I have a couple 2003, 350 Honda Fourtrax FMs that my son and I drive.... When I first bought them, thought I was missing out because, well, they are only 350s. I drug a moose out of the bush with mine and have had many great adventures. Only thing I have done is keep em clean, change the oil and filters and the breaks when necessary...absolutely love them!
For me, it would be hard to pick between the Kodiak and the Rancher. I own a 2016 Grizzly but certainly gave the Rancher and Kodiak some hard looks when I was shopping. They are both amazing ATV's with some decent features for a very reasonable and affordable price.
@@prestonmcdowell1351 not sure what his is, but I've got a 91 Yamaha moto-4 250 that only now needs $100 in repairs. It's 30 years old. Also got a 2006 Polaris Sportsman that works great, but did need a new bearing last year. The trails in my area can get a bit rough since loggers just dump the branches and small trees in the trail so that's to be expected on a 15 year old bike in those conditions.
I absolutely love my new Polaris Sports model. At the age of almost 74 my need for speed and performance is as keen as ever. This bike is a red beast and performs incredibly well. It’s a smooth ride even in the roughest terrain. We live 6 blocks away from the mouth of our Manti, Utah Canyon so it’s just minutes away from a picnic and some trout fishing. We can throw on our tent and spend the night under stars. Wild life is abundant so what amazing views as we travel. My ATV is street legal and I use it to run around town all the time. Our town is pretty rural so no one minds an ATV on the road. We have the best of both worlds in great surrounding mountains and quick trips to the neighbors or the store. My new Polaris was affordable and the performance can’t be beat. This is our forth ATV each a different brand. I guess you might say this isn’t our first rodeo.
Always had issues with my families Grizzly Limiteds. Overheating, starting issues, battery always dying, and even more. Then we've got a Honda and we haven't done anything to it basically. One oil change and one battery in 15 years of riding and that was just two years ago. I have no clue why they did so bad with the limited but it made my view of Grizzlys worsen. If it actually ran it would be so fun! But the Honda always tows the Grizzly back to camp.
The Yamaha Kodiak is the clear winner here because of the 700 engine and superior ride and build quality. The Honda Rancher is a close second, why, because it's a Honda of course. The Can Am is right in the hunt, with the impressive features for the money. This comparison really shows that you can't go wrong with any of them.
When Canam made the push to more affordable Atv's to reach every corner of the market it was a step in the right direction for more sales. People don't want to spend much for entry level machines or work bikes so having an affordable base level model that can preform is a big deal. The outlander L and the defender went head to head against the Polaris 500 and the ranger which virtually owned the market for years. The oulander L is one of the best entry level bikes with added features of the more expensive machines such as the G2 chassis and the V-Twin motors. Canam is known for the build quality and attention to detail on their machines and the outlander L series is no exception
Kingquad, all generations. 4wd with locking diff standard, and on the first generation was mechanically engaged, no electronic doodads to break. Quads these days are going for CVT transmissions, which is fine for the new Kingquads, but if you're looking for something to shift manually, the first generations work amazing. A great quad for trailblazing, couldn't have made our backyard tracks without one!
i own 2 2014 polaris sportsman xp's, one an 850 one a 550, also a honda 2016 rubicon 500 and a 2017 can am 570 . Honda is reliable but i have replaced one axel. Can am is reliable and a fast 2 up machine , still like new because it is my wife's and i'm not allowed to ride it. lol . Polaris's spend most of the time in the shop or on the lift but they make the other machines seem so boring. nothing rides or handles or climbs like a polaris, period. But you do need the honda or can am to get you back home. lol. buying a new machine soon. either a can am 650 or grizzly 700. not sure.
The good thing is that all of them are plenty powerful and capable for about any task. They each have their strong and weak points, but over all i doubt you could go wrong with any of them. Compared to 10 years ago when everyone was buying hondas/suzukis/kawasakis, etc... with 14-16hp and minimal features, we have come a long way in HP and features, not that those old machines werent rock solid reliable.
outlander l is a lot of bang for the buck, I also think that the Arctic Cat 500 core model would be a good contender for this. I think the MSRP is 6199 and it come with digital gage 4x4 diff lock and IRS.
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Mine isn’t new but new to me sort of, it’s a 2005 Polaris sportsman 700 twin EFI AWD. Kept in great condition one owner. All service records kept. Got it for 4000. Love the machine plenty of power for any property needs and trail riding/mudding
My '04 Arctic Cat 400 manual has been plowing snow and hauling wood, draging brush and taking joy rides for over 15 years. Starter went out 2 years ago, but pull start works every time. Oil change if oil gets black. Hasn't failed to impress. Not bad 4 a 4500.00 $ atv. 5 ft plow has been all I need in Lakeville MN. Bonus is, my reckless son couldn't run thru the gears fast enough to kill himself.! Go Manual unless you're trail riding.
I would have figured the cf moto c force 500 would have made it. low msrp ,but value rich! 2 up,winch,4x4/ w dif lock,and LED lights. Cf moto is a Chinese brand yes,but they are a strong brand,and you can't beat the upgrades.
