp500 Ho Rse. The guy I bought it from came down on his price where it was cheaper than the Kodiak. It's been fun so far. Not had it on trail rides yet.

 

Deepcut5,
I would agree that there are times when width is an advantage. I often ride with a buddy who has a traxter(47&quot, and he is far better at the off camber stuff. However, its very hard for him to fit a 47" quad through a 45" opening. Since we both ride in the mountains through thick woods at times, there are many places I can get through that he can't. So I always let him go first, because no matter how much trouble he may have, if he made it, I know I'll make it easily!

Rick