2018 CF moto CF500 HO or 2008 Kawasaki Brute force 750

[Clifish]

I am looking at either of the above,  both have extremely low miles like 125 on the Kawi and 700 on the moto.  The moto has power steering and is 10 years newer but it is ...Chinese and I have heard last year there was parts availability issues.  The older Kawi's had some belt and fan issues.

Anyone with real experience on either chime in with your opinions?

[Ulfthednar]

so . . I recently purchased a 2022 CFM 800.

My experience so far has been pretty good, both with the machine and with parts I elected to buy, other than service parts.

I have not had any issue obtaining service parts and I believe that availability is growing.

I do know some people have had issues, and a good bit of that sounds like individual dealers rather than the manufacturers.

I've had no real issues with the machine or with doing the maintenance on it myself, either.

I am new to ATVs so I can't really say much in terms of comparison, but as a long time "DIY person" (and pretty good) and a pretty sound mechanic its a straightforward machine and pretty user friendly in terms of basic upkeep.

[Clifish]

Thanks,  I am new to the ATV scene as well.  Bought a 2017 Arctic cat a month ago,  now the wife wants one.  I am pretty handy with a bunch of tools.