Just got the 03 Kodiak 450, verry impreesed with all the new stuff on it. It is a very good trail machine so far and very quick. Iwas looking at the forman 450, kawi 360, polaris 400, eiger and the grizz 660. I think I made the best chioce for me.

 

Has anyone else out there bought or rode one, can you compare it with another 400+ quad. I really like it my last one was a 01 beartacker and also have a warrior. Let me know what you think.

 

would love to have one...... thought about a kodiak when i bought the one i have now but got a good price on it so had to take it

 

I've had mine for 10 days now and have 130 miles on it. I am very happy with it so far few minor complaints but nothing big. The stock tires grip good but roll when cornering, I had planned on replacing them anyway. The fuel valve **** screw came out and the black part fell off. I will get it covered under warranty so no big deal. The 450 has a lot of pep over the 400 that I have rode. It is hard to get use to the narrow width of the Kodiak since I have been on Arctic Cats since 98. The lighter feel, quicker acceleration and agility are great though. I have no regrets at all and would buy it again in a heartbeat. The big 600+cc quads are great but just not what I want. I am glad that Yamaha redid the Kodiak with a little more power and the diff locker. I also like the feel of the solid axle.

 

Hey mudcat47537 how about some pic of the new Kodiak. I bought the 02. I don't regret my purchase but the diff lock would have been sweet.

Later
Marc

 

Just went out and rode my 450 for about an hour on field and wood passage, dropped down in river no problems. I stopped on steep hill to back out and pulled right out with just 4 wheel no diff lock. I'm still breaking in machine so still don't know top speed but have a feeling it will be alot better than i thought.

 

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I will be putting some Titan 589 MTs on the 450 this weekend, I will try to get some pics up. I can get mine up to 59 mph on the speedo, haven't checked with the gps yet but figure it to be about 55mph. It will jump in front of my buddies Rubi off the line and they are real close on top end. But the 450 is getting faster, it is awful close. I am still happy so far.

 

Hello Haymaker,

I'm thinking about purchasing the new 2003 Yamaha Kodiac. Can you please tell me how this machine handles on hill climbs, low end torque and does this machine wheelie easy? Does it powerslide? I'm just curious. I'm looking for something that I can go through mud, snow and be a good trail rider. Let me know when you have a chance.

Thank You,

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