Suzuki has amazing reliability on my experience. I bought my Suzuki Vinson new and beat it hard for 13 years and it just took it. I finally had a $300 4wd shift actuator go out but that is the only thing in 13 years of thrashing it besides common wear items like brake pads and wheel bearings. I will be buying another Suzuki.
I own a Samurai & a 1400 Intruder...both reliable as rain in Oregon I will never jump ship .... people ask me all the time if I want to sell my Sammy....NOPE !!
I’ve always been a Suzuki fan. Bought a 2000 Suzuki King Quad 300 new back in ‘99. I still have it and it still runs like a champ with no engine or transmission issues. I’ve currently got 14,600 Km (9062 Mi) on her and still going strong. I finally upgraded to 2019 Suzuki King Quad 750 SE+ (Bronze) in May of 2020. Currently have just over a 1000 Km (621 Mi) on her and loving it. Was going to sell my 300 KQ, but I couldn’t find it within myself to part ways with it.
My father bought a Ltf250 4x4 and a 300 king quad in 2000 I put over 50,000 km on the 250 she had a ton of work but was ridden hard and put away wet too now the 300 it has over 20,000 km has almost nothing in repairs thing still has original breaks and starts and idles better than most new ATVs absolute bulletproof quads
Iv owned Honda foreman’s rubicon etc the 400 the 450 the 500 and the 680 as I trade in farm quads iv also owned a few of the Yamaha’s range and honestly found the Yamaha’s more reliable but not much between them the hondas issues were mostly electronic gear issues and speed and angle sensors. I have a had a few Suzuki’s and found them much less reliable than the hondas and Yamaha’s
As someone who is in the market for my first four wheeler I’d like to ask, would Honda be a good beginner option because of the good reliability and maybe later on once I know what I’m doing maybe get a can am
Love my 2016 Honda Rancher 4TRX. Very reliable and have had zero issues with it since I purchased it new in 2016. I use it year around from -35F cold Winter days plowing snow to 95F days hauling firewood, skidding logs and pulling a variety of utility trailers. Works great on my 100 acres of woodland and wouldn't trade it except for a Rubicon.
I’ve had my Can am since 2016, since then have always been hooked with it and I haven’t had much issues with it yet and I use that little beast quite often. All I’ve changed so far was Battery,Regulator,And tires. For 7000 miles and 560hrs that’s not too bad. ALWYAS puts a smile on my face when i get on it 😈
Yeah I had my can am xmr since new 5 years ago. Over 7000 hard kms on it (mostly deep thick mud) and didn't have one problem with it. Awesome bike in my experience fun powerful and reliable what more could you ask for.
We bought a CFMoto CForce 800 last year, a brand new 2021 model. It has so far been flawless. We took the chance on it because we wanted a dedicated 2-up machine and the Arctic Cat and Can Ams that offer a 2 passenger design were both nearly double what we paid. Seeing how, as you mentioned, neither of those brands have top notch reliability reputations, i figured if it only lasted half as long as either of those I still didn’t lose money since I paid half as much. 🤔 We don’t abuse it, but we have certainly used it. It’s pulled trailers on the farm, and even towed a farm truck home when it broke down. It’s been solid so far.
@@Hastambre yes it is. In fact we have over 100 hours run time on it now. Still absolutely zero issues so far. We pull trailers and check fences on the farm almost daily with it. I plan to adjust the valves soon, they have begun to rattle a bit but it stills runs fine. Valve adjustment is supposed to be at 80 hours according to the manual so thats normal. We received a recall for the power steering but havent taken it in yet, because we havent had any issue with it so it just hasn't been a priority honestly. I do all the service on it myself, and we havent done anything but oil changes, filter changes, and grease. Drive belt is still factory and we pull some heavy trailers loaded with feed, fence posts, etc.
@@Scotts229 Thanks for the comment. I’ve been looking for a UTV as well and been doing a few days worth of research. So far the CF has had way more positive owner reviews than I expected. Maybe even more than Polaris .
I'm the kind of guy Love work on my machines so I do lot maintenance I think that's a must and going over everything making sure works perfectly because a small issue can be come a big problem if not fixed right away.
@@ppepperoni3570 funny that you said that because Honda is only one that has broken down on me and I work a for a millionaire that has dozens of ATV'S of almost every brand and his favorite is Polaris and one of his Yamaha YZX 450 run hot and the dealer couldn't fix it and the dealer had to take it back and he replaced it with a Sportsman XP 1000 Highlifter and has a Honda 520 for his daughter and he said it was told junk because the brakes were crap and the shifting horrible.
Multiple times 2008 Polaris 850 OIL Filled air filter box, wrecked multiple engines, they knew about problem, fought warranty then denied second time after a weeks riding; so your "The Key is to... blah blah blah" is false. Never Again, don't even ride pretty much anymore because of it. Kawi 750 problems after that, I'm done. Old Foreman 300 outdid them all - all crap considered.
I had my CFMoto for almost 3 years now and have drove more than 5500 km on it with no major issues in really rough terrain. CFMoto is really popular in Europe where we doesn't feel the need to buy expensive well known brands. CFMoto have been #1 most sold in Sweden for years, and among the most selling in Scandinavia generally. And you can't beat the price, since you get so much value for the money with modern look. CFMoto use CVTech clutch (that many other switch to) and the engine is used in many KTM bikes. I also really like Yamaha and Can-Am, but the price for Can-Am is too much since you doesn't get anything extra as stock like you do on CFMoto.
Great comment, thank you! I know KTM is using CFmoto motors, that's pretty cool. I don't think they sell the CFmoto motorcycles in the States yet, but I've seen some cool prototypes.
@@BeanM007 I'm a Honda guy all my life I ride hard mountain cross country a wile back I took a chance on the cf moto overland 1000 and I've got to disagree with you strongly the cf moto is a tough built very reliable bike there are definitely more powerful 1000 but as far as reliability goes I've accidentally rolled my cfmoto down the side of a mountain and it still runs and rides we even took it to a mx track and jumped it all day with the gas adjustable shocks it held tough all day cfmoto is best bang for buck sorry man but in my opinion you are way wrong
2010 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO. I bought this machine brand new and its been nothing but trouble since. Pinched wires to bad fuel pump and everything in between. Also bought a used 2006 Yamaha Kodiak 400 that was driven hard and wrecked, end over end collision and lots of body damage but it runs great and not a single problem in 6 years that I've owned it and I run it at least twice a week.
Just picked up a 98 King Quad 300. I'm stoked to see everyone rave about the reliability of it and can't wait to get it out on the trails! The thing is an absolute tractor in super low. Should be pretty fun.
I have a 2005 Eiger 400. Same belt still going strong and working. Never have had an issue-never and it’s been underwater 3x, got me home each time with minimal work on the trail to get her going and get the water out it.
I have been owning cfmoto 850xc 2018 for the last 2 years and I am quite happy with it. It has done around 3000miles/200hours so far and no faults so far. My friend rides cfmoto 600 with single stroke 500cc engine (mine is v2) for the last 5 years and he never complains about it as well. They both seem pretty decent machines to be honest. Even the guy who owns a dealership of cfmoto and some other brands here where I live admits cfs don't brake more often then other more premium brands while the cost of parts is around 50% of those for premium brands despite the fact that many times those part are exactly the same/manufactured by the same companies in China......
@@BeanM007 Well if you actually read the comment, he sells other brands as well. If anything, it would be in his interest to sell more of the higher end ATVs and parts, which are more expensive and probably earn him more money.
I looked at several and bought the Honda mainly because I am a Honda person but I love my 520 Rubicon it goes plenty fast for what I do and so far seems to be a great trail machine like having a mountain goat to ride around
Ive had damn near every brand on the list. Back in 2017 we purchased a CFMOTO ZForce since then i have designed my TH-cam channel around them. I have to say from here on out my top picks out of all the brands is CFMOTO, Kawasaki and Honda. I also own a Kawasaki bruteforce thats made by kymco so yep ad them to my list aswell. How ever both of our CFMOTO machines have been as reliable as a Honda they are definitely worth buying.
My dad owned a 2007 Polaris sportsman it’s been sunk before, after a couple of oil changes it was fine other than the dash getting fried. I’ve owned a 1999 Yamaha Timberwolf that’s never had problems even been sunk with no issues after, I now own a 2007 grizzly 700 got it used and it was abused hard, basically new intake idler boot, rerunning some wires, all the bushings and bearings, but it still ran and drove with all that wrong it’s a great machine and extremely reliable
I agree with your list from what I have read. I have owned 6 Honda dirt bikes since 1972. All bullet proof. I was looking at the Honda Rubicon foot shift because I'm too old and brittle for a dirt bike now. But that Kodiak 450 EPS SE sure is nice.
Reliability for sure. When I decided to buy my first ATV this Summer, I was willing to wait around until I was able to find a Honda and passed on a lot better deals on different machines. However I can understand though folks that choose performance, especially if they're mechanically inclined and can avoid the dealership if there are any issues.
