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!
@@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.
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.
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!
My wife and I are in our early 60's and are retired. We enjoy getting out to hike and explore. We have used our truck to get out, but there are trails which are too narrow. So now we are in the market for one ATV we can both ride on. We won't be racing along any trails. We just want to get from point A to point B safely. Which ATV would best suit our purposes
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 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 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.
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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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
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.
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'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 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.
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)
I'm new to the ATV world, I just got a 99' Timberwolve yesterday! I have done my research and the Honda is my pick as far as reliability and craftsmanship. I like the can am but the price tag was a little steep myself. great video guys, keep em coming! #usastrong
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.
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 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 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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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...
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 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 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.
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. :)
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.
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.
loved your video and most of yoir choices. but, sorry to say i felt like only new models hit your list and i've got another suggestion for you... the tried and true standby in my opinion is the Suzuki 400 ASI. its been fuel injected for a few years now and my 2014 is flawless in fit, finish and performance. also, my paid price in august of 2014 was $5,700 u.s. after an $800 rebate at that time.
@@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?
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
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?
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.
The ATV overlooked was the Honda Rancher 420 ES... with bullet proof life expectancy of nearly 20 years and a price of about 5500.00 leads me to believe that if maintained properly and used properly it will well give you your money's worth dollar for dollar alone with Hondas 1 year warranty which most of all tested quads only have a 6 month warranty I feel if they are willing to trust it I can too..also look for used ATV s and see which brand is for sale and how long it's lasted...I've seen some Hondas as old as 1989 year models....this made me give them a serious look before I made purchase...not saying you would keep it that long, but you wanted too you should be able too, thanks!
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 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
I’ve owned a polaris sportman 800, honda rancher 420, Yamaha grizzly and all of them were awesome i got the polaris used and the other 2 brand new but the power of the polaris was amazing. On the grizzly y rolled up once and it started like nothing happened, it was reliable. Now i have the honda rancher 420 and its been good its less powerfull but still have fun.
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👍
You left out the CF Moto Cforce models and the Coleman Trail Tamer 360/500 both companies offered "value" entry-level 4x4 atvs that I looked at and under $7000.00 US
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.
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.
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.
That is what I was thinking as well. Though for $5499 you can pick up the CFORCE 500, and get a larger engine, LED lights, a winch, and a true 2-up atv. I've got a little time on each of these, and they are fantastic, especially for the money.
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..
Hey; just asking about the cfmoto line? Can we do a video about them; two up bikes or something. Maybe offbrands like the argo; and other bikes that aren't that common but still have great features and are budget friendly...
Hey Kody, we have covered CFMOTO in a few segments and Test Rides over the years, and we have covered Argo XTV's as well as their new lineup of ATV's launching in 2018. Not sure if that is what you are looking for. Here is a few links for you if you have not checked these out already: 2017 CFMOTO ZFORCE Review: ua-cam.com/video/r4sL0vBF9CQ/v-deo.html CFMOTO Dealer Meeting: ua-cam.com/video/QY5dU0pi4ss/v-deo.html Argo Xplorer ATV: ua-cam.com/video/C7dZvn-35Ek/v-deo.html
"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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
My wife and I are in our early 60's and are retired. We enjoy getting out to hike and explore. We have used our truck to get out, but there are trails which are too narrow. So now we are in the market for one ATV we can both ride on. We won't be racing along any trails. We just want to get from point A to point B safely. Which ATV would best suit our purposes
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".
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
Also the king quad 500 and 750 should be in this list IMO one of the best Atv
Yes
Or the 400
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'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.
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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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
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%!
The Hondas are underpowered and outdated.
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.
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
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!!
Just purchased a 2020 Honda Rancher 420. Love it!
Great little ATV. It'll last forever.
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.
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?
I'm new to the ATV world, I just got a 99' Timberwolve yesterday! I have done my research and the Honda is my pick as far as reliability and craftsmanship. I like the can am but the price tag was a little steep myself. great video guys, keep em coming! #usastrong
They need to make a update to this video... 2021 version.
I'll work on something this spring!!
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.
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 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 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 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.
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?
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.
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
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.
Arctic Cat 500EFI should be on this list. Good engine and clearance with good standard features...my 2 cents! Good list.
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.
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
Can am is definately where it's at! The ride is definately a lot more fun and better than most others haha.
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.
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.
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!
Ive got an old honda fourtrax from the 90's. Only ever had to fix the starter, great machine
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...
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 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 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 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.
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. :)
I came for something affordable....
Nothing is affordable.
buy used
Succ Dis: Anymore, if you want a ATV for under $5K new, you are looking at China Quads, mostly.
Then you don't want honda, or can am! Way over priced! Yamaha is the way to go. Possibly artic cat too.
Just get an LT-500 and modify it to the max. Will cost under 5,000 and you’ll have a beast.
I bought a 2018 rancher 4×4. Couldn't be happier with my pick.
I think that the kodiak would be the best, just for the reliability of the Yamaha brand. It would be my pick of all 5. It also has the biggest engine so there is a plus there, though it may lack a little horsepower.
Should definitely take a look at the CFMoto lineup!
We have an old Honda 300 I think and it’s already strong enough.
