Undecided Yamaha Kodiak 450 or 700

[Carl Matthews]

Hello all, 

 

This will be my first post so be easy on me! I am 2 months away from pulling the trigger on a new bear! I am not sure what to get and would like to hear your comments. I have a budget to stick to so a top of the line Kodiac 700 SE EPS is not an option. So my choices are a Kodiak 700 base model with no EPS and that foolish cable shift for the 4x4. Or for the same price I can get a Kodiak 450 EPS with a winch and zilla's. I am not one to go looking for mud and would be using it for hunting and the odd wheeler trip with the local club.

[Carl Matthews]

I could figure out how to edit my first post I am just replying to it...lol. I mostly just trail ride with friends and the local atv club. I rarely go over 70km/h and if I do it is for very short runs. I am pretty sure the Kodiak 450 with 26" zilla's should have all the power I need. @Carl Matthews 

[Ajmboy]

Welcome to QUADCRAZY! You'll feel the power difference moving to to the 700 but the comfort of EPS and having the winch and zillas is great too.  Sounds to me like the 450 will be the way to go for you based on what you are doing.

* Edited topic title to include more info.

[Carl Matthews]

I agree the power would be very noticeable indeed! Just don't think I need all that power! If I was 20 years old and full of piss and vinegar I would go for the 700 for sure. At the age of 41 I am all for comfort while taking my time exploring the trails.

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