Just curious being I just purchased two Big Bears. What do they top out at speed wise?

I'm not after a fast quad, it's just my wife asked me and I'm not sure.

Also, my brother told me I should buy brush guards for my quads and a skid plate. I can understand the skid plate but how important are brush guards for the A-arms?

 

I have a 2000 honda rancher and i know it goes about 44 and my friend that i ride with has a big bear and it is a little faster so it goes about50.I have full skids and a-arm gaurds and you shoud get them.My friend doesnt have the a-arm ones and a stick ripped his cv boot and he got a new one for 50 dollars.Hope i helped.

 

I have an 02 Bigbear top speed maybe low 40's you cannot go by the speedometer on a 4 wheeler as the faster you go the higher your tires go throws off the speedo. At least thats what I have been told. Skid plate is a definate crack the case and you'll be kicking yourself for not paying the 100 buck for one. Can get right from dealer. Brush gaurds I'm guessing you mean stick stoppers are also good insurance.