i was certain i was getting the kodiak when a buddy of myn came over with a new eiger which is best
there both have ITP mudlite tires and ill be using them in nothing but mud Please help

 

In what way is the eiger best?
how do you plan on using it?
A kodiak has irs, which may or may not be a plus for you.
The kodiak has a selectable, locking front diff...if youre going mudding, youll want this.
The kodiak has higher horsepower and torque. And higher top speed.

 

Ill be going through trails and pavement to get to the pits from then on its nuthin but MUD

 

For pure mud riding i'd think the Kodiak would be better. It has more ground clearance, a locking front diff, and the power to turn bigger tires if you ever get any.

 

I am not sure there is a direct comparision between the 2 machines. The Eiger is a great quad, especially for the price! But the Yamaha is loaded with features and a more powerful machine as has been noted here.
If price and features would be the basis of comparision, then look at the King Quad,...not all that much more money and a lot more power.
If for some reason I was stuck at getting something under 500cc and cost was not a factor, the Yamaha is the machine.

 

I need to tell you something. If you wont the best in c
lass go test ride the outlander. You need to check into this before you can make a informed decision.

 

wut cc is the outlander its not a 250 is it?? im trying to get out of that class

my recon sucks monkey blls and i HAVE to have 4x4 to get through the mud AND IM SICK OF GETTING STUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img]

 

I'm team Sukuki all the way but I'm sorry to say that the Kodiak 450 would win hands down. The Eiger rules the 400cc class though. The Yamaha 450 is a wierd animal because it really doesn't have a class. Isn't the Kodiak more money too? If you are willing to pay the money for a Kodiak you are better off getting a Sukuki Vinson 500 and call it a day.

 

Does the vinson have diff lock? if not forget about it, a 250 diff lock would still go anywhere. diff lick is like having tracks.

 

No the Vinson does not have a locker but will still kick the butt of a Kodiak 450 or the Eiger in mud, trails, water, mountains, or anything else you throw at it. If you are a real hardcore mudder then you will want a 700cc machine anyway with crazy 27' or 28" tires and lift kit. If you're not into that then the Vinson will keep up or beat any ATV out there. I ride with many many different machines and that's a fact not an opinion.