I'm thinking about purchasing a new Kodiak 4x4. I've never own an Auto before. I have owned a '94 Timberwolf and a '97 Big Bear. I currently own a '98 Recon. Please inform me on any pros and cons in regard to the Kodiak. Thanks for your time.

 

Hi JTRider,
I had a 1998 4x4 Big bear prior to recently buying a Y2K Kodiak. What amazes me is all the places I can ride in 4x2 and the fuel economy of this mode. With the 4 gallon tank this quad does in half a tank what took my Big bear a full tank. Also you can just push the button into 4x4 anytime the terrain warrants it. I haven't made the belt slip yet and have been in water over the tires. All in all I'd rate it a major improvment over my Big Bear and not having to shift gives me better concentration on picking that good line out on the trail. My suggestion is go for it!

Damguy

 

The other posts have just about covered it. The 00 Kodiak is a fine machine unless you are a blood and guts mudder. I hunt in steep hily country and love mine. It has never let me down even at the Marengo LA. mudride, however I left the really deep holes to the SP500 and 450 Hondas.

 

My situation sounds similar to yours. I had a T-wolf then a Recon, both good bikes. I'm very pleased w/the Kodiak. It's excellent on hills and especially down steep hills due to the engine brake in the front wheels. It's fast for a utility and won't hang w/ the SP 500 but will flat outrun it as I have many times with my buds who ride Polaris. I've gone through every mud hole the SP's go through, but they go through with less effort in the bad stuff. Kodiak's are faster than a 450es and probably mud about the same due to clearance. The reliability seems excellent so far and have had no belt slippage w/ water to seat.

 

This is my second quad i have owned and i think it is one of the best machines out there right now for all around riding. i have 500 miles on it with no problems, i love the auto and have never had the belt slip. i would recomend the kodiak to anyone. BUY IT!!!

 

Are honda 450's good in mud? Trails? Looking at these vs. the Yamaha big bear 4x4. Help please.

 

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