I definitely think the CFMOTO C-Force 500HO was left off the list and can't be beat with all it's features at an amazing price, EPS, winch, LED lights, hand guards and a top notch performer in the mud or on the track. I'm an owner of two of these, and I'm not affiliated with CFMOTO. Great ATV and a Great price, if you're looking you won't be disappointed. I was in a dealership yesterday and the 500HO is retailing for$6500. if you want a more basic unit the 500S is $6000 and they have the C-force 400, no bells or whistles, for $4400 I think it was. Again that;s retail
I've always been a fan of Polaris but I do think the drivetrain and CVT of Yamaha is bullet proof. To me, the best value would be the least 'repairs', not including 'general maintenance'. There is a huge difference between 'general maintenance' and 'repairs'. Keep up the good work Dirt Trax Crew!!
Kodiak is a great bike. It has taken everything I have thrown at it and actually with an added set of itp wheels, 27 inch zillas and a warn wince I still came in under 7000. I love it and the best part is with a simple clutch kit u basically have a mini grizzly.
My wife and I got the Kawasaki Bruteforce 300s. Two for $10,000 out the the door. Yes they are 300 vs all the ones that were spoken about in this video with the smallest I think was the 450? But, I feel Kawasaki Bruteforce deserves a mention for it's price and quality.
I personally have a 2017 Yamaha Grizzly 700. I have gone mudding/ on rocks/ on the road and put it though hell and back and it has never broke and everything feels tight. Love this thing although it was not a budget ATV its cost me $11k almost $12k but for that price i got what i was paying for. Complete under cage armor/ big tires with a 2-3in knuckle's on the tires/ high/low gearing and tons more. Never will I regret this buy.
the polaris sportsman 450 ho is the best buy, it's got everything you need and a nice power plant, I have the 2014 polaris 400 ho, great atv, in high gear it has a lot of horse power and low it's got tons of torque. I also have a honda trx250ex, nothing is built like a honda, you have to put up more cash for it but they last forever, mines 13 years old and I love it, I have never replaced anything but the carb and bearings.
The industry has come a long ways. When I first got into ATVs, a 300 was a mid size and hit most consumers value level. Now midsize is 500-700 cc and more impressive than ever. From the list given I would pick ether the outlander L or Kodiak. Another one i would look at is the Kingquad 500, fits the price range.
You guys should check out the suzuki kingquad 400 asi! My family had a 13 year old suzuki quad and we have never had one issue with it! On this list my favorite is probably the Yamaha Kodiak, tons of power!
These are hunting and off road 4 wheelers. The banshee is a raceing 4 wheeler. But i love them things. They are some monsters. You just have to keep them maintained. If someone wants to own one you better know how to change piston rings lol!
I bought a Brute Force 750 camo for 7500 back in 08 which has been a excellent and supre reliable machine that I still have but I looked online and the same atv with camo w/o eps is 9500. the only thing that has change is that now they run a o2 sensor with new computer control. CRAZY. I think out of the list above for horsepower per dollar the 48 hp Canam would be my best bet. And if you compare that to what I have they are nearly identical in price so not bad. Glad we got to see some atv's this time and not a bunch of rzr.
I'd probly go with the Honda because it looks the best to me and you won't have as much maintenance. I'd get the base model with the foot shift, just because that's the cheapest and it makes me feel more in control
I can't speak for the Polaris...but I have that exact same year make and model to the t can am outlander and it is an absolute UNIT. It's a great beast of a machine. Can't stop it get it stuck had it up to the handlebars in thick mud(didn't know it was that deep when I ran into the mud hole,I honestly don't like putting it through that,but when I do it can handle it no problem.) I'd go with this over any other model on this list. I have after market hmf exhaust and itp wheels with kenda executioner tires. Other wise it's stock.
Coleman at200- just under $3k (before taxes). Comes equipped with rwd, 169 cc engine capable of 9 hp, 7.5 tq, and a top speed of ~35 mph. It doesn't compare to more expensive models (obviously), but still is a fun little quad. :)
The Can-am is by far the best value. That said, I can't help but notice how much more effort this company puts into trying to supply consumers with machines that don't require near as many upgrades from an after market dealer. If you have the money you can have almost anything you want from Can-am. The idea of trying to please your customer has been lost on so many levels by other companies that it is so nice to see the variety of machines that Can-am has put out in order to become the best at what they do. I am a proud Brute Force owner who loves to ride my 750 that was introduced in 2005 and has had almost no changes made since then. I believe it's 2016. Maybe I'm wrong? Only one example.
I think that the kodiak would be the best, just for the reliability of the Yamaha brand. It would be my pick of all 5. It also has the biggest engine so there is a plus there, though it may lack a little horsepower.
You’re absolutely right. The cost has gotten out of control. Considering a 1000XMR is almost 70% of the cost of a Honda Civic is crazy. You can’t even compare R&D costs of cars vs ATV / UTVs yet a UTV will cost you the same as a reasonably used Jeep that you can do a lot more with.
I love the Polaris ATVs, but the Can-Am Outlander L has been getting my attention lately and it seem to have pretty great features compared to Polaris plus the extra horsepower is nice for getting work done with no compromise.
I bought a new non-current 2011 Kawasaki Prairie 360 4x4 last fall for $4k, Still factory warrantied and everything. Would have sold for $6500 in '11... Can't beat the value on that!!
I've got a 1987 Honda Fourtrax and just bought a 2020 Honda Rancher. Base model with solid rear axle. Gonna be a great work machine with occasional trail riding.
