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Best 4x4 ATV? Still Honda?

Posted on 2/22/24 at 6:42 pm
Posted by VetteGuy
Member since Feb 2008
28691 posts
Posted on 2/22/24 at 6:42 pm
All replies appreciated.
Posted by No Colors
Sandbar
Member since Sep 2010
10643 posts
Posted on 2/22/24 at 6:52 pm to
Pretty much, yes
Posted by CamdenTiger
Member since Aug 2009
62723 posts
Posted on 2/22/24 at 6:53 pm to
Can’t go wrong with Honda. There are some cheaper options, and to each there own, but if you have a chance to get a Honda that has what you want, in your price range, just grab it and don’t look back IMO
Posted by El Segundo Guy
SE OK
Member since Aug 2014
9686 posts
Posted on 2/22/24 at 7:12 pm to
Sure, get one. You can't go wrong with a Honda 4 wheeler.

I will say that I have Kodiak 700 EPS that I use daily and zero issues. I love it. 100% stock. I use it on my land, it's been on Chicken Corners trail in Moab, some dunes and all kinds of trails.
This post was edited on 2/22/24 at 7:16 pm
Posted by armsdealer
Member since Feb 2016
11546 posts
Posted on 2/22/24 at 7:24 pm to
Still? When were they the "best"?
Posted by bayouteche
The Beaches of Wham
Member since Nov 2012
1180 posts
Posted on 2/22/24 at 7:34 pm to
Paging X12345 or whatever he goes by now.
Posted by TheDrunkenTigah
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2011
17377 posts
Posted on 2/22/24 at 7:43 pm to
Best is pretty subjective. They’re still reliable but not to the extent they were 20 years ago. My opinion, Yamaha is right there with them on reliability with a very comfortable riding suspension and natural feeling transmission. Hondas to me just never seem to be able to find the right gear.
Posted by Catahoula20LSU
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2011
2142 posts
Posted on 2/22/24 at 8:15 pm to
I have a 700 Grizzly. 1600 miles 10 years old. Only have had to change axles and bearings and the oil seal on the rear drive shaft. Other than oil, filters and tires. Not too bad.
Posted by Ol boy
Member since Oct 2018
2973 posts
Posted on 2/22/24 at 8:40 pm to
Not really the best if your talking power, ground clearance, speed, coolness, aftermarket mods, highest HP.
But if your looking for most dependable longest lasting and least amount of maintenance then yes they are still the best.
Posted by Bayou_Tiger_225
Third Earth
Member since Mar 2016
10881 posts
Posted on 2/22/24 at 9:41 pm to
I feel like Yamaha is right there with Honda.

My grizzly 550 is a tank
Posted by boudinman
Member since Nov 2019
5172 posts
Posted on 2/23/24 at 12:25 am to
Yamaha Grizzly 700 eps. FTW
Posted by WillFerrellisking
Member since Jun 2019
794 posts
Posted on 2/23/24 at 6:18 am to
All I’ve ever owned were Hondas and have zero complaints. Currently have a Foreman, Rancher and the 1000-5 Pioneer.

Almost forgot my youngest boys Polaris sportsman 90. That lil thing has taken a beating also and still running.

Assume just like every thing else, they are all good brands till something breaks.
Posted by upgrade
Member since Jul 2011
13254 posts
Posted on 2/23/24 at 6:40 am to
Honda is probably the most reliable of them all.
It would be my pick for a manual shift bike.

I do not like their automatics though. I prefer belt drive over Hondas automatic.
Posted by geauxbrown
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2006
19781 posts
Posted on 2/23/24 at 12:46 pm to
Yes, until the brakes go out.
Posted by Tridentds
Sugar Land
Member since Aug 2011
20707 posts
Posted on 2/23/24 at 12:48 pm to
Fastest no.

Most dependable powerhorse that will easily last 15+ years. You’re GD right.
This post was edited on 2/23/24 at 3:10 pm
Posted by 1mic
Through the coulee
Member since Nov 2014
149 posts
Posted on 2/23/24 at 5:12 pm to
Honda and Yamaha are solid bikes. The models with independent rear suspension ride much better.
This post was edited on 2/23/24 at 5:14 pm
Posted by ValhallaAwaits
Member since Aug 2021
360 posts
Posted on 2/23/24 at 9:04 pm to
SUZUKI…proven more reliable than Honda or Yamaha.

This has been discussed on numerous threads prior.

Suzuki invented the 4 wheel ATV.
Posted by maisweh
Member since Jan 2014
4091 posts
Posted on 2/24/24 at 9:24 am to
Outdated farm equipment
I like Polaris or canam
Posted by Cypressknee
Member since Jul 2017
1207 posts
Posted on 2/24/24 at 11:20 am to
If I was buying a new atv today it would be a Honda rubicon manual shift with power steering. Of course everyone will have their own opinion. Me personally I’ve been working on Atv’s for over 20yrs so that does help me decide. Honda won’t be the fastest nor most powerful but it’ll stay together. Also another reason I prefer Honda is the fact they make parts for their products way longer than other mfg’s. For those whom don’t know, the requirement is only 10yrs. May not matter to most people. Whatever you buy, keep the oils clean, air filter too and don’t let it sit up.
Posted by weisertiger
Lake Charles, LA
Member since Sep 2007
2485 posts
Posted on 2/24/24 at 6:13 pm to
I really like my Polaris sportsman 570
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