Reciever hitch is a good idea but seeing that I've never used my standard hitch before unless I'm pulling another quad out of the mud I don't think it's worth the extra cost for me but it's still a good idea.

Dual Exhaust. All I can say is who cares. That's all we need is a louder machine. Wouldn't be much good for sneaking up on critters in the woods.

Storage boxes is another good idea but I'm not sure it's worth the extra weight and let's not forget they don't hold a lot either but it's still another good idea. For what I normally carry I would have to get an aftermarket bag/box anyway.

Rims. I don't know much about the rims on other big sport/utes but the rims on my suzuki are great and they are not crazy heavy.

Rear work light. I didn't know this. I guess it's another good idea.

Towing rating is pretty good but again if you're not using it for work I think all the 700cc+ machines will do just fine. The only thing I've towed with my machine is a few Polaris quads...just kidding, I've towed all kinds of brands. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

Trans park option. This is a nice feature and I'm not sure why they didn't put the on the KQ because I have this on my Vinson.


If you all the good ideas I've mentioned it's not worth the extra $1,400 to me and you still lack a MAJOR option that the KQ has, A pull start. We all know things happen and this is something I would opt to keep on all future quads. But like I said before I think I would still get the KQ and use the extra 1,400 for upgrades (tires, winch, bag, etc.).

Even though I'm pro Suzuki I love all quads. I ride with many many people all who have different quads and I'm still most impressed with this one guy who has an older Kawi 300. This thing has been everywhere the rest of us go. It's even helped tow many of us out of the mud or home after a spill. Yes it's a constant 4x4 but it's so light that the stearing seems pretty good. Do you remember the days when the 300cc machine was the largest quad out there and was considered the true king of utes? We all though these could go anywhere and you know what; they DID! For the life of my I can't understand why we all need anything larger than a 500. And that's the reason I got the Vinson. The only reason I'm now looking for a new quad is that I need a second one and am thinking of going IRS.

 

the storage boxes will hold alot

 

,there is alot more things it has also, but i just cant really think of some and i have to leave soon, but also the sp has dual headlights, and i think the racks are alot better on the sp.

 

the front rack on the SP's is 7 gallons, its very spacious for anything you'd need, and the rear compartment is 10" by 10", enought to cram a winterjacket into and a few bottles of water if need be. ontop of the racks you have tie down rails which really help along the ride, belive me. the racks and bumper is made out of Composites so there fether light and extremely durable. dual rear work lights activated through a switch on the light pod. dual exaust headers. the shifter really isnt that bad, people say how terrible it would be to go like that, i can shift faster with the inline than i can with the old style one, it is a bit of a problem that you have to put your emergancy break down to change into high or park, but after a while you really dont notice that. im not fully suporting polaris, i love my 800, there are a few things i wish they would have changed still, id love to get a king quad because they look awesome, but i chose the 800 for its performance, agility, and utility reasons.

 

Spyder,

What do you mean you like the looks of the KQ. The SP look pretty darn good if I do say so myself.

 

yeah the new sportsmans look good, but ive alwase been fond of that yellow on black theme, as my first quad, the Sportsman 500 which you can see in my gallery, the suzuki just looks nice to me, and when i say looks i just dont mean the cosmetics, the fact that you can change the spring load is impressive too.

 

wow. Thanks for all the replies/ battles, lol. He is most likely going with the Brute Force because he likes kawi. Thanks again all!

 

I bought my new KQ with a Warn 2500 lb winch,OUT THE DOOR for 6696.00.......I cannot justify 1400-1600 bucks more for the Polaris 800cc EFI...The extra few options that come on the Polaris are only incidental features that do nothing for me.A front diff locker,good low end pulling power,adjustable 4 wheel suspension,light steering,EFI,big bore engine,and a dependable belt drive are important to me,the KQ has ALL of this and a much LOWER price tag vs the 800 Polaris.

The KQ has TONS of power for work and is also 180lbs LIGHTER than the Polaris,has a more dependable belt drive and is simple the better of the two in the trails.

The BF has far to many pre-packaged first year issues for my likings and does NOT come equipped with EFI,so I dont want it either.

For the $$,IMO,the KQ is the best all around sport utility on todays market,hands down!

 

Just remember guys that all three of the quads you are talking about are excellent. You have to pick a quad that you like, not what others like. I like kawasaki's since I have a 700prairie and a 3010 mule. The power that the v-twin puts out is 2nd to none. BUT, if you are wanting a utility quad that can pull very good, the polaris 800efi would be the 1st choice. This is due to the weight issue. Remember that you can have the strongest motor, but if you don't have the weight to put it to the ground and not spin the tires, the power is no go. I have pulled a 16ft trailer with about 25 bales of hay (50-60lbs per bale) with my kawa700 prairie and I have all the power that I need to get the job done. But, there have been times when I needed extra weight to help me get better traction, and I even have IPT 589's. That is why the sp800efi would be better in pulling. As far as "sportyness" is concern, the KQ and BF would be better, although the sp800 is not far behind.

BUT, NO MATTER WHAT PEOPLE SAY, YOU CHOOSE FOR YOURSELF. My final suggestion is to ignore the ones who say their quad is the best and who bash other brands.

 

It's not only pullin' that is the issue, once you get it rollin' you better be able to stop it as well. I think Kawi has the best brakes on the market, particularly the rear.