Well I was told that the Utility ATV form would be the best form to join for the information I'm looknig for. I'm looking at buying a new ATV 600cc and larger. I have looked at all the major machines but I am leaning toward the new Honda Rincon. If anyone has any advice about buying a big machine I would like to hear it. If you think you can change my view point toward another machine, by all means fill me in with your information. I would like to put on some aftermarket tires too and was wondering what would a good size and model might be?

Thanks in advance and if you read this please reply if you can help.

PE1010

 

According to an article I read this past weekend, a magazine testing all the majour manafacturers machines found the Rincon to be a very capable performer. You should have great success with this machine.

 

go with features you want and extras,price then go look and ride,just get the most for the $ the rincon is a good machine but don't marry the first 1 you see.

 

A most accomodating Honda dealer let me take a Rincon for a run last month. Very sweet machine - good power, comfy ride, reasonably tight handling, terrific finish. Love that transmission, and the rear brake disc was massive, and mounted in front of the rear diff. This is the Lexus of quads - beautifully finished, and sophisticated. The transmission is just plain neat on a trail.

On the downside, no bumpers to speak of, and if you hit a rock with one of those beautiful cast aluminum suspension arms, you'll be paying through the nose for a replacement. Suspension travel and ground clearance was good, but not terrfic - there are better machines in that respect for less money. No low gear can be an issue for places you need the extra precise power application that low gear gives you.

The Rincon struck me as more of an expensive trail cruiser than something you'd ride across serious rough ground. If a trail cruiser is what you want, they don't come any better. If you are looking to pound some really rough ground, there are more capable and cost effective machines - grizz, cat 500i, sportsman 600, etc... just depends on what you want the machine for.

 

not sure your definition of trail cruiser or what rough trails might be out there, but i have been putting my rincon through the paces and am loving it. almost 800 miles in 2 months. that lacking bumper is actually pretty good plastic wrapped up on some metal as i found out this weekend on a tree. no damage to anything but the tree and my wrist.

i cant imagine riding anything else.

in the end, try what you can, search around and look at what the owners are saying (the magazines are crap IMHO). look past any brand bashing and see whats important for you.

i like the weight, though i think the griz has many of the same specs in this area. nothing polaris has is light, but i think that helps them ride smoother.

 

Thanks guys,

I have had my post on for a few days now and was wondering if anyone was going to respond?? I am going this weekend to have a look at one but the price and getting your hands on one in Canada is crazy. I called 11 dealers and 9 said they had all of their machines sold and there are not even in yet. The only dealer in Northern Alberta went state side and paid through the nose for it just to have one in their show room($13,900) so I was told??

Thanks for all the great advice please keep it rolling it all helps.

If someone could comment on aftermarket tires and the Rincon's mudability (if that is a word?) it would be great. One dealer told me the Rincon couldn't touch the Rubicon as a 4X4 machine in the mud?? But then again he wouldn't give me a priice on the Rincon either.

Thanks again,

PE101

 

well, living in the desert, i am not able to speak about the mudability of the Riny, buti am sure it would do better with mud tires than the stock jobs.

gotta tell ya, i love the Rincon, bought one for the wife too.

good luck.

 

I have a Rincon with 27" 589's on C-Series and I do some pretty serious mudding.
I can tell you now that I can push people that are stuck out and go right through the hole that they were stuck in most of the time. I can pull wheelies and the handling is great. I highly recommend the Rincon and the 589s for a great trail/ mud ride.
Remember, the Rincon gets stronger with miles. At first, I couldn't even get the wheels off the ground on pavement, then at about 100 miles, it started getting stronger and stronger. Now, at about 350 miles, the tires pop up on dirt! Give it some time to break in and you will be glad you bought the Rincon!
~Tim

 

tim,

did you have to do any mods to get the taller tires on there? any problems with rubbing? it is time for me to get something new for my ride and wouldnt mind a touch more height.

thanks, kyle

 

Nope, no rubbing, no mods. Just bolt 'em on and go!
~Tim