I've got a 2000 Honda recon and a 2000 Honda Rancher 350 4x4. I've rolled them, crashed them, drowned them, and buried them. I've personally held them at wide open throttle doing donuts until they ran out of gas. The A arm bracket on the rancher broke off once after a crash. I welded it back on and kept going. They're slow and don't make much power, but I can't kill them. I can walk out there after they've sat for a year, pull the cord twice and they'll start with a dead battery. Never even had to rebuild a carb. Just brakes and oil changes. Two 21 year old quads that just keep going. Honda has sold me on their four wheelers for life.
I got a 2022 Honda foreman 520.. I love it.. the only thing I don't like is the solid read axle .. but. That's it... Still a beast and it runs all day long... The only reason I don't like the rear Axle is because if u get stuck in a deep rut it tends to tip on its side but that's the only complaint I have... Soldi utility quad I would buy another one for sure...bi just wish they made the clearance a bit bigger like 10inchs... Mines only 5.7 inch's.. but it's only a 520 so...
we had a 2003 honda foreman it was pretty good the electric shift sometimes didnt want to shift that was it when looking for a new quad we wanted more power and a better ride so we went to kingquad 750 and hands down way better then the honda way more power and the ride is so much better I would buy another suzuki over the honda both reliable suzuki is just more fun
Thank you for not blackballing CFMOTO in your review many other sites refused to review them in fair comparison I own a Chinese and North American machine I love them both the machines have been a bright spot in my life but CFMOTO starting price got me into the sport a few years ago thanks for your awesome review I'm binge-watching and subscribed😊
I’m a Honda man ,all my friends have bigger ,Polaris ,Yamaha ,been hunting on them in Colorado ,since the 1st 4 wheeler came out ,I have a rancher now ,but the best one I’ve ever seen ,was the Honda 400 foreman ,with aggressive tires ,carried many elk out in two pieces in one trip ,low center of gravity . Even though the grizz ,and Polaris can go in deeper snow ,but the Honda always starts ,it only coughs a lil when you hit 10k elevation .
I’ve had a 2007 KingQuad 700 which I bought it brand new. I have put it through some very tough terrain and it’s held up like a champ. I would absolutely buy another KingQuad in a second. Great channel bro.
It's why I went suzuki. Made right here in ga. Now I've driven Hondas on the road forever so I don't hate em either. Lol. I think suzuki stopped at a 750 to keep it reliable.
I've had a cfmoto since 2017 bought it new the only thing I've had to do with it is change oil and put new tires on it.. there is about 3500 miles on it todate..
A great effort to compile this list, I think you nailed it...especially the Polaris part-now when it comes to old Arctic Cat their engines were manufactured by Suzuki...
Always owned a Honda ! Love my 2016 Honda Rubicon deluxe , I have no need to blare down trails at 100km/h lol but I’ve pulled a lot of the big bore bikes outta mud holes I got through easily !
Good comparison. I had 4 Honda's over 15 years(70,110, trx350, 350 rancher), then went 3 Suzuki's (Vinson, 700,750 king) in a row over 10 yrs, then went with a can am 1000 and have been happy with it the last 9 years. The can am does not have the fit and finish and refinement of the Japanese quads, but the power, comfort and features have never left me needing to modify the machine like I had to with all the others. I was forever modifying the Japanese quads to try compete in the mud, water, or on the trail. And they pretty much had half the HP as the can am, so they were reliable. That being said, I haven't broke an axle or burned a belt in 5000km in the can am.
If it ain't broke - don't fix it. Many people will complain about lack of innovation in recent years from Japan, but they have pretty much reached the pinnacle of innovation already. I bought a new King Quad 700 back in 2005 when they first came out and it was by far the best ATV I have ever ridden. I now have an Arctic Cat 1000 XT, and while it is a powerful monster that rides extremely smooth, it just isn't in the same league of quality and features that the big Suzook.
I have a couple of '85 Big Reds and an '85 350X still rolling strong, but now I'm in my late 50's. I decided to get a good IRS quad to be easier on my old spine. Honda reliability is unmatched, in my experience, so I went for a 520 Rubicon. It's like riding a cloud, and I have no worries about getting stranded out on the trail.
@@deeeeeeps I think one of the main reasons Hondas may last so long is that they don't put big powerful engines in them. The engines seem sized right to have enough power, but not so much horsepower that they tear the machines apart over time. Adding horsepower is a losing game. It adds more heat, more stress, requiring more cooling, heavier frame, more fuel consumption... which calls for more horsepower to compensate. It's a loop. Honda seems to have found a practical balance for the ATVs. They make bigger engines (700 and 1000) for the Pioneers, so they have the ability to make quads with those engines. I think they don't go that route, because they want to preserve their hard won reputation for reliability and longevity.
@@jameshanna8762exactly...can speak for all Honda's cars they do the same thing on many of them. I personally tired of fixing them going for the 520 next fall
My top 2 by far are Honda and Can-Am. Me and my family have owned a lot of work style four wheelers in the past and those 2 have been the best overall.
I sold my 2021 can am for honda. I think I just got a lemon. Loved the bike and was well maintained but it was always broken. Left me stranded 12 miles from home due to a broken intermediate gear in the starter with only 300 miles on it.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this review!!! Also pretty stoked to see me riding in the Kawi part 🤘. That was the craziest intro. Bus almost rolled over on the way to the trail head and the whole morning it snowed on one side of the mountain and in the afternoon we all could've worn shorts and T-shirts. Excellent job and legendary commentary 👏👏👏
Thanks Mike!!! I saw you in that vid from Kawasaki and had to put that in!! Still waiting on that mid size atv from the Kawi folks but in the mean we nabbed a sweet lil KFX450!
I've had my 2000 bombardier 500 traxter for 7 years now after my dad had it for 15 years still runs great after years of hard work pulling logs and disc's for food plots ,sprag gear is now starting to go ,I've also owned the 650 quest and it was a beast ,that being said I just bought a new sportsman's 450h.o and I love it.
I have a 1986 honda 350. Thing is still running, had to replace a fuel pump a few years ago but damn. When you go group tail riding, everyone is happy when the fourtrax is around to pull them out 😊
708 Yamaha Is not a SUZUKI Engine ugg !! It's a Fuji/Subaru motor. Polaris is dead last!! CAN AM, kawasaki are the 3 bottom.. Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki being the top 3. My most Reliable has been the SUZUKI. Suzuki Makes a great engine!! No burned out Valves like the Yamaha or Ring Failure like Honda 500.
Thank You... I have a 2019 KingQuad 750... Suzuki doesn't get the recognition it deserves. I'll be honest I originally wanted a Grizzly 700 but they never go on sale, got my KingQuad for about $1,500 less.
Reliability #1. Resale #2. Sold my 2000 Rancher in 2021 $4600.00. Paid $5000.00 in 2000. That is 21 years, 4500 miles, one carb rebuild, set of tires, fuel, registration. Good value. 😀🇨🇦
I thought I would pick your list apart, but I agree with most all of it ! Having multiple machines for every family member and spares. Riding with groups and spending time at off-road parks and tracks every weekend for decades. We knew who would have problems from time to time when we were out riding. Could even anticipate the problems and pack the right tools, parts and even a spare machine if so and so was coming ! Good job on this one.
My wife and I have 3 cfmoto machines. 2 sxs and 1 atv. The 20 cforce 600 has been great. Yes they are fairly new to the states, but been around the rest of the world for 30+ years. My opinion, cfmoto machines are just as reliable as any other brand out there.
I've only owned Suzuki and Yamaha over the years, so take this with a grain of salt, but the 350 twin banshee can't be beat. It can sit for 360 days a year, start 3rd kick sitting down, and still beat any modern 4 stroke on the sand.
@@WorstCowboyEver yes. If I had to guess My 450r probably has 16 to 20,000 miles on it and runs like new! I check the valves every riding season. No other problems.
Great job on this video. I love the non-biased opinion it’s such a breath of fresh air and I couldn’t argue with really any of it. Being a Kawi owner you were spot on and riding with most of the other brands I’d have to say that would also be my experience as well. Hats off!
I don't find that to be so my 2018 Sportsman XP 1000 has 90 HP and it's better more dependable than my Honda and it even stip the rear differential or my Grizzy or 2017 Kodiak 700 was a problem from the get go
For years I pulled loads into a cabin with a 600 Sportsman and I never had a driveline problem. I think a lot of reliability depends on how people ride them. Usually when I came across a machine on the trail with problems it is the go fast guys and they are covered head to toe in mud.
I have Polaris 450 ho and it’s been very good. Lots of riding no problems I just take care of it and use it don’t abuse it Lots of hunting. Great on gas lots of deferent terrain. Great machine
Can am and Honda and Yamaha are the ones I would bye the rest they can keep lol but it was a great video thanks for the information and Blackmans charges more for there atvs then any other dealer in the area but it’s all good
I still see old 1986-87 foreman’s driving the trails. I bought a Polaris for my first utv. I bought it used so I can’t save too much yet. It was a decent deal but they require a lot of maintenance buy seems to run well. Time will tell! But my 21 year old Yamaha XT 350 tells the tale of the quality of Japanese machines.
Definitely agree 1 through 4. I have a Honda and Suzuki for the reason of reliability. From my experience I would have cf moto higher on the list and canam lower. CanAm has great engines but weak diffs, terrible visco lock and bad electrical caused nothing but problems for me.
