As the above poster stated, if you wanted the monster power with all the luxuries, I'd go with the 700 Grizz or Suzuki KingQuad, not the Polaris though. Just not a Polaris fan, like the Grizz and KingQuad.

 

I'd say, too, that the Rincon and 800 Polaris are in a different class. It might be more reasonable to compare the Polaris to the other multi-piston machines like the Brute Force 750, the Outlander 800 and the new AC1000. Polaris seems to build things a bit heavier than other machines in their class, but more steel might not be a bad thing, and they seem more planted at high speed (could be the weight?). They also have a great rack/storage system. New Brutes are supposed to be improved handling wise, and I really like Kaw's pull the little trigger thing on the fly to progressively lock the front end. I don't know enough about the new AC to comment, but from reviews I would look at one if I were looking for a machine in this class.

If you are looking in the 650-700 class single piston machines, the King Quad 700, the Griz 700, AC 650 would be in the comparison. The Rincon 680 is probably among the slowest, but has excellent ride and handling and might be the one more likely to rack up thousands of hours w/o problems. Like I said above, it's biggest weakness to me is having to use the brakes on tricky super steep decents.

I got a ride on a KQ and it seems to me a little more firmly sprung, and has more top end punch. I also like the look, and the storage thing. I'm not a big fan of shim and bucket valves.

A buddy has a 650 AC, and it rides pretty stiff, and the bar kind of fights you when making sharp turns over rough terrain. It's punchy, though and corners flat and has huge ground clearance.

I haven't gotten to ride a Griz, but from everyone I've talked to they ride and handle pretty well and have been reliable. Power steering might be nice... I personally don't care for the styling, but that's obviously a personal preference and even so not something I'd choose a quad over.

Just my .02.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: JeffinTD

I haven't gotten to ride a Griz, but from everyone I've talked to they ride and handle pretty well and have been reliable. Power steering might be nice...</end quote></div>

I've had some seat time on the Grizzly and it is a great machine. I really, really liked it. Handles great, rides great and the power steering really impressed me. I figured it was just a gimmick but after you've been on the grizz a while and get back on your normal ATV you really miss it. Power steering is the real deal.

I wasn't really impressed with the power particularly. It was adequate and the motor was quite smooth and performed well but it wasn't like riding an Outty or Brute force or even a big heavy Polaris. Oh to have the Grizzly with the Outlander's 800 rotax. I'd be camped out in front of the Yammy dealership with a sack of C-notes.

 

I guess I wouldn't expect a single to match a twin in power.

I remember back in the day riding across potato rows (they are planted in big dirt ridges) with one hand, while holding a gas can and grease gun on the back rack, to go service wheel line movers.

I'm sure power steering will find a big market, and not just with people who lack upper body strength.

 

i have riden the KQ, Grizz, and Rincon. the grizz motor is rough sounding. i mean, when i looked at the tach i was only going 15 mph, but it sounded like i was going 30 or 40. i think the grizz should have a bigger displacement closer to 700cc. it has only 11 more cc than a rincon. me personally i don't like the display placement on the Grizz. for guys with vision problem like me, it can really **** you off. other wise the Grizz is a good quad. i dont have any complaints about the KQ. the rincon is a cool quad, but it needs more power for its class and a locking diff. i love the idea of having a auto and manual in one package. i strongly believe that the rincon is built specifically for the dirt trails. not the real muddly one that most 4x4 riders enjoy.

 

Whos going to do the maintaince and repair work....you or the dealership? If its you...id go Polaris, if its the dealership, and you arent independant wealthy....id go Honda.

 

We do alot of trail riding in Nova Scotia.With 680,Polaris,Brute Force and Griz.

Griz - axle problems over $1500. bye.

Brute Force-over heating,belts.

Polaris-belts,starters,fans,balljoints,tierods,computers,f ront diffs,charging systems,axles,stering bracket.

680-none,underpower 60-65 fast enough picks up it's front tires,rides real nice,never had a problem keeping up in the mud or trail with the big boys loose me in the shop though.

polaris-over $2000. and counting.

 

Thanks for the input. I have the Rincon 680 now. I do all my own maintenance on my machines so that's not a problem. I have the opportunity to get a smokin deal on a Polaris 800, but it wouldn't be practical to keep both machines. I might just hang on to both for a while though and form my own opinion.

Thanks!!

 

Can am and Brute Force are both better then the polaris and the hon dog.Polaris ride nice and that's all because they are a tank.