I'm looking for opinions on the Kodiak 450 Auto 4x4. I've had a multitude of ATV's ranging from a Bayou 185 to most recently a Wolverine. I really enjoyed the Wolverine but I would like to get something that my wife and I can both enjoy on the farm and on the trails. While I hate auto ATV's, she needs an auto to be comfortable on one. I've rode a friends Grizzly and it was too large and top heavy for my wife to enjoy, so I would like something a little smaller. On paper, I really like the 450. Low range, locking front diff, 50 lbs lighter than a Grizzly, and 2" lower seat height, but how does it work in the real world.

What is it's top speed?
How does it compare to the acceleration of a Wolverine and other 4x4's?
How does it compare to other 4x4s all around?
How reliable is it. Anyone have any problems?
How heavy is the steering?

I'd like to get something that we can both enjoy until I save up enough for a 2wd sport ATV for me to ride.

 

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Well, I havent ridden the 450 but its just a better 400 and I have a 400. Its no problem for anyone one to ride. 2 first time riders, female, about 5 feet and 110 lbs have ridden it all day on two seperate occasions with no trouble. It has plenty of power, has good trans snorkle design. I cant think of anything bad about it. They are very reliable and the new features on the 450 should rock. I would have gotten one instead of my 400 if I could have found one in my price range. I love my 400.