2022 Suzuki King Quad 750 One Year Later - Worth the Money?

At first the cost seemed excessive. But I suppose I'm learning why Suzuki and Honda machines cost so much more. #atv #suzuki #offroad

[@michaelthola1709]

I bought a 2016 Suzuki Kingquad 500 new off the show room floor and it has been an awesome ATV. Its never once left me stranded and use mine to do chores around my horse pasture and to ride the trails with and have just under 1000 miles on it. They are great atvs.

[@mattwood6144]

I've always been a Suzuki guy and I must say it's nice to hear someone else share some of their own thoughtful incites as to the quality of the brand. Thank you for that! I rode a Vinson for many years ... great machine ... and have now upgraded to a King quad 750 and am absolutely loving it! Cheers!

[@kjelljohansson7015]

Thanks for some good videos! Found you when I was looking for videos of Can Am 570 that I was thinking of buying now. They sell them realIy cheap on a campaign now here in Sweden. Good to hear more of quality of ATV like this! Often in some short test done by "magazine" you don't get quality issues over time. I have a KQ 500 powersteering from 2009 which I bought new then, almost 14 years old now and 600 hours on it. Bought with extra thick alu plate, 2 winches and big wheels. Done some hard trail riding with friends and some not so hard at my proberty and forest here in Sweden. And no problems what so ever! Have not changed anything! Not any brakepads, no lamps, no plastic broken. Sorry I lie, forget that I changed a fuse last time I was driving with my friends, first fuse! Just serviced it, cleaned it and stored it in a garage. Like you say in Video, KQ is a rock solid quality machine! In Sweden Suzuki ATV has 7 years guarantee. And I decided now that I will not buy a Can Am at any price! It will cost more in the long run, feeding the repair shop that cost 100$ per hour + 25% tax in Sweden.

[@Poohflinger123]

2020 kingquad, zero issues. Buddies that have Can-Am and Polaris are dumping money into them constantly. Very satisfied with my Suzuki.

[@jc7654]

I'm glad that you are having a great run with the Suzuki 750. it definitely seems like money well spent and for a do it all bike it's been a winner. i think that that comment about tidying up the can-am is the best news I've heard in the last few videos, i think that you should have a look a the Yamaha Kodiak 700. it's a very well setup bike, has all the goodies like winch , diff locks and alley rims with aggressive rubber that's got some more plys so they are tuff not quite as powerful as the grizzly because it detuned but still good for a bike that size.

[@snakeplisken4119]

I have a '21 750 and I love it. As both a work and play machine, it is second to none, and I haven't regretted the purchase at all.

[@whosnext2005]

I totally agree with you on the reliability on the kingquad. I myself believe that the kingquad's reliability is right up there with the Honda. I will say though that I was under the impression the 570 Can-Am was a budget outlander which in my mind means in order to drop the price down like they did, they had to sacrifice something in which case I believe it's everything you said. Makes me wonder if a guy actually took care of one of their non-budget outlanders how that one would hold up. And I say take care of because the majority of the people that buy the 650 850 and so on outlanders are putting mud tires on them and beating the snot out of them. And then of course the horsepower is breaking all sorts of stuff. Love that you did a a one-year review. Can't wait to see a 10,000 mile review.

[@mitchpictish2250]

My 22 KQ 750 is a beast. Love it 2 years later.

[@chrislobb936]

The feeling of confidence going out into the wilderness and being sure you will ride back under your own power is worth more than the feeling of unnecessary power the older I get. And that 2k will come back in shop bills pretty quick.

[@ChaoticDave69]

King quad all the way had a 16 now a 22 not one problem ever

[@johnandersson]

I own a Kingquad 500 with 1100h on without a single issue. The Suzukis together with the Yamahas is the way to go

[@ericlessard5021]

What people don t know is that the kingquad has wet brake in the rear so they last forever. And the wet clutch really help with belt longevity.

[@kjelljohansson7015]

And it have a stainless steel pipe and silencer! Mine look like almost new on a 14 year old 500 KQ.

[@Jim-bw8jo]

Glad to hear you're happy with your purchase. I had a 2008 KQ750. Other than normal maintenance, no repairs were required. I now own a 2020 KQ750 and it too has been flawless so far. I find the power to be more than adequate and just love the way it rides overall.

[@JohnDoesItAll]

Glad to hear that Suzuki still makes quality stuff. I bought my Eiger new in 2002. I'm currently shopping for another now that my daughter is getting old enough to ride.

[@shirolee]

Thank you so much for making this video.

[@Dylanmccutcheon747]

The cheaper smaller cc can ams I agree, I have had two a 650 xmr and an 850 outlander dps 6800 kms on the xmr, 1500 on the 850 so far so good brakes and a rear differential on the 650. Looking into a Suzuki next sat on one and really liked the feel.

