an 04 Kodiak 450 instead of a Griz??? Everyone happy with their 450 or are they sorry they did not get the Griz? And for that matter, I would love to hear from someone who doesn't want their Griz anymore, but now wants a 450...like why?

I am undecided btwn these two, but it will definitely be one or the other. Here's what I am looking for: one that I can take hunting once or twice a year and it will not let me down if I need to drag a big game animal out. I also want one that is not all utility, but also a little bit of fun. I think I am leaning towards the Kodiak, but I want to make sure that whatever I get, I am not going to be wishing I had gotten something else. Kodiak plusses include size, nimbleness, lower center of gravity(good for fun in the corners), $1000 less than the Griz, fast enough for me, better gas mileage than a big bore. The main Grizzly attraction is more power, but I question if I would ever actually even need it. Plus, I see a lot more Grizzlys for sale on Ebay and stuff than Kodiak 450s. Heck, I can't even find one of those to test ride. I know the Griz is great; I guess I am just wondering if a Kodiak is enough. Like the song says, "It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you have. Sorry I'm so pathetically undecided. Somebody help! Thanks

 

I know I would pop for the grizzly again (have an 03) simply because of the independant rear suspension. You can't beat they ride of a grizz.

~HoundDog

p.s. Welcome to the forums

 

Thanks for the welcome! Anyone else care to offer their opinions?

 

I'm with HoundDog6, spend the extra. If not, later on down the road, you will have wished you did [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

i have an 03 grizz red and love it. but i weigh in at 300lbs and needed the extra ooomph. my inlaws have 2 kodiak 450's and 400's and they took me whereever i wanted to go but just seemed to small for me. one suggestion though is to get wider tires mine has 250 miles on it and i put itp mudlites and it is now much better mudder. i hated the dunlops. my mudlites are 26x10-12 front and 26x12-12 rear well worth the extra bucks. i'm also new to the forum.

 

its simple, if ur big get a grizzly, if ur average get a kodiak they are nice machines!

 

get the grizz

 

I'll go on a limb here and say get the Kodiak - I'll get harassed about it but what's new?

Reasons:
Lighter - it might leave the ground sometimes, or even lift the front end when you need to - + for fun factor
****cornering and braking will both be improved by lower weight
****difference between power and weight might be close to keep ratios similar - you won't have the same amount of torque but like you said, do you really need it? condsider this - 5 years ago a 450 WAS a big bore - what are we doing differently now than we were doing then that requires this extra power? I certainly dunno but I do the same things on my ATV's as everyone was doing 15 years ago

Suspension -solid rear means it might actually corner, less body roll - big + to fun factor
*****solid rear will be better for safe jump landings - + to safety factor

Price - that $1000 you save could probably get you the same power as a stock griz if that was a concern later on

IMO .... light and stable (think fun!) is more important than brute power - that's why I have a Wolverine not a tank [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

Good luck with your decision!

 

Rode an 03 450 kodiak, it was a nice machine seemed very solidly built and rode well. I haven't rode a 660 Grizz yet so I can't give a for sure answer. It seems like most everyone with the Grizzlys are happy with them

 

The only prob i've heard bout the grizz is if you don't keep up with your PM's, it'll go sour quick.
But this is only hear-say. Also, I can't stand drum brakes. They are just A pain to maintain.

Go with you first pick.

later