@@DirtObseXXion I had a Cforce 600 touring for a few years. Bought it brand new. Put 2200 miles on it. My wife and kid rode it until my kid was old enough for his own quad. Never had a single problem. I had a canam outlander 1000 for a year. All stock and i only do trail riding, no mud or deep water, and towing with it. Rear diff went out at 600 miles. The transmission constantly had problems getting stuck and couldn’t get it in or out of gear. The key switch and the 4x4 button had to be replaced. It was in to shop more then I got to ride it. Traded it Elon befor the warranty ran out and got a KQ750.
Polaris #8. Should be #10. First thing out of a ATV newbies mouth is Polaris. Ya tell em to stay away from Polaris, but they don't listen....then they regret their purchase a year later when the machine breaks down in the bush and the dealer won't honor the basic warranty and won't honor the extended warranty you were suckered into buying. Lesson learned...we hope.
Goat comment. Lmao my younger brother thought he had to have a Polaris well he brought a brand new one needless to say he enjoyed it maybe a month. Had to replace the motor, the dealership and Polaris wouldn't replace it. Said it had chips of metal or something in the oil. They said he had it submerged in water which was bs but keep in mind it had a factory snorkel on it. Polaris is fucking garbage. Next ATV I get me will probably be a CF Moto. I know they can't be any worse than a shitty Polaris
I went into a dealer just to browse today and the sales guy was trying to tell me i would be better off with a polaris over a grizzly 700 or honda rubicon haha
I'm so far out of the loop on ATVs--- When I was young, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha was it and nothing they made was junk. I don't remember anyone actually working on a mechanical failure of one of those machines. Swamp one? Drain the oil, flush it, and fill it back up. About the time I got out of ATVs was when the CVT's were getting popular. All of a sudden ATV mechanics popped up everywhere... If they weren't cheaper the manufacturers would not be using them. It's the same reason analog gauges are no longer found on cars-- it's cheaper to make a flashy digital display than a gauge that will never fail. And the consumer thinks they have something really cool. Glad to see Honda and Suzuki still make gear driven machines. Forgive me if I missed someone else who does still, too.
Interesting. My parents bought Limited edition Grizzlys and never ran them hard but their Hondas always lasted and the Grizzlys haven't. Through overheating, starting issues, battery always dying, and much more. Wonder why the limiteds got built so poorly. 🤔
My bro has an 11 that I've spent quite a bit of time on, and it's like the perfect blend of machine/quad. Fast, IRS, suspension that's worth a damn, 4x4 and, can be ridden in just about every scenario.🤟💯
My buddy swamped his cfmoto 800 at busco last weekend. He got it out of the hole and drove it to camp (at only 13mph because it wouldn’t go no faster) and took the air filter box apart, it was soaked and muddy. We took the throttle body of and everything was caked in very fine mud. We took some carb cleaner and flushed it got a new air filter and it was running like nothing ever happened. Say what you want that concreted my faith in cf moto
I own two Polaris' a 2018 Sportsman XP 1000 and a RZR XP 1000. Both machines have been perfect for what I use them for. They aren't babied by any means but are reliable when you service them properly and keep up with maintenance. I can agree on that they can be expensive when things break but you gotta pay to play as with all motor sports. Great list.
@@DirtObseXXion hey man you might remember me of another video lol riding my 2018 1k today just normal riding hitting the throttle here and there and then it started back firing and sputtering oil smells like gas. Fixing it and might try a segway
Got another Suzuki Kingquad after I lost my2009 KW 500 Powersteering to a windstorm and a tree smashed it. Got a 2020 KQ 750, improvements was done. Not huge, but enough to make it a noticeable better workhorse as towing increased from 960# to 1300#. I don't need the fanciest features or most HP. I like front rear independent brakes. Constant tension CVT etc, manual locking hubs. The KQ and Grizzly offers that.
I'm still riding my 1985 Honda TRX 125 I bought new. Never had the motor apart, just oil, brake shoes and air filters. Tires of course too. Bought it when I was 23. I'm 60 now. If it ever dies I'll upgrade.
The cats. 500 core was a champ, what an incredible machine only changed oil and battery had for 8 years and got a working class tracker 570 and it's a beast if a machine. Extreme reliability never a repair needed best machine I've been around for reliability, chores and bad terrain. Glad I sold Honda 👍
The company I work for bought some new CF Motos a couple of years ago and ended up with so many issues we sold them all at the end of the season. To me that says alot considering we still use 2011 Grizzlies and Outlanders.
I'm a surveyor who puts a ton of hours/miles on my ATVS and UTVs and Polaris and Honda have done me right. We've switched to 1000 Rangers exclusively but I did bring home our last Honda Foreman and Polaris Ranger for personal use. The 800 Ranger is still going strong with 35,000 miles. The 400 Foreman's transmission gave up the ghost after 20,000+/- miles. Still ran like a top so I sold it for $1,800...shop quoted me $1,500 on the low end to rebuild the tranny. Wouldn't hesitate to buy either again. We've been ditching the Rangers after 2yrs/12,000 miles for resale value.
I bought a 2001 Yamaha Kodiak brand new. My brother has it now and it still runs perfect. He rebuilt the carb once because it sat for a long time. Then I bought a 2011 Grizzly and my other brother has that one. Both machines have no issues. I'm looking for a new machine. By the way, my nephew has 2 Polaris (400 and 800) and he uses them hard. He has 3 boys so they ride double all the time. Both machines seem to hold up just fine. The bottom line is that any machine will do fine as long as you maintain them.
I got a kymco maxxer 300cc 06 model i replaced pulsarcoil,cdi,chain and I use it for everyday use to go to work and home on tarmac and offroad uses 1 full tank of fuel a month and I have almost 28000km on the clock and always driving full speed 80-70kmh luckily never opened the engine for anything except the pulsar coil were a bolt came loose and crushed rolled it twice still drove home it is not the best brand but in terms of quality and reliability for the price and preformance for small cc it's the best in my books lot of spares everywhere cheap I do recommend it to everyone
Got that right about reliability VS fun I couldn’t justify the price difference for what Honda was lacking in the foreman so I picked up a new popo 570 and it’s a blast! Awesome vids !
Great list I think you did a great job. I just bought a Suzuki for cheap for the first time and it’s an amazing four wheeler, totally changed my mind on Suzuki
I’ve got a Honda foreman 2009 and it’s in great shape. Absolutely nothing wrong with it. I am partial to can am though lol. I’ve had two commanders. I gave my son the older model I had, it’s still running good. I bought a new one in 2020.
Great video. Interesting to see the BIG4 from Japan still at the top of the list. I might try to find a good deal on one of those four. I don't own an ATV currently but would definitely like to because the highways are getting too dangerous for motorcycles. Thanks for all the good information.
@@MaxCroat Thanks Max. Don't want an ATV for the highway. Just want to get off the highway entirely. Had a Near Death Experience on my motorcycle recently. Hit from behind by an SUV at 65 mph. Lady on her cell phone. I think a Put Put Trail Ride would be much safer now.
@@John-rw2zf Ooooh, sorry, it seems I misunderstood your comment. Good luck though. I can tell you I have a Linhai 500, bought it used but only 6 months old. It is something similar to CFmoto, as in it is Chinese but seems like an actually decent brand. So far so good, though havent ridden it that much since I bought it a few months ago and it is still kinda cold so I rarely drive. If you have the money, the Japanese brands are surely a good bet.
Let’s shed some light on cf moto as a atv tour company owner. I started with cf moto I had a a few 600 touring 2022 and a few 400’s 2022 my 600 got to 230 hours on them a piece and only had to send one in for a wire harness and it was warrantied. Motors are bullet proof and trans are good too. Only problem is the plastic arent the best and they fade pretty quickly so no shinyness ( fixed with sc1). The only issue I had with a 400 is the 4 wd going out but popped in a new fuse and it was perfectly fine. So yes I do recommend cf moto for the weekend warrior, but anything more stay away.
Great job. Really enjoy your channel. And thanks for being honest and putting Polaris where it deserves to be, at least within the scope of this list. No doubt I'll get flack from their cult following, but definitely the most overrated machines on the market. But I would certainly support them over anything coming from China!!!
My experience basically agrees with your list. I have two 2006 Suzuki King Quad 700s. Other than having to keep a battery maintainer on them, they have never had a single problem, 15 years later! I work them pretty hard, too, hauling trailers of firewood up a mountain. That's pretty damn good. My two Can-Am Outlander 570s (one 2018, one 2019) have been nothing but problematic. Weird sounds coming from the transmissions, overly-aggressive engine braking on one, transmission disengaging when pulling a trailer down a hill, both machines' seats getting torn within months (note, the Suzuki seats are still perfect), and on and on... I sold one and I'll probably soon sell the other. Never buying another Can-Am.
Great review! I really enjoyed this! I have two 2018 Polaris 450 Sportsman. I want a new machine. Based on how I ride - I am going to choose Can Am because of this awesome review! Keep up the great work!
@@bikingwithryan5968 I hope that's true.. We've found little things like bushings, bearings, and ball joints tend to wear out quick too, but they are bigger faster machines
@@DirtObseXXion yeah I’ve talked to my local dealer and they sell can am and Polaris. They all have Polaris stuff. They said they have really dialed them in.
