What is the best 500cc class 4WD utility quad? I've ridden a Suzuki Vinson Auto., but no other quads in this class, so I was wondering which is the best all-around for trails, mud, rocks, snow, and hillclimbs.

Thanks.

 

Thats a wide range. There isnt a "best" 500 quad. It depends on what you like. The Polaris is a comfortable, caddy ride and soaks up rocks and bumps pretty good. The outtys are power houses. The Arctic Cats have the most ground clearance, and a manual diff lock for snow and mud advantages. Im sure you will get alot of responses and mabey a few good heated arguments. Of course, i would reccomend an Arctic Cat[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

How does the Vinson rank up?

And, for an all-around best, what order would you place the quads?

Thanks again!

 

I'd place them in this order with price taken into consideration.

1.Vinson 500----very good ATV, and the cheapest in price in it's class.
2. Can Am 500---the most powerful and probably the best 500 class, but it's priced toward the 700 class ATV's...so you may as well get a 700cc King or Grizz.
3. AC 500--- Great for mudding, has the Vinson's motor.
4. Sportsman 500----Plush ride, very heavy and expensive though.

 

How does the Vinson rank up?

And, for an all-around best, what order would you place the quads?

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The Outlander is a v-twin 500 EFI, all the Outlander's share the same platform. I mention this because you'll get considerably more power from this engine then a single cylinder 500.

 

The Vinson is a good performer in all areas and yes, you cant beat its price. But i would reccomend the Sportsman 500EFI. First of all, its not overpriced. Like almost all the other Polaris, its got the most storage, best ride, EFI, Powerful H.O. engine, comes with the best wheel/tire combo of the bunch, Lock'N'Ride system, AWD, Rear worklights, and tailights, and much more, i just cant think of anything else right now. Its also been around for 13 years now lol. And dont let the "heavy" stuff fool you. That H.O. Motor is the 2nd most powerful in its class and it will make you forget all about the weight. And the funny thing is that it'll blow by all the others with that extra weight 'cept the Can-Am. And Can-Am needs to focus on its pricing. Their quads cost wayyy too much.

 

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I see what you are saying. But in alot of aspects, it still dosent make sense. Are you trying to say that you would get an Outty 500 over a KQ700/Grizz700/SP700 etc... Anyone in their right mind would go for the bigger bore. Yes they have serious HP and they are comparable to the quads in the next class but Still, its just not worth it. The Can-Am's come with the worlds worst tire, IMO. The badlands. I had them on both of my Sportsmans and those things are horrible. They had so many arguements from their tires it was pathetic. And power itself is not worth that $1500 in price difference. I would take a KQ700, get a Winch, New ITP Tires and Rims, Some nice aftermarket improvements, etc.. and would be happier, than just getting the Outty800 reguardless of what it offers stock. But then again, its all opinion. I never keep my tires stock, so a tire and wheel combo is always going to be roughly 600-850$.. So i dont want to spend 8,500 for the basic Outty THEN start doing my upgrade. Im fine. And while power is the most important thing, im not blinded by it. My 700 has much more power than ill ever use, so i've come to the conclusion that a 700cc class atv is going to be just fine. Now of course ill be getting a new 800 when Polaris offers it b/c i love Polaris. But will i need the power? No. I kindof contradicted myself, but i think you get my point. lol

 

So if I'm 5'10" and 165 lbs, would the 500 have enough power for me?

 

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