[@jimcollier8111]

i got a new king quad 500 in 2020 right off the show room floor i love it its a great ride !!!!!!!!!

[@matthewjprovera1626]

Great review I have a 2020 750 approaching 3000 miles the only real issue with these machines and it's a small one is the stock motor mounts are junk which I upgraded to solid ones way better handling and more power to the ground and had a axle boot rip because the control arms skid plates are cheap and that's it these are awesome machines and just some food for thought my 750 that has a machined clutch with lighter rollers will dust my buddies 570 all day long turns it into a new bike 😉

[@TwinTurboToyota]

I have a 22 outlander 850 and love it. I’ve never had and issues with mine.

[@nowayoutstp4]

Love me some KQ! Just got a white 750 on the channel.

[@ZombieSheeple]

I was really impressed with my 2023 Arctic Cat Alterra 600 TRV. Love it. I ride it more than my rubicon and canam.

[@sheepdogman1]

I have a KQ 700 bought 2nd hand twice its broke down and cost a pretty penny to repair but having said that i love it out on the hills gathering the sheep. It goes anywhere you put it.

[@martymcfly2859]

I have a EU KQ 700 2007 bought second hand 2 years ago with 7300km. Today 10700km and no problems. Just regular maintenance. I've done no clutch upgrades, just changed the 4holes stock injector with the kawasaki brute force 12 holes and with twinair air filter my KQ has really better performance than before... For 80€ it's a very interesting upgrade that works stable and very well with the original Suzuki ECU This quad is outstanding 👍

[@ericrachal-hi9hy]

Have owned many Suzuki bikes and what you say is true, never a problem, one i have now is a Vinson 500 with 4000 + miles on it.

[@petropete3122]

Wow smart man. My in law has a 12 can am 650 with only 5000 kms on it and I’m always fixing something on it. I think the can am is over priced garbage. I also think Suzuki is the best and the most underrated quad. I bought a new 450 KQ in 07 and since sold it and miss it ever since. Currently looking at an old stock 2022 750 KQ 😍🫡. Tks for sharing the vid.

[@TeeLocky]

What you said couldn't be more true. When I was a kid I picked a Arctic Cat 250 over a Yamaha BearTracker and Honda Recon because the Arctic Cat specs were better. The AC had 4 wheel independent suspension that didn't flex at all and full size floor boards etc so I was tricked into picking it. It was a huge pile of junk and stayed in the shop. Now I have a KQ 750 and love it. Mines is a 2019 that I bought new and only have 550 miles on it, but it has been great so far.

[@billmartin5709]

I have a 2019 and it has been flawless. 870 miles give or take. I did the break in and then switched over to all Amsoil synthetics in the engine and front and rear diff. Tusk wheels and 26 inch Maxxis Bighorns. It has been to Texas 3 times for pig hunting as well as trail riding. It has pulled deer and climbed hills and valleys, ice fishing and wood hauling.Not 1 issue. I will probably take it in to get the valves checked around a 1000 miles. We are in the market for another ATV and it will.probably be a new 2023 or 24 King Quad. Not the fastest but I like the style and crazy reliable. I have not had an issues with it starting in cold weather. It sat in a storage unit and cranked it up with no battery tender at around 0 Farenheit with no issues. If the Grizzly and KQ were the same price it would be a tough pick but when I bought mine there was almost a $2000 difference.

[@TeeLocky]

@Bill Martin Same, I originally wanted a Grizzly 700 but it would have cost around 2k more. I got mines new in April 2020 for 9K out the door. They were wanting to get rid of all the leftover 2019s. The only thing I wish I had was power steering, mines is the base model.

[@anthonyg6221]

All things being equal with maintenance, storage conditions, usage, I'd bet money the Suzuki will outlast the other one by years and years. I'm sure both are nice machines but the Suzuki carries a premium as the overall quality is just that much higher, IMO. Both of those machines will far outlast the equal Polaris model. 😁

[@OdysseyOffroad]

I need this comment on your last video but I have a video on my channel that shows where the rear diff drain plug is on that 570 Can-Am it's a real pain in the neck it's only a tiny tiny little Allen head on the left side of the rear differential when you take it out and the oil just takes forever to come out because it's the size of a pencil and it runs everywhere. I got rid of my Can-Am renegade 1000 for a grizzlies 700 and I have zero regrets quality is a million times better. My wife still has her Renegade and the squeaks on that machine drive me crazy every time I have to move it around the garage. All the Japanese brands are superior quality.

[@mukhanglarochannel4774]

Very honest opinion. I like that.