@@bikingwithryan5968 I want an 850 ultimate trail really badly. By far my favorite. But that came a Polaris salesman. Highly doubt it’s just magically dialed in. I may still buy one but I’m considering a grizzly bc of the reported reliability issues the sportsman has. Stinks bc I think the 850 trail is the coolest/best setup for what I want.
Brother in law got a 2019 Polaris Sportsman 570 last year and the first time I used it to do some work at the hunting land I thought it was fine but then next time he went to use it he couldn't shift while the quad was running. Throttle sensor malfunction after the first use. My dad bought a Honda Foreman ES back in 2000 and I still bomb around on that thing during ice fishing and we beat the crap out for that thing when I was younger. Honda is the four wheeler I'm looking to buy in 2022.
I know someone with a cfmoto sxs... Within a year he spent months in the dealer for broken transmission part... It was covered by warranty but still not very fun...
I watched a lot of reviews before I bought a second hand 2012 Honda trx 420 (UK) had it now 3 years and we work it pretty hard with absolutely no problems at all ,they are expensive even second hand but worth it,I think we’ll be keeping it for a long time.
You all are making my decision a bit easier with the cfmoto. I'm looking for a utility ATV for around the yard stuff (I have a 7 acre yard) and dragging trees to the burn pile is getting harder to do every year. I've been using my kubota zero turn with a bucket on the hitch for 8 years but it's not meant for real off road areas. I have a decent marsh area that I occasionally get stuck and an atv like the cfmoto 600 appears to be a viable option. I did look at the Polaris and thought that it was the better machine...until I started to research. I also looked at the Can-Am. Considering what the cfmoto offers and the sum of its parts are very good on paper, with the added hitch, I'm probably going to go with the cfmoto.
More and more people are switching, and it's mainly due to the prices of the major manufacturers.. Polaris used to be cheaper than everything else which made it easier to stomach the fact that their build quality wasn't as good.. Now they're leading the way in price
I love that you say the most reliable is never going to be the most fun because that’s pretty spot on, I’m pretty much a diehard Honda Guy, but when I bought my last old four wheeler, I bought a Polaris. I loved a lot of things about it but reliability was definitely not one of them, as I look for another four wheeler I’m pretty much strictly looking for a Honda rancher because I know it will just go every time I want to.
yeah, it's definetly a balancing act.. I've ridden all the top machines with all the bells and whistles and I'll be honest, a Rancher sounds pretty good.. Nothing like having a machine that starts and shifts every single time!
I know I’m late to the party on this review but I had to comment on it. First, the review was great. It was honest and informative, something you don’t see on reviews that often. I bought a 2021 Can Am 570 Outlander last year. I initially was looking at the Honda for all the reasons listed in this review. To back that up my friend owns a surveying company and they use Honda’s in the field and they have held up very well. I decided on the Can Am for a few reasons. First, the motor is its strongest point. I wanted the V-twin because of the horse power it put out. At 48 for a 570 it is exceptional. Also the v-twin is a smoother running motor and doesn’t have to work as hard to get you there. I’m not hard on my machine. I use it for hunting, fishing, trail riding and working on the property. So I expect it to have a long life and give me a lot of enjoyment.
Great video! I agree Honda is hands down the most reliable. I've had my Honda Rancher 420 4x4 foot shift for 2 years. I use it for hunting and trail riding. Never had an issue out of this machine. Definitely recommend the Honda over all others!
Who can argue that? No one on Earth. That being said, alot of ppl have a price point. If not, go Honda. If you do, go cf moto. Really a good atv guy's!
The thing about reliability in atv’s that no one ever mentions is the brand’s customer bases. This is a major factor in the reputations in my opinion, for example the typical Honda owner is older don’t abuse there machines and are religious about maintenance. Where as the typical Polaris owner is younger does no maintenance and ride the piss out of the machine.
It’s easy(er) to be reliable when you don’t change, innovate, or push boundaries. That’s my only knock against the Japanese brands in recent years. They used to be the innovators.
@@danlux4954 yeah, and having to charge it constantly and running out of charge in the woods would suck, the only upside to electric stuff is that they get instant torque and the acceleration is instant
Great video. I would maybe swap Honda and Suzuki. I've owned several Polaris Sportsmans and reliability was a mixed bag. The 2008 500 was the best of all of mine. Reliability is important to me but not the top of the list. Performance and comfort and are the top. Now I drive a Can Am and it's been decent for the last 5 years and 8000 miles.
Suzuki has amazing reliability on my experience. I bought my Suzuki Vinson new and beat it hard for 13 years and it just took it. I finally had a $300 4wd shift actuator go out but that is the only thing in 13 years of thrashing it besides common wear items like brake pads and wheel bearings. I will be buying another Suzuki.
I've got an 06 Vinson with 6,000miles and no issues !
This made me happy just bought a 2020 kingquad 750 axi monday! Im excited
I own a Samurai & a 1400 Intruder...both reliable as rain in Oregon I will never jump ship .... people ask me all the time if I want to sell my Sammy....NOPE !!
Where did u get the actuator? Mine broke last week
I’ve always been a Suzuki fan. Bought a 2000 Suzuki King Quad 300 new back in ‘99. I still have it and it still runs like a champ with no engine or transmission issues. I’ve currently got 14,600 Km (9062 Mi) on her and still going strong. I finally upgraded to 2019 Suzuki King Quad 750 SE+ (Bronze) in May of 2020. Currently have just over a 1000 Km (621 Mi) on her and loving it. Was going to sell my 300 KQ, but I couldn’t find it within myself to part ways with it.
Awesome!
Suzuki rocks. Owned 3-4 ATVs , MX bikes etc. Yamaha is my #1 but will take a Suzuki king quad over any Honda ATV.
They are great quads, no doubt.
@@Davido50 what about the ltz 400 I'm about to buy one a 2008 model are they reliable Like the 400ex?
My father bought a Ltf250 4x4 and a 300 king quad in 2000 I put over 50,000 km on the 250 she had a ton of work but was ridden hard and put away wet too now the 300 it has over 20,000 km has almost nothing in repairs thing still has original breaks and starts and idles better than most new ATVs absolute bulletproof quads
For my 42 years of riding #1 honda #2 yamaha #3 suzuki #4 Kawasaki
Pretty damn close then..
Mine is Polaris . Suzuki .Honda .can am . I hate Yamaha
@@mudbug535 I take it you had some crappy Yamahas , which ones did you have bad luck with?
@@cbr600rrturbo it was the 600 grizzly
@@mudbug535 10-4
I've owned nearly every brand on your list and I think you're spot on!
Thanks Broknex!! Love hearing from you guys!
I really can’t argue either...
Iv owned Honda foreman’s rubicon etc the 400 the 450 the 500 and the 680 as I trade in farm quads iv also owned a few of the Yamaha’s range and honestly found the Yamaha’s more reliable but not much between them the hondas issues were mostly electronic gear issues and speed and angle sensors. I have a had a few Suzuki’s and found them much less reliable than the hondas and Yamaha’s
As someone who is in the market for my first four wheeler I’d like to ask, would Honda be a good beginner option because of the good reliability and maybe later on once I know what I’m doing maybe get a can am
@@ryderlinebarger6248 Honda rancher 420.
Love my 2016 Honda Rancher 4TRX. Very reliable and have had zero issues with it since I purchased it new in 2016. I use it year around from -35F cold Winter days plowing snow to 95F days hauling firewood, skidding logs and pulling a variety of utility trailers. Works great on my 100 acres of woodland and wouldn't trade it except for a Rubicon.
I’ve had my Can am since 2016, since then have always been hooked with it and I haven’t had much issues with it yet and I use that little beast quite often. All I’ve changed so far was Battery,Regulator,And tires. For 7000 miles and 560hrs that’s not too bad. ALWYAS puts a smile on my face when i get on it 😈
Yeah I had my can am xmr since new 5 years ago. Over 7000 hard kms on it (mostly deep thick mud) and didn't have one problem with it. Awesome bike in my experience fun powerful and reliable what more could you ask for.
Love my can am outlander. Zero issues!!
We bought a CFMoto CForce 800 last year, a brand new 2021 model. It has so far been flawless. We took the chance on it because we wanted a dedicated 2-up machine and the Arctic Cat and Can Ams that offer a 2 passenger design were both nearly double what we paid. Seeing how, as you mentioned, neither of those brands have top notch reliability reputations, i figured if it only lasted half as long as either of those I still didn’t lose money since I paid half as much. 🤔 We don’t abuse it, but we have certainly used it. It’s pulled trailers on the farm, and even towed a farm truck home when it broke down. It’s been solid so far.
Glad to hear it!!! Thanks for the input 👍
That’s the problem they don’t put up with abuse very well especially jumping since the suspension is shit
Is it still running strong? I’m considering a cfmoto
@@Hastambre yes it is. In fact we have over 100 hours run time on it now. Still absolutely zero issues so far. We pull trailers and check fences on the farm almost daily with it. I plan to adjust the valves soon, they have begun to rattle a bit but it stills runs fine. Valve adjustment is supposed to be at 80 hours according to the manual so thats normal. We received a recall for the power steering but havent taken it in yet, because we havent had any issue with it so it just hasn't been a priority honestly. I do all the service on it myself, and we havent done anything but oil changes, filter changes, and grease. Drive belt is still factory and we pull some heavy trailers loaded with feed, fence posts, etc.
