The question is asked time and time again. What is the best quad/ 4 wheeler/ atv?
Well here is a little history of myself before I go into detail. I grew up in a powersport service shop seeing everything from snowmobiles to atvs to chainsaws.
Im going to give you a list of the big brands and the pros and cons I have seen over the years. Also remember that lack of service is the number one reason you have alot of the failures guys complain about.
Im also a firm believer when it comes to power sports you get what you pay for.
Guys wondering about clutch drive bikes. Clutches need to be serviced yearly and you will not have any problems with a lot of them. Any machine with a cheap plastic clutch cover is more likely to have a wet belt issue.
Polaris- cheapest machine on the market. We see them for problems everywhere clutches, axles, bearings, brakes. I could go on and on. Bang for your buck its not a bad deal but you will always put more money into them.
Can-am- frames are made way to light and bend extremely easy. Drive shafts have some fun angles and are harder on the joints. Motors seem to be holding up with lots of power.
Kawasaki- big bore engines are having major issues and are extremely expensive to rebuild. Smaller bores seem to have no problems.
Suzuki- don’t see to many and don’t have much for major problems. Also don’t seem to be a common machine compared to the others.
Arctric cat- extreamly hard on brake pads built solid.
Honda- since 2000 is been a down hill slop. Angle sensors are very common along with a lot of other electrical items. Seen a several high mileage machines but are never ridden balls to the walls
Yamaha- one of the most expensive machines yet we see very few of them unless they are neglected. The only thing they seem to eat is brake pads. I have yet to see a motor problem that was a failure and not owner caused. Clutches are strong and don’t eat belts.
im not looking for a debate here im just trying to help people with making a chose
Well here is a little history of myself before I go into detail. I grew up in a powersport service shop seeing everything from snowmobiles to atvs to chainsaws.
Im going to give you a list of the big brands and the pros and cons I have seen over the years. Also remember that lack of service is the number one reason you have alot of the failures guys complain about.
Im also a firm believer when it comes to power sports you get what you pay for.
Guys wondering about clutch drive bikes. Clutches need to be serviced yearly and you will not have any problems with a lot of them. Any machine with a cheap plastic clutch cover is more likely to have a wet belt issue.
Polaris- cheapest machine on the market. We see them for problems everywhere clutches, axles, bearings, brakes. I could go on and on. Bang for your buck its not a bad deal but you will always put more money into them.
Can-am- frames are made way to light and bend extremely easy. Drive shafts have some fun angles and are harder on the joints. Motors seem to be holding up with lots of power.
Kawasaki- big bore engines are having major issues and are extremely expensive to rebuild. Smaller bores seem to have no problems.
Suzuki- don’t see to many and don’t have much for major problems. Also don’t seem to be a common machine compared to the others.
Arctric cat- extreamly hard on brake pads built solid.
Honda- since 2000 is been a down hill slop. Angle sensors are very common along with a lot of other electrical items. Seen a several high mileage machines but are never ridden balls to the walls
Yamaha- one of the most expensive machines yet we see very few of them unless they are neglected. The only thing they seem to eat is brake pads. I have yet to see a motor problem that was a failure and not owner caused. Clutches are strong and don’t eat belts.
im not looking for a debate here im just trying to help people with making a chose
