Bought the September issue of Dirtwheels mag, and they have a first look at the "Vinson", and the "Eiger" The Eiger has the same motor as the AC 375 as you all know by now. The Eiger has a M.S.R.P. of $5299 for the manual, and $5599 for the auto. The Vinson replaces the Quadmaster 500. It has increases in compression, and a larger 36mm keihin carb. They dropped the Quadmaster 500, the LT 160, and the LT 250 2wd.

 

Why would you even by those new quads? There is just so much more to offer at the same price or better. Lets hope that the new Sport quad will be a bit more revolutionary.

 

<< Why would you even by those new quads? There is just so much more to offer at the same price or better >>



The Vinson is $400 cheaper than a rubicon or sportsman and in there class. It offers everything the Ruby does plus looks better.(that is subjective) Why not buy it if you want a 500c.c. machine?

The Eiger manual is in the same price range as the Big Bear and the Rancher. It has more c.c than the rancher w/ selectable 4X4. Sounds like it could be a winner.

The Eiger auto is cheaper than the 400 Prairie and Kodiak. It's air cooled though, but it offers selectable 4X4. I think Suzuki is headed back in the right direction with these new offerings.

 

you failed to mention Honda's revolutionary tranny in the Rubicon. Nothing comes close to it. Where is Suzuki's Trend setter?

 

It seems that I have read about the revolutionary tranny having some problems on this site. Have those been worked out?

 

I just noticed this...does the Eiger look like a bigger recon to anyone else?

 

Whoever picks the quad names at Suzuki should be FIRED! Those have to be the worst names ever. King Quad was good, Quadmaster, Quadracer, Quadsport, whatever they are all better than Eiger and Vinson!!!!

 

<< There is just so much more to offer at the same price or better >>



That is what you said. I was just pointing out that in fact the Suzukis are cheaper in price and offer the same type features. Auto,Switchable 4X4 etc... Yes I think the Honda Tranny is better than any belt drive except for the repair/replace factor. I was simply replying to your incorrect first post about the whole price/features issue. I never said they are trend setting, Just cheaper and comparable/competitive.