Yamaha or Honda ATV Recommendations

[sf jakey]

Pioneer is an awesome machine with 2 intolerable flaws. The dust is unbearable and the engine heat under the seat scalding. If Honda would fix that I would have another.

 

[Tmac]

Pioneer is an awesome machine with 2 intolerable flaws. The dust is unbearable and the engine heat under the seat scalding. If Honda would fix that I would have another.

There are fairly easy fixes on the pioneer forum for the heat. Basically adding some heat shielding really helps. I like it when it’s cold out, but have not found it to be too serious of an issue when warm out.

 

[Tclawson]

Honda rancher!

 

[Gman12]

There are some benefits to UTVs but how do they compare ride-wise? The ones I’ve ridden in before are slower, with less terrain capability, less clearance, and the ride is really rough compared to a nice ATV.

I believe the UVT's ride just as good as ATV's. If you get a 1000 it will go plenty fast and go wherever you would need to go. They are much more versatile than an ATV with the ability to comfortably take 2 or more people depending on the model. A roof and windshield makes for more comfort as well especially in cold weather or in the rain. And the Pioneers have a dump bed which is really handy. You can haul tons more stuff in the bed than on the back of a ATV. They are perfect for around the farm or hunting. I have a Honda ATV and UTV and I almost never use the ATV any longer since I bought the Pioneer.

 

[Coveyleader]

if you go the Yamaha Kodiak, make sure you sit on one. The handle positioning for me is too low. I went Honda foot shift Rubicon based on other members feedback.

 

[Leatherneck]

What are the negatives/benefits of the IRS Rubicon vs Foreman straight axle?

 

[180ls1]

What are the negatives/benefits of the IRS Rubicon vs Foreman straight axle?

IRS rides better but has more moving parts (expense and maintenance). I think the trade off is worth it in favor of IRS if you have the budget. They somewhat ride like a tank already so anything helps.

 

[rileybassman]

Still digging our Kodiak 700 - carried out 2 mulies last week with them. Space enough for two riders, a dead critter, and gear!

 

[Leatherneck]

Still digging our Kodiak 700 - carried out 2 mulies last week with them. Space enough for two riders, a dead critter, and gear!

Is that the one without electronic power steering?

 

[Blacktail247]

My last machine was irs and for whatever reason the rear cv boots seemed to catch sticks or debris and tear. My rancher now is solid axle. It may ride a little rougher but I don’t worry about cv boots anymore.

 

[chapman8523]

Don't overlook the 420 Rancher, great machine. I also have owned a Grizz 700 and Kodiak 700, also great machines. Less maintenance with the Hondas though. No belt is always a plus, but if you're going to be belt driven Yamaha is unmatched.

 

[Nine Banger]

Don't overlook the 420 Rancher, great machine.

I just put new tires on our 420 Rancher today. Other than that all that we have done to it in 7 years is change the oil a few times. These are truly great machines.