Picked up my NEW Honda 420 Rancher last month -- quality, good price, powerful, & ideal for my farm/ranch work. A fun reliable A TV (My 2nd Honda ownership)
Easy answer, the sportsman etx. Why? because the 450 model is actually a etuned 570cc engine. Swap the computer module for one from a trashed rzr or sportsman 570 and you have the the exact same bike as a factory 570 with 44-45hp. Exact same. The polaris on demand AWD with the 570's power is all most will ever need.
This that this that. The best value ATV is buying like a 2007-2014 used ATV off some guy that lives in the suburbs, bought one because he thought he needed it, put 250 miles on it, then needed it out of his garage years later. As long as its not Chinese, its probably pretty solid. Thats your best value. Last 2 used quads I bought (granted a few years apart) - 2008 King Quad 450 - $3500 675 miles on it. 2007 Grizzly 350 IRS 4z4 - $3000 with 249 miles. A few years on both from the time I bought them, but the features I wanted in each, low mileage, perfect condition, and a ton less than anything comparable that I could have bought new. Just have to be patient and look. And sometimes drive 100 miles or so. Bought a 2020 King Quad 750 this summer, had to drive 180 miles to get it, but paid $2K under MSRP new. Yeah, I like the Grizzly 700 better, but not that much better.
Can we submit an older one? My pick for best value ATV is the 1995 Honda Fourtrax 300. It's legendary build quality and no-quit attitude, coupled with it's low price of 7-900 dollars makes the fourtrax 300 a winner in value ATV's!
my dad had 2 fourtrax's! a red 2wd and a blue 4wd.. they were great growing up... never broke down.. only flat tires an dead battery's lol usually from me leaving the key on after i got done riding haha
I’ve never seen a ‘95 fourtrax that runs and drives go for under $1500 around here. You must be getting a hell of a deal if you can get one for 7-900 dollars...
I agree with your pick of Outlander L for buying new. It was on my list as a finalist, but I ended up buying a used Polaris instead. It is not easy finding a machine used that has not been abused at a decent price and I almost gave up and bought new, but lucked out at the end of my patience.
After looking at a lot of atv's over the last few months I just bought an Outlander l 570. It was a toss up between that and a Polaris Sportsman 570.I really like the smooth V twin over the single 570.Both had really great rebates so the price was right.I still like the Polaris and would love to have one.I do own an old Sportsman 400 that I bought in 2003 and wanted something better.I have had this Outlander for just a few weeks now and the more I run it the better it sounds👍
Talk about budget-I just picked up a 2006 Polaris Sportsman 500 4x4 with 85hrs and 350 miles on it for $2,500! It's got IRS, front locker, digital display with fuel guage, lots of storage, and a 3500# winch. If you look at the used market hard enough, these deals can be found. I drove 3.5hrs one way to pick this one up. The real kicker is I started with a super cheap crappy atv and kept buying cheap ones and trading up so technically I've only got $700 in this one and it looks and drives almost like a new one! I have always loved Honda but for the money I don't know if you can do much better than Polaris if you're looking for a mid range full size.
Riding with my kids, when are they going to bring back the Yamaha Balaster and other 2 stroke sport atv options. Chain drive sport quad with 2stroke engines, bring them back please.
I'm literally restoring one right now because I love it so much. Well, I say restoration but really I'm just buying a hundred dollars in parts because the previous owner didn't know how to fix it. I'll drive that thing until the engine explodes and maybe after that too if I can still find one somewhere.
I've only owned a Honda as it is my first atv, gotta say for being used and almost 13 years old it still keeps up with the brand new atvs all day long.
The rear break is fine in my opinion. The lever setting for the rear break can be easily tightened with the fly bolt bolt behind on the left side of the bike right above the final drive shaft. It makes a big difference. More Atvs need to have a two lever front and back brake system. Polaris should have done this long ago.
my favourite was the 700 Yamaha that's a wicked wheeler I'm surprised that there were no Arctic cats on here actually but the Yamaha was definitely my number 1
I have a 2013 Polaris sportman 400 HO I had it 7 years only has 1,800 miles AWD i traded my old Honda 250 It was 2WD i was thinking of trading my Polaris for a yamaha or a Can-am
When I was looking for a new ATV in 2015, I thought the Polaris 570 was the best value for the money. Although I do believe the Suzuki King Quad 750 is the best overall ATV. I purchased the 570 and ride with a guy with a King Quad 750. The 570 holds it's own.
Got a perfectly running 2008 raptor 700r with no major issues (only thing I replaced were spark plug, spark plug booth and rear grab bar) and I got the thing for 2000 CAD$!!! THATS 1500$ USD crazy deal
I recommend the polaris. I have in and it a beast. it my be a 570 but it does a great job for the work. I'm a farmer and it handle all task the I put it up again. awesome machine.
I love atvs in general and have had about every brand over and over again. But if I had to chose one to ride for now on it would be the Honda, nothings more reliable.
I went with the Honda Rancher. I felt like it was better investment over the long haul. I would have to say it was very hard not to buy the Can Am when we were at the dealer. The Outlander is a sexy beast!!
My dad just bought a brand new 2017 Polaris Sportsman 450 efi for $4,400. It's a base model, but it has a digital gauge package and for that price it's tough to beat.
many people may be shocked to hear Kymco on this list but I'm not. I have the Arctic Cat 425 which is very similar. The machine can perform with the best of them and at a great price. I would love to have the outlander L from the list.
