Honda Rubicon vs Yamaha Kodiak 700 ES

[Mule3006Elk]

Started with SRA vs. IRS. Going with IRS. New to quads but I have narrowed it down to these 2.

Looking for input.
DCL vs Ultramatic transmission.

Anyone ridden both of these models pros/cons.

I was mainly looking at Hondas but I can't overlook the amount of love this Kodiak 700 gets online.

 

[awbowhunter]

Honda would be my preference. Being able to manually select a gear and NOT have the unit sound like its screaming at as little as 10-15 mph. Love being able to gear up to 4th or 5th and cruise along at much lower rpm than comparable ATV's
Honda's seem pretty bombproof as well.

 

[cnelk]

Yamaha

 

[Snowwolfe]

I bought a new Honda with the DCT about a year ago. I really disliked the shape of the foot rests and the jerky shifting of the automatic. After we moved back to Alaska sold it and bought a Yamaha 700 with EPS. Plus the model I bought already had a 2500 winch plus 27 inch mud tires. With factory extended warranty is was just under $12k OTD. Local dealer had some great deals in December.
For me, the Yamaha is a much more comfortable ride.

 

[Bama67]

The Yamaha has it all over the Honda. Power, Cheaper, Ride, Ergos, and is just as reliable.

 

[Mule3006Elk]

I bought a new Honda with the DCT about a year ago. I really disliked the shape of the foot rests and the jerky shifting of the automatic. After we moved back to Alaska sold it and bought a Yamaha 700 with EPS. Plus the model I bought already had a 2500 winch plus 27 inch mud tires. With factory extended warranty is was just under $12k OTD. Local dealer had some great deals in December.
For me, the Yamaha is a much more comfortable ride.

Having never ridden either I appreciate your feedback.

 

[Mule3006Elk]

Honda would be my preference. Being able to manually select a gear and NOT have the unit sound like its screaming at as little as 10-15 mph. Love being able to gear up to 4th or 5th and cruise along at much lower rpm than comparable ATV's
Honda's seem pretty bombproof as well.

Do you like Honda's DCT?