I have a 32 year old honda 350 and this thing has nevee broke down or gave me trouble.. And a 7k$ 850 Kawasaki breaks down ever ride..
I 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 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.
loved your video and most of yoir choices. but, sorry to say i felt like only new models hit your list and i've got another suggestion for you... the tried and true standby in my opinion is the Suzuki 400 ASI. its been fuel injected for a few years now and my 2014 is flawless in fit, finish and performance. also, my paid price in august of 2014 was $5,700 u.s. after an $800 rebate at that time.
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?
I am so glad the outlander is on this list because i was going to get one anyway, well the 450 though, but still
where is all the suzukis i know some of those atvs that were abused and are still running perfect
Liking the Can Am L 570 myself. Just wish there were more dealers in the Philadelphia market.
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
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?
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.
We just bought a 500 Arctic cat efi. Think it deserves a shot at this group of machines. Still think u guys picked a good number 1 tho
I was looking into a mud bike, after crunching some numbers I think I'll build a truck.
You should do a review on the 2018 Polaris 850 high lifter
Joey Radcliff 💏
@@shake_jordan1957 umm.. 👌
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
The ATV overlooked was the Honda Rancher 420 ES... with bullet proof life expectancy of nearly 20 years and a price of about 5500.00 leads me to believe that if maintained properly and used properly it will well give you your money's worth dollar for dollar alone with Hondas 1 year warranty which most of all tested quads only have a 6 month warranty I feel if they are willing to trust it I can too..also look for used ATV s and see which brand is for sale and how long it's lasted...I've seen some Hondas as old as 1989 year models....this made me give them a serious look before I made purchase...not saying you would keep it that long, but you wanted too you should be able too, thanks!
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
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 UA-cam 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 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
I’ve owned a polaris sportman 800, honda rancher 420, Yamaha grizzly and all of them were awesome i got the polaris used and the other 2 brand new but the power of the polaris was amazing. On the grizzly y rolled up once and it started like nothing happened, it was reliable. Now i have the honda rancher 420 and its been good its less powerfull but still have fun.
The 420 rancher all day. This last weekend i was beating on it at a MX track an stills working perfectly fine😂
Can am Rear seals go in the differential all the time
u should do a vid like this but 4 side by sides
Agreed
Excellent idea.
I like it!
Ahahhahaha have you heard of a go kart
I like the list but have to go with Honda because I own one but not the irs version I have an fm1 really solid atv
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
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👍
You left out the CF Moto Cforce models and the Coleman Trail Tamer 360/500 both companies offered "value" entry-level 4x4 atvs that I looked at and under $7000.00 US
That's like 7700+, Canadian. They are a Canadian channel so the prices are Canadian.
Good to see kymco getting better. I have owned a 500 before good quad for the price.
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
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.
you guys should do an atv giveaway that would be the coolest thing ever
That would definitely be the coolest ever!
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 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 also agree with your video that the can am 570s is the best value atv except I would get the xt version which adds power steering and bumpers.
What about CF Moto ATV? I have heard really good things about their ATV's.
I to would love you guy to make a vid on a CF MOTO atv
arcticcat/tracker 570 good price for what appears to be a decent full size atv.. wondering how your test comparison would go?
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.
I think yall should of looked at the Polaris 570 EFI Sportsman base model. Great video guys,keep up the good work.
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.
What about CFMOTO CFORCE 400 4495 US loaded?
That is what I was thinking as well. Though for $5499 you can pick up the CFORCE 500, and get a larger engine, LED lights, a winch, and a true 2-up atv. I've got a little time on each of these, and they are fantastic, especially for the money.
I dont think cfmoto is at the level of honda yamaha can-am... Honestly #5 should be suzuki kingquad 500
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..
Polaris etx gets my vote. Lots of change left over for aftermarket accessories. Great videos! Thanks, keep it up.
Hey; just asking about the cfmoto line? Can we do a video about them; two up bikes or something. Maybe offbrands like the argo; and other bikes that aren't that common but still have great features and are budget friendly...
Hey Kody, we have covered CFMOTO in a few segments and Test Rides over the years, and we have covered Argo XTV's as well as their new lineup of ATV's launching in 2018. Not sure if that is what you are looking for. Here is a few links for you if you have not checked these out already:
2017 CFMOTO ZFORCE Review: ua-cam.com/video/r4sL0vBF9CQ/v-deo.html
CFMOTO Dealer Meeting: ua-cam.com/video/QY5dU0pi4ss/v-deo.html
Argo Xplorer ATV: ua-cam.com/video/C7dZvn-35Ek/v-deo.html
I think you missed the Polaris 570 EPS
Haha no just no
For me got to go with the your number one pick the Can Am Outlander L but all the atv's on this list where great.
Honda u pay a lot but I ran mine out of oil finished my 2 hour ride and came home and it was fine
snakeairsoft leger HOW DID YOU RUN IT OUT OF OIL!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
Michael Kuzma dutton because Hondas burn a lot of oil Lol jk
well if its a 2008 and u dont check the oil and know its 2016 and u ride almost everyday yuor gonna run out of oil
snakeairsoft leger Honda is the best
Sled_NeckX99 no they don't. Our neighbors 1992 foreman doesn't leak or burn oil, and neither does my dads 1986 honda fourtrax or my 2003 rancher.