Jamestingay11, I'm thinking of an artic cat 700. Or yamaha's kodiak 700. I don't know anything of artic cat. In fact just learned they made an atv last week, What do you think?
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2016 Polaris sportsman 570. Best bang for the buck. At $5100 out the door. Very hard to beat that, especially with the 570 pro star engine with 44 horsepower.
Man, my wife and i just climbed today one of the highest volcanos in mexico with an Oulander L 450 Max, and boy am i impressed with this machine...even 2-up and climbing ridiculously steep inclines, that little 450 just muscled its way through...our tour guide was on a 800 Outlander and he gave me that one for a while, just to test it out, and to be honest yes the 800 is better, but it is NOT five grand better...if i had the money would i buy the 800? Probably. If i didnt would i be bummed about it? Heeeeell no!! The little 450 freaking rocks...now i wonder how well it would perform without my wife on the back LOL....if i die, she saw this comment...dont call the cops, call swat..
"Tired of spending 7k on a four wheeler? well we have some four wheelers for you for 6,999!!!"
Lol
Dude I'm looking at buying an 85 Yamaha for 800
@cuzz467 Do it! Get new plastics kit & Wiseco top end rebuild kit + new tires etc. Be like new bike!
Honda because if you can't afford a new quad every year then you can keep ur Honda for 20 years and it will run
Aint that the damn truth
you're damn right
John Wehner my family owns a little over 15 hondas which half of them being three wheelers from the 80s
John Wehner that’s how all Japanese engines go lmao
Please help...I'm thinking of Kawasaki or Honda...
The Polaris 570 should be on the list. I've owned a Can Am and I would take the Polaris 570 any day. You can't beat the suspension that Polaris has.
I guess you havent road IRS honda. Its soft
@@robertcastleberry5108 I have one and I find it very stiff
I have a polaris and will never ever buy another one
Can’t beat the unreliability either. Truly unmatched.
I have a couple 2003, 350 Honda Fourtrax FMs that my son and I drive.... When I first bought them, thought I was missing out because, well, they are only 350s. I drug a moose out of the bush with mine and have had many great adventures. Only thing I have done is keep em clean, change the oil and filters and the breaks when necessary...absolutely love them!
For me, it would be hard to pick between the Kodiak and the Rancher. I own a 2016 Grizzly but certainly gave the Rancher and Kodiak some hard looks when I was shopping. They are both amazing ATV's with some decent features for a very reasonable and affordable price.
Honda rancher I have this model and a 26 year old model that still rides like a champ
I got a 35 yr old fourtrax
Nice
Buck Simmons what year motel is it
@@prestonmcdowell1351 not sure what his is, but I've got a 91 Yamaha moto-4 250 that only now needs $100 in repairs. It's 30 years old. Also got a 2006 Polaris Sportsman that works great, but did need a new bearing last year. The trails in my area can get a bit rough since loggers just dump the branches and small trees in the trail so that's to be expected on a 15 year old bike in those conditions.
I absolutely love my new Polaris Sports model. At the age of almost 74 my need for speed and performance is as keen as ever. This bike is a red beast and performs incredibly well. It’s a smooth ride even in the roughest terrain. We live 6 blocks away from the mouth of our Manti, Utah Canyon so it’s just minutes away from a picnic and some trout fishing. We can throw on our tent and spend the night under stars. Wild life is abundant so what amazing views as we travel. My ATV is street legal and I use it to run around town all the time. Our town is pretty rural so no one minds an ATV on the road. We have the best of both worlds in great surrounding mountains and quick trips to the neighbors or the store. My new Polaris was affordable and the performance can’t be beat. This is our forth ATV each a different brand. I guess you might say this isn’t our first rodeo.
I got the Polaris 570 EPS but forgot to mention it.
I haven’t put a dime into my Grizzly in six years, except tires and oil changes.
That's me.
Always had issues with my families Grizzly Limiteds. Overheating, starting issues, battery always dying, and even more. Then we've got a Honda and we haven't done anything to it basically. One oil change and one battery in 15 years of riding and that was just two years ago.
I have no clue why they did so bad with the limited but it made my view of Grizzlys worsen. If it actually ran it would be so fun! But the Honda always tows the Grizzly back to camp.
The Yamaha Kodiak is the clear winner here because of the 700 engine and superior ride and build quality. The Honda Rancher is a close second, why, because it's a Honda of course. The Can Am is right in the hunt, with the impressive features for the money. This comparison really shows that you can't go wrong with any of them.
The best spot on comment on here.! With ya 100%!
When Canam made the push to more affordable Atv's to reach every corner of the market it was a step in the right direction for more sales. People don't want to spend much for entry level machines or work bikes so having an affordable base level model that can preform is a big deal. The outlander L and the defender went head to head against the Polaris 500 and the ranger which virtually owned the market for years. The oulander L is one of the best entry level bikes with added features of the more expensive machines such as the G2 chassis and the V-Twin motors. Canam is known for the build quality and attention to detail on their machines and the outlander L series is no exception
Kingquad, all generations. 4wd with locking diff standard, and on the first generation was mechanically engaged, no electronic doodads to break. Quads these days are going for CVT transmissions, which is fine for the new Kingquads, but if you're looking for something to shift manually, the first generations work amazing. A great quad for trailblazing, couldn't have made our backyard tracks without one!