[@truthnow902]

This is the best advice I can give anybody and I'm not sure why people don't do it actually I have been doing this for about 20 years I always do my research before I buy anything especially something very expensive like a vehicle also a quad I'm not sure why people don't do this I'm assuming that's the only reason why I can't am is still in business and Polaris those are two machines I would never ever buy I have never owned them but I know from research they're always broken down because big money to keep them fixed the way that I look at it I like to learn from other people's mistakes this way I don't make the same mistake that saves me money and time

[@voytron1]

very well said. I've been back and forth between Polaris sportsman 850 and the yamaha grizzly

[@diggerbudrow]

Had a ‘15 KQ was great for the first couple years. Quiet and smooth. Then the thing kept quitting when slowing down. Fan quit. Dash lights. Wiring harness chaffed between the air box and frame rail. Traded for a 23 850 XT and it’s twice the bike.

[@pmaint1]

Who makes the 850XT?

[@jaanhiienurm4173]

I hava 2019 outlander 650xmr with 2500km on it and 2017 susuki 750axi with 8500km on the clock. canam has allready new dps, gearbox repair and all bushings and stuff. susuki has just new bushings from 8000km. 3000- vs 500- on repairs. Can am is fun and if its broken susuki does the job :)

[@KangKwad]

Really enjoy my king quad 750

[@chadweaver251]

Anyone have experience with these king quads cold starting during the winter months? I plan to use my quad for plowing snow in the winter months so I need a great cold-starting machine.

[@joshowens2219]

Own a 500. 100% used for plowing snow. Plenty of power, lose traction before snow gets to heavy. No issues, no regrets.

[@jaridlarson5744]

Love your videos. My experience has been a little different. I don’t disagree at all, it’s just interesting how opinions can vary. I’ve owned every single brand. I used to buy a new one every other year and would end up with 3,500-4,500 miles on them. Started with Honda. 450es,500 rubicon,650 rincon. With everyone telling me how reliable they were, I had constant issues with the drum brakes not working, wheel bearings, busing squeaks from no ability to greese them. A horrible ride, no diff lock and I got tired of the 42-55mph top speed. Then I switched Suzuki king quad 700. Belt got wet in water crossings over the tires, clutch rollers needed constant cleanups if you rode in dusty areas. Factory air filter was known for letting dirt pass, causing motors to go, ran so lean from the factory that after 2,500 miles mine would burn so much oil I had to carry oil with me at all times. Talked to several people with the same oil consumption issue. And absolutely wouldn’t start in sub zero weather. After the motor blew at 3,000 I bought a grizzly 700. Honestly just like a king quad except better in every way. No major issues, but would get very hot plowing snow, and under the plastic. If you crossed water the steam would choke the engine out. I got tired of my friends 650 outlander beating me. So I bought a 1,000 outlander. Oil changes are a pain like the Hondas were, with triple the power of a 700 and a different clutch design if you didn’t use low range in a mud hole you would 100% blow the belt. But after I learned that and performed my maintenance on time. I had 5,200 miles on the first with only a belt change and normal maintenance. 3,500 on the next one with zero problems. And now have 400 on my new limited with zero issues. Puts a huge smile on my face when I drive it with 91hp. And will start flawlessly at -30. The Yamaha, Honda, and especially Suzuki would struggle to start or not start at all below 0. I dont disagree at all with your opinions. Just simply pointing out how different climate and riding style will show the flaws and weaknesses in all machines. I’m definitely not a can am fan boy. If Yamaha builds a 1000 Atv I will be all over it! Keep up the great videos.

[@jonsatvoutdoorchannel6686]

Did you have any trouble with your Grizzly with deep water crossings? Every other major auto maker (talking stock) seems to have trouble. I've mainly had a lot of Honda/Polaris/Yamaha ATV's and Polaris have given me tons of issues with belt slippage and low intakes and water issues when doing that kind of riding. Honda and Yamaha never did. Heard what you said about Suzuki's problems with water. How's the Can-Am in water? I'd try one if their 4wd system wasn't garbage and they didn't look SO ugly to me lol. My last 3 ATV's were a 2011 Yamaha Grizz 700 EPS, 2018 Polaris Sportsman 850 EPS, and now my current (and only) quad is a 2020 Honda Rubicon 520 DCT EPS. Doesn't have the power of the others but man it has been so freaking reliable and I can go as deep as I want totally stock and it is awesome.

[@jaridlarson5744]

@@jonsatvoutdoorchannel6686 I never had a issue water crossing the grizzly. A lot of steam from the motor, but my 2014 never skipped a beat. The worst for water crossing was the king quad. The back vent would scoop in water when climbing out of the water. My can ams and Polaris were both equally good on water crossings. To get the belt wet you really had to push it. I agree about the old can am differentials. The visco lock qe was better. But my new outlander has a diff lock just like the Yamaha and Suzuki. Seems to be the best of both worlds now. The polaris was good in mud. But on ice their awd was worthless. The rear wheels have to spin before front engage, so you have already lost 50% of your traction. And once engaged the front and back don’t spin at the same speed. They feel like your driving a drift car on ice.

