2019 Suzuki kingQuad 500 Test Review

For 2019, the Suzuki KingQuad 500 has received the most significant round of updates since the addition of power steering in 2009. Complementing updated styling, Suzuki has made a number of changes to the ATVs looking to enhance their overall performance and durability, while seemingly making minimal changes in the production process in their Rome, Georgia facility where the KingQuads are manufactured, helping keep price in check.
The KingQuad 500 delivers all the power most will ever need for work or play. Its engine has all of the power needed to easily reach its towing rating and it delivers good fun out on the trail. The beefed up frame should result in a tougher machine for years or hard work or play. The 500 gets the nod for delivering a small but noticeable improvement in handling predictability and suspension performance while retaining an agile nimble feeling.
In spite of its solid performance the 500 doesn’t have any one feature that really makes it stand out, aside from having one of the most expensive retail prices in its class. However, the KingQuad is built mostly in the USA. It comes with an impressive 1-year warranty, offers years of refinement, and attention to detail that the Japanese manufacturers are known for, all good reason for considering the updated 2019 Suzuki KingQuad 500.
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[@ProbeGT2]

Great review once again, not trying to sell us the machine, not being too harsh but still remaining realistic about its performances vs the competition. I would say in conclusion, it's not THE atv, but a good atv still.

[@ATVonDemand]

Thanks. We could do a lot of work or have a lot of fun with this machine. Only issue is there are so many machines in the 500cc-600cc class. We suspect reliability will not be an issue. If we were looking for a machine we were going to work with every day or on a regular basis the value in this machine really goes up.

[@utahwanderlust700]

Couldn't agree more with your opinion of metal racks. I HATE plastic! Can Am and Po seriously need to dump that junk.

[@ATVonDemand]

Thank you for sharing your feedback. Composite racks look nice but for strapping heavy items down in the cold weather or items you don't want to slide around, we've had better luck with steel racks. Plus we feel like we can do more with them without having to buy expensive add-on accessories.

[@utahwanderlust700]

ATVonDemand Absolutely. But I think plastic racks look trashy besides having less utility. They look cheap, and when they get sun-faded, they look even worse. And cleaning mud off and around them is a pain. After that first muddy ride, they never look new again.

[@silverback7659]

The new canams have steel reinforced plastic racks..

[@utahwanderlust700]

jared n So do the Pos now. But it doesn't really fix what's wrong with plastic. Metal underneath does not help with the plastics cracking, slipping, fading, hard to clean, and forcing you to use certain tie down spots.

[@silverback7659]

@@utahwanderlust700 I like my plastic racks in my canam more than steel racks. To each thier own

[@jozseftoth2538]

Probably the best ATVs video I've ever seen...

[@ATVonDemand]

Thanks! Now we're feeling the pressure.

[@NavigateOffroad]

Great review. Overall doesn't seem like too many changes. With that said, still seems like a a good, basic, reliable 500.

[@ATVonDemand]

It's not radically updated but it is improved. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.

[@NavigateOffroad]

@@ATVonDemand yea agreed. A couple small improvements.

[@jonsatvoutdoorchannel6686]

As an ATV enthusiast who grew up on ATV's (Honda's/Yamaha's/Polaris) I love your channel. I feel like there is a major void of ATV content in the motor sports industry as a whole right now with side by sides dominating. I personally don't care for SxS's. I'd love to see an updated video on the Polaris Sportsman 850 with power steering. I feel like great deals can be had on them (got my 2018 Sportsman 850 SP Camo for $8,730 with a 3500lb winch with synethic rope so it would'e been cheaper) vs the 1000 and it hasn't been properly reviewed by anyone since it was updated in 2017. Also, I'm hoping Honda and Yamaha introduces a new big bore Rincon and Grizzly for 2020. I have it on good authority it's happening (FINALLY) for Honda this year (hearing 850). I really hope Yamaha finally updates the Grizzly. Thanks for all these awesome video's you do and please keep them coming.