Also the king quad 500 and 750 should be in this list IMO one of the best Atv
Yes
Or the 400
I've owned Polaris, Yamaha, Suzuki, but hands down, nothing better than my Honda foreman I currently own. All around great machine at a great price.
I love seeing comments like this from someone who has owned the other brands and has a frame of reference. Thanks for your comment!
Agree to honda ratings. Disagree that its not yamaha on top. Lol
i own 2 2014 polaris sportsman xp's, one an 850 one a 550, also a honda 2016 rubicon 500 and a 2017 can am 570 . Honda is reliable but i have replaced one axel. Can am is reliable and a fast 2 up machine , still like new because it is my wife's and i'm not allowed to ride it. lol . Polaris's spend most of the time in the shop or on the lift but they make the other machines seem so boring. nothing rides or handles or climbs like a polaris, period. But you do need the honda or can am to get you back home. lol. buying a new machine soon. either a can am 650 or grizzly 700. not sure.
I'm going to have to go with #4, the Honda Rancher. Its is my personal Favorite.
Maniac Motocross finally, we don't have a dick that keeps saying "honda is the best".
Who came here for atvs under 3 grand not 7 lol
Me
Taotao
Michael Play's under 3k u can get a 250
Me
What about the Honda Recon? It's small size is it's advantage for loading & riding narrow trails.
The good thing is that all of them are plenty powerful and capable for about any task. They each have their strong and weak points, but over all i doubt you could go wrong with any of them. Compared to 10 years ago when everyone was buying hondas/suzukis/kawasakis, etc... with 14-16hp and minimal features, we have come a long way in HP and features, not that those old machines werent rock solid reliable.
outlander l is a lot of bang for the buck, I also think that the Arctic Cat 500 core model would be a good contender for this. I think the MSRP is 6199 and it come with digital gage 4x4 diff lock and IRS.
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i purchased a 2016 sportsman 450 ho efi with winch for 4799 out the door. I don't think you can beat that.
Sweet, love my Polaris.
@Frank D'Amelio the polaris dealer??? Just find a deal that wants to unload
try the 750
Mine isn’t new but new to me sort of, it’s a 2005 Polaris sportsman 700 twin EFI AWD. Kept in great condition one owner. All service records kept. Got it for 4000. Love the machine plenty of power for any property needs and trail riding/mudding
My '04 Arctic Cat 400 manual has been plowing snow and hauling wood, draging brush and taking joy rides for over 15 years.
Starter went out 2 years ago, but pull start works every time.
Oil change if oil gets black.
Hasn't failed to impress.
Not bad 4 a 4500.00 $ atv.
5 ft plow has been all I need in Lakeville MN.
Bonus is, my reckless son couldn't run thru the gears fast enough to kill himself.!
Go Manual unless you're trail riding.
I would have figured the cf moto c force 500 would have made it. low msrp ,but value rich! 2 up,winch,4x4/ w dif lock,and LED lights. Cf moto is a Chinese brand yes,but they are a strong brand,and you can't beat the upgrades.
Arctic Cat 500EFI should be on this list. Good engine and clearance with good standard features...my 2 cents! Good list.
I definitely think the CFMOTO C-Force 500HO was left off the list and can't be beat with all it's features at an amazing price, EPS, winch, LED lights, hand guards and a top notch performer in the mud or on the track. I'm an owner of two of these, and I'm not affiliated with CFMOTO. Great ATV and a Great price, if you're looking you won't be disappointed. I was in a dealership yesterday and the 500HO is retailing for$6500. if you want a more basic unit the 500S is $6000 and they have the C-force 400, no bells or whistles, for $4400 I think it was. Again that;s retail
I've always been a fan of Polaris but I do think the drivetrain and CVT of Yamaha is bullet proof. To me, the best value would be the least 'repairs', not including 'general maintenance'. There is a huge difference between 'general maintenance' and 'repairs'. Keep up the good work Dirt Trax Crew!!
I came for something affordable....
Nothing is affordable.
buy used
Succ Dis: Anymore, if you want a ATV for under $5K new, you are looking at China Quads, mostly.
Then you don't want honda, or can am! Way over priced! Yamaha is the way to go. Possibly artic cat too.
Just get an LT-500 and modify it to the max. Will cost under 5,000 and you’ll have a beast.
My heart is with the Kodiak but the Can Am L and it's 5 year factory warranty at no extra cost is unbeatable.
Yizzle to the kodizzle, and grizzle!
Kodiak is a great bike. It has taken everything I have thrown at it and actually with an added set of itp wheels, 27 inch zillas and a warn wince I still came in under 7000. I love it and the best part is with a simple clutch kit u basically have a mini grizzly.
My wife and I got the Kawasaki Bruteforce 300s. Two for $10,000 out the the door. Yes they are 300 vs all the ones that were spoken about in this video with the smallest I think was the 450? But, I feel Kawasaki Bruteforce deserves a mention for it's price and quality.
I owned a Suzuki kingquad a few years ago and I thought it was a good bang for my buck!
AllTerrainGuy best quad on the market
I like the 2016 Yamaha Kodiak 700. It has a good price tag for what you're getting. It has a starting price of $6,999 and is well built in my opinion.
