I am an experienced ATV rider, but I haven't really been into quads since college (about 10 yrs ago). I am looking at buying a sport 450 for riding trails and occasionally going to the MI sand dunes. I am also not a competent mechanic, so I need one that is reliable. I also might have an itch to race once in a great while. I have been to several dealers and would like to know the opinions/pros/cons of anyone that has a 450 because my wife told me: If you can finance it, get it.
Here are my opinions: TRX-fit feels great and comfortable to me. Controls are easy and Honda has a great rep for reliability. Kick or Electric?
Yfz- feels a little cramped to me. controls feel fine. do they still have the problems with the charging system overheating and catching fire?
Suzuki LTR-pretty sweet, felt fine, only got a chance to sit on 1 and it was used with some aftermarket items.
KXF 450-haven't had a chance to get on one.
DS 450-felt fine, but controls were really hard to pull. (dealer has an 08 new for 5200.
Don't know about the KTM or Polaris 450s
So...give me some feedback.
Here are my opinions: TRX-fit feels great and comfortable to me. Controls are easy and Honda has a great rep for reliability. Kick or Electric?
Yfz- feels a little cramped to me. controls feel fine. do they still have the problems with the charging system overheating and catching fire?
Suzuki LTR-pretty sweet, felt fine, only got a chance to sit on 1 and it was used with some aftermarket items.
KXF 450-haven't had a chance to get on one.
DS 450-felt fine, but controls were really hard to pull. (dealer has an 08 new for 5200.
Don't know about the KTM or Polaris 450s
So...give me some feedback.