Thread: Looking at a new ATV today.

Had a demo on the 500 at Mudgee. Seems to have heaps of torque. Runs a very agricultural Push Rod (OHV) single cylinder air and oil cooled engine, Has manual shift so no computer to play up

The Quad weighs around 260kgs and is 2" higher,longer and wider than my old one was.
I'm concerned it may be to heavy for me in some of the steep rough country here as I only weigh around 100KGs. So have left it for now

After Mudgee Small farm field days next week the dealer has offered it for a trial run before I buy it so we know its suits the application.

He has only offered me around 3400 for my old one I was thinking around 4.5K

Have had a look at other makes but still like the Honda for build quality and back up

Have a look at the Polaris new models as well.
I actually bought a Suzuki DRZ400EK9 bike after being primarally a Honda dirt bike rider for the last 25 years. The Hondas and Yamahas for my liking are to high maintenance now compared to the XLs and XRs. The DRZ is a lot like the old XR's with the update the CRF and WR's have at a much cheaper price.

I have a Kawasaki KFX 700 and could not speak highly enough of it worth a look at.

Only 2wd but very fast, heaps of torque a proper tow ball attachment available.

Lighter in the steering than a 4wd machine and a lot less moving parts.

If you have a test ride you will love the big V twin.

Cheers

Originally Posted by Piddler

I have a Kawasaki KFX 700 and could not speak highly enough of it worth a look at.

Only 2wd but very fast, heaps of torque a proper tow ball attachment available.

Lighter in the steering than a 4wd machine and a lot less moving parts.

If you have a test ride you will love the big V twin.

Cheers

What a monster Very light weight for its size. How will I carry my dogs,fencing gear and spray tank on it though. I cant do a hi performance or high center of gravity ATV as a failed hill climb and big side slopes are unavoidable here When I get into a bad situation the ATV has to be manageable to get it out with out a lose. If I roll one here it would continue to go end over for up to 1000mtrs and hit a tree or rocks No chance of it being of any use after that

Our terrain here makes my choice very limited as most ATVs are now aimed at the US recreational market. They are Higher, Faster and mostly more complex. I don't need any of this.
I need low end torque and very good stability with reasonable clearance and not to heavy. They're nearly all going away from this these days

Did you have considered the John Deere XUV 4X4 series Utility Vehicles.
There are some info HERE

Cheers

Originally Posted by Chucaro

Did you have considered the John Deere XUV 4X4 series Utility Vehicles.
There are some info HERE

Cheers

Yea, I think they're a great concept. Others have a few similar machines in our area. Be great on fencing and spraying but not agile enough to work the live stock here in 900 acre paddocks. The 4x4 version is worth a bit as well

I personally like the Argo's:
Amphibious Vehicles - Amphibious ARGO ATV, ARGO AATV, ARGO All Terrain Vehicle

But by the sound of it, its not what you are after.

Originally Posted by Rangier Rover

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Have had a look at other makes but still like the Honda for build quality and back up

Mate at the local servo (and an ex-rally driver) repairs most all the quads in the district so he has a feel for what works and what doesn't.

He prefers Honda.

Hates Bombadier/Can-Am, won't touch them. If one comes in he tells the owner to take it to a dealer (or the tip ) Thinks Polaris are nearly as bad.
Something about the Kawasaki's he wasn't enthused about.
I'll ask him tomorrow about Yamaha's and Suzuki's. He has said in the past, just can't recall.....