I personally have a 2017 Yamaha Grizzly 700. I have gone mudding/ on rocks/ on the road and put it though hell and back and it has never broke and everything feels tight. Love this thing although it was not a budget ATV its cost me $11k almost $12k but for that price i got what i was paying for. Complete under cage armor/ big tires with a 2-3in knuckle's on the tires/ high/low gearing and tons more. Never will I regret this buy.
the polaris sportsman 450 ho is the best buy, it's got everything you need and a nice power plant, I have the 2014 polaris 400 ho, great atv, in high gear it has a lot of horse power and low it's got tons of torque. I also have a honda trx250ex, nothing is built like a honda, you have to put up more cash for it but they last forever, mines 13 years old and I love it, I have never replaced anything but the carb and bearings.
Just purchased a 2020 Honda Rancher 420. Love it!
Great little ATV. It'll last forever.
They need to make a update to this video... 2021 version.
I'll work on something this spring!!
Can Am #1..Polaris #2.. Yamaha #3. That's my choice in this class! -NY
The industry has come a long ways. When I first got into ATVs, a 300 was a mid size and hit most consumers value level. Now midsize is 500-700 cc and more impressive than ever. From the list given I would pick ether the outlander L or Kodiak. Another one i would look at is the Kingquad 500, fits the price range.
You guys should check out the suzuki kingquad 400 asi! My family had a 13 year old suzuki quad and we have never had one issue with it! On this list my favorite is probably the Yamaha Kodiak, tons of power!
Logan Jensen ******
why
would we want a company that is OUT OF BUSSINESS?
Honestly one of the best quads was the banshee. The thing is a monster and you can get a decent used one for 2k or under.
These are hunting and off road 4 wheelers. The banshee is a raceing 4 wheeler. But i love them things. They are some monsters. You just have to keep them maintained. If someone wants to own one you better know how to change piston rings lol!
A banshee is a sand machine/drag quad. These are completely different machines.
I bought a 2018 rancher 4×4. Couldn't be happier with my pick.
I bought a Brute Force 750 camo for 7500 back in 08 which has been a excellent and supre reliable machine that I still have but I looked online and the same atv with camo w/o eps is 9500. the only thing that has change is that now they run a o2 sensor with new computer control. CRAZY. I think out of the list above for horsepower per dollar the 48 hp Canam would be my best bet. And if you compare that to what I have they are nearly identical in price so not bad. Glad we got to see some atv's this time and not a bunch of rzr.
I'd probly go with the Honda because it looks the best to me and you won't have as much maintenance. I'd get the base model with the foot shift, just because that's the cheapest and it makes me feel more in control
I do like the price and looks of the can-am. The Polaris is also a great value indeed.
I can't speak for the Polaris...but I have that exact same year make and model to the t can am outlander and it is an absolute UNIT. It's a great beast of a machine. Can't stop it get it stuck had it up to the handlebars in thick mud(didn't know it was that deep when I ran into the mud hole,I honestly don't like putting it through that,but when I do it can handle it no problem.) I'd go with this over any other model on this list. I have after market hmf exhaust and itp wheels with kenda executioner tires. Other wise it's stock.
Coleman at200- just under $3k (before taxes). Comes equipped with rwd, 169 cc engine capable of 9 hp, 7.5 tq, and a top speed of ~35 mph.
It doesn't compare to more expensive models (obviously), but still is a fun little quad. :)
The Can-am is by far the best value. That said, I can't help but notice how much more effort this company puts into trying to supply consumers with machines that don't require near as many upgrades from an after market dealer. If you have the money you can have almost anything you want from Can-am. The idea of trying to please your customer has been lost on so many levels by other companies that it is so nice to see the variety of machines that Can-am has put out in order to become the best at what they do. I am a proud Brute Force owner who loves to ride my 750 that was introduced in 2005 and has had almost no changes made since then. I believe it's 2016. Maybe I'm wrong? Only one example.
Search up Christian Amy on CZcams and you'll understand what's wrong with the base model canned hams
+Gage Cook I thought about the same thing. He hates his lol
Jared B I know right haha
I think that the kodiak would be the best, just for the reliability of the Yamaha brand. It would be my pick of all 5. It also has the biggest engine so there is a plus there, though it may lack a little horsepower.
polaris etx all the way. prostar power is just phenomenal and will probably out perform any of the others regardless of cc's
Morris Kipfer it’s hasn’t broke down yet?
Any machine or tool, that's easy to maintain, and reliable are worth more than all the bells and whistles any day.
You’re absolutely right. The cost has gotten out of control. Considering a 1000XMR is almost 70% of the cost of a Honda Civic is crazy. You can’t even compare R&D costs of cars vs ATV / UTVs yet a UTV will cost you the same as a reasonably used Jeep that you can do a lot more with.
I believe the Can Am outlander L is the best deal and if I bought I new one that's probably be the one I got.
I love the Polaris ATVs, but the Can-Am Outlander L has been getting my attention lately and it seem to have pretty great features compared to Polaris plus the extra horsepower is nice for getting work done with no compromise.
Can Am & Yamaha #1
Well it does cost more so it would have more features
I bought a new non-current 2011 Kawasaki Prairie 360 4x4 last fall for $4k, Still factory warrantied and everything. Would have sold for $6500 in '11... Can't beat the value on that!!