[@ATVonDemand]

Thanks for this awesome post you made our morning. This channel was started by ATV enthusiasts for ATV enthusiasts. Don't get us wrong, we like side-by-sides and there are a couple of people that work with us that have pretty much moved to side by sides and help us quite a bit with our UTV channel. A couple of years ago we kind of started getting sick of trying to sell people out of the ATV segment and into the side-by-side segment. That's when we decided to start a second Channel specific to side by sides and put any related content there. Are planned over the next few months is to slowly move the last few side by sides on this channel over to our side by side Channel so we can complete our mission of dedicating this channel 100% to the ride-on segment. We could be subscriber whores and keep side by sides on this channel collecting a larger subscriber base in one spot but again we are ATV people at heart and we figured we need a publication that's just ours. While I was filming at the Honda Talon intro I was asking Honda when they were coming out with a new ATV. Of course, they're not talking. We have seen evidence that the foreman will be getting an update. Our friends at ATV com should have a story on that later today. We hope you are right though Regarding Honda coming out with a new Big Bore. We have a new Sportsman 1000 waiting to be picked up this weekend. we will be testing that machine again due to its updates and clutching in power steering. First, we will be producing a test on the updated Can-Am Outlander 1000. We have been enjoying doing little interbrand shootouts like our yfz450r vs Raptor 700R video and our KingQuad 500 versus 750 video we are currently working on. you are right, we have not reviewed the 850 since the year it came out. we have wondered in the past if people really need a 1000cc ATV remembering how the Sportsman 850 Already seem like it was more than adequate. we have a lot of stuff on her plate to catch up on currently but you are right, testing the 850 is overdue and we think running it head-to-head with the 1000 might help a lot of people feel better about going with the Plenty powerful enough 850. You got a smoking deal on your 850 and you bring up a great point. Sorry for rambling and thanks again for helping get our day started off with a smile.

[@jonsatvoutdoorchannel6686]

@@ATVonDemand My pleasure man you returned the favor with your post! I just love, love, love ATV's and having grown up on a Foreman 450 ES, literally, I'd love Honda to update the Foreman again. Heck, any update from Honda is a good one lol. The person I talked to said the update to the Rincon was going to happen last year but they wanted to finish updating their SxS lineup completely before moving their focus back to ATV's to 'compete at the highest level' was what I was told. I asked what he meant by that and he said they don't want to take a back seat anymore in performance compared to other brands. So take that for what it's worth. I'll personally believe it when I see it lol. I'll have some of my first riding footage of my 850 up tomorrow for my 6 month review. I'll be sure to share and link your channel going forward and I look forward to the future tests and reviews y'all will be putting together throughout the year!

[@preferredduck1]

Agreed. Everything is side by side. I prefer the feel of an atv. I want to offroad I will buy on old bronco or jeep.

[@Devlins10]

Still love my 09 kq 500. It's been near bulletproof. And with a few mods I've squeezed a few more ponies out of it😎

[@johnsteiner9542]

Devlins10 curious what mods you did? I also have a 500.

[@rzl07375]

Be fun to see a project on a Kingquad or Bruteforce or even a Sportsman 570 similar to the Grizzly you did a few years back. Just some bolt on and goodies for fast trailriding........keep up the good work, the best unbiased reviews there is.

[@ATVonDemand]

That's a heck of an endorsement thank you! Our winter has been so wet it took a few months to get these machines filmed without getting them completely caked in mud. I know mud is fun but if the machine turns brown in the first 15 minutes it kind of makes getting a good quality test video difficult. That being said, we are going to ask for a loan extension on our KingQuad 750 so that we can do a bolt on Project later in the summer. Over the next two to three months we have a few projects we've been working on for too long that are going to be wrapped up.

[@Stu650Zuk]

Even though not really changed a lot since 2005 the KQ500 & 750 are still a very well made ATV. I had the least issues with my 08 750 than any other sport utility quad I have ever owned. Like to see a back up recoil on the engine, something we don't see nowadays in case of a spent battery out on the trail. I shimmed the primary on my 750 to lower the high range gearing a little bit to have better response at low speed trails without having to stop and use Low range too much imo. I sent out the secondary and had it machined from a popular online forum with a lot of Suzuki's years ago. It brought the top speed back up that I lost from shimming the primary and kept the extra grunt down low in H range. I also prefer the Suzuki clutch set up even better than Yamaha's centrifugal clutch set up. Reason is the weights were non greased and no build up of dust and crud in the grease like with the Yamaha over time..Less maintenance basically. While not the off the line powerhouse of my previous Prairie 700 the KQ was better in every other way...

[@ATVonDemand]

Thanks for your comment sharing your setup and experience with the KingQuad. Feedback from owners who have the opportunity to rack up a lot of miles adds a lot of value.