@@Scotts229 Thanks for the comment. I’ve been looking for a UTV as well and been doing a few days worth of research. So far the CF has had way more positive owner reviews than I expected. Maybe even more than Polaris .
i own Can-Am and Polaris ATV's for the past 30 years with very little problems. The key is to service your vehicle and keep it clean.
Yeah I definitely agree a good owner will have an impact on reliability
I'm the kind of guy Love work on my machines so I do lot maintenance I think that's a must and going over everything making sure works perfectly because a small issue can be come a big problem if not fixed right away.
And bring a tow strap so a Honda or Yamaha can bring you home.
@@ppepperoni3570 funny that you said that because Honda is only one that has broken down on me and I work a for a millionaire that has dozens of ATV'S of almost every brand and his favorite is Polaris and one of his Yamaha YZX 450 run hot and the dealer couldn't fix it and the dealer had to take it back and he replaced it with a Sportsman XP 1000 Highlifter and has a Honda 520 for his daughter and he said it was told junk because the brakes were crap and the shifting horrible.
Multiple times 2008 Polaris 850 OIL Filled air filter box, wrecked multiple engines, they knew about problem, fought warranty then denied second time after a weeks riding; so your "The Key is to... blah blah blah" is false. Never Again, don't even ride pretty much anymore because of it. Kawi 750 problems after that, I'm done. Old Foreman 300 outdid them all - all crap considered.
I had my CFMoto for almost 3 years now and have drove more than 5500 km on it with no major issues in really rough terrain. CFMoto is really popular in Europe where we doesn't feel the need to buy expensive well known brands.
CFMoto have been #1 most sold in Sweden for years, and among the most selling in Scandinavia generally. And you can't beat the price, since you get so much value for the money with modern look.
CFMoto use CVTech clutch (that many other switch to) and the engine is used in many KTM bikes.
I also really like Yamaha and Can-Am, but the price for Can-Am is too much since you doesn't get anything extra as stock like you do on CFMoto.
Great comment, thank you! I know KTM is using CFmoto motors, that's pretty cool. I don't think they sell the CFmoto motorcycles in the States yet, but I've seen some cool prototypes.
The cf clutch fucking sucks a clutch kit for the bike is rly necessary
@@BeanM007 I'm a Honda guy all my life I ride hard mountain cross country a wile back I took a chance on the cf moto overland 1000 and I've got to disagree with you strongly the cf moto is a tough built very reliable bike there are definitely more powerful 1000 but as far as reliability goes I've accidentally rolled my cfmoto down the side of a mountain and it still runs and rides we even took it to a mx track and jumped it all day with the gas adjustable shocks it held tough all day cfmoto is best bang for buck sorry man but in my opinion you are way wrong
@@philipleblanc62 a $1200 300 of marketplace that needs new tires and a new battery is best bang for ur buck
2010 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO. I bought this machine brand new and its been nothing but trouble since. Pinched wires to bad fuel pump and everything in between. Also bought a used 2006 Yamaha Kodiak 400 that was driven hard and wrecked, end over end collision and lots of body damage but it runs great and not a single problem in 6 years that I've owned it and I run it at least twice a week.
Just picked up a 98 King Quad 300. I'm stoked to see everyone rave about the reliability of it and can't wait to get it out on the trails! The thing is an absolute tractor in super low. Should be pretty fun.
Hope you enjoy it!
G.O.A.T. atvs lot of them still around and people pay good $ for them
@@avz46 yeah, I paid 500 for it. And it's only got 1000 miles on it. I'd say it was a steal
I have a 2005 Eiger 400. Same belt still going strong and working. Never have had an issue-never and it’s been underwater 3x, got me home each time with minimal work on the trail to get her going and get the water out it.
I have been owning cfmoto 850xc 2018 for the last 2 years and I am quite happy with it. It has done around 3000miles/200hours so far and no faults so far. My friend rides cfmoto 600 with single stroke 500cc engine (mine is v2) for the last 5 years and he never complains about it as well. They both seem pretty decent machines to be honest. Even the guy who owns a dealership of cfmoto and some other brands here where I live admits cfs don't brake more often then other more premium brands while the cost of parts is around 50% of those for premium brands despite the fact that many times those part are exactly the same/manufactured by the same companies in China......
Glad to hear it!
Of course the guy who owns the dealership says there good he has money to make
@@BeanM007 Well if you actually read the comment, he sells other brands as well. If anything, it would be in his interest to sell more of the higher end ATVs and parts, which are more expensive and probably earn him more money.
I looked at several and bought the Honda mainly because I am a Honda person but I love my 520 Rubicon it goes plenty fast for what I do and so far seems to be a great trail machine like having a mountain goat to ride around
A mountain goat 🐐 I like it!
Ive had damn near every brand on the list. Back in 2017 we purchased a CFMOTO ZForce since then i have designed my TH-cam channel around them. I have to say from here on out my top picks out of all the brands is CFMOTO, Kawasaki and Honda. I also own a Kawasaki bruteforce thats made by kymco so yep ad them to my list aswell. How ever both of our CFMOTO machines have been as reliable as a Honda they are definitely worth buying.
Great to know.. Thanks for the input!
@@DirtObseXXion you’re welcome
My dad owned a 2007 Polaris sportsman it’s been sunk before, after a couple of oil changes it was fine other than the dash getting fried. I’ve owned a 1999 Yamaha Timberwolf that’s never had problems even been sunk with no issues after, I now own a 2007 grizzly 700 got it used and it was abused hard, basically new intake idler boot, rerunning some wires, all the bushings and bearings, but it still ran and drove with all that wrong it’s a great machine and extremely reliable
Very happy with my 2005 Yamaha Grizzly 660. Not had any problems in the 17 years (7500km) I've had it.
I agree with your list from what I have read. I have owned 6 Honda dirt bikes since 1972. All bullet proof. I was looking at the Honda Rubicon foot shift because I'm too old and brittle for a dirt bike now. But that Kodiak 450 EPS SE sure is nice.
Reliability for sure. When I decided to buy my first ATV this Summer, I was willing to wait around until I was able to find a Honda and passed on a lot better deals on different machines. However I can understand though folks that choose performance, especially if they're mechanically inclined and can avoid the dealership if there are any issues.
I've got a 2000 Honda recon and a 2000 Honda Rancher 350 4x4. I've rolled them, crashed them, drowned them, and buried them. I've personally held them at wide open throttle doing donuts until they ran out of gas. The A arm bracket on the rancher broke off once after a crash. I welded it back on and kept going. They're slow and don't make much power, but I can't kill them. I can walk out there after they've sat for a year, pull the cord twice and they'll start with a dead battery. Never even had to rebuild a carb. Just brakes and oil changes. Two 21 year old quads that just keep going. Honda has sold me on their four wheelers for life.
My last Honda is my last Honda forever because it was junk and it's also a 2000 forman 450 and even the rear end is stripped out.
I got a 2022 Honda foreman 520.. I love it.. the only thing I don't like is the solid read axle .. but. That's it... Still a beast and it runs all day long... The only reason I don't like the rear Axle is because if u get stuck in a deep rut it tends to tip on its side but that's the only complaint I have... Soldi utility quad I would buy another one for sure...bi just wish they made the clearance a bit bigger like 10inchs... Mines only 5.7 inch's.. but it's only a 520 so...
we had a 2003 honda foreman it was pretty good the electric shift sometimes didnt want to shift that was it when looking for a new quad we wanted more power and a better ride so we went to kingquad 750 and hands down way better then the honda way more power and the ride is so much better I would buy another suzuki over the honda both reliable suzuki is just more fun
My 2001 honda foreman 450s is the exact same. Bulletproof machines
I ride 'em but I also mainain them.
Thank you for not blackballing CFMOTO in your review many other sites refused to review them in fair comparison I own a Chinese and North American machine I love them both the machines have been a bright spot in my life but CFMOTO starting price got me into the sport a few years ago thanks for your awesome review I'm binge-watching and subscribed😊
I’m a Honda man ,all my friends have bigger ,Polaris ,Yamaha ,been hunting on them in Colorado ,since the 1st 4 wheeler came out ,I have a rancher now ,but the best one I’ve ever seen ,was the Honda 400 foreman ,with aggressive tires ,carried many elk out in two pieces in one trip ,low center of gravity . Even though the grizz ,and Polaris can go in deeper snow ,but the Honda always starts ,it only coughs a lil when you hit 10k elevation .
I’ve had a 2007 KingQuad 700 which I bought it brand new. I have put it through some very tough terrain and it’s held up like a champ. I would absolutely buy another KingQuad in a second. Great channel bro.
Thanks! I'm thinking about getting a KingQuad too, one of the few I haven't owned or reviewed yet and I know they're great!
I’ll stick with Honda but as you mentioned, its a shame how dull the lineup has become
Durability isn't dull. Everyone I know that uses atv for work has Hondas everybody!
