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Have a 97 Honda Foreman 400 and a 2014 Can am outlander 650, Honda gets stuck way easier than the Can am has blown a belt and then one time just wouldn't start. I'll dig the Honda out. Just ordered a 2 inch lift kit for the Honda if that tells you anything. But if you want to trail ride the Can am is like a Cadillac and over 60 mph the Honda is 40 mph and will buck you off. I guess if I had to do it all over again a Honda with IRS rear suspension, but I really wanted a 2up.
Same with sleds... As the CC's go up... Your reliability factor goes down.. Of course if you buy new you need not worry about that. But in the long run. For a work/play I would say a 5-600cc... If you are a performance junky and like to ride and go fast.. Perhaps mod your machine. Getcha an 850 or 1000 outlander.
Honda gets stuck easier because it's only 3 wheel drive.
I see that this thread is old but I wanted to ask you quad owners about what your thoughts are on high mile used quads. I've been looking at quads for awhile, new and used, New is nice of course, but some of the used ones look to be in nice shape, no cracks in plastic, or boots, minimal rust, some have rack extensions, and snow plows. I know that you can't judge a book by it's cover, but some of these quads have 4-5000 miles on them and they look good. I also know that some sellers will tell you anything to sell something. What's your thoughts on these high mile quads. Thanks.