[@bighitriders]

you came to all the right conclusions, after 12k miles on KingQuads its just much more reliable. better than the sum of it's parts

[@Icutmetal]

The CanAms seem like such an attractive package…and I’ve been a SkiDoo guy from the beginning with great overall ownership experiences, but I’m not necessarily interested in buying an ATV just for the engine.

[@marksjunction69]

In fairness, they all have their issues. I do agree that the canams are not easy to maintain. I owned a Suzuki for 20 years and it never really let me down except cold starting was an issue in the later years. My son just bought the 2023 Canam 1000 XMR….nothing but problems thus far. I switched to the Defender XMR, much easier on the old back and I tend to be the support vehicle for all the ATV’s that breakdown. I wish Suzuki would do an update and offer some decent accessories, but they seem to be stuck on this 10 year old design change.

[@pwatom22]

Personally I like well proven rugged design. Like cars, a lot of new stuff is junk

[@CountyCorral]

2021 King Quad AXi 1500mile on it and hasn’t skipped a beat

[@calabar92]

My 91 king quad 300 is still mint. This mini tank runs like brand new

[@knightimusprime25]

those first came out in 92 NOT 91 if you have a 91 then it would be a 250 NOT a 300

[@calabar92]

@knightimusprime25 Nope my kingquad 300 that is stamped 280cc on the block is a 91. The 10th digit on the vin# is M. Which is a 91. I also have a 1989 quadrunner 250 that is stamped 246cc on the block. This 250 10th vin# is K which makes it a 1989. The king quad have 5 bolt on rear rims the 250 have 4. The kingquad 300 came out from 1991-2002

[@knightimusprime25]

@@calabar92 no the kingquads originally came out in 92

[@calabar92]

@knightimusprime25 Well I truly suggest that you do some research. Again the kingquad 300 was made from 1991-2002

[@faster73357]

2021 king quad 750 after 4000 km only issue is cold starts. It does use a tiny bit of oil.

[@chadweaver251]

Does it start hard in the wintertime?

[@faster73357]

@@chadweaver251 it does but you just need to be patient. Let the fuel pump prime between cranks. Usuallly start on second attempt

[@liamdunne4582]

My can am 450 gives my no problems i love it

[@TeeLocky]

How long have you had it?

[@Don-Coyote-De-Transylvania]

Suzuki is two seats?

[@chrislovett6120]

I feel like Suzuki and Yamaha have some of the best build quality of all atv’s

[@MrTJohnston]

I wonder how the KQ would fare against a Honda in comparable engine size.

[@Sparktrician]

I was a little surprised to find both of your quads for sale on FB marketplace! Maybe not the Can Am but the Suzuki I figured it was a keeper. Going to miss the videos on it, but I own 4 king quads so I’m biased. Either way hope all is well. Do you have replacements in mind?

[@goodough]

I have a Brute force 750 which Kawasaki and Suzuki are the same company now……I’ve heard Popo’s and Can’s give people nothing but issues…..I’d recommend getting a 2010 - 2015 Brute Force 750 if your son loves that VTwin sound…..

[@shanebarnett4249]

They are very different separate companies lol

[@Icutmetal]

Huh? Same companies? C’mon now…

[@pcr5539]

Well Damnn.. lol I’m glad I got a Suzuki. Always like Suzuki.had a Suzuki dirtbike growing up. Just got the king quad 400.

[@davidwarring1572]

I bought a polaris and it was junk, years later ive bought a kingquad 400 500 750 i know what ill get next lol

[@snakeloko4370]

My 320 pound friend is coming over do you he could ride my 2020 king quad with me

[@trailblazeratv6306]

Yep the Suzuki is just as good as Honda build quality. Very much the same thing IMO

[@Supertramp01]

I've had every quad out there...KQ is called the king for a reason.. check out my reviews

[@jamesspivey8469]

I fell asleep 4 times listening to him talk in circles.

[@user-ij8ti7ll5o]

2:30

[@truthnow902]

Well let's look at it this way there is no way Can-Am can put that price up that high because they're absolutely garbage they shouldn't even make a ATVs cuz they have no clue what they're doing the broken down all the time so that is why they can put the price cheaper because the quality is a lot cheaper Suzuki cost more money but a much better built more reliable funner ATV to ride solid like an ox show $2,000 not a big difference where do you get for a 2000 dollars today not much anymore so it's not a big difference at all but the quality and the reliability he's a really big difference

[@lorenzell3104]

Get to the point.

[@rednecksdoitbetter491]

That can am sees more mud and I’m guessing that by the tires and radiator and btw mud eats breaks but if that’s not the case then I’d understand your frustration

[@Icutmetal]

Mud eats brakes, too.