It's why I went suzuki. Made right here in ga. Now I've driven Hondas on the road forever so I don't hate em either. Lol. I think suzuki stopped at a 750 to keep it reliable.
yes, honda is so outdated. Spent decades on honda, not any more. Polaris and reliability do not belo g in the same sentence lol
I've noticed many of the guys on Alaska the last frontier ( TV show ) almost all drive honda atv's
@@Outlaw-ok7tn Hit the nail on the head on that one! 😃
I like the performance / reliability balance of any Yamaha atv
I agree 👍💯
Exactly 💯. Now if my back ordered '21 Yamaha 700R-SE would just arrive at my local dealer! Geeeeez. - Ohio
@@Davido50 yeah
I've had a cfmoto since 2017 bought it new the only thing I've had to do with it is change oil and put new tires on it.. there is about 3500 miles on it todate..
Glad to hear it! Thanks for the input!
A great effort to compile this list, I think you nailed it...especially the Polaris part-now when it comes to old Arctic Cat their engines were manufactured by Suzuki...
Thanks Don! I'm pretty sure the 300 is a Kymco.. Same as the Kawi..
@@DirtObseXXion oh yes, true...but I was referring to the old semi automatic Cats with Suzuki carb engines
I know people with many problems with there outlanders but I guess it all depends. Some people have better luck than others
Always owned a Honda ! Love my 2016 Honda Rubicon deluxe , I have no need to blare down trails at 100km/h lol but I’ve pulled a lot of the big bore bikes outta mud holes I got through easily !
Exactly if I wanna go fast I take out my dirt bike
Good comparison. I had 4 Honda's over 15 years(70,110, trx350, 350 rancher), then went 3 Suzuki's (Vinson, 700,750 king) in a row over 10 yrs, then went with a can am 1000 and have been happy with it the last 9 years. The can am does not have the fit and finish and refinement of the Japanese quads, but the power, comfort and features have never left me needing to modify the machine like I had to with all the others. I was forever modifying the Japanese quads to try compete in the mud, water, or on the trail. And they pretty much had half the HP as the can am, so they were reliable. That being said, I haven't broke an axle or burned a belt in 5000km in the can am.
Thanks! Great comment!
If it ain't broke - don't fix it. Many people will complain about lack of innovation in recent years from Japan, but they have pretty much reached the pinnacle of innovation already. I bought a new King Quad 700 back in 2005 when they first came out and it was by far the best ATV I have ever ridden. I now have an Arctic Cat 1000 XT, and while it is a powerful monster that rides extremely smooth, it just isn't in the same league of quality and features that the big Suzook.
I have a couple of '85 Big Reds and an '85 350X still rolling strong, but now I'm in my late 50's. I decided to get a good IRS quad to be easier on my old spine. Honda reliability is unmatched, in my experience, so I went for a 520 Rubicon. It's like riding a cloud, and I have no worries about getting stranded out on the trail.
3wheeler man, very cool! We have a buddy with some big reds, a 350x, and a 450r trike conversion.. Im not manly enough for 3 wheels personally!
Same boat I have 84 big red that starts every time. I'm looking to save my joints also. Just wish Honda would put a bigger motor in.
@@deeeeeeps I think one of the main reasons Hondas may last so long is that they don't put big powerful engines in them. The engines seem sized right to have enough power, but not so much horsepower that they tear the machines apart over time.
Adding horsepower is a losing game. It adds more heat, more stress, requiring more cooling, heavier frame, more fuel consumption... which calls for more horsepower to compensate. It's a loop. Honda seems to have found a practical balance for the ATVs. They make bigger engines (700 and 1000) for the Pioneers, so they have the ability to make quads with those engines. I think they don't go that route, because they want to preserve their hard won reputation for reliability and longevity.
@@jameshanna8762exactly...can speak for all Honda's cars they do the same thing on many of them. I personally tired of fixing them going for the 520 next fall
My top 2 by far are Honda and Can-Am. Me and my family have owned a lot of work style four wheelers in the past and those 2 have been the best overall.
I sold my 2021 can am for honda. I think I just got a lemon. Loved the bike and was well maintained but it was always broken. Left me stranded 12 miles from home due to a broken intermediate gear in the starter with only 300 miles on it.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this review!!! Also pretty stoked to see me riding in the Kawi part 🤘. That was the craziest intro. Bus almost rolled over on the way to the trail head and the whole morning it snowed on one side of the mountain and in the afternoon we all could've worn shorts and T-shirts. Excellent job and legendary commentary 👏👏👏
Thanks Mike!!! I saw you in that vid from Kawasaki and had to put that in!! Still waiting on that mid size atv from the Kawi folks but in the mean we nabbed a sweet lil KFX450!
2018 cf moto 500 never had a problem I love it
I've had my 2000 bombardier 500 traxter for 7 years now after my dad had it for 15 years still runs great after years of hard work pulling logs and disc's for food plots ,sprag gear is now starting to go ,I've also owned the 650 quest and it was a beast ,that being said I just bought a new sportsman's 450h.o and I love it.
Got a 2018 Kymco 450i atv. Love it. It goes anywhere I’m brave enough to put it. I live on Southwest Virginia, mountainous is an understatement.
That's the best place to ride I think. Hands down best fun I had in my life was at those Hatfield and McCoys trails.
I have a 1986 honda 350. Thing is still running, had to replace a fuel pump a few years ago but damn. When you go group tail riding, everyone is happy when the fourtrax is around to pull them out 😊
I'd say you're spot on with the top 4 there bud. I love these reviews you do. Always informative and entertaining. Yeeeeeehaw!
Thanks Q!
708 Yamaha Is not a SUZUKI Engine ugg !! It's a Fuji/Subaru motor.
Polaris is dead last!! CAN AM, kawasaki are the 3 bottom.. Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki being the top 3. My most Reliable has been the SUZUKI. Suzuki Makes a great engine!! No burned out Valves like the Yamaha or Ring Failure like Honda 500.
Thank You... I have a 2019 KingQuad 750... Suzuki doesn't get the recognition it deserves. I'll be honest I originally wanted a Grizzly 700 but they never go on sale, got my KingQuad for about $1,500 less.
Good deal brother!
Just bought a 2021 king quad 400, got to say my 2001 Polaris magnum is still running strong, it's been so reliable I can't see getting rid of it
Reliability #1. Resale #2. Sold my 2000 Rancher in 2021 $4600.00. Paid $5000.00 in 2000. That is 21 years, 4500 miles, one carb rebuild, set of tires, fuel, registration. Good value. 😀🇨🇦
Someone got ripped off
I thought I would pick your list apart, but I agree with most all of it ! Having multiple machines for every family member and spares. Riding with groups and spending time at off-road parks and tracks every weekend for decades.
We knew who would have problems from time to time when we were out riding. Could even anticipate the problems and pack the right tools, parts and even a spare machine if so and so was coming !
Good job on this one.
Thanks!
My wife and I have 3 cfmoto machines. 2 sxs and 1 atv. The 20 cforce 600 has been great. Yes they are fairly new to the states, but been around the rest of the world for 30+ years. My opinion, cfmoto machines are just as reliable as any other brand out there.
Awesome info! Thanks!
I've only owned Suzuki and Yamaha over the years, so take this with a grain of salt, but the 350 twin banshee can't be beat. It can sit for 360 days a year, start 3rd kick sitting down, and still beat any modern 4 stroke on the sand.
Yeah buddy, we've had some Banshees... We did a vid on our last one about riding a Shee in the woods.
Honda hands down. Is the most reliable ATV I've been riding them over 20 years...
The problem with Honda is they need a valve adjustment every 100 hrs and when they break, it's a lot more expensive.
@@WorstCowboyEver yes. If I had to guess My 450r probably has 16 to 20,000 miles on it and runs like new!
I check the valves every riding season.
No other problems.
Great job on this video. I love the non-biased opinion it’s such a breath of fresh air and I couldn’t argue with really any of it. Being a Kawi owner you were spot on and riding with most of the other brands I’d have to say that would also be my experience as well. Hats off!
Thanks brother!
I find the more power the machine generates, the less reliable they are.
Lol! Definitely a fair observation! Thanks Scott!
I don't find that to be so my 2018 Sportsman XP 1000 has 90 HP and it's better more dependable than my Honda and it even stip the rear differential or my Grizzy or 2017 Kodiak 700 was a problem from the get go
For years I pulled loads into a cabin with a 600 Sportsman and I never had a driveline problem. I think a lot of reliability depends on how people ride them. Usually when I came across a machine on the trail with problems it is the go fast guys and they are covered head to toe in mud.
My Suzuki ltz400 was immensely more reliable before I dumped a few grand in race parts
Yes and no. I know a guy with a sportsman 1000xp. Over 5,000 miles and he doesn’t go easy on it. The machine has held up really well.
I have Polaris 450 ho and it’s been very good. Lots of riding no problems I just take care of it and use it don’t abuse it Lots of hunting. Great on gas lots of deferent terrain. Great machine
Can am and Honda and Yamaha are the ones I would bye the rest they can keep lol but it was a great video thanks for the information and Blackmans charges more for there atvs then any other dealer in the area but it’s all good
I'm with ya! I just borrowed the vid and kept that title in it as a way of saying thanks..