I've got a 1987 Honda Fourtrax and just bought a 2020 Honda Rancher. Base model with solid rear axle. Gonna be a great work machine with occasional trail riding.
We have an old Honda 300 I think and it’s already strong enough.
I have a 32 year old honda 350 and this thing has nevee broke down or gave me trouble.. And a 7k$ 850 Kawasaki breaks down ever ride..
I got a Honda 420 going to pick it up today super exited
nice ijust got an outlander 570 pro 2017
you still excited after yer 1 ?, Honda is a good choice i think
TheOakley165 how fast does it go
Picked up my NEW Honda 420 Rancher last month -- quality, good price, powerful, & ideal for my farm/ranch work. A fun reliable A TV (My 2nd Honda ownership)
How has it lasted for you?
Easy answer, the sportsman etx. Why? because the 450 model is actually a etuned 570cc engine. Swap the computer module for one from a trashed rzr or sportsman 570 and you have the the exact same bike as a factory 570 with 44-45hp. Exact same. The polaris on demand AWD with the 570's power is all most will ever need.
This that this that. The best value ATV is buying like a 2007-2014 used ATV off some guy that lives in the suburbs, bought one because he thought he needed it, put 250 miles on it, then needed it out of his garage years later. As long as its not Chinese, its probably pretty solid. Thats your best value. Last 2 used quads I bought (granted a few years apart) - 2008 King Quad 450 - $3500 675 miles on it. 2007 Grizzly 350 IRS 4z4 - $3000 with 249 miles. A few years on both from the time I bought them, but the features I wanted in each, low mileage, perfect condition, and a ton less than anything comparable that I could have bought new. Just have to be patient and look. And sometimes drive 100 miles or so. Bought a 2020 King Quad 750 this summer, had to drive 180 miles to get it, but paid $2K under MSRP new. Yeah, I like the Grizzly 700 better, but not that much better.
2017 Renegade 570 Xmr
Agree, looks like an awesome quad
Love ur vids best youtuber ever
I font get how they made a 570 renegade and never ever made a 650 renegade
+Nathan John Mullin can-ham use to make a 500 650 and 800 renegade years ago. small ones didn't really sell I'm told
+Ernie Desjardins cool thnx
Can we submit an older one? My pick for best value ATV is the 1995 Honda Fourtrax 300. It's legendary build quality and no-quit attitude, coupled with it's low price of 7-900 dollars makes the fourtrax 300 a winner in value ATV's!
my dad had 2 fourtrax's! a red 2wd and a blue 4wd.. they were great growing up... never broke down.. only flat tires an dead battery's lol usually from me leaving the key on after i got done riding haha
I’ve never seen a ‘95 fourtrax that runs and drives go for under $1500 around here. You must be getting a hell of a deal if you can get one for 7-900 dollars...
Man I love Suzuki. I think their approach to marketing is their biggest shortcomings.
I agree with your pick of Outlander L for buying new. It was on my list as a finalist, but I ended up buying a used Polaris instead. It is not easy finding a machine used that has not been abused at a decent price and I almost gave up and bought new, but lucked out at the end of my patience.
Well my 99 Kawasaki prairie 400 4x4 does exactly what I want it to do without any issues. And I do work it hard to
where is all the suzukis i know some of those atvs that were abused and are still running perfect
After looking at a lot of atv's over the last few months I just bought an Outlander l 570. It was a toss up between that and a Polaris Sportsman 570.I really like the smooth V twin over the single 570.Both had really great rebates so the price was right.I still like the Polaris and would love to have one.I do own an old Sportsman 400 that I bought in 2003 and wanted something better.I have had
this Outlander for just a few weeks now and the more I run it the better it sounds👍
Talk about budget-I just picked up a 2006 Polaris Sportsman 500 4x4 with 85hrs and 350 miles on it for $2,500! It's got IRS, front locker, digital display with fuel guage, lots of storage, and a 3500# winch. If you look at the used market hard enough, these deals can be found. I drove 3.5hrs one way to pick this one up. The real kicker is I started with a super cheap crappy atv and kept buying cheap ones and trading up so technically I've only got $700 in this one and it looks and drives almost like a new one! I have always loved Honda but for the money I don't know if you can do much better than Polaris if you're looking for a mid range full size.
Riding with my kids, when are they going to bring back the Yamaha Balaster and other 2 stroke sport atv options. Chain drive sport quad with 2stroke engines, bring them back please.
I'm literally restoring one right now because I love it so much. Well, I say restoration but really I'm just buying a hundred dollars in parts because the previous owner didn't know how to fix it. I'll drive that thing until the engine explodes and maybe after that too if I can still find one somewhere.
cfmoto 500 ho eps at 5999. best value and has dif lock.
Joseph Palermo chinese bike for the price of a Japanese bike. big rip off
I've only owned a Honda as it is my first atv, gotta say for being used and almost 13 years old it still keeps up with the brand new atvs all day long.
A buddy of mine has is original Honda trike from the 80's and he still uses it.
The rear break is fine in my opinion. The lever setting for the rear break can be easily tightened with the fly bolt bolt behind on the left side of the bike right above the final drive shaft. It makes a big difference. More Atvs need to have a two lever front and back brake system. Polaris should have done this long ago.
