n2moto

I'm looking to buy a Honda Rancher 4x4 or a Suzuki 450 quad.

Do you guys like the fuel injection?

Any other pros or cons would be appreciated.

Thanks

Blake Clark

Ive got an 07 Rincon. Love the fuel injection, cold starts are a breeze. Another thing Ive grown to love is the independent rear suspension, make for a lot more comfy ride on rougher trails.

Jaxom

F.I. is great for elevation changes also. No more re-jetting!!!
I.R.S. does make for a nicer ride and the extra ground clearance helps over rocks and getting high-centered in muddy ruts!

cincydiesel

Just cant beat a Honda IMO.. I've had both Suzuki and Honda's and I'll take a Honda anyday

rip 112

I would aim to get FI and no less, IRS is almost a must now also. Hondas are great, but I would avoid ones with tons of electronics (extras like gps and such), they were best kept mechanical. Nor a big fan of Suzuki, but I do ride the LTrs and they are smoking fast.

Is Honda and Suzuki your only choices??? I had a Yama Kodiak 450 and it was great, but wasn't FI, will be soon though. They also just came out with the new 550i, supposed to be a brute. Polaris also has the 500HO which is also a sought after atv.

Tell us, what would your primary uses be???

staarma

Go FI and don't look back.

Jeff in TD

I really like the EFI on my Rincon.

As far as the Rancher goes, they are a bit physically smaller than most in their class, and have excellent nimble handling, and the engine is really snappy.

Your choices are foot shift, or electric shift buttons with auto clutch in a solid rear axle, or the new 420AT. The AT is a double clutch automatic (like Mopar was developing before the downturn), and it comes with independent rear suspension.

The 450 KingQuad is OK. I'm not a big fan of shim and bucket valve adjustments. The 450 Griz is also a nice choice in that class. For a belt transmission I like Yamaha's setup, with a centrifugal clutch with sprag drive so the belt is always under tension and so you have good engine braking.

These days, all of the big brands produce a quality product, so pick the one that appeals to you.

If I were to buy one in that class, it would be the Rancher. I'm just a sucker for excellent handling and really dialed in spring rates and damping.

TexasCTD

I agree. Definately get the fuel injection.

Im very happy with my FI 700 Yamaha Grizzly with EPS.
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SundayMoney

FI is the only way to fly. My buddies King Quad is FI and lights right up,even when its way down below freezing. You can just start it and walk away.

My Yamaha Grizzly 450 starts easily enough,you just have to stand there and massage the throttle to keep it running until its warm enough to idle nicely.

I like the size of my quad more than his though. The KQ 450 is a big quad. Its the same size as the 700. My Grizzly feels much more nimble and is easier to manuever on tight trails.

cincydiesel

I Had 87 LT250r and Quadzilla 500 when I raced.. Both are mad fast.. Then I stepped up to a 93 Alba Banshee that would smoke both of them. Fun bikes but sucked to maintain.

rip 112

Well the ones I'm talking about are the new ltrs with fuel injection. The older ones were stone reliable. While I like the current ltrs, these fuel injected ones don't star perfectly, it takes a couple of shots when its warm...

cincydiesel

I'm talking about the 2 strokes.. Those were not so reliable.

soulezoo

I've got a Polaris 600 carb fed. No complaints at all with it, starts very fast everytime regardless of weather and have ridden it from sea level to 10k ft. with flawless performance. (and I have never rejetted either)

I still would go FI if given the choice.

irocpractice

Ain't nothin like starting a Methanol fueled 2-stroke below 60f in the morning.Ah the odor of burning Castor oil for breakfast.

pronstar

Love the FI on my Raptor 700.