I have a 1987 Honda 350 fourtrax ,just kept the maintenance up, it's been a beast ,best machine ever
I still see old 1986-87 foreman’s driving the trails. I bought a Polaris for my first utv. I bought it used so I can’t save too much yet. It was a decent deal but they require a lot of maintenance buy seems to run well. Time will tell! But my 21 year old Yamaha XT 350 tells the tale of the quality of Japanese machines.
My sister still rocks an 89 honda. The thing only needs oil change and tires
Definitely agree 1 through 4. I have a Honda and Suzuki for the reason of reliability. From my experience I would have cf moto higher on the list and canam lower. CanAm has great engines but weak diffs, terrible visco lock and bad electrical caused nothing but problems for me.
Have you had a cfmoto?
@@DirtObseXXion I had a Cforce 600 touring for a few years. Bought it brand new. Put 2200 miles on it. My wife and kid rode it until my kid was old enough for his own quad. Never had a single problem. I had a canam outlander 1000 for a year. All stock and i only do trail riding, no mud or deep water, and towing with it. Rear diff went out at 600 miles. The transmission constantly had problems getting stuck and couldn’t get it in or out of gear. The key switch and the 4x4 button had to be replaced. It was in to shop more then I got to ride it. Traded it Elon befor the warranty ran out and got a KQ750.
@@Idahoprepper71 Good to know, thanks!
Can’t go wrong with a Suzuki, inventor of the atv
Polaris #8. Should be #10. First thing out of a ATV newbies mouth is Polaris. Ya tell em to stay away from Polaris, but they don't listen....then they regret their purchase a year later when the machine breaks down in the bush and the dealer won't honor the basic warranty and won't honor the extended warranty you were suckered into buying. Lesson learned...we hope.
⬆️ wisdom and experience
Goat comment. Lmao my younger brother thought he had to have a Polaris well he brought a brand new one needless to say he enjoyed it maybe a month. Had to replace the motor, the dealership and Polaris wouldn't replace it. Said it had chips of metal or something in the oil. They said he had it submerged in water which was bs but keep in mind it had a factory snorkel on it. Polaris is fucking garbage. Next ATV I get me will probably be a CF Moto. I know they can't be any worse than a shitty Polaris
@@olemissford7087 That is a fantastic review of you brothers experience, but the uninformed will still buy that garbage.
@@ve3xtr thanks bud and yes they will. Monkey see monkey do to most people lol.
I went into a dealer just to browse today and the sales guy was trying to tell me i would be better off with a polaris over a grizzly 700 or honda rubicon haha
I'm so far out of the loop on ATVs--- When I was young, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha was it and nothing they made was junk. I don't remember anyone actually working on a mechanical failure of one of those machines. Swamp one? Drain the oil, flush it, and fill it back up. About the time I got out of ATVs was when the CVT's were getting popular. All of a sudden ATV mechanics popped up everywhere... If they weren't cheaper the manufacturers would not be using them. It's the same reason analog gauges are no longer found on cars-- it's cheaper to make a flashy digital display than a gauge that will never fail. And the consumer thinks they have something really cool. Glad to see Honda and Suzuki still make gear driven machines. Forgive me if I missed someone else who does still, too.
My 09 grizzly 700 eps never let me down yet just basic stuff like tires and battery and lots of oil changes
I got a 08 and it's been a great machine I give it 👍👍
Yamaha is #1
Interesting. My parents bought Limited edition Grizzlys and never ran them hard but their Hondas always lasted and the Grizzlys haven't. Through overheating, starting issues, battery always dying, and much more. Wonder why the limiteds got built so poorly. 🤔
My bro has an 11 that I've spent quite a bit of time on, and it's like the perfect blend of machine/quad. Fast, IRS, suspension that's worth a damn, 4x4 and, can be ridden in just about every scenario.🤟💯
My buddy swamped his cfmoto 800 at busco last weekend. He got it out of the hole and drove it to camp (at only 13mph because it wouldn’t go no faster) and took the air filter box apart, it was soaked and muddy. We took the throttle body of and everything was caked in very fine mud. We took some carb cleaner and flushed it got a new air filter and it was running like nothing ever happened. Say what you want that concreted my faith in cf moto
I own two Polaris' a 2018 Sportsman XP 1000 and a RZR XP 1000. Both machines have been perfect for what I use them for. They aren't babied by any means but are reliable when you service them properly and keep up with maintenance. I can agree on that they can be expensive when things break but you gotta pay to play as with all motor sports. Great list.
Glad your having good luck.. I have a 2018 Sportsman XP1000 and The Viking (guy on the Scrambler in this vid) had a 19.. We both had factory issues
@@DirtObseXXion hey man you might remember me of another video lol riding my 2018 1k today just normal riding hitting the throttle here and there and then it started back firing and sputtering oil smells like gas. Fixing it and might try a segway
I agree where Suzuki is ranked. I've owned 3 Suzukis and they are very underrated.
Really don't like Polaris and have been trying to wear it out for the past ten years so can get rid of it.
What is the problem then?
@@kentlehmann2238 nothing wrong with it.
Got another Suzuki Kingquad after I lost my2009 KW 500 Powersteering to a windstorm and a tree smashed it. Got a 2020 KQ 750, improvements was done. Not huge, but enough to make it a noticeable better workhorse as towing increased from 960# to 1300#. I don't need the fanciest features or most HP. I like front rear independent brakes. Constant tension CVT etc, manual locking hubs. The KQ and Grizzly offers that.
Honda and Suzuki are my favorite brands and the most reliable
I'm still riding my 1985 Honda TRX 125 I bought new. Never had the motor apart, just oil, brake shoes and air filters. Tires of course too. Bought it when I was 23. I'm 60 now. If it ever dies I'll upgrade.
That's awesome!
I went with the 2020 Honda Foreman Rubicon Deluxe and I love it!
Awesome!
The cats. 500 core was a champ, what an incredible machine only changed oil and battery had for 8 years and got a working class tracker 570 and it's a beast if a machine. Extreme reliability never a repair needed best machine I've been around for reliability, chores and bad terrain. Glad I sold Honda 👍
👍🏻. Nice. Kawasaki 220 bayou was most reliable atv we ever owned.
Kawasaki is my favorite company
Nice!
A Kawasaki 110 3 wheeler was my first ATV and it was indestructible and never had a problem but Kawasaki don't make anything I would buy today.
I've heard great things about the Honda Rincon. The King Quad has me interested for sure.
The company I work for bought some new CF Motos a couple of years ago and ended up with so many issues we sold them all at the end of the season. To me that says alot considering we still use 2011 Grizzlies and Outlanders.
Good to see Suzuki so high up on the list. That’s what I started off on. I like Yamaha’s as well and own a bunch of them.
Same I have a 93 Suzuki quadrunner and I had almost no issues at all
My polaris 93 trailboss has been running for damn near 30 years
Awesome!
I'm a surveyor who puts a ton of hours/miles on my ATVS and UTVs and Polaris and Honda have done me right. We've switched to 1000 Rangers exclusively but I did bring home our last Honda Foreman and Polaris Ranger for personal use. The 800 Ranger is still going strong with 35,000 miles. The 400 Foreman's transmission gave up the ghost after 20,000+/- miles. Still ran like a top so I sold it for $1,800...shop quoted me $1,500 on the low end to rebuild the tranny. Wouldn't hesitate to buy either again. We've been ditching the Rangers after 2yrs/12,000 miles for resale value.
I bought a 2001 Yamaha Kodiak brand new. My brother has it now and it still runs perfect. He rebuilt the carb once because it sat for a long time. Then I bought a 2011 Grizzly and my other brother has that one. Both machines have no issues. I'm looking for a new machine. By the way, my nephew has 2 Polaris (400 and 800) and he uses them hard. He has 3 boys so they ride double all the time. Both machines seem to hold up just fine. The bottom line is that any machine will do fine as long as you maintain them.
I got a kymco maxxer 300cc 06 model i replaced pulsarcoil,cdi,chain and I use it for everyday use to go to work and home on tarmac and offroad uses 1 full tank of fuel a month and I have almost 28000km on the clock and always driving full speed 80-70kmh luckily never opened the engine for anything except the pulsar coil were a bolt came loose and crushed rolled it twice still drove home it is not the best brand but in terms of quality and reliability for the price and preformance for small cc it's the best in my books lot of spares everywhere cheap I do recommend it to everyone
Got that right about reliability VS fun I couldn’t justify the price difference for what Honda was lacking in the foreman so I picked up a new popo 570 and it’s a blast!
Awesome vids !
Yep! Thanks Patrick!!!
Have fun fixing it all the time I just traded mine in!
Great list I think you did a great job.
I just bought a Suzuki for cheap for the first time and it’s an amazing four wheeler, totally changed my mind on Suzuki
Thanks! I've got an LTR450 it's an awesome machine.. Congrats on the new wheeler!
Love my honda. Slow and steady she rolls
I’ve got a Honda foreman 2009 and it’s in great shape. Absolutely nothing wrong with it. I am partial to can am though lol. I’ve had two commanders. I gave my son the older model I had, it’s still running good. I bought a new one in 2020.