[@tonydize3944]

I'm just got my second 500 today I still have honda but the amazing suspension of this monster keeps my hondas at the garage more often

[@ATVonDemand]

We appreciate hearing how you think they compare.

[@trailblazeratv6306]

King Quad is the best !!

[@lindondixon9985]

@Cameron McKenna I’ll keep my rubicon

[@lindondixon9985]

@Cameron McKenna kqs are good for trails tho

[@lindondixon9985]

@Cameron McKenna king quads have more power

[@lindondixon9985]

@Cameron McKenna perfect way to say it 👌🏻

[@lindondixon9985]

@Cameron McKenna my brother has a brute and he LOVES IT

[@rydingwithryan493]

Might replace my sportsman 570 with the 750. Kind of done with replacing parts every 200 miles.

[@ATVonDemand]

Sorry to hear about your bad luck with the Polaris. In case you missed it we have a review of the 2019 KingQuad 750. It had a few more updates than the 500 in the engine Department.

[@rydingwithryan493]

bobby Mcbeth I mean if that’s what riding on flat farmland does than so be it.

[@rydingwithryan493]

bobby Mcbeth oh I have two of them and one of them has been great. The single seater has been fine. Unfortunately the 2 up model I think is a lemon. It came from the factory with a broken motor mount and a check engine light while taking it off the trailer along with various other electrical issues. Not saying Polaris is bad and I love my regular 570 but I know the two seater is a lemon. Also I do the maintamce at half the recommended intervals and grease everything every ride and clean it every time as well.

[@rydingwithryan493]

bobby Mcbeth oh I know I did. It’s okay tho it happens to all the manufacturers. Just wish it would have been replaced when it had problems directly from the factory.

[@Devlins10]

I see more issues with poo poos then others.

Can am still holds the leadership spot in this segment their 450 and their 570 models are the best low cc atvs on the market

[@ATVonDemand]

The best? That probably depends on who you are. There is no doubting though that they are offering a lot of ATV for the money.

[@zrexrich6118]

I bought a 17' Outlander 450 with six hours run time on it. Only got to ride it to the back of my five acres before it caught fire and burned up. Obviously, my faith in CanAm is shaken. If they don't step up and stand by their product I will be replacing it with a Kingquad.

[@billyharrison3985]

Can’t wait to see 750 compared to 500

[@ATVonDemand]

Sweet. We will have it for you soon.

[@johnsteiner9542]

I have a 500 and my brother has the 750. The 750 has a few slight advantages but overall they are quite similar.

[@-tee--bee-3230]

Not much advantage, besides s 750 sticker.....

[@otahu26]

I've always had two bikes at any one time. My Suzuki's have always been a great bike! I'm 5.10 250lbs and the bike is the right size for me and all my gear. Only prob I've had is braking the frames from overloading the racks and outer wheel bearing issues.. could never get them to last more then 3000 miles. Honda 500 and Yamaha 450 are a lot smaller bikes. They feel small and are not as stable in all adventure conditions

[@ATVonDemand]

Thanks for sharing your feedback on these machines. We always love hearing from owners.

[@kyjelly5524]

I’m buying a 2018 with 125 miles on it tomorrow. The husband bought it for his wife and she doesn’t use it. Hopefully I like it. I’ve only ridden a rubicon 520. Can I put it in 4x4 while moving?

[@sarb6p55]

I just bought one of these 500 2022 Suzuki for snow removal and I have a Arctic Cat 400 4x4 2006 with 1130 miles on it, It’s a work horse one Red&?the 2022 is Green both are for snow removal yay!!

[@ATVonDemand]

Congratulations on the new machine.

[@fffradioalcatrazjohntrudel1889]

@@ATVonDemand Can you tell me the carbutant consumption for KQ500 and KQ750?

[@fffradioalcatrazjohntrudel1889]

Can you tell me the carbutant consumption for KQ500 and KQ750?

[@pauljosse]

Is irs more dangerous than solid axle? Everyone here in New Zealand seems dead against independent suspension says it'll tip and break

[@theadventuresofpinkmonkey9839]

I have an older 500 Vinson what is the power like compared to the older motor?

[@ATVonDemand]

To be completely honest, I don't believe anyone on staff has ridden the Vinson. If your machine has a 4 valve head we would suspect that power is reasonably close.