I was looking into a mud bike, after crunching some numbers I think I'll build a truck.
The CF Moto Cforce 400 should be number 1 it is only 3-4 thousand dollars with all the bells and whistles
King phantomounus and it’s chinese. it won’t even last as long as a polaris.
I think you guys choose the right one
Can am is definately where it's at! The ride is definately a lot more fun and better than most others haha.
my favourite was the 700 Yamaha that's a wicked wheeler I'm surprised that there were no Arctic cats on here actually but the Yamaha was definitely my number 1
It's definitely a great ATV. Excellent ride quality and handling.
Yeah I actually may be geting a new Arctic cat xc 450 have you guys done any testing on this wheeler
I found the Polaris Sportsman 450 a great value for the price
I have a 2013 Polaris sportman 400 HO
I had it 7 years only has 1,800 miles AWD i traded my old Honda 250 It was 2WD i was thinking of trading my Polaris for a yamaha or a Can-am
Just buy a used pickup for the same price
When I was looking for a new ATV in 2015, I thought the Polaris 570 was the best value for the money. Although I do believe the Suzuki King Quad 750 is the best overall ATV. I purchased the 570 and ride with a guy with a King Quad 750. The 570 holds it's own.
Got a perfectly running 2008 raptor 700r with no major issues (only thing I replaced were spark plug, spark plug booth and rear grab bar) and I got the thing for 2000 CAD$!!! THATS 1500$ USD crazy deal
Cf moto should be in this list they are cheap and have all the bells and whistles
I agree cfmoto. Their 400 is $4k the 500 if $5k and has some nice features
I hear they have trouble with shifter ... came close to buying one but heard of this problem and went with Foreman 500
Your work is awesome! Get paid for driving atv all day!
I recommend the polaris. I have in and it a beast. it my be a 570 but it does a great job for the work. I'm a farmer and it handle all task the I put it up again. awesome machine.
You said it, industry leading reliability. Yamaha Kodiak, nuff said.
I love atvs in general and have had about every brand over and over again. But if I had to chose one to ride for now on it would be the Honda, nothings more reliable.
you guys should do an atv giveaway that would be the coolest thing ever
That would definitely be the coolest ever!
I went with the Honda Rancher. I felt like it was better investment over the long haul. I would have to say it was very hard not to buy the Can Am when we were at the dealer. The Outlander is a sexy beast!!
i'm 59 i quit riding motorcycles but i bought a atv and i have a second life ,i ride the atv everyday
Awesome!
Yamaha for the reliability and the power of the 708cc engine might not be the cheapest but dealer network is across the board is superior.
The 420 rancher all day. This last weekend i was beating on it at a MX track an stills working perfectly fine😂
My dad just bought a brand new 2017 Polaris Sportsman 450 efi for $4,400. It's a base model, but it has a digital gauge package and for that price it's tough to beat.
many people may be shocked to hear Kymco on this list but I'm not. I have the Arctic Cat 425 which is very similar. The machine can perform with the best of them and at a great price. I would love to have the outlander L from the list.
Jamestingay11, I'm thinking of an artic cat 700. Or yamaha's kodiak 700. I don't know anything of artic cat. In fact just learned they made an atv last week, What do you think?
The Can-Am is a great choice, but where did you hide the Arctic Cat 500?
O2MEND in the garage
@@Yippa391
Your revolution is over. Condolences. The bums lost. My advice is to do what your parents did; get a job, sir. The bums will always lose. Do you hear me?
really like the Honda, love the yamaha tho. I do have to agree with your choice of atv's. I would go for the can-am also.
Ive got an old honda fourtrax from the 90's. Only ever had to fix the starter, great machine
SOOOO MY GRANDFATHER HUNTS A LOT AND HAS A BAD BACK AND CAN'T WALK THAT FAR. SO IM LOOKING FOR A GOOD HUNTING ATV FOR HIM. ANY RECOMMENDATIONS.
I'm confused. CF Moto should have made the list somewhere. The price range is there AND WITH all the bells and whistles! Maybe it was #6?
Paul Seebach CF Motos reliability is terrible so it’s not good value when you always have to do maintenance
@@kemperharris7378 I can disagree with that
Good work! Now I wish that you make the same for UTV's, please.
Best regardes
Should definitely take a look at the CFMoto lineup!
Good to see kymco getting better. I have owned a 500 before good quad for the price.
The Kodiak is the most value, because cheaper now means you could possibly spend more in the future...
BigCarKilla 3 years later you'll need a new one.
The Yamaha
2016 Polaris sportsman 570. Best bang for the buck. At $5100 out the door. Very hard to beat that, especially with the 570 pro star engine with 44 horsepower.
Man, my wife and i just climbed today one of the highest volcanos in mexico with an Oulander L 450 Max, and boy am i impressed with this machine...even 2-up and climbing ridiculously steep inclines, that little 450 just muscled its way through...our tour guide was on a 800 Outlander and he gave me that one for a while, just to test it out, and to be honest yes the 800 is better, but it is NOT five grand better...if i had the money would i buy the 800? Probably. If i didnt would i be bummed about it? Heeeeell no!! The little 450 freaking rocks...now i wonder how well it would perform without my wife on the back LOL....if i die, she saw this comment...dont call the cops, call swat..