Great video. Interesting to see the BIG4 from Japan still at the top of the list. I might try to find a good deal on one of those four. I don't own an ATV currently but would definitely like to because the highways are getting too dangerous for motorcycles. Thanks for all the good information.
Thanks John!
ATVs aren't really made for highways. I'm not sure how much safer it would be either. Good luck though, and ride carefully.
@@MaxCroat Thanks Max. Don't want an ATV for the highway. Just want to get off the highway entirely. Had a Near Death Experience on my motorcycle recently. Hit from behind by an SUV at 65 mph. Lady on her cell phone. I think a Put Put Trail Ride would be much safer now.
@@John-rw2zf Ooooh, sorry, it seems I misunderstood your comment. Good luck though. I can tell you I have a Linhai 500, bought it used but only 6 months old. It is something similar to CFmoto, as in it is Chinese but seems like an actually decent brand. So far so good, though havent ridden it that much since I bought it a few months ago and it is still kinda cold so I rarely drive. If you have the money, the Japanese brands are surely a good bet.
Let’s shed some light on cf moto as a atv tour company owner. I started with cf moto I had a a few 600 touring 2022 and a few 400’s 2022 my 600 got to 230 hours on them a piece and only had to send one in for a wire harness and it was warrantied. Motors are bullet proof and trans are good too. Only problem is the plastic arent the best and they fade pretty quickly so no shinyness ( fixed with sc1). The only issue I had with a 400 is the 4 wd going out but popped in a new fuse and it was perfectly fine. So yes I do recommend cf moto for the weekend warrior, but anything more stay away.
Great job. Really enjoy your channel. And thanks for being honest and putting Polaris where it deserves to be, at least within the scope of this list. No doubt I'll get flack from their cult following, but definitely the most overrated machines on the market. But I would certainly support them over anything coming from China!!!
Yep. You nailed it! Thanks!
@@DirtObseXXion also, forgot to thank you for such focus on ATVs. Seems like most are all about SxS content these days.
Best price/value kymco without a doubt
My experience basically agrees with your list. I have two 2006 Suzuki King Quad 700s. Other than having to keep a battery maintainer on them, they have never had a single problem, 15 years later! I work them pretty hard, too, hauling trailers of firewood up a mountain. That's pretty damn good.
My two Can-Am Outlander 570s (one 2018, one 2019) have been nothing but problematic. Weird sounds coming from the transmissions, overly-aggressive engine braking on one, transmission disengaging when pulling a trailer down a hill, both machines' seats getting torn within months (note, the Suzuki seats are still perfect), and on and on... I sold one and I'll probably soon sell the other. Never buying another Can-Am.
Thanks for the validation... Sucks about the canam experience tho..
Great review! I really enjoyed this! I have two 2018 Polaris 450 Sportsman. I want a new machine. Based on how I ride - I am going to choose Can Am because of this awesome review! Keep up the great work!
Always enjoy these videos from you guys!
Pretty fair assessment I would say. Surprised you didn’t put Polaris higher on the list..
Thanks KC! We haven't had the best luck with Popos
@@DirtObseXXion Polaris has there 2021 dialed now. Fixed everything they have had problems with. And the problems weren’t major major.
@@bikingwithryan5968 I hope that's true.. We've found little things like bushings, bearings, and ball joints tend to wear out quick too, but they are bigger faster machines
@@DirtObseXXion yeah I’ve talked to my local dealer and they sell can am and Polaris. They all have Polaris stuff. They said they have really dialed them in.
@@bikingwithryan5968 I want an 850 ultimate trail really badly. By far my favorite. But that came a Polaris salesman. Highly doubt it’s just magically dialed in. I may still buy one but I’m considering a grizzly bc of the reported reliability issues the sportsman has. Stinks bc I think the 850 trail is the coolest/best setup for what I want.
Brother in law got a 2019 Polaris Sportsman 570 last year and the first time I used it to do some work at the hunting land I thought it was fine but then next time he went to use it he couldn't shift while the quad was running. Throttle sensor malfunction after the first use. My dad bought a Honda Foreman ES back in 2000 and I still bomb around on that thing during ice fishing and we beat the crap out for that thing when I was younger. Honda is the four wheeler I'm looking to buy in 2022.
I know someone with a cfmoto sxs... Within a year he spent months in the dealer for broken transmission part... It was covered by warranty but still not very fun...
You kind of nailed the list. I really like my buddies Polaris 850, when it’s not broke.
Thanks!
I watched a lot of reviews before I bought a second hand 2012 Honda trx 420 (UK) had it now 3 years and we work it pretty hard with absolutely no problems at all ,they are expensive even second hand but worth it,I think we’ll be keeping it for a long time.
You all are making my decision a bit easier with the cfmoto. I'm looking for a utility ATV for around the yard stuff (I have a 7 acre yard) and dragging trees to the burn pile is getting harder to do every year. I've been using my kubota zero turn with a bucket on the hitch for 8 years but it's not meant for real off road areas. I have a decent marsh area that I occasionally get stuck and an atv like the cfmoto 600 appears to be a viable option. I did look at the Polaris and thought that it was the better machine...until I started to research. I also looked at the Can-Am. Considering what the cfmoto offers and the sum of its parts are very good on paper, with the added hitch, I'm probably going to go with the cfmoto.
More and more people are switching, and it's mainly due to the prices of the major manufacturers.. Polaris used to be cheaper than everything else which made it easier to stomach the fact that their build quality wasn't as good.. Now they're leading the way in price
Try and get a Honda get one used if u don’t have money to get a new one best thing for actual work by far
Get a KingQuad 750....
do it you wont regret it i love my cforce 500c .
I love that you say the most reliable is never going to be the most fun because that’s pretty spot on, I’m pretty much a diehard Honda Guy, but when I bought my last old four wheeler, I bought a Polaris. I loved a lot of things about it but reliability was definitely not one of them, as I look for another four wheeler I’m pretty much strictly looking for a Honda rancher because I know it will just go every time I want to.
yeah, it's definetly a balancing act.. I've ridden all the top machines with all the bells and whistles and I'll be honest, a Rancher sounds pretty good.. Nothing like having a machine that starts and shifts every single time!
im Thankfull to find your Video no one talks about Engine Reliability wich is important to me greetings from Austria
Greetings! I'm glad you found us too. You're the first Austrian I've heard from, how is the ATV riding over there?
My brand new 2019 570 sp polaris just lost its transmission so I think it's spot on...
Man that sucks... Sorry to hear it
My 2020 570 broke the timing chain with 15 hours on the motor. Fixed under warranty but still... Gotta agree with you.
25 miles on my brand new Polaris 570 and my voltage regulator went.
I know I’m late to the party on this review but I had to comment on it. First, the review was great. It was honest and informative, something you don’t see on reviews that often. I bought a 2021 Can Am 570 Outlander last year. I initially was looking at the Honda for all the reasons listed in this review. To back that up my friend owns a surveying company and they use Honda’s in the field and they have held up very well. I decided on the Can Am for a few reasons. First, the motor is its strongest point. I wanted the V-twin because of the horse power it put out. At 48 for a 570 it is exceptional. Also the v-twin is a smoother running motor and doesn’t have to work as hard to get you there.
I’m not hard on my machine. I use it for hunting, fishing, trail riding and working on the property. So I expect it to have a long life and give me a lot of enjoyment.
I love the Outlanders, that should be a great machine for you!
loving my outlander, can am fan here!
Great video! I agree Honda is hands down the most reliable. I've had my Honda Rancher 420 4x4 foot shift for 2 years. I use it for hunting and trail riding. Never had an issue out of this machine. Definitely recommend the Honda over all others!
Thanks!
Who can argue that? No one on Earth. That being said, alot of ppl have a price point. If not, go Honda. If you do, go cf moto. Really a good atv guy's!
I own a Honda 2001 450 Forman (es I think) still running strong nothing but oil changes for maintenance.
The thing about reliability in atv’s that no one ever mentions is the brand’s customer bases. This is a major factor in the reputations in my opinion, for example the typical Honda owner is older don’t abuse there machines and are religious about maintenance. Where as the typical Polaris owner is younger does no maintenance and ride the piss out of the machine.
It’s easy(er) to be reliable when you don’t change, innovate, or push boundaries. That’s my only knock against the Japanese brands in recent years. They used to be the innovators.
Very true!
I don't really see what they could do though, they're as good as it gets for now. I guess they could make an electric one but who wants electric?
That's why they are reliable
@@joeduncan4427 the range wouldn’t be very good.
@@danlux4954 yeah, and having to charge it constantly and running out of charge in the woods would suck, the only upside to electric stuff is that they get instant torque and the acceleration is instant
Yep just bought a 2022 Honda Rancher 4x4 DVT EPS and love it ! Perfect for my needs and the big plus is reliability
Great video. I would maybe swap Honda and Suzuki. I've owned several Polaris Sportsmans and reliability was a mixed bag. The 2008 500 was the best of all of mine. Reliability is important to me but not the top of the list. Performance and comfort and are the top. Now I drive a Can Am and it's been decent for the last 5 years and 8000 miles.
Yeah the Sportsman 500s were good, but I'd go with CaAm over Polaris too
I just recently purchased a Kymco mxu 450i and I absolutely love it oh, I also just installed a 2500 lb winch on it yesterday
Right on!