[@Devlins10]

The Vinson just had under 33 hp. The kq has 38.2 .

[@erick32683]

I miss my Vinny 😭

[@banshee100]

Suzuki seriously needs to move the cvt intake and exhaust up hi

[@banshee100]

@Anthony Rodriguez it rite under the tail light and front fender takes on water very easy

[@Devlins10]

You're absolutely right hell cat! I'm in the process of snorkeling my cvt now.

[@shotgunz124]

Most people don’t ride in 4 foot water if u do snorkel it I know I don’t I don’t want in stinking ass stagnant mud lol

[@bryanjjones4163]

What about doing a test on 2019 Honda Forman 500

[@ATVonDemand]

We have a couple more 2019 tests to wrap up and then it's time to start thinking about 2020s. We've been thinking about the Foreman 500. We are kind of interested in the manual shift version with no electric shift and no Auto. Just seems like the more basic drivetrain is going to be the most trouble-free and Bulletproof, what people expect Honda. What do you think?

[@rickeyem]

I would like to see the manual shift just as well

[@bryanjjones4163]

@@ATVonDemand i have a 2003 Honda Forman 450 i guess I just seeing what the 2019 or the 2020 model how they change

[@fffradioalcatrazjohntrudel1889]

Can you tell me the carbutant consumption for KQ500 and KQ750?

[@cbr600rrturbo]

Remember when a 350 was big bore?

[@ATVonDemand]

Oh yes, the good old days. Back when financing was an option.

[@-tee--bee-3230]

YES!!!! Been thinking the same thing😬😬😬😬😬

[@chadweaver251]

How well does this machine start cold? Winter starting?

[@joerutkowsky3261]

I love the rear wet brake. Wish all atvs had them. Better in mud and 10’000 plus km before they have to be changed

[@ATVonDemand]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@JohnWick-hd8lo]

Hello... How do you reset the maintenance reminder... most owners are not near a Suzuki dealer..

[@jew0182]

I miss my Suzuki Vinson. I’ve played in the utv world last few years. And after two different machines to me there’s just not the perfect side x side out that is sized right with a good blend of work and play. Really been debating goin back to one of these new king quad 500 or maybe the new Honda rubicon 520. Best thing about utvs is the ability to get out of the elements while riding. I don’t know. I do miss riding atvs currently in a pioneer 500

[@ATVonDemand]

We have a number of friends that have tried side by sides and gone back to ATVs. The fun Factor what's the main reason why. We know what you mean about being able to get out of the elements though. That's probably the best thing about side by sides.

[@jew0182]

ATVonDemand Yes I am really torn. What I like best is getting out of the elements and secondly my two young boys and my wife we can all squeeze in there and ride around in the yard for now but I think once they become a responsible riding age maybe will just all go back to ATVs at that point I don’t know I’m just really torn

[@chefderappa4838]

They look so nice in black

[@ATVonDemand]

We totally agree. The black SE plus model is the best-looking of the bunch. In our opinion anyway

[@preferredduck1]

I put a deposit on one that was a 500. Then I noticed a 750 that had a little scratch on the fender so I got it for the price of the 500. It's the bronze and I like it aswell.

[@chefderappa4838]

preferredduck1 nice

[@TheSonsOfSimon]

I would like to see a comparison of the Outlander 570 vs the Sportsman 570. I have only seen the 500 L vs the Sportsman 570.

[@ATVonDemand]

We would like to do that shoot out over again with the Can-Am 570. We will see what is up with the 2020 models.

[@preferredduck1]

So what tires would be good for this to grip good when needed but spin if having some fun?? Lol. I have a 750 se plus

[@ATVonDemand]

GBC dirt Commanders are none to offer good forward traction with a bit less side grip which will help them more easily slide. They're probably a good all-around Tire if you like to work and party. We are also fans of the Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 which is a very good all-around Tire that is also good and Light.

[@preferredduck1]

@@ATVonDemand thanks. I mainly do trail riding with my daughter. I may have to eventually tug her out of spots. Lol. I do like to have traction but what can I say wheel spin is fun.

[@Stay-vigilant]

0:18 Brian Fisher with the cameo👍

[@ATVonDemand]

Yep, both Brian and his wife were there.

[@silly-xd8uq]

40,000th subscriber!

[@ATVonDemand]

You're awesome! Thanks for helping us to level up.🤘

[@PhilipjPatterson]

Might quad bike the 500 as we have 1 4 now just over 2years an run 25/12.5r12 on back 4 sowing till 600kg +

[@semiauto3148]

Take the cvt trans out and put gears and shafts in and they wouldn’t be able to keep these in the showroom floor

[@mchuireytb6263]

Hello what’s the override button ?

[@ATVonDemand]

I have a feeling you're talking about the reverse rev limiter override button.

[@mchuireytb6263]

@@ATVonDemand yes whats that can you explain pls ? Cause I have the new 2022 Suzuki king 500 and when I click that button nothing happens

[@MrMetalliholic]

Make a 2019 can am Outlander 650 review!!

[@ATVonDemand]

We are getting a little late in the 2019 season to consider any additional new model tests for this model year. However, the new model year begins in a couple of short months so maybe that will be on our list for 2020.

[@MrMetalliholic]

@@ATVonDemand Ok that sounds sweet!

[@Devlins10]

Outlander 650 is a hidden gem among the 1000 and 800 club. Great unit. Gobs of power and priced great.

[@-tee--bee-3230]

Naaa buddy....

[@usbeckoffroad746]

Great video

[@ATVonDemand]

We appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.

[@brysonellis227]

Is it just me or does the tires and rims look to small for the bike

[@ATVonDemand]

Tire size depends most on intended use. We would definitely like to have a bit more aggressive tires that don't roll quite as much. Tires are the first thing we would upgrade on this machine

[@preferredduck1]

@@ATVonDemand what do you recommend? I have a 19 750 se plus with rims, I want them to grip and I do basic trail riding but I do like to bust the back end on turns sometimes. I may have to tow by daughters raptor 90 occasionally and towed my dads ranger out of the mud. Lol

[@johnsteiner9542]

preferredduck1 get itp mudlite xtr tires. The stock tires on these quads measure exactly an inch small. The mudlite xtr measure true to size. I put 26/11/12s on the back and 26/9/12s on the front of my 500 kq. Honestly one of the smoothest riding, aggressive tires out there that have never let me down. I’ve had them on steep rocky mountain trails, deep mud, flat sand, and snow and never once was I disappointed.

[@MainStreetCustoms33513]

How much hp on both

[@ATVonDemand]

We will have the horsepower for both machines listed in our KingQuad 500 vs. 750 comparison that we will be releasing next week.

[@Devlins10]

38.2 500. 49.6 750.

[@thrillseekerz4165]

Pls do a review on the 18 scrambler 1000 xp

[@ATVonDemand]

We have a review the Scrambler 1000 from the year it came out and we don't believe there were any major updates between then and 2018. We also did a review on a highly upgraded Scrambler 1000 project in 2017. Might be worth a watch.

[@thrillseekerz4165]

Thx

[@patriot-wf1er]

I have the 750 axi the front rack needs to be a little higher to fit rifle clamps

[@fffradioalcatrazjohntrudel1889]

Can you tell me the carbutant consumption for KQ500 and KQ750?

[@milanperovic3592]

Fuel consumption?

[@ATVonDemand]

Sorry that was 3 years ago

[@izom]

...like the camo...

[@HighLifeRider]

We need a new ltr450 and ltz400

[@ATVonDemand]

NO $H!T 👍👍

[@thefitzwater4805]

Top speed?

[@samfuller606]

Saw another vid that demonstrated governor at 63mph

[@RS-dc7wy]

Awesome content! But please lose the music..

[@estebanamador7601]

I don't like CVTs.

[@otahu26]

1).. wish the frame was thicker.. Broke my'n in a few places. :( 2) needs thicker racks to handle us fat Americans. 66lbs on the front rack is Not enough. Honda 500 has 99lbs front n 187 rear. I've very torn to stick with Suzuki or go yamaha or honda..

[@ФёдорКант-б8э]

Куда вы постоянно несетесь? Ничего нельзя увидеть

[@jamminjack99]

Review almost sounds like an April Fool's joke...

[@ATVonDemand]

?

[@josiahkunstman8168]

WTH that’s a 2019??! That thing is ugly asf

[@santinovirtuoso3451]

üks üks kaheksa kaks hahahah a soooo true I just bought my kinquad 500 and it’s sure as hell amazing af