My son has decided to buy an ATV (first time) and he is trying to decide between an Eiger or Kodiak. We have an '05 Eiger he really likes but he has a back problem and, because of the IRS on the Kodiak, thought it might be a smoother ride. He is looking at a Kodiak 450, mainly because of the low range in the automatic (400 doesn't have a low range). My questions are: Does the Kodiak really ride noticeably smoother than the Eiger, do you really miss the low range on the 400 and, in general, which machine do you think is the better over all "bang for the bucks"?

 

I've no first hand knowledge of either machine. I've heard no complaints specific from either Eiger or Kodiak owners. If he's got a bad back then I'd say go w/ the IRS. Does the Eiger beat him and his back up now? It may be that an IRS will not be forgiving enough either, but an IRS is smoother than a SRA. If he wants plushy ride then I'd point him towards Polaris. Uh oh, something tells me I just built a bonfire to start the flames with.

 

love the irs. i ride with a couple who both ride the new kodiaks. they seem to be great quads.