Can anyone help me. This is my first 4wheeler that I'm going to buy and know nothing a atvs. Its been since I was 7 or 8 since I've had one. I am lost due to the new Tech. I was looking at the 2007 350 4x4 IRS Grizz an the 400 Honda Rancher AT. Which is better and why please help!!!!!!!
i have a honda 400 at 4x4 it a good ride has the solid rear axle though but the wife likes it. i have never rode a yamaha but depending on what size you are you wont be happy with one that small if you play in mud the 400 just dont cut it in my opinion but i ride a rincon and love it
What I have looked at thta's the 2 brands that I have heard some really good things about. I've just heard some things about the other that makes me nervous.
I have riden both bikes and own one of them. I love my yamaha 350. But mine has the solid rear end. With the IRS model of course you get the Independant read end but also you get the locking diff. From what I understand this is the only ATV in the midsize class that offers the locking front diff. But the only thing that you do not get with the 350 IRS is a low gear. But I can tell you that I have had my bike in places that surprised me. My neighbor has the 400 AT and it is a great bike. It has enough power to pull the front wheels off the ground. And also has the ESP. But beware there are limited things that can be done to this bike. And also it has drum brakes all the way around it. You can ask anyone who has had to chage out drum brakes that they are a pain in the a*s. But both of the bikes are GREAT midsize bikes.
i like the yamahammer, own an 07 bear, but the honda will last longer, probaly better throttle response on the 420. the yamaha will be better n the mud, thats what i got mine for and it will kill the 420, but the 420 is a better rider. ride both weekly
Since I'm Nate's neighbor that has the Rancher 400AT I'll chime in. I love it so far it has been a great bike, but Nate Yamaha has also been a great bike. Both have their advantages and disadvantages I do wish I had disc brakes but with the true engine braking I'm not sure they are really needed. As for the Yamaha it has a good deal of power, turns Nate's Mudbugs just fine and will essentially climb anything you want to climb within reason same for the Rancher. The Yamaha has a more comfortable seat than the Honda does. He does show me up in the mud but that's due to the tires (Hey Nate I pulled 30 hours of overtime last week I wonder if Joyce will let me buy mudbugs ) To make it short you can't go wrong with either one I prefer the Rancher due to the sealed transmission and driveshaft but that's my opinion and opinion only. Nate loves his Yamaha, locking front diffs would definitely be a plus.
hey, from my personal experience..ive owned all hondas..we have four now..and thats including the rancher 400 at..great quad..not too big either..easy to handle..durable..and it wins my mud runs! i absoultly love it..my advice..go with the honda..they last forever too..and great engines..
Personally I'd go with the yamaha. The honda is a good bike too. If you are going to run alot of uneven trails, I'd go with the yamaha, the IRS will smooth out the terrain. Hondas will go anywhere, the ride will just not be as comfortable. If you are going to be running up hills, I would consider going with a 450, my wife absolutely loves hers.
I have a 1988 300 Fourtrax and it still runs the trails, tried to keep up with a new 500 Rincon and had some tough spots, but still at almost 20 years old the motor still purrs with no smoke. Honda hands down for me!
) To make it short you can't go wrong with either one I prefer the Rancher due to the sealed transmission and driveshaft but that's my opinion and opinion only. Nate loves his Yamaha, locking front